What is the best way to develop a rapport with the interviewer?
– A job interview is like a blind date in that both sides are a feel a little nervous and forced. – Standard blind date rules apply: nice handshake, maintain eye contact, smile when appropriate, and always listen! – Listening is the most crucial part. It can be difficult for attorneys to get out of talking mode, but the interviewer should do about 80% of the talking. – Paraphrase what the interviewer says back to him or her to show you are paying attention. Is there a decent way to answer the dreaded question “Tell me a little about yourself” – Most people are uncomfortable with it, but it’s really a great opportunity to make an impression. – Treat it like an essay in school and think about it before hand. – Draw a correlation between how you describe yourself and the job description, be subtle, but connect your personality with the firm’s work. “What do you know about our firm?” How can this question be best handled? – If you’re using a recruiter, they will do the necessary research a
