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Category Archives: Interview Tips
The job search isn’t working. Could you have made one of these mistakes?
You’ve been at the job search for a while and it doesn’t seem to be going as well as you’d hoped. Certainly a soft market can be a partial explanation, but is it possible that you are contributing to your … Continue reading
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The Only Interview Question That Matters: Why Should We Hire You?
Maybe more than the innocuous “tell me about yourself” question, the most important question in an interview is “why should we hire you”. It boils down the entire hiring process into one answer – and there is only one … Continue reading
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INTERVIEWS: LEARNING FROM YOUR MISTAKES
Job opportunities are starting to pick up, more attorneys are open to considering new positions, and jobs are getting filled. All good news for employers, candidates and recruiters alike! However, for every person that gets an offer, there are many … Continue reading
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Is There Too Much Credibility Placed on Reference Checks?
References are a lot like your mother – they aren’t going to say anything bad about you. As a result, it’s my contention that there is far too much weight that is put on reference checks. In my dozen-plus years … Continue reading
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Dirty Laundry
Every law firm or company has aspects that are less than desirable for some people. In fact, this may be the reason that someone is considering a move. However, it is never a good to dwell on this too much … Continue reading
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Choosing the Right Writing Sample
During the interview process, many law firms will ask candidates to provide a writing sample. This is especially true of junior to mid-level associate positions. Undoubtedly, this has caused angst for many a candidate. Not only can it be a … Continue reading
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Watch Your Mouth!
What can keep you from getting a job? Four letters. It’s true that many employers are seeking charismatic employees rather than stuffy, conservative attorneys. Sometimes, well-placed strong language can be used effectively. But an interview is no place for foul … Continue reading
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How to Survive a Telephone Interview
Telephone interviews are never ideal but sometimes necessary. If you have never been a part of a telephone interview, you should know a few of the common pitfalls and how to overcome them. First, it is very difficult to convey … Continue reading
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Why You Didn’t Get The Job
Time and time again we hear from people who thought an interview went well and they didn’t get the job. What happened? Here is some feedback that we’ve heard from our clients. Does any of this sound familiar to you? … Continue reading
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Interview Essentials – Preparedness, Positive Attitude, and Professionalism
Is there an interview on your horizon? If so, make sure take a common sense approach to making a good impression by utilizing three essential P’s: preparedness, positive attitude and professionalism. There won’t be much you can add to your … Continue reading
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