The Most Important Interview Question to Prep for (“Why Are You Interested in Us?”)

On September 20, 2019
In Interview

Before any interview, the most important question to prepare for is “Why are you interested in us?” because you know it will come up. That’s your chance to sell your interest and fit. Even if you are not specifically asked this question, you still need to work in elements of that answer throughout the interview. […]

On September 15, 2019
In Interview, Uncategorized

I like this recent Inc. article listing common behavioral questions asked by top companies like Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Dropbox. I recommend reviewing the questions and my guidelines below on how to respond so you can comprehensively prepare for any interview, even if it’s not with one of these companies because smaller companies often follow […]

On September 6, 2019
In Reference

I enjoyed this Inc. Q&A column about an interviewer back-channeling an interviewee. The question was whether a prospective employer’s contacting someone not offered as a reference is a common practice or a red flag. The answer according to the columnist is it’s common practice. I agree; I see it all the time. Inc. explained “off-list […]

On September 2, 2019
In Career Tips, Move

Before any recession hits, make sure you like your job so you are not stuck with it in the long run! I like this recent Inc. article, which provides a five question checklist on whether to stay or go: Are you often filled with dread? If you are consistently having bad days versus one-offs, then […]

On August 23, 2019
In Career Management, Career Tips, Interview

I recently posted on ageism. A related phenomenon is when employers reject applicants for being “overqualified.” Studies show, when presented with two good candidates, managers often prefer the one with less experience. The Wall Street Journal explains why. Hiring managers assume the candidate with the more impressive resume won’t be as committed to the company, stay […]

On August 18, 2019
In Uncategorized

The American Bar Association just released its 2019 profile of the legal profession. Some interesting stats: Compensation. The average national salary for lawyers is $144,230. The highest average for a region belongs to San Jose/Sunnyvale/Santa Clara, the heart of Silicon Valley, at $207,950. The second highest metro region is San Francisco/Oakland at $183,070. Southern California […]

On August 10, 2019
In Interview, Presentation

Most companies want to hire attorneys in the five to ten year range because that’s the most common entry level position. But what to do if you are beyond that range and encounter ageism? I like this recent Harvard Business Review article on how to respond to this bias in an interview. My top takeaways: […]

On August 2, 2019
In Career Tips

The job market is red hot now (especially for lawyers), but economists are keeping an eye out for the next recession (what goes up must come down!). It will be obvious for lawyers when the legal downturn will be — lawyers are laid off after business people. The lag is due to our being a […]

On July 27, 2019
In Cover Letter

Summer is the perfect time to think about where you want to work and what you have to offer. Once you have that down, get in order your LinkedIn page and your resume. Next you should create your basic cover letter. Crafting one is easy since you have already thought through what skills you offer to […]

On July 18, 2019
In Resume

After your LinkedIn profile, your resume is the second most important thing to fix. You should always have a presentable resume handy because you never know when opportunities will arise. I have seen good candidates miss out when it takes them a week to pull together a basic resume. Take the time now to get […]

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The Most Important Interview Question to Prep for (“Why Are You Interested in Us?”)

What Behavioral Questions Do Top Companies Ask?

Is it a Red Flag that an Interviewer Back-Channeled Me?

5 Questions if You Should Quit Your Job

Interviewing When Overqualified

ABA Releases Data on Lawyers (Spoiler: Silicon Valley Lawyers Paid #1 in Nation)

5 Ways to Combat Ageism in an Interview!

Market is Hot Now, But How to Tell When It Will Turn!

Take Advantage of Summer & Get Your Cover Letter in Order!

During Summer Doldrums, Fix Your Resume!