Being offered a Legal Secretary job interview can be a very exciting but nerve-wracking experience! It means that your CV has made a good impression and you will want that to continue.
An interview provides a recruiter with the opportunity to find out whether you are suitable for the job in person and they will ask you a variety of different questions. Before an interview takes place, it is important to think about what questions might be asked and what your answers will be.
Here are some example interview questions:
- What do you know about our company?
- Why would you like to work for us?
- What interests you about working as a Legal Secretary?
- What skills have you acquired to make you suitable for this position?
- What experience do you have?
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- How have you performed in your previous/current job?
- What are your goals for the future?
During the interview, you will also have the opportunity to find out more about the job and see whether it is suitable for you. Thinking of questions you can ask your potential employer shows that you have genuine interest in the position offered, so be sure to have some prepared. Recruiters like to see enthusiasm from their candidates so we encourage you to show this if you feel that the job is right for you.
As an ILSPA Member, you can receive guidance to secure employment from us. Please email a copy of your CV to cv@institutelegalsecretaries.com and we will take it from there. You can also call us on 0207 1009210 for advice.
