Interview

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 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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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 […]
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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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