If You Have Only 5 Minutes Before an Interview

On September 24, 2023

Yes, lawyers are all about planning, but sometimes we are just out of time! What happens if you have an interview coming up and only have 5 minutes to prepare? Pick at least one of these things to do! Reread the job description, and think up an example showing you understand the space and can […]

Interview

Translation of Interviewer Questions (Hint: the Word “You” Is a Loaded Term)

On July 9, 2023

Lawyers are used to carefully parsing words. That’s what we get paid for. But for interviews, I want to explain that when interviewers ask questions about YOU, the question is not 100% about you. They may be using the word “you”, but they are really evaluating whether you are a good fit for the job. […]

Interview

Where in the Interview Order Is Best?

On June 17, 2023

If you are given a choice of interview dates, when should you pick? Try to go first or last if you are an on-point candidate. If you go first, you will set the standard, and everyone else will be judged against you. Also, if an interviewer has to reschedule, you will likely have more options […]

Interview, Market, Timing, Uncategorized

Yes, Interviews ARE Taking Longer, for a Lot of Reasons

On May 28, 2023

It’s not your imagination. Interview cycles are taking longer. Why? This recent WSJ article addresses the reasons. In a nutshell: “Hiring for the office set is slowing down and employers are getting picky again.” Factors listed that I also have seen accounting for the increased time to land a job: Hard for employers to get […]

Career Tips, Interview

Return to Office Mess

On April 23, 2023

During the pandemic hiring boom, we saw nearly all legal jobs go remote. Now many employers have been calling workers back to the office, which is not going so well. See this recent NYT article on companies having to hire return-to-office consultants. What I’m seeing now: The most typical work schedule is flexible hybrid. Employers […]

Interview, Job Search, LinkedIn

Candidates Rarely Meet 100% of Job Description. Who Gets Hired?

On April 9, 2023

Job descriptions are usually very long. Does anyone actually meet all the requirements? Rarely. But obviously people are getting hired. Hiring managers usually have some essential skills they are set on and are flexible with the rest when they realize they can’t get everything they want at the salary they are willing to pay. (Yes, […]

Interview, Job Search, Market, Recruiter

Job Searching in a Downturn

On January 29, 2023

How do you conduct a job search in Silicon Valley in a downturn? The analysis of this tech expert‘s job hunt post-Meta is on-point. He spent three months from beginning to end, with the goal of landing somewhere he’d “be happy learning and growing for at least 4-5 years” in an industry interesting to him. He tracked […]

Compensation, Interview, Job Search, Offer

On the Fence? You Should Do These 3 Things

On November 6, 2022

Some things in your job search you do without question, like preparing a resume or setting up a LinkedIn profile. Other things you might be on the fence about because you’re not sure they’re worth their time or you think they’re hard to do. Below are three things you should do because there is only […]

Interview, Networking, Presentation

How to Self-Promote (Lawyer’s Edition)

On October 2, 2022

The Wall Street Journal recently discussed the “best way to brag about your accomplishments.” Lawyers need this key ability for interviewing, landing clients, and establishing expertise when giving advice, but it’s rarely done well. So how do you talk about yourself effectively without annoying people? WSJ reports the best way to self-promote is to share credit for […]

Interview, Job Search, Networking

Job Search Tips for Introverts (Who Make Up the Majority of Lawyers!)

On September 11, 2022

Introverts are people who gain energy from time alone and are drained by too much social interaction. The majority of lawyers are introverts according to the ABA. So this advice from LinkedIn on job searching for introverts should be especially helpful and conforms with my advice: Don’t fake being an extrovert. Being authentic connects you with people, and […]

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