Do Not Ask Leading Questions in Job Interviews

Hiring law firm employees is a vital task. The employees you hire (or candidates you pass on) can go a long way toward the success of your law firm. One way to hire the best possible candidate is to hone your interviewing techniques. How an individual conducts a job interview is a critical skill for…

Asking Open-Ended Questions in Interviews

Most attorneys probably understand that they should ask open-ended questions on direct examination.  During cross-examination, that is generally the time to ask leading questions.  A job interview is much like a direct examination, so open-ended questions in interviews are preferable. A good job interview consists of what, where, when, why, and how questions.  The purpose…