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Interviewing 101: More of the Most Common Errors Applicants Make During Interviews
Interviews are stressful. With that stress, one may be more inclined to make a faux pas or flub; these types of slips are incredibly different to come back from. Instead of instituting a recovery plan, it is much more proactive to simply avoid such foot-in-mouth moments all together. This week in Interviewing 101, we will continue to speak about the most common errors made during interviews – and why you should absolutely avoid them.
Interviewing 101: The Most Common Errors Applicants Make During Interviews
Last week, we explored Resume Writing 101, specifically the common mistakes applicants make when building a curriculum vitae. This week, on a similar note, we will explore the most common interview faux pas. In today’s session on Interviewing 101, we will painfully analyze those absolutely preventable moments when you royally stick your foot in your mouth.
Resume Writing 101: More Things Not To Do on Your Resume
As discussed in last week’s blog post, during the elusive and hopefully illustrious job hunt, it is important that your resume stand out from the rest. There are good ways and bad ways to ensure you and your application make a lasting impression.
Resume Writing 101: What Not To Do, Part I
You know the numbers and the stats, the numerous applicants and the scarce jobs across the legal industry. There is competition, there always has been and there always will be many very qualified, educated, and eager individuals in line for precisely the position you are undoubtedly perfect for. As one of the masses, it is critical to stand out. However, it is evermore vital to stand out for the right reasons and not the wrong ones.
Women at the Top: The secret to success may surprise you
The Law Times News recently released an article titled, “Women lawyers’ secrets to success” by Helen Burnett-Nichols. The author conducted a follow-up survey on the career paths of 23 female lawyers who were identified in 2009 as high achievers by their respective employers. These women spanned the spectrum in regards to martial status, but were clustered in the litigation and corporate practice areas. Four years later, 19 of those women are now partners at their firms and continue to be excellent role models for aspiring female lawyers across the industry.
What guy are you? Dealing with Office Personalities
What is the guy complex? The guy complex refers to a personality paradigm that is centered on a specific trait or activity. Let me further explain by way of example.