Interview, Job Search, Presentation, Resume, Thank You

Hiring Managers Reveal What’s Important & What’s Not in the Job Search: Employment Gaps, Interview Prep, Thank You Notes

On November 9, 2018

I like this recent article summarizing what 800 hiring managers care and don’t care about: How long a gap can you have on your resume? The legal industry says 16 months, which seems about right in my experience. Generally speaking, an acceptable amount of time off depends on how the economy is doing and what […]

Interview, Thank You

Top Interview Tips from Google Exec That Apply to Everyone!

On October 19, 2018

I agree with these interview tips by a Google exec-turned-coach; he summarizes key takeaways from Google recruiting: Before the interview, get ready to explain your profile (as set in your resume and LinkedIn) and how your skills are relevant to the job. Know the company business and space. Think about what questions you might be […]

Career Management, Interview, Move

5 Good Reasons to Explain Why You Want to Leave Your Job

On October 12, 2018

Leaving a job can be complicated, but no prospective employer wants to hear the messy details (and your telling them would show a lack of judgment). Keep simple your explanation of why you are leaving. Here are five accepted reasons: Change in management. People understand that departures by your GC, direct manager, your team, or […]

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What Are Interviewers Actually Looking For? 3 Key Areas

On September 15, 2018

Sometimes interviewers are not the best at asking for information they want about you. These two articles from Forbes and CNBC helpfully decipher what interviewers are getting at: “What is your greatest weakness?” They don’t expect you to divulge something truly horrible, but they are looking for some humility, self-reflection, and ability to learn. So […]

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3 Ways to Survive (and Ace) Marathon Interview Sessions

On September 7, 2018

It’s interview season again! After acing the phone screen, my candidates are getting called in for marathon in-person interviews. Here are three ways to survive and even ace these long sessions: Fuel yourself. Bring a granola bar. Accept that bottle of water offered in the beginning. Expect your energy level to crash in the middle, […]

Career Management, Career Tips, Interview, Presentation

Ghosting by Candidates: Sign of an Overheated Economy

On August 26, 2018

I read this LinkedIn article about job seekers ghosting prospective employers. Usually, it’s the employer who disappears in the interview process, but in overheated times like these, candidates are starting to ghost employers and recruiters, I’m guessing because passively ghosting is the easiest thing to do in the short run. But (really, need I say […]

Career Management, Career Tips, Interview

How to Get Considered For Manager Roles When You’ve Never Managed Before: 5 Tips

On August 17, 2018

As you climb the corporate ladder and aspire to be a manager, you may notice these senior management jobs are rare and require applicants to already be managers. How can you be considered for a management role when you’ve never had direct reports? Five tips below. Work for a company that is growing quickly. You can then […]

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The Easiest Interview Question … To Mess Up! 5 Ways to Get It Right.

On August 12, 2018

Can you actually fail an interview question asking you about yourself? Yes, yes you can. The very common interview question “Tell me about yourself” (or its close cousin “Walk me through your resume.”) is not a trick question – the interviewer wants to understand what you’ve done that’s relevant, why you’re interested/why this job makes […]

Career Management, Interview

What is the #1 Trait the Top Tech Founder Hires on?

On July 1, 2018

Jeff Bezos’s main criterion for promoting and hiring is not passion or IQ. It’s being right most of the time. Effective lawyers must have this ability. Indeed, our job is to predict likely outcomes and mitigate the downside. If we are any good, we are right most of the time and should have clear metrics of […]

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4 Ways to Brag About Yourself in an Interview Without Annoying People

On June 2, 2018

When interviewing, you have to simultaneously highlight your achievements and still be likeable. How do you walk this tightrope? Try these 4 things: Talk about an interesting win for a client! Stick to the facts, and you won’t sound like you are bragging (e.g., you came into X disaster, saw Y was the case, implemented […]

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