Help: I had 2 interviews with a firm and I showed moderate interest in the position - I thought I was in a good position with my current firm and maybe I could negotiate a signing bonus. Last week a partner in my PG pulled a major d*** move on me and I now want to leave immediately.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I have noticed on this post and others there is an assumption among newer lawyers that showing interest in a job is evidence of desperation or some other negative trait. As the partner who does the hiring at my firm, I would never hire someone who did not show active interest in the job. You may think that you are being cool by staying aloof but there are other equally qualified people who actively pursue jobs - they demonstrate to me that they will approach our job and our clients with the right attitude. 

So OP throw out the notions of “not sounding desperate “ and let this firm know you are sincerely interested.

like

It is perfectly reasonable, and probably good, to reach out to the recruiter and express continued interest after 2 weeks of hearing nothing. I would not be optimistic though if they are taking so long and would encourage you to apply elsewhere in the interim. It is very easy to fall into the trap of doing nothing as you wait to hear back from a desirable job only to get rejected a month later and now you’re really behind on your search, or you missed good opportunities, etc.

like

The 2nd interview was 10 days ago and they said it would take a while before we spoke again. Is there any way I can salvage this without sounding desperate? Should I reach out to the firm recruiter/partner I had the interview to show interest?

Thanks A1 and P1 - I sent the recruiter an email now expressing my continued interest.

Related Posts

Friends any Sap Security and GRC openings . Plzzz refer me... I need a job... I have 5.2 years exp in SAP security and GRC.

like

Anyone know the salary for a senior PMO analyst at NTT data London. They’re very secretive with their salary bands. Due to start negotiations soon.

like

Hi everyone! I have an interview at Deloitte coming up with 2 case interviews. The position is for Business Technology Solutions. Any advice for what to expect or how to prep? Thanks :)

like

Can anyone shed light on what someone in DDV at PwC would make at the other big fours? Feel like we’re severely underpaid. I’m a Senior Associate with 4 Y.O.E.

like
like
like

Asking on behalf of one of my friend.
He holds 2 offers:
First - High Radius with 12.7 CTC
Second - Tech M with 12.5 CTC and 1 lakh JB.

YOE - 3.8
Experience in QA

Which one he should choose ?

like
like

How to find more accurate/ up to date salary information.

I am seeing a wide band for my position [sr fpa, 60k-120k in the same area]. How do I know how to find the most accurate comp.

I'm looking to build a case for a raise and want to use what I've worked on in the company as well as outside comps.

like

Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

likefunny

We just closed a B2B contract by simply claiming an authority in niche skill and creating a page to show our pool and schedule interview imstantly

I’ve worked at the same well known tech company since I graduated school 8 years ago. I’ve been promoted 3 times so I’ve held a few different jobs within my org.

BUT .. I’ve applied to a few companies and getting no responses. Is it a deterrent for hiring managers/recruiters that my experience is based primarily at one company?

like

Hike letter batch started.

like

Is 10000 RM per month is good pay for KL, Malaysia?

like

3 attorney firm. I’ve been here for 6 years and have used Westlaw exclusively. Now we are switching to Lexis because apparently Westlaw is too expensive. I hate change. I know where everything is on Westlaw and now I need to relearn. Apparently Westlaw will not budge on price and would rather just see a client leave than work with them. Super annoying. Any insight on negotiating Westlaw or transitioning to lexis?

like
like

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone give my referral as a software developer in KPMG. I have one year experience on salesforce developer.

likesmart

what are yearly hikes in legato for freshers?

likeupliftinghelpful

The biggest lie you've told during a job interview? And did you ever get caught?

like

More Posts

Looking for some advice on how to find a really good attorney to deal with custody. I live in the Orlando, Florida area and truthfully don’t know where to begin. Most Google searches turn up thousands of attorneys. Is there a vetted website to find honest reviews?

like

Any ideas on how to get current customers to upgrade their app from free version to paid version besides just listing out the features for them.
What could be a good marketing strategy? Thank you for your time.

like

Hi
What opportunities are available for someone with a background in sustainability (Masters degree) and around 1 and 1/2 YOE

like

Need help evaluating an offer from Deloitte - SM (experienced hire) $250K base and $65K signon bonus. Is it worth it? 15+ YOE in HCOL.

like

To the lender counsel that forgot to mention they needed original signature pages for a deal that closed early this year and decided to chase and harass me a day before thanksgiving and a day after thanksgiving multiple times. F*ck you. I don’t know what is driving your lack of courtesy but I have represented the same bank before and know their usual original signature requirement.

like

Headed to Rome, italy in mid September for a wedding and planning on spending 2 weeks in italy. I would like to do Sicily and Positano but i have no itinerary yet so any recommendations are very welcome! Thank you!

like

Hi Fishes,

Can someone DM on the process of healthcare consulting companies approaching the pharma clients for business

Thanks

like

STERIS sterile processing traveling supervisor salary?

like

Hello! I'm currently a coordinator for a large hospital. Background in workflows, project management and clinical pharmacy. Looking to transition to a healthcare analyst, junior project manager position. Currently finishing up the Google/Coursera Data Analytics course. I haven't had any luck with my current job search. Any suggestions? Companies? Titles to look for?

