473: Being Yourself in a Job Interview (w/Sadie Jones)
Description
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones back with us to discuss how to be authentic in a job interview.
In this episode we discuss:
- The pressure to be the perfect candidate
- Overcoming insecurities before going into interviews
- What you might be asked and how to answer in the following situations:
- You're at a lower-ranked school but have done really well
- You're at a top school but have a few low grades
- You're not the "typical" hire for a particular organization
- Emphasizing relevant skills and interests
Resources:
- CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/)
- Law School Toolbox Podcast: Careers (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/careers/)
- Podcast Episode 175: Top Interview Questions with ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-175-top-interview-questions-with-ex-biglaw-recruiter-sadie-jones/)
- Podcast Episode 247: Mastering Behavioral Interviews (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-epiosode-247-mastering-behavioral-interviews-w-sadie-jones/)
- Podcast Episode 278: Questions to Ask (And Avoid Asking) in Legal Job Interviews (w/Sadie Jones) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-278-questions-to-ask-and-avoid-asking-in-legal-job-interviews-w-sadie-jones/)
- Preparing for 1L Interviews: How to Craft Your Story (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/preparing-for-1l-interviews-how-to-craft-your-story/)
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