A typical hiring process consists of a screening, or initial, interview and one or more “callback” interviews. All of the strategies you used to succeed in your first interview apply to subsequent interviews—but more so. The callback interview involves more people, more time, more scrutiny and more pressure. In this Hot Tip, we will discuss…
Like the dating scene, the job interview process may start with a rendezvous for coffee at a local café. Although the meeting is held in an informal setting, don’t forget that the rules of interviewing apply. You still must prepare, dress appropriately, and sell yourself. Presenting your case in a public place presents some challenges,…
Like car engines, the hybrid combines the best of both worlds. Once you get some legal experience under your belt, we recommend a combination functional/chronological resume format rather than a straight reverse chronology of your work experience. Format choices Chronological A chronological resume is organized by your employment history in reverse order from the present…
College and law school placement offices tout informational interviews as a strategy for students exploring their career options, but it is an important tool for experienced attorneys making transitions in their legal careers, as well. If you find yourself unemployed, underemployed, or in need of retooling your practice skills, knowledge gleaned from informational interviews can…
