A 31-year-old attorney worried she wasn’t getting job offers because she looked young. So we talked about the difference beween looking young — and acting young.
Looking Young — or Acting Young?
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!
When The Job Hunt Drags On…
Reader S, a recent graduate, has a question that, unfortunately, I think a lot of people will be interested in: what should you do when the job hunt drags on (and on)? May I suggest a post on attorneys who, despite trying everything feasible, cannot find sustainable employment? I understand the whole “work for free” … Read More about When The Job Hunt Drags On…
Emergency Reader E-mail: How to Get Your Resume Noticed
How can you get your resume noticed? We have another emergency e-mail, this time from reader M, who wonders how to get her resume to stand out from the pack: There is a job opening in a creative field that is right up my alley at a company I’m very passionate about. Among other things, … Read More about Emergency Reader E-mail: How to Get Your Resume Noticed
Emergency Reader Mail: What to Wear to an Informal Interview?
2018 Update: We still think this is a great discussion of what to wear to an informal interview — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of what to wear to an informational interview. We haven’t answered this kind of question in a while, so we thought we’d answer reader … Read More about Emergency Reader Mail: What to Wear to an Informal Interview?
Open Thread: What is Your Best Interview Advice?
2018 Update: We still stand by this general interview advice — you may also want to check out our recent roundup of our best on-campus interview tips and resources.. Here’s a question for the readers today: what is the best piece of interview advice you’ve ever received? (Or: What’s the best tip for interviewing you … Read More about Open Thread: What is Your Best Interview Advice?
Tales from the Wallet: Negotiating a Great Salary
How does one negotiate a good compensation package?
How Not to Gain Weight Over the Summer Recruiting Season
Update: We still stand by the below advice on how not to gain weight over the summer recruiting season — but if you’d like to check out our more recent discussion on how not to gain weight as a summer associate, you can check it out here. Summer is nearly upon us! As law school, … Read More about How Not to Gain Weight Over the Summer Recruiting Season
Red, Pink, Nude — What’s Your Power Lip?
Reader E sent us this interesting query… Increasingly, I see ladies in all situations and events wearing pink or lip-colored lipstick. Seems like the days of Revlon’s Volcanic Red or Love That Red are now only in the print magazines. Or perhaps only when the lady is actually wearing red clothing (oh, that’s really dated, … Read More about Red, Pink, Nude — What’s Your Power Lip?
Will Flats Fly with a Judge? How to Know Whether You Can Wear Flats to Court
An injured woman lawyer wondered: could she wear flats to court?
Should Your Interviewer Get a Thank-You Note or eThanks?
Should you thank an interviewer with an email or a card? We’ve wondered about this for a while as well, so reader J’s question strikes us as particularly interesting… After an interview, everyone knows that it is good manners to send a perfunctory “Thank You” note. However, is it still recommended that the “Thank You” … Read More about Should Your Interviewer Get a Thank-You Note or eThanks?
How to Put Your Best Self Forward During a Skype Interview or Conference Call
2020 Update: We still stand by these Skype interview tips, but you may want to check out our latest roundup of the best 7 tips for video conference calls. My first thought when we got this request for Skype interview tips was, “garsh, these times we live in!” followed by, “of course, we will all … Read More about How to Put Your Best Self Forward During a Skype Interview or Conference Call
What to Wear to a Mock Trial Competition
Reader H writes in with some questions about a mock trial competition coming up… I’m a 1L participating in my first mock trial competition for my school. It’s in Las Vegas the first weekend in March. Not only do I have to dress to compete, but for a welcome reception the night before the competition. … Read More about What to Wear to a Mock Trial Competition
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