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Become Your Own CEO
Evolving a Plan
Your interview is your opportunity to shine. If a firm grants you an interview, it is interested in you. Don’t forget or overlook that. Attorney time is precious and a firm wouldn’t invite you in for an interview unless they were serious about you as a candidate. So when preparing for an interview, and when getting your nerves and fears in check, keep in mind that the reason you are stepping off the elevator into the lobby and informing the receptionist you’re there for an interview is because the firm is interested in you. They’re not taking pity on you. They’re not doing you a favor. They’re not killing time. They are interested in you. Don’t forget that and use that to fuel your confidence, which is crucial to have a positive and effective interview.
Improvisation
Improvisation isn’t limited to jazz and comedy. As you implement your plan, expect the unexpected and be prepared to improvise to continue your forward progress. Consider your plan a guideline which directs your path but along the way you may have to take a different path or a detour or even retrace your steps. This is bound to happen even with the best laid plans. Understand that improvisation is needed and often necessary to achieve your goals and complete your strategic plan.
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