Nail Your Law Firm Interview
The Essential Guide to Firm, Clerkship, Government, in-House, and Lateral Interviews
$47.61
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
6 May 2009
Summary
Law students, laterals, government lawyers and even senior in-house attorneys often make costly mistakes during interviews. NAIL YOUR LAW JOB INTERVIEW provides tips, examples and substantive advice on different kinds of job interviews. It is the only comprehensive interview book for lawyers.Through real-life examples and tips from hundreds of prominent legal professionals, it reveals successful interview strategies, insider perspectives, and bold moves. Topics include:· Specific advice for different types of positions.· Unique challenges facing foreign and “involuntary” job applicants.· Questions not to ask and answers to avoid.· Body language, gap-fillers and effective interview questions.· What to wear, what to bring and how to do your homework.· Lunch interview etiquette.· Dealing with inappropriate questions and arrogant interviewers.· Tips for working with a head-hunter and negotiating an offer.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781601630537 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1601630530 |
| Author: | Natalie Prescott, Oleg Cross |
| Publisher: | Red Wheel/Weiser |
| Imprint: | Career Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 6 May 2009 |
| Weight: | 363g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 153mm x 230mm |
Critics Review
“Nail Your Law Job Interview is well written and wonderfully comprehensive. It provides specific examples, directions, and instructions in every aspect of finding a law job. Although it’s written for the new grad, experienced lawyers will benefit from it as well.” –Judi Perkins, the founder of Find the Perfect Job and frequent Vault contributor– “Reviews”
“This book goes beyond the cookie-cutter guidance found in most other legal job-hunting publications. Its in-depth research and in-the-know, superb real world advice is particularly helpful to candidates interviewing in an increasingly competitive job market.” –Alan Surchin, Esq., Executive Recruiter, Pittleman & Associates– “Reviews”
“This book provides candidates with succinct advice, elucidating anecdotes, and inside tips that will allow them to take the guesswork out of the interview process and nail their interviews.” –T.J. Duane, Principal, Lateral Link Group LLC– “Reviews”
Natalie Prescott
Oleg Cross is an award-winning trial attorney. A graduate of Duke University School of Law, he honed his legal skills at Cooley LLP - the nation’s premier law firm. Natalie Prescott joined Latham & Watkins LLP in San Diego, California, following a federal clerkship. She holds a BA, summa cum laude, from the University of Southern Mississippi; an MA from Tulane University.
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