Research the Company. Spending time on the internet or using other resources to understand the company or law firm you are interviewing with is crucial. The people conducting the interviews will appreciate not having to go over the history of the company in favor of more important information concerning you. They will feel there was commitment and interest on your part just for spending the time to do the initial research. This is often a minimum prospective employers look for in a potential candidate. In addition, certain information on the company will help you to understand the opportunity itself. Your search consultant should be able to help you with certain types of information. The more informed you are the more confident you will be in the interview.

Prepare Yourself. Before the interview, map out what you feel is most important for the interviewers to understand about you. Keep this in mind when answering questions.

Use Examples. When “proving a point” use examples. Try to remember situations that demonstrate how you accomplished certain tasks or solved problems or worked with other associates to complete projects successfully.

Prepare Questions. Attorneys who have done their homework and are truly interested in the company or firm will always have questions prepared. This is important because it shows interest and can be used in situations where the interview has gone off-track because of an interruption or other reason.

Use Proper Etiquette and Attire. Find out whether the company is casual part or full time and what the culture is beforehand. Be polite to the receptionist and assistants at all times.

Be Positive. In general, maintain a positive and upbeat attitude, as this is the type of employee every firm seeks to hire. There are a number of instances where negativity can creep into an interview almost naturally. Even if the interviewer is being negative do not fall into that trap. Find the positive way to say the same thing. Especially stay away from bad-mouthing a previous employer or supervisor. No matter how true the statement is the interviewer will wonder whether the problem is you. This doubt can sabotage an otherwise excellent interview.

Money Questions. The answers to these types of questions should be well thought out. You have to understand the reasons the employer is asking these questions and at what point in the process they arise. Ask your search consultant for help with this part of the interview. Answering these types of questions incorrectly can easily cost you the job