Good, Better, and Best Questions to Ask in an Interview

On May 27, 2022
In Interview

If you are interviewing, you must have questions ready for the interviewer. (If you don’t, you will likely be dinged because it shows lack of interest, preparation, and respect.) I’ve covered basic questions to ask in the past here (“Who are the people I’d work most closely to in this position? What skill will I […]

On May 20, 2022
In Interview, Thank You

So much bad advice out there, so when I see good tips, I pass them along! I like these from the improbable source Huffington Post that are actually spot on: Give interviewers the highlights, not an exhaustive list of everything you’ve done. Yes! I agree you will be asked some version of “tell us about yourself” and […]

On May 14, 2022
In New Job

Summer is approaching fast! Do you have any interns joining? I like this engineering exec/angel investor’s top tips to be an effective intern. Here are some especially good ones for legal interns (and for anyone at a new job): Go to all meetings. Do homework beforehand, pay attention when there, take notes (that’s often expected for legal interns), […]

On May 6, 2022
In Career Management, Career Tips, Departure, LinkedIn, Networking

Lawyers have been working brutal hours through the pandemic. Some feel burnt out but are rightly concerned about stepping away when the market is faltering. (See this American Lawyer on the worrying state of the market.) I liked this recent Wall Street Journal article on how to take a career break but stay in the game. […]

On April 28, 2022
In Career Tips, Recruiter

I spoke on IAPP’s panel Let’s Get Hired In Privacy earlier this month, moderated by Michelle Dennedy and Bryan Lee. Fellow panelists/recruiters included Jillian Jones from Meta, George Ratcliffe, Tessa Saxe, and Zachary Plotkin. We discussed what candidates can do to improve their chances of landing their ideal job. These tips apply not just to […]

On April 24, 2022
In Career Management, Market

Yes, these are crazy times: pandemic, war, supply chain snarls, China lockdown, inflation at a four-decade high, and increased odds of a recession. WSJ thinks an “abrupt end” to growth is on the table. What does this mean for in-house careers? If you are looking to change jobs, consider the effect of the economy on […]

On April 17, 2022
In Compensation, Offer

Inflation is up, and the market is still hot, so yes you can ask for more money. Wall Street Journal gives five tips on how to do it. Do they actually work for lawyers? You can negotiate more than base pay. Yes, this is true. In-house lawyers usually get base, bonus, equity, and a host […]

On April 10, 2022
In Interview

If you can tell an interview is not going well, what should you do? Do try to get it back on course. If your interviewer looks bored, for example, make yourself interesting! Tell a killer war story. Vary your cadence and volume. If your explanations aren’t landing well, clarify any muddled points. Ask engaging questions […]

On April 1, 2022
In Change, Interview

Interviews for in-house jobs are generally straightforward. Here are the questions you should prep for, listed in order of frequency and complete with links to good answers! Tell me about yourself. (See here and here on how to answer.) Why are you interested in this opportunity? (See here and here on how to answer.) What […]

On March 24, 2022
In Career Management

I’ve posted before how recruiters can help you. But a lot of the legwork to get a great job falls on you, not because I don’t want to help but because only you know what motivates you and what experience you’ve had. You need to sift through your experience to figure out your competitive advantage […]

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Good, Better, and Best Questions to Ask in an Interview

Unspoken Job Interview Rules: Which Apply to Lawyers?

Tips for Interns (Or Anyone at a New Job)

How to Take a Break Without Harming Your Career

Take-Aways from IAPP’s Let Get Hired Panel

Is a Correction Coming? What Would it Mean for Your Career?

WSJ’s Tips on Getting a Raise: Do They Work for Lawyers?

When Interviews Go Awry

Interview Questions to Prep For (in Order of Frequency & with Guide to Answers!)

Looking for a Job? You Need to Put in the Effort