How to Answer Tough Interview Questions

On June 7, 2025

Everyone has holes in their resumes that interviewers might call out. You may think there’s nothing you can do about it, e.g., they want firm training and you went straight in-house, or they may prefer long tenure, and you’ve left a couple jobs in a row. However, you can prepare solid answers that put the […]

Interview, Presentation

Tips for Effective Communication

On April 27, 2025

I was honored to speak with Cisco DGC Sarita Venkat and top trial lawyer Bijal Vakil on effective presenting and interviewing skills. Key takeaways: Before any communication, consider your audience and what they care about. When communicating, be clear on your vision, the results you are conveying, and the impact on the audience. Sample answers […]

Interview, Job Search

How Not to be Surprised by a Company’s Culture

On February 21, 2025

Lawyers can be burnt or at least surprised by what a company is actually like after they’ve joined. How to do your diligence: Do basic Internet research. Take results with a grain of salt, but figure out which themes to keep an eye on during the interview process. Ask friends who are insiders but not […]

Interview, Job Search, Networking

Why You Didn’t Get the Job: 5 Ways to Improve Your Performance!

On December 8, 2024

Last year’s layoffs, high interest rates, and market correction have made it hard to land an in-house job, so don’t be hard on yourself if you’re not getting the job you want. Here are five ways to improve your odds: Understand the market and hiring dynamic. You may think you were perfect for the job, […]

Interview

Questions NOT to Ask at End of Interview

On June 16, 2024

I read with interest this Forbes article on 5 Must Ask Questions to End Your Job Interview on a High Note. Yikes, do not ask 4 out of these 5 unless you want to end on a low note. Some might be worthy questions to ask when you have offer in hand, but not at […]

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 […]

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