Category Archives: Interviewing Strategies

The Post-Pandemic Job Interview Part Two: What Candidates Should be Asking Now

The Post-Pandemic Job Interview Part Two: What Candidates Should be Asking Now
Originally posted on LawJobs.com. Due diligence into their target law firms by lateral candidates is even more important in the post-COVID era. The way a law firm handled the economic shutdown and reopening, as well as its management and financial posture afterward, are vital considerations when determining which firm would be the best fit for…
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The Post-Pandemic Job Interview Part One: What Prospective Employers Should be Asking Now

The Post-Pandemic Job Interview Part One: What Prospective Employers Should be Asking Now
Originally published on LawJobs.com. There’s no question that COVID-19 changed the world and your interviewing strategy should reflect this new reality. Prospective employers can learn much about the candidates under consideration by exploring how they handled the resultant business shutdown. Digging deeper into lateral prospects’ work experience during the pandemic and their reactions to the…
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Be Up Front – Warts and All!

Be Up Front – Warts and All!
Dishonesty of any kind is a non-starter in a job search. Recently, I was speaking with legal industry consultants and employers about what red flags they see during the lateral hiring process, and how they weigh various risk factors in their decisions. There was an interesting discussion around various warning signs candidates exhibit during the…
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Turn Anxiety into Excitement for Interview Success

Turn Anxiety into Excitement for Interview Success
Are you nervous about your upcoming job interview? Don’t try to calm down. Get excited instead. Much has been written about how to banish pre-interview jitters, but a better strategy is to use that energy to enhance your chances of success. Reframe your feelings The trick is “anxiety reappraisal,” as described in a March 23,…
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