“Interview Tips” with Julie Glasshof (Bountiful S6E10)

October 8, 2019

Bountiful Season 6, Episode 10 for Monday, October 7, 2019

We talk with Julie Glasshof, a legal recruiter for a staffing agency, about how to succeed as a candidate in a job interview. What do companies look for in a candidate? What does it take to succeed in a phone screening? How important is a resume? Julie talks with us about these questions and more in this episode.

Episode Resources

Here are the interview tips Julie sends to candidates:

Dress for success. The way you dress will reflect to the law firm how you will present yourself to clients and others. Conservative dress & make-up, no perfume, no dangly jewelry. Cover visible tattoos and remove nose piercings, if applicable.
No chewing gum.
Give concise answers. Long rambling answers will always negatively affect your chances of landing the job. Let the interviewers draw their own conclusions. Do remain conversational though.
Don’t get into detail about previous work. Revealing too much about old jobs, clients, or cases will make you seem untrustworthy.
Be aware of your body language. You can say a lot without opening your mouth, so remain conscious of it.
Be honest. You’re not expected to be superhuman, so stretching the truth can only get you into trouble.
Be prepared. Come into the interview knowing what you want to get across and ready to take on some tough questions. Know what’s on your resume. Getting caught off guard by something on your own resume reflects poorly on you.
A job interview is like a blind date in that both sides feel a little nervous and forced. Standard blind date rules apply: nice handshake, maintain eye contact, smile when appropriate, and always listen!
Listening is the most crucial part. The interviewer should do about 80% of the talking, but remain conversational.
Do not speak negatively of current/past employers. Ever.
Take a deep breath and relax before walking in the door. Be confident in who you are and your abilities.