Introduction

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones back with us to share tips for handling workplace situations that require a difficult conversation.

In this episode we discuss:

• Common workplace situations that require a difficult conversation
• Tips for approaching hard conversations to make them less awkward
• Asking for something you need for working more productively
• How do you know it's time to cut your losses and move on?
• Best practices around quitting a job
• Handling exit interviews

Resources:

• CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/)
• Law School Toolbox Podcast: Careers (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/careers/)
• Podcast Episode 137: How to Handle Difficult Workplace Situations (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-137-how-to-handle-difficult-workplace-situations/)
• Five Tips for Excelling in a Professional Workplace as a Summer Law Clerk (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/five-tips-for-excelling-in-a-professional-workplace-as-a-summer-law-clerk/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-329-approaching-difficult-conversations-at-work-w-sadie-jones/)

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Alison & Lee