2 Things to Do Right Now if You Haven’t Been Networking But Need a Job

On June 2, 2024

You may be the type who puts your head down and focuses exclusively on work, not networking. Then you may suddenly need a job now and hear “you should have maintained relationships along the way.” Since that type of advice isn’t super helpful but you are told getting a job at your level in this […]

Interview, Presentation

10 Minute Body Language Video from WIRED Distilled into 4 Tips

On May 26, 2024

I enjoyed this 10 minute video from WIRED, featuring three body language experts breaking down interviewing. I watched for you and heard hundreds of nuggets. The human body is always transmitting information, and the recipient (i.e., the interviewer) makes judgments in milliseconds. Here are the top tips that definitely apply to lawyers when interviewing with […]

Interview

Decoding Messages When Interviewing

On May 20, 2024

Decoding messages during the interview process can be hard. It’s often hard to tell if the interviewer is sending a positive, neutral, or negative signal. For example, if the interviewer describes the department in depth and what the role is, that could be either neutral or positive (do they do this with everyone, or are […]

Interview, Networking

If You Already Have a Good Job, When & How to Take an Exploratory Interview

On May 19, 2024

Say you currently have a good job but are presented with an interesting opportunity. Should you go forward with the interview? It’s a good idea if you can learn about the industry/market or if you want to build relationships. How interested do you have to appear? Going in with arms folded and a skeptical perspective […]

Interview, Presentation

Does No. 1 Job Interview Tip From Disney Recruiter Apply to Legal Interviews? Yes It Does.

On April 28, 2024

I read for you this MSN career article on a Disney recruiter’s top interview tip, which is to be concise. Is it true for legal interviews? Yes, very much so. Lawyers are used to advocating for others, not so much for themselves. While lawyers are good at evaluating complicated matters and advocating for clear solutions, […]

Interview, Job Search, Networking

Job Search and Interview Tips to Follow from Former Lawyer Turned Career Coach

On April 21, 2024

I listened on NPR to job search tips from Cynthia Pong, a career coach, and agreed with what she said! She used to practice law, so the advice she gives everyone definitely works for lawyers. The podcast is 19 minutes long and worth listening to, but if you are short on time, these are the points […]

Market, Networking

Hidden Market vs. Early Job Market

On April 13, 2024

Is there a secret backdoor to the job market? While unposted or “hidden jobs” exist, they’re not that common. Here are the circumstances I’ve seen for hidden jobs: small companies/startups in growth mode, super strategic jobs the employer doesn’t want to notify the market about, and replacement of someone sitting in the job that the […]

Interview

Six Red Flags If You DON’T Do These Things?

On April 7, 2024

Did you know things you DON’T say can be red flags to the interviewer? Below is a list by an HR Tech exec in the order I agree with most: Not asking questions about the employer. If you ask only about benefits to you like work-life balance or comp, but do not ask about the […]

Interview

You Don’t Have to Be a “Super Communicator” to Interview Well, but Here Are 3 Things to Emulate!

On March 31, 2024

I appreciated NPR’s podcast on highly effective communicators, who “consistently … create authentic connections with others just by listening and talking.” Turns out you don’t have to be extroverted or chatty, but can learn the skills to be a super communicator. Some of the tips don’t exactly apply to interviews, like being vulnerable results in […]

Interview

Should You Trust Buzzfeed for Best Job Interview Answers? Spoiler Alert: No.

On March 10, 2024

OK I went through a list of “best job interview answers” collected by BuzzFeed, and I would only go with half of them. 1. “When the interviewer asks me if I have any questions, I always ask, ‘What’s the biggest pain point in the company/office/on your team, and what could I do to address it […]

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