The adversarial nature of lawyers, does it work against attorneys in a job interview situation?
– A job interview is not a test of wills, it’s an opportunity to demonstrate that you can think, listen, and articulate. -Coming off as pushy or arrogant is a turn-off. Even if the job requires aggressiveness, you don’t want to seem like someone who is difficult to deal with. What’s the best way to summarize your entire background? Even for law students and young attorneys it can be difficult to encapsulate their whole history in a few sentences. For experienced attorneys, it can be a nightmare. – Stick to what’s relevant for the job you’re applying to. – Refer to the resume; make it easier for the interviewer. – Bring a list of representative casework. What about underqualified attorneys? How can they address a question about their background? – The interviewer may have already made up their mind about whether you’re over or under-qualified, but you can make up for a lack of experience by expressing a personality match with the firm. How about after the interview… thank you letter or
