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You’re Hired! Job Hunting Advice For Law Students and Young Lawyers
Controlling Your Fear
Attorneys can smell fear. We’re trained to smell out weakness and pounce on it. You need to get over your fear when interviewing. Practice, run through exercises, practice deep breathing, see a counselor or life coach if need be, but work on controlling your fear. I’ve seen many candidates who looked great on paper but who blew the interview because fear seized them.
Confidence
Confidence will land you a job. Stand, walk, talk and sit confidently. Own your space. Take up space with your arms and legs. Make and keep eye contact. Practice your handshake. Before the interview, go to the restroom, go into a stall, and run through an exercise where you stretch, stand up straight, stare into the mirror and fill up the space in the stall with your body. Seeing yourself larger, taking up more physical space, will boost your confidence.
Body Language
Maintain confident body language throughout. Remember:
◗ Good eye contact
◗ Smile
◗ Look interested and react appropriately to what is being said
◗ No slouching
◗ Stand up and sit up straight
◗ Use your hands and arms appropriately to gesticulate when speaking
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