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

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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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#1 Thing I Coach Lawyers Not to Do

Lawyers spend their lives explaining complex things. The best lawyers communicate simply, a rare and hard-earned skill. The top communication problem for lawyers? They take too long to get to the point. Do NOT give the entire back story. Just give enough details to get to the punchline, which in an interview should be disaster […]
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