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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Required Prep for Interviews: 5 Things to Do + Extra Credit

On February 18, 2024

The right preparation for an interview is important. You need to know what the company expects from lawyers so you can highlight work it cares about. And with sufficient prep, you can go in feeling comfortable, which is essential to project competence and confidence. Here’s how to prep: Review the website, especially the About page […]

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5 Things Google Recruiter Says Top Candidates Do. Do They Work for In-House Job Seekers?

On January 7, 2024

A former Google and DoorDash recruiter listed the 5 things to do when preparing for an interview to stand out. Let’s go through them to see what works for in-house searches. About half you should definitely do, but the rest you need to adapt because some things that work for business folks don’t work for […]

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5 Interview Questions a Tech Founder/Former Lawyer Asks & Why

On December 10, 2023

A tech founder (and former lawyer) of a Series C company goes through the 5 interview questions he asks every candidate and the thought process behind each in this Tik Tok video. It’s 2 ½ minutes and worth a watch especially because he discusses body language. But here’s a summary if you prefer reading over […]

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Decoding Interview Questions

On October 15, 2023

Here’s a decoder for what the interviewers are actually thinking when they ask these questions or make these comments: “Tell me about yourself.” Why do they ask this when they have your resume in front of them? They are checking that you can summarize succinctly, have done relevant work, and are easy to work with. […]

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If You Have Only 5 Minutes Before an Interview

On September 24, 2023

Yes, lawyers are all about planning, but sometimes we are just out of time! What happens if you have an interview coming up and only have 5 minutes to prepare? Pick at least one of these things to do! Reread the job description, and think up an example showing you understand the space and can […]

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Translation of Interviewer Questions (Hint: the Word “You” Is a Loaded Term)

On July 9, 2023

Lawyers are used to carefully parsing words. That’s what we get paid for. But for interviews, I want to explain that when interviewers ask questions about YOU, the question is not 100% about you. They may be using the word “you”, but they are really evaluating whether you are a good fit for the job. […]

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Where in the Interview Order Is Best?

On June 17, 2023

If you are given a choice of interview dates, when should you pick? Try to go first or last if you are an on-point candidate. If you go first, you will set the standard, and everyone else will be judged against you. Also, if an interviewer has to reschedule, you will likely have more options […]

Interview, Market, Timing, Uncategorized

Yes, Interviews ARE Taking Longer, for a Lot of Reasons

On May 28, 2023

It’s not your imagination. Interview cycles are taking longer. Why? This recent WSJ article addresses the reasons. In a nutshell: “Hiring for the office set is slowing down and employers are getting picky again.” Factors listed that I also have seen accounting for the increased time to land a job: Hard for employers to get […]

Career Tips, Interview

Return to Office Mess

On April 23, 2023

During the pandemic hiring boom, we saw nearly all legal jobs go remote. Now many employers have been calling workers back to the office, which is not going so well. See this recent NYT article on companies having to hire return-to-office consultants. What I’m seeing now: The most typical work schedule is flexible hybrid. Employers […]

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