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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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You Don’t Have to Be a “Super Communicator” to Interview Well, but Here Are 3 Things to Emulate!

On March 31, 2024

I appreciated NPR’s podcast on highly effective communicators, who “consistently … create authentic connections with others just by listening and talking.” Turns out you don’t have to be extroverted or chatty, but can learn the skills to be a super communicator. Some of the tips don’t exactly apply to interviews, like being vulnerable results in […]

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Should You Trust Buzzfeed for Best Job Interview Answers? Spoiler Alert: No.

On March 10, 2024

OK I went through a list of “best job interview answers” collected by BuzzFeed, and I would only go with half of them. 1. “When the interviewer asks me if I have any questions, I always ask, ‘What’s the biggest pain point in the company/office/on your team, and what could I do to address it […]

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3 Interview Questions Suggested by TikTok That Work (& 2 More That Do Not)

On February 25, 2024

Yes I’m still watching TikTok videos for you and summarizing anything good. I thought the 3 questions to ask in a job interview by former corporate hiring manager/career coach Darci Smith were on point. She got these questions by asking hiring managers what they like to be asked about and is based in the Bay […]

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