Top 10 legal interview questions and answers
- 1. Top 10 legal interview questions and answers In this file, you can ref interview materials for legal such as types of interview questions, legal situational interview, legal behavioral interview… Other useful materials for legal interview: • topinterviewquestions.info/free-ebook-80-interview-questions-and-answers • topinterviewquestions.info/top-18-secrets-to-win-every-job-interviews • topinterviewquestions.info/13-types-of-interview-questions-and-how-to-face-them • topinterviewquestions.info/job-interview-checklist-40-points • topinterviewquestions.info/top-8-interview-thank-you-letter-samples • topinterviewquestions.info/free-21-cover-letter-samples • topinterviewquestions.info/free-24-resume-samples • topinterviewquestions.info/top-15-ways-to-search-new-jobs
- 2. What experience do you have in this legal field? This is the time during a job interview to tell the interviewer about any experience you might have that is relevant to the position and makes you the ideal candidate for the job. You want to be specific here. Talk about school, previous jobs you may have held, or any prior life experience that has prepared you for the position. As always, keep all experiences and opinions professional and positive. After you’ve talked about general ideas, try talking about an assignment you had in class or a project you had at work that challenged you and you were able to overcome. This lets the employer know that you take pride in what you do and aren’t afraid to share meaningful experiences with others. Showing reserve during the hiring process may point to a sign of weakness and will limit your chances for employment. Therefore, if you tailor your answers to the position, you should have no problem coming up with meaningful examples to talk about if asked this question.
- 3. What challenges are you looking for in this legal position? A typical interview question to determine what you are looking for your in next job, and whether you would be a good fit for the position being hired for, is "What challenges are you looking for in a position?" The best way to answer questions about the challenges you are seeking is to discuss how you would like to be able to effectively utilize your skills and experience if you were hired for the job. You can also mention that you are motivated by challenges, have the ability to effectively meet challenges, and have the flexibility and skills necessary to handle a challenging job. You can continue by describing specific examples of challenges you have met and goals you have achieved in the past.
- 4. Describe a typical work week for legal position? Interviewers expect a candidate for employment to discuss what they do while they are working in detail. Before you answer, consider the position you are applying for and how your current or past positions relate to it. The more you can connect your past experience with the job opening, the more successful you will be at answering the questions. It should be obvious that it's not a good idea talk about non-work related activities that you do on company time, but, I've had applicants tell me how they are often late because they have to drive a child to school or like to take a long lunch break to work at the gym. Keep your answers focused on work and show the interviewer that you're organized ("The first thing I do on Monday morning is check my voicemail and email, then I prioritize my activities for the week.") and efficient.
- 5. What is your biggest weakness? No one likes to answer this question because it requires a very delicate balance. You simply can’t lie and say you don’t have one; you can’t trick the interviewer by offering up a personal weakness that is really a strength (“Sometimes, I work too much and don’t maintain a work-life balance.”); and you shouldn’t be so honest that you throw yourself under the bus (“I’m not a morning person so I’m working on getting to the office on time.”) Think of a small flaw like “I sometimes get sidetracked by small details”, “I am occasionally not as patient as I should be with subordinates or co-workers who do not understand my ideas”, or “I am still somewhat nervous and uncomfortable with my public-speaking skills and would like to give more presentations and talk in front of others or in meetings.” Add that you are aware of the problem and you are doing your best to correct it by taking a course of action.
- 6. Why should the we hire you as legal position? This is the part where you link your skills, experience, education and your personality to the job itself. This is why you need to be utterly familiar with the job description as well as the company culture. Remember though, it’s best to back them up with actual examples of say, how you are a good team player. It is possible that you may not have as much skills, experience or qualifications as the other candidates. What then, will set you apart from the rest? Energy and passion might. People are attracted to someone who is charismatic, who show immense amount of energy when they talk, and who love what it is that they do. As you explain your compatibility with the job and company, be sure to portray yourself as that motivated, confident and energetic person, ever- ready to commit to the cause of the company.
- 7. What do you know about our company? Follow these three easy research tips before your next job interview: 1) Visit the company website; look in the “about us” section and “careers” sections 2) Visit the company’s LinkedIn page (note, you must have a LinkedIn account — its free to sign up) to view information about the company 3) Google a keyword search phrase like “press releases” followed by the company name; you’ll find the most recent news stories shared by the company Remember, just because you have done your “homework”, it does not mean you need to share ALL of it during the interview! Reciting every fact you’ve learned is almost as much of a turn off as not knowing anything at all! At a minimum, you should include the following in your answer: 1. What type of product or service the company sells 2. How long the company has been in business 3. What the company culture is like OR what the company mission statement is, and how the culture and/or mission relate to your values or personality
- 8. Why do you want to work with us? More likely than not, the interviewer wishes to see how much you know about the company culture, and whether you can identify with the organization’s values and vision. Every organization has its strong points, and these are the ones that you should highlight in your answer. For example, if the company emphasizes on integrity with customers, then you mention that you would like to be in such a team because you yourself believe in integrity. It doesn’t have to be a lie. In the case that your values are not in line with the ones by the company, ask yourself if you would be happy working there. If you have no issue with that, go ahead. But if you are aware of the company culture and realize that there is some dilemma you might be facing, you ought to think twice. The best policy is to be honest with yourself, and be honest with the interviewer with what is it in the company culture that motivates you.
- 9. What kind of salary do you need? A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.
- 10. Do you have any questions to ask us? Never ask Salary, perks, leave, place of posting, etc. regarded questions. Try to ask more about the company to show how early you can make a contribution to your organization like “Sir, with your kind permission I would like to know more about induction and developmental programs?” OR Sir, I would like to have my feedback, so that I can analyze and improve my strengths and rectify my shortcomings.
- 11. Useful materials for legal interview: • topinterviewquestions.info/top-36-situational-interview-questions • topinterviewquestions.info/440-behavioral-interview-questions-ebook-pdf- download • topinterviewquestions.info/top-40-second-interview-questions • topinterviewquestions.info/95-management-interview-questions-and-answers- ebook-pdf-download • topinterviewquestions.info/top-30-phone-interview-questions • topinterviewquestions.info/290-competency-based-interview-questions • topinterviewquestions.info/45-internship-interview-questions • topinterviewquestions.info/15-tips-for-job-interview-attire (dress code, clothes, what to wear) • topinterviewquestions.info/top-15-written-test-examples • topinterviewquestions.info/top-15-closing-statements • topinterviewquestions.info/20-case- study-examples for job interview
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- 14. Useful materials for legal interview: • topinterviewquestions.info/15-screening-interview-questions • topinterviewquestions.info/22-group-interview-questions • topinterviewquestions.info/22-panel-interview-questions • topinterviewquestions.info/22-case-interview-questions • topinterviewquestions.info/top-12-tips-for-career-development • topinterviewquestions.info/top-9-career-path-tips • topinterviewquestions.info/top-14-career-objectives • topinterviewquestions.info/top-12-career-promotion-tips • topinterviewquestions.info/11-performance-appraisal-methods (includes appraisal templates and forms) • topinterviewquestions.info/top-28-performance-appraisal-forms • topinterviewquestions.info/top-12-salary-negotiation-tips • topinterviewquestions.info/top-9-tips-to-get-high-salary
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