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Listen to your instincts.

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When I am preparing a candidate for an interview, I generally always ask them to do something directly after the interview is finished. Immediately after exiting an interview, I ask my candidates to find a quiet place and mentally record how they are feeling at that exact moment. Are they feeling positive, upbeat, or are they feeling anxious and worried?

The first reaction to an interview is generally the most accurate. If you try to figure out how you are feeling directly after you have met with a firm, you probably won’t have enough time to “talk yourself” into liking the firm or justifying different negative aspects of the firm that are usually deal breakers for you.

I always like to speak to candidates directly after an interview so I can gauge their energy and tone. If they are feeling energized and optimistic, it usually means this firm will be a great fit for them. If a candidate sounds anxious or unsure however, it is normally because that particular firm will ultimately not be the best fit for them.

Thus, a little tip for assessing whether or not you really like a firm is to speak to someone you trust, directly after an interview. Ask them to give you an assessment of how you sound and write down your immediate reactions to the firm. Hopefully being in tune with your gut reaction will help you make a sound decision. In this market, it can be tempting to take any offer that comes your way. Try not to accept a job offer from a place of panic or dread, instead try to analyze your true feelings about a firm and let your instincts lead you down the right path.

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Sep200830

Caroline Lee

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