Off the Salary Battlefield, Public Sector Struggles With Retention, Student Debt
Asst. Dean for Career Services Melissa Lennon was quoted in this story from The Legal Intelligencer. Read the full article.
Author: Melissa K. Lennon (LAW '96)
The Art of the Thank-You Note
The thank-you note you send after every interview joins your resume and cover letter to become the foundation for your file with every potential employer. Sending it is not optional; that said, you should choose strategically among the options you do have. Here’s a primer on the art of the thank-you note: who gets one, how they get it, and what it contains. But first, some basic information that applies to every thank-you note, every time. Every note must be unique. You can’t send the same thank-you note to more than one person – if there are multiple identical (or nearly identical) notes in your file, it will reflect poorly on you. Absolutely no typos of any kind. It’s unfortunate that we need to say that, but every month, an employer calls us and says, “You know, I really liked this student, but I have to tell you there was a huge typo in their resume, their cover letter, their thank-you note.” In a competitive world, that’s enough to undo you, even if you have a …
Finish Strong: How to Wrap up an Interview
What does it mean to finish strong? Think about what you’ve learned about primacy and recency – that after an encounter, we usually remember something that happened at the beginning and something that happened at the end. We’ve covered how to rock the beginning elsewhere. Finishing strong is about rocking the end, and it involves three things: recognizing that the interview is ending, communicating your interest in a way that’s sincere and specific, and following up. How to Know the End is Near Sometimes it’s clear that the conversation has come to an end. In that case, stand up, offer a firm handshake to each interviewer while looking them in the eye, and express your continued interest as described below. But sometimes, interviewers will test your ability to read social cues by communicating that the interview is over without actually saying so. How? The most common method is by asking whether you have any more questions for them. Now, because you have prepared well for this interview, you have plenty of questions, which you have …
What to Wear to a Job Interview
Your goal when choosing what to wear to a job interview is that it doesn’t get talked about. An interview is about you and your merits. It’s about what you say, the language you use when saying it, your enthusiasm, and all of your other credentials. It’s not about what you wear – you have the lawyer uniform on, the box is checked, and people move on. Our office gets clothing questions all the time. This stuff is actually important – you only get one chance to make a first impression. Do not ever think that if you are going into public interest or public service employer that you can get away with some other kind of outfit – some less than formal outfit. In fact they might have even more scrutiny. When in doubt, please come and ask us. The bullet points below are an overview of what to wear to a job interview. If you’re more of a visual learner, visit Temple Law’s Pinterest page, which includes boards on proper interview attire, proper work …
Common Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
I’ve said before that interviews are really just conversations. It’s not meant to be an inquisition. It’s just an opportunity for the employer to get to know you – and for you to get to know the employer. The employer is looking for something that sets you apart from other candidates, your interest and enthusiasm, your motivation, and whether you can fit in. As part of that conversation, you can expect a few questions to come up more often than not. Below, you’ll find common job interview questions along with advice on how to answer them. Oldies but goodies. Why do you want to work for our organization? If you don’t remember anything that I say, please remember that you need to have an answer to that question. You need to be able to articulate –very quickly – without looking at your notes, why you want to be there. Tell me about yourself – or – Tell me something that’s not on your resume. What they’re really asking is for something that’s interesting about you …
How to Crush Your On-Campus Interview
Interviews are really just conversations. It’s not meant to be an inquisition. It’s just an opportunity for the employer to get to know you – and for you to get to know the employer. The employer is looking for something that sets you apart from other candidates, your interest and enthusiasm, your motivation, and whether you can fit in. Interviews are really simple. At the end of the day, it comes down to the employer assessing, “Are you smart enough to do the work that I have on my plate? Are you smart enough and do I like you?” That’s really all there is to it. It’s not that much more complicated. Enthusiasm and Fit You might think that grades are the most important thing, and for some employers they are, but don’t underestimate the importance of enthusiasm. Enthusiasm can really go a very long way in making the right impression on an employer and making up for any perceived deficiencies in other skill sets. Similarly, a lack of enthusiasm can hurt you. Employers don’t …
5 Ways to Make the Most of On Campus Interviewing
On-campus interviewing (OCI) may not be anybody’s idea of a relaxing experience, but done right, it can be interesting, fun, and rewarding. Beyond obeying the golden rule of interviews – early is on-time and on-time is late – here are five ways to make the most of your interview experience. Dress Appropriately It may be hard during the summer to swap out your flip-flops for dress shoes, but interviewing is a business formal occasion. Dark suits with white or blue shirts and conservative ties are most appropriate for men, and conservative pants or skirt suits are best for women. If you wear a skirt, it is appropriate to wear stockings. Make sure the suit fits well and is not too tight or too big – be honest with yourself about this.If you have tattoos, they should not be visible, and be careful about piercings as well. Finally, if you typically wear perfume or cologne, consider skipping it on the day of your interview. Remember, the goal of any interview is to stand out because of …
