Interview, Job Search, Market, Recruiter

Job Searching in a Downturn

  • On January 29, 2023
How do you conduct a job search in Silicon Valley in a downturn? The analysis of this tech expert‘s job hunt post-Meta is on-point. He spent three months from beginning to end, with the goal of landing somewhere he’d “be happy learning and growing for at least 4-5 years” in an industry interesting to him. He tracked […]
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Interview, Networking, Presentation

How to Self-Promote (Lawyer’s Edition)

  • On October 2, 2022
The Wall Street Journal recently discussed the  “best way to brag about your accomplishments.”  Lawyers need this key ability for interviewing, landing clients, and establishing expertise when giving advice, but it’s rarely done well. So how do you talk about yourself effectively without annoying people? WSJ reports the best way to self-promote is to share credit for […]
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Interview, Job Search, Networking

Job Search Tips for Introverts (Who Make Up the Majority of Lawyers!)

  • On September 11, 2022
Introverts are people who gain energy from time alone and are drained by too much social interaction. The majority of lawyers are introverts according to the ABA. So this advice from LinkedIn on job searching for introverts should be especially helpful and conforms with my advice: Don’t fake being an extrovert. Being authentic connects you with people, and […]
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Interview

If Interviews Went Well, Why Didn’t I Get the Job?

  • On August 21, 2022
It’s super frustrating to prep for interviews, have them go well, and then hear nothing! Why didn’t you get the job? You may meet the qualifications and experience, but a lot goes in the sausage-making of how employers hire. Here are some factors that could explain the result other than they went with someone with […]
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Should You Always Ask This Question in an Interview?

  • On August 7, 2022
I am taking career advising very seriously since I’m watching Tik Tok videos for you. This viral one by an HR professional tells the story of a candidate who went through 13 rounds of interviews and didn’t get the job. To avoid that fate, the HR professional advises ALL interviewees ask this question: “You need […]
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Good, Better, and Best Questions to Ask in an Interview

  • On May 27, 2022
If you are interviewing, you must have questions ready for the interviewer. (If you don’t, you will likely be dinged because it shows lack of interest, preparation, and respect.) I’ve covered basic questions to ask in the past here (“Who are the people I’d work most closely to in this position? What skill will I […]
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Interview, Thank You

Unspoken Job Interview Rules: Which Apply to Lawyers?

  • On May 20, 2022
So much bad advice out there, so when I see good tips, I pass them along! I like these from the improbable source Huffington Post that are actually spot on: Give interviewers the highlights, not an exhaustive list of everything you’ve done. Yes! I agree you will be asked some version of “tell us about yourself” and […]
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When Interviews Go Awry

  • On April 10, 2022
If you can tell an interview is not going well, what should you do? Do try to get it back on course. If your interviewer looks bored, for example, make yourself interesting! Tell a killer war story. Vary your cadence and volume. If your explanations aren’t landing well, clarify any muddled points. Ask engaging questions […]
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