The Importance of Non-Verbal Communication at Interviews
Experts claim our body language makes up around 60% of how we communicate. It is not surprising then that body language is a huge part of the impression you will make on an interviewer. Most candidates will prepare and practice their answers to help with their verbal communication. Yet, few seem to prepare for their…
Read MoreUse this Editor to Improve Your Law CV Writing
Your CV may be failing you for various reasons. For example, it makes a poor first impression because it’s too lengthy. Or your work experience reads like a generic job description and sounds like other candidates’ experience. Commonly, however, it fails because it’s not written as well as it could be. To help my CV…
Read MoreThe Risks of Using Law CV Templates
Using a CV template you find online, in a book or elsewhere is extremely risky. It will most likely result in your CV ending up on the “No” pile. In this article, I will explain why you should avoid using a CV template, why you may nonetheless be tempted to and what you should do…
Read MoreA Tool to Ensure Perfect Grammar & Spelling in Your Law CV
I have to admit, my grammar and spelling are not always the best – a combination of my schooling and my laziness around that time. Whilst it hasn’t stopped me from succeeding as a lawyer and coach, I do have to be extra vigilant when it comes to writing a formal piece, such as a…
Read MoreThe Time is Now…
A reminder the clock is ticking… If you are contemplating a career change and haven’t read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho I highly recommend it. It may well inspire you to follow your dreams and take action despite any fears you have.
Read MoreCritical CV Writing Techniques For Lawyers
I read a lot of legal CV’s from a wide variety of lawyers. Surprisingly often, the quality of writing leaves a lot to be desired. Even those written relatively well often reveal some poor writing techniques. Common bad habits include a failure to use plain English, the inclusion of worthless adjectives and adverbs, and the…
Read MoreUsing The CAR Framework In Competency Interviews
Interviews for legal positions will typically include some form of competency element. It’s critical to your success that you know how to prepare for, and answer, competency questions. A competency question is commonly known as a question which asks for an example of when you utilised a specific competency. They usually start with something like:…
Read MoreShould You Mention References on your CV?
Many of the CV’s sent to me by lawyers contain a mention of references. I always recommend they remove it. In this article, I will explain why I believe so many candidates add something about references, and why they should leave it off a CV. Why Candidates Mention References People include this information for two…
Read MoreWhat Questions Should You Ask At Law Interviews?
In my experience, many lawyers are unsure about the part of an interview where the interviewer gives them an opportunity to ask questions. In this article, I will explain the importance of asking questions at interview and how to go about it. The Importance of Asking Good Questions Being invited to ask questions is a…
Read MoreHow Long Should Your Law CV Be?
One of the most common questions I get asked is how long a CV for legal positions should be. It’s understandable there’s confusion around this. If you search online for CV advice you will find lots of conflicting advice. My rule is this: a CV should be two pages, subject to some VERY limited exceptions.…
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