Assistant General Counsel Mock Interview
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How do you handle stress and pressure?
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Nicole provides content and consulting for clients in the legal, real estate, insurance, and non-profit industries. She has over 10 years experience working in corporate and in 2018 she was certified by Gallup as a CliftonStrengths coach.
When working as an assistant general counsel, every day will be different. You may have long-term projects, but you will also be responsible for fielding questions daily on a variety of issues. In-house legal teams are expected to have the knowledge and resources to answer questions efficiently. The interviewer wants to know how you would handle a variety of tasks and stressful situations.
Nicole provides content and consulting for clients in the legal, real estate, insurance, and non-profit industries. She has over 10 years experience working in corporate and in 2018 she was certified by Gallup as a CliftonStrengths coach.
The legal profession, like many others, is filled with stress and pressure. If you have strategies to deal with stress in the workplace, this is an opportunity to dive deeper into this conversation with the hiring team. It is also an opportunity to ask more about the culture of the workplace and whether it is considered high-stress or filled with conflict. If this is not an environment you are comfortable in, then you can learn more about if the place is the right fit for you.
Nicole provides content and consulting for clients in the legal, real estate, insurance, and non-profit industries. She has over 10 years experience working in corporate and in 2018 she was certified by Gallup as a CliftonStrengths coach.
"When I find myself in a stressful situation, I make an effort to stay very organized. I am better equipped to handle issues when I do not have to worry about small details like running behind on a deadline or not being able to locate certain documents. Overall, I remain professional in stressful situations. I am mindful of my tone while speaking with others, do not place blame, and keep an eye on the goal. I would expect that others on the team have a similar approach."
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