Diane Costigan is Winston & Strawn’s Director of Coaching & Well-Being. She offers bespoke, one-on-one coaching to attorneys and professional staff, and develops industry-leading programs that reflect Winston’s commitment to mental and physical health and well-being.
This past weekend, billionaire Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk hosted Saturday Night Live. In his opening monologue, Musk poked fun at his “erratic” behavior, saying, “To anyone I’ve offended, I just want to say, I reinvented electric cars, and …
This question is designed to demonstrate how much research you've done on the firm as well as to see if you might be a good “fit.” To get further information about a particular firm, you should read recent press stories …
The interview question “Tell me about a time you went above and beyond” can be a golden opportunity for you as a candidate—as long as you prepare ahead of time. At best, this classic behavioral question is a chance to …
When you begin any job interview, your interviewer is likely to start the conversation with some sort of introductory question. Because of this, “Tell me about yourself” is one of the most common interview questions in any job search. But …
To make the next step in your career, you need to do everything you can to stand out from the competition. One way to do this is to make sure you're demonstrating your passion—for the position you're applying for and …
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world in many ways—including how we think about our careers and workplaces. A lot of people began rethinking their priorities in life, and asking themselves what they want from a career. Multiplesurveys have predicted …
In interviews, hiring managers and recruiters will inevitably ask, “So, do you have any questions for me?” And when they do, you better have at least a few questions prepared to ask. As for which questions you should ask, below …
You're ready for a new challenge. You did your research, sent out applications, and eventually interviewed. When you finally heard back, you were told you were a great candidate, but your application just didn't stand out. Why?
Do behavioral interview questions strike fear in your heart? You're not alone. These questions have a bad rap for catching job candidates off guard—but with enough preparation, they don't have to! Follow these tips for tackling behavioral questions, and you'll walk …