Questions NOT to Ask at End of Interview

On June 16, 2024

I read with interest this Forbes article on 5 Must Ask Questions to End Your Job Interview on a High Note. Yikes, do not ask 4 out of these 5 unless you want to end on a low note. Some might be worthy questions to ask when you have offer in hand, but not at […]

Job Search, Market

Job Hunting is Like House Hunting in the Bay Area

On June 9, 2024

We all know the joys of buying a house in the Bay Area. Supply is low, and there is fierce competition. Yes, job hunting now is like this. Here are some applicable lessons for the win: Target the area. Like knowing what neighborhood you want to be in, you have to know what jobs and […]

Networking

2 Things to Do Right Now if You Haven’t Been Networking But Need a Job

On June 2, 2024

You may be the type who puts your head down and focuses exclusively on work, not networking. Then you may suddenly need a job now and hear “you should have maintained relationships along the way.” Since that type of advice isn’t super helpful but you are told getting a job at your level in this […]

Interview, Presentation

10 Minute Body Language Video from WIRED Distilled into 4 Tips

On May 26, 2024

I enjoyed this 10 minute video from WIRED, featuring three body language experts breaking down interviewing. I watched for you and heard hundreds of nuggets. The human body is always transmitting information, and the recipient (i.e., the interviewer) makes judgments in milliseconds. Here are the top tips that definitely apply to lawyers when interviewing with […]

Interview

Decoding Messages When Interviewing

On May 20, 2024

Decoding messages during the interview process can be hard. It’s often hard to tell if the interviewer is sending a positive, neutral, or negative signal. For example, if the interviewer describes the department in depth and what the role is, that could be either neutral or positive (do they do this with everyone, or are […]

Interview, Networking

If You Already Have a Good Job, When & How to Take an Exploratory Interview

On May 19, 2024

Say you currently have a good job but are presented with an interesting opportunity. Should you go forward with the interview? It’s a good idea if you can learn about the industry/market or if you want to build relationships. How interested do you have to appear? Going in with arms folded and a skeptical perspective […]

Interview, Presentation

Does No. 1 Job Interview Tip From Disney Recruiter Apply to Legal Interviews? Yes It Does.

On April 28, 2024

I read for you this MSN career article on a Disney recruiter’s top interview tip, which is to be concise. Is it true for legal interviews? Yes, very much so. Lawyers are used to advocating for others, not so much for themselves. While lawyers are good at evaluating complicated matters and advocating for clear solutions, […]

Interview, Job Search, Networking

Job Search and Interview Tips to Follow from Former Lawyer Turned Career Coach

On April 21, 2024

I listened on NPR to job search tips from Cynthia Pong, a career coach, and agreed with what she said! She used to practice law, so the advice she gives everyone definitely works for lawyers. The podcast is 19 minutes long and worth listening to, but if you are short on time, these are the points […]

Market, Networking

Hidden Market vs. Early Job Market

On April 13, 2024

Is there a secret backdoor to the job market? While unposted or “hidden jobs” exist, they’re not that common. Here are the circumstances I’ve seen for hidden jobs: small companies/startups in growth mode, super strategic jobs the employer doesn’t want to notify the market about, and replacement of someone sitting in the job that the […]

Interview

Six Red Flags If You DON’T Do These Things?

On April 7, 2024

Did you know things you DON’T say can be red flags to the interviewer? Below is a list by an HR Tech exec in the order I agree with most: Not asking questions about the employer. If you ask only about benefits to you like work-life balance or comp, but do not ask about the […]

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