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What do I wear for a Bay Area legal interview?

  • On August 4, 2013
Consider the type of employer, the location, and the industry. Your cheat sheet below: Firm vs. company. Law firms are generally expecting you in a suit. In-house employers, in contrast, expect to see you in business casual except maybe if they are a in conservative industry. Location. Public San Francisco companies in bricks and mortar industries may […]
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Top 5 interviewing mistakes.

  • On July 21, 2013
Avoid these top 5 interviewing mistakes! Insufficient preparation. To do well, you need to know about the role, company, and interviewer. Demonstrate this knowledge throughout the interview. Clearly articulate how you can do the job and make their lives easier. Low energy. You must project energy and enthusiasm. Have eye contact and smile often. Yes, […]
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How To Ace Phone Interviews For Legal Positions

  • On July 7, 2013
Interviews by themselves are hard. Phone interviews are even harder — you can’t see your interviewer’s responses, and the medium is artificial. Below are 5 concrete steps you must take to ace this kind of interview: Keep your answers short. How short? Think 60 to 90 seconds. Anticipate likely questions, and practice answers with a […]
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