| While there is endless homework involved in beginning | | | | that for when you've got the job. |
| a legal career, it's the job interview where most of the | | | | 4. Reassure yourself and relax. Have confidence in |
| actual hiring decisions get made. For most job seekers, | | | | your abilities. You made it through law school. You can |
| the job interview is an endless source of stress and | | | | handle a job interview. Be calm and be yourself. It's |
| anxiety. It doesn't have to be. It all comes down to | | | | your abilities you are trying to sell, not someone else's. |
| attitude and strategy. Remember that at its essence a | | | | 5. Be honest. Tell it straight when it comes to your skills |
| job interview is only a conversation. Consider these 7 | | | | and abilities. This is important for both you and the |
| interviewing tips to improve the flow of your | | | | potential employer. You don't want to end up promising |
| conversation. | | | | something you can't deliver. |
| | | | 6. Ask targeted questions. Prove you've done your |
| 1. Research the organization you are applying for. Find | | | | homework. Remember all that research you did? Go |
| out all that you can through your personal and | | | | back on it to discover some intelligent questions. Make |
| professional contacts, read through any available | | | | them aware that you know as much about them as |
| written materials, search the web, and engage any | | | | they likely know about you. |
| other possible resources. | | | | 7. Send a thank-you and make an effort to re-connect. |
| 2. Practice a self assessment to better prepare | | | | The thank-you note reaffirms your interest and |
| yourself to articulate your interest, your contributions, | | | | provides any additional information that wasn't shared |
| and the highlights of your skills and abilities. Imagine the | | | | during the interview. If you don't hear from them after |
| interview in your head. Prepare yourself by imaging the | | | | a time, phone or write to see where they are in the |
| questions you'll be asked and the answers you'll give. | | | | hiring process. If you are accepted, evaluate your |
| 3. Strategize your interview attire. Dress neat and | | | | terms before signing the dotted line. If you are rejected, |
| conservatively, and keep the interviewer in mind with | | | | don't be discouraged. Another interview is around the |
| every selection of style. First impressions count now | | | | corner. |
| more than ever. Don't be bold or avant-garde. Save | | | | |