Should she accept a job offer on the spot? How else can she prepare for an exit interview for her summer gig? Reader J wonders... The summer is coming to a close and soon to be 3L's who happened to land a summer job are waiting anxiously and eagerly for the famous "exit interview." I, too, am one of those 3L's. Most likely the firm I'm interning at will offer me a job or tell me that I wasn't a perfect fit. I want to be prepared as much as possible for how to handle both situations. I feel ... Read More about Should You Accept a Job Offer On the Spot?
Interview Advice
Interview advice for the professional woman, including what to wear for interview attire, from skirt suits to high heels. Please be sure to check out our Guide to Interview Suits!
Changing Jobs, But Not Companies
Reader S wonders how one can change jobs without changing companies -- including getting your current boss to champion the change. I am a fairly new admittee to the bar in the state where I live (just under 2 years). For the past 2 years I have been working in a quasi-legal position that was created just for me. Recently, I've been feeling a serious internal pull towards a more traditional legal career and a litigation position has opened up on my company that I plan to apply for. My concern ... Read More about Changing Jobs, But Not Companies
Is Curly Hair Professional?
Is curly hair professional enough for interviews? Reader R writes in to ask the question, which has come up a ton of times in comments but hasn't been discussed directly. So let's talk about it. First, her Q: I am 23 and interviewing for a new position. I have the suit/shoes/accessories combo set for interviews, but my problem is my hair. I have very curly (shoulder length)hair, which is made more curly because I live in the very hot, humid South. I do have any frizz under control (with a ... Read More about Is Curly Hair Professional?
Business Cards for Everybody!
Reader H wonders whether students should get business cards... A couple weeks ago, you did a post about stationery and handwritten notes. In the run-up to OCI, I'm wondering if I should order business cards. Many law schools offer student business cards but I personally think the branding is sort of tacky and would much rather have a plain card with my name, email, and phone number. Should students going into interview season suck it up and buy their schools' cards? Or is there a way to have a ... Read More about Business Cards for Everybody!
Can Long, Platinum Blonde Hair Be Professional?
2017 Update: We still stand by this advice below about long platinum blonde hair at work, but you may also want to check out our latest discussion of the best shade of blonde hair for being taken seriously at work. This is a perennial question: is long hair professional? And a corrollary: is long platinum blonde hair professional? Reader K wonders: I'm a law student with upcoming fall recruiting, and want advice for doing my hair for interviews. I have naturally platinum blonde hair (which ... Read More about Can Long, Platinum Blonde Hair Be Professional?
Personal Stationery and Thank You Letters
Should you send a thank-you letter by e-mail or by snail mail -- and on letterhead or stationery? Reader K wonders... I am a rising 2L and am starting to prepare for the upcoming interview season. I've always been told to write "Thank Yous" after an interview. I haven't had stationary since high school and I'm wondering if you have any recommendations! I want to pick something that represents me, however I want it to be professional and conservative at the same time. Any advice? We haven't ... Read More about Personal Stationery and Thank You Letters
Taking a New Job While Pregnant
Should you look for a new job while trying to get pregnant? If you're already pregnant, should you take a new job without telling your new employer what's what? Reader S has a great question about taking a new job while pregnant... I have a dilemma. A while ago I applied for a great government job that is only 2 years with the possibility of extension. I was prepared to take that risk. Had the interview and didn't hear anything and assumed that I did not get the job. However, I got a call ... Read More about Taking a New Job While Pregnant
Interviewing in Changed Circumstances
Reader A has a question about truth in advertising... and how to tell a prospective employer that you've been laid off. I'm a 2010 law grad with an interview at a biglaw firm in the next couple of days. For the last 6 months, I've been working at small law firm, and I was laid off last week. I applied to the biglaw job more than a month ago (before I was laid off, although I did know work was waning). My problem is I'm anticipating the question "Why are you looking to leave your current ... Read More about Interviewing in Changed Circumstances
Should You Remove Your Engagement Ring for an Interview?
Should young women remove their engagement rings for interviews, particularly OCI? Are very large diamond rings inappropriate for the office? This should be a fun conversation. Reader S wonders what size diamond ring is appropriate for a professional woman... What size wedding ring/engagement ring is appropriate for a professional office? Personally, I think giant rings are gaudy and tacky. But I overheard a couple of attorneys saying the other day ""Do you ever see a friend posting ... Read More about Should You Remove Your Engagement Ring for an Interview?
What to Wear Beneath a Suit Jacket
Reader E wonders what blouses, shirts, and tops you can wear beneath suits... so let's talk about what to wear beneath a suit jacket! I'm wondering if you can give some advice on the best shirts to wear with suits. I have to wear a suit every day for work, but I often take off the jacket at my desk, so I need shirts that (a) work under a suit but (b) are not sleeveless and (c) don't come untucked (which is unfortunately the case for most button-up shirts I've found). Do women need to wear ... Read More about What to Wear Beneath a Suit Jacket
Introducing: The Corporette Guide to Women’s Suits
March 2018 Update: We just updated our Guide to Suits! Our new "Guide to Women's Suits" is now up! What are the best tips you have for basic women's suiting? What brands are your favorite? What is your ideal interview attire -- or what would you recommend as the ideal courtroom attire for women lawyers? Skirt suit or pantsuit? Black, gray, or navy? C'mon over and weigh in. (As with our other guides, please note that any off-topic comments will be deleted. Instead, feel free to leave ... Read More about Introducing: The Corporette Guide to Women’s Suits
References — Who To Ask When You’ve Only Had One Job
Reader L has an excellent question about references when you haven't been working long... I've been at my current job for three years come March. It is my first job post-college, aside from a six-month internship. I am looking to leave. While the actual place of employment and coworkers are fine, I don't enjoy what I do and dislike the city. I am looking for a new job, but I hit always hit a hurdle: references. My coworkers do not know I am looking for a new job, so I can't use them as ... Read More about References — Who To Ask When You’ve Only Had One Job
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