What is now starting to show is that you cannot replace the human element with the computer. A recruiter's knowledge of the legal market and specific firms and people can prove invaluable for a candidate in obtaining new employment and should not be discounted. In addition to the dot com and high tech company opportunities, there are a growing number of general in-house opportunities for lawyers. Many companies are reducing their reliance on outside law firms and are taking a larger portion of their legal work in-house. There can be many benefits for the attorney who moves in-house, including reduced hours, less stress and a more relaxed working environment.
Many people think that they are good at interviewing and still succumb to common interview mistakes.
Try these simple techniques to improve your job interview skills. Use a firm handshake at the beginning and end of the interview. Always look directly at the interviewer. Be aware of body language and don't fidget. Let the person interviewing you talk as much as possible and don't ever interrupt.