by thecareerfiles | Jun 23, 2021 | Career Advice, Reader Questions
This summer, I’ll be posting Q&As from summer associates and summer interns. Have a question? Email me at thecareerfiles@gmail.com. Today, I give advice to a summer who is overwhelmed with work. Question: A summer associate at a firm writes, “I have too much work...
by thecareerfiles | Jun 18, 2021 | Career Advice, Reader Questions
This summer, I’ll be posting Q&As from summer associates and summer interns. Have a question? Email me at thecareerfiles@gmail.com. Question: What Do I Do if I’m Slow at Work? Today’s question is from a summer associate who says that after a busy first couple of...
by thecareerfiles | May 24, 2021 | Career Advice, Reader Questions
This summer, I’ll be posting Q&As from summer associates and summer interns. Have a question? Email me at thecareerfiles@gmail.com. Question: How to Communicate That You’re Stuck on a Legal Research Assignment? Today’s question is from a legal intern who is...
by thecareerfiles | Dec 2, 2019 | Career Advice, Reader Questions
Have a question? Email it to thecareerfiles@gmail.com. Question: During your yearly performance review, your supervisor advises that you need to work on your attention to detail in your written work. How can you improve your attention to detail going forward?...
by thecareerfiles | Nov 19, 2019 | Career Advice, Reader Questions
Have a question for me to answer? Email it to thecareerfiles@gmail.com. Question: You notice that your office tends to blow off steam and bond by going out for a drink after work. You don’t drink alcohol. Is this going to be a problem for you? What should you say...
