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On the Fence? You Should Do These 3 Things

  • On November 6, 2022
  • In Compensation, Interview, Job Search, Offer
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 […]
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How to Self-Promote (Lawyer’s Edition)

  • On October 2, 2022
  • In Interview, Networking, Presentation
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 […]
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Job Search Tips for Introverts (Who Make Up the Majority of Lawyers!)

  • On September 11, 2022
  • In Interview, Job Search, Networking
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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If Interviews Went Well, Why Didn’t I Get the Job?

  • On August 21, 2022
  • In Interview
It’s super frustrating to prep for interviews, have them go well, and then hear nothing! Why didn’t you get the job? You may meet the qualifications and experience, but a lot goes in the sausage-making of how employers hire. Here are some factors that could explain the result other than they went with someone with […]
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Should You Always Ask This Question in an Interview?

  • On August 7, 2022
  • In Interview
I am taking career advising very seriously since I’m watching Tik Tok videos for you. This viral one by an HR professional tells the story of a candidate who went through 13 rounds of interviews and didn’t get the job. To avoid that fate, the HR professional advises ALL interviewees ask this question: “You need […]
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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 […]
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Unspoken Job Interview Rules: Which Apply to Lawyers?

  • 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 […]
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When Interviews Go Awry

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

  • 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 […]
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WSJ Reports on New Job Search Rules for 2022. What Applies to Lawyers?

  • On February 6, 2022
  • In Compensation, Interview, Job Search
Last week the Wall Street Journal reported that “[w]orkers are quitting in record numbers. Salaries are up, and flexibility is in.” For this new environment WSJ gives updated job search rules. Which apply to lawyers? Here are the best ones: How to ask about flexibility. While it’s a valid question (perhaps the one driving you […]
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