“Listen to your stomach not your head. Your head will only rationalize you into a job you shouldn’t have.” — Ray Bradbury, writer
In this section we offer six deceptively simple exercises; that is, self-assessment exercises. Done right, they will help reveal employment preferences of which you may not have been aware … or hadn’t been [...]
What You Can Expect at Your Next Law Firm Interview
It doesn’t have to be the job interview from hell if you’re prepared. The following are some of the questions an interviewee might reasonably expect during a legal job interview. From each of the six categories here, do your best to develop concise, well-organized responses. And, [...]
How much of the real you do you bring to work? Here’s an exercise that can help you answer that:
Read the list of personal values listed here, and mark the 10 most important to you. Now, imagine you have $1,000 to “buy” some values. Write out the dollar amount next to each of the 10 [...]
Evaluating Your Current Position
The 20 statements below are intended to describe to a greater or lesser extent your current position. For each statement, circle the number that best corresponds to your feelings. On this scale, 0 means “not at all” and 5 means “very much.”
1. The position draws on my strengths. 0 1 2 [...]