Like

0Comment
Share

likehelpful

Just confirmed an interview Salesforce as a Financial Analyst! Looking for tips from anyone who has gone through their process, would be greatly appreciated. Nervous as this is a position I'm been trying to get!

like

How does a panel interview feel like? Is there anything that I should be prepare for it? Any tips?

like

When non-ad ppl ask you what do you do? In terms of title; do you tell them “copywriter”? Or immediately assume they dont know and might confuse it with copyright infringement, and just end up telling them that you’re a writer or a creative director, and skip the hassle

like

I have been offered a position at a non-US B4 with a 2 year path to partner. I know one of the partners at the local firm and have the support of the regional service line lead, and am bringing a specialized skill set they are trying to open a new business around. The KPIs seem achievable and I’ll be in charm school to help build support within that timeline. Most of me thinks a 2 year path under these circumstances realistic but my inner skeptic is jaded. Anything I might have missed?

like

Hi community, humbly seeking professional HR advice. I recently joined my company’s HR team. In an informal conversation, a senior HRBP, considered a peer, called 2 of our fellow HR colleagues “worthless.” I should have rebuked her then & there but was so caught off guard. This person is 20 years my senior. In the same conversation this person advocated for me on a separate matter & complimented my performance. I am not sure what course of action to take at this time. Distraught & unsure.

like

Hello guys, I just started my career in performance marketing. How can I build in this career as I don't know much about this field. How should I switch to companies and after how much time

like

During 2016, I was selected for wipro as a fresher undergone training, but I did not clear the training exams, so wipro terminated me.During tht time I created NSR profile, after tht I joined another MNC as fresher. I never mentioned wipro exp as previous exp anywhere. Now recently I got a offer frm wipro. here also I did not tell that I was earlier termined by wipro.If wipro asks me to provide NSR details during my joining, does NSR have my previous exp in their db? Does it affect my joining with wipro?

like

New 🐠: Female rider. Took my bike on Skyline Drive last weekend.

Post Photo
like

I’m in asset management sales and keen to accelerate my learning in alternatives (private equity, private debt, real assets, liquid and semi-liquid alternatives) so I can have more productive discussions with clients. 1) What are some good news platforms to stay updated on alternatives space in Asia? 2) Besides CAIA, any educational platforms to learn more about alternatives?

like

This is my first post being a PRO member! :D

like

Additional Posts in Big Law

Anyone with insight into the real estate group in Orrick’s LA office?

like

Looking for some encouragement. Has anyone here received an overall negative performance review or has been put on a development/performance plan and was able to turn things around for the better?

like

I’m debating to join Locke Lord Dallas in transactional. I’m looking to stay at the firm long term and would appreciate any information y’all have. Please be as candid as possible.

like

How did you give notice you were lateraling to people you like? Particularly if you haven't been there that long?

I'm lateraling to another firm because frankly I think the management of this one is terrible, but the people (and individual partners) I actually work with are awesome. I've only been here for about 18 months, so I imagine that short time frame will make it extra awkward 😬

like

Beginning to consider going in house (4th, corp) - I really haven’t thought about what I want, partly because I’m not sure what’s out there/attainable. Is it a bad idea to start by applying to a couple positions that interest me and seeing where that gets me? I’ll of course prep for the interviews but am afraid to burn potential bridges if I ultimately decline because I’m still figuring things out.

like

I’m in this business to cure my inferiority complex. Making lots of money, working with fortune 500 clients and walking the streets of NYC with a suit, tie and briefcase makes me feel important and worthy.

I often wish I could be like my law school friends who either moved to small towns or have public sector or non profit jobs, wear sweaters and jeans to work and make far less than me, but are happy with their lives, feel a sense of meaning with their work and don’t need external validation.

likefunnyhelpful

Thoughts on Dechert FRE (real estate)?

Are there any books or other resources that mid levels/seniors/counsel/partners on here have found helpful for the project management / managing junior attorney aspects of your job?

I am not finding a lot of stuff written for lawyers specifically , but there is a lot directed at “managers” in business generally that I imagine could be applicable.

like

First year here. Do associates get fired for not meeting the billable requirements?

like

About to finish my first year. I’m a specialist. Only going to hit 65% of my hours (took a 4 week vacation cause of wedding/hm).

I never say no to work and i have fantastic reviews, and the head of my practice (with whom I work a lot for) has great things to say about me.

I’ve been fully utilized starting ~June, but first few months were slow. Am i fine?!

like

To those at V25 firms, how do you view your London office in terms of the quality of work we get and overall importance to the firm? Like is there a perception of us being a step down or ancillary to the big leagues of NYC or not? There’s generally a perception here that L&W and K&E are the only US firms where London can even begin to compete with stateside in terms of generating l work organically but would be interesting to know what you all think? Be brutally honest.

like

For those of you with young children and a 2000 billable requirement, could you share what your typical daily schedule is like? Also do you have time to fit in exercise?

like

What does it mean if there’s a NEP at the firm who’s been there for a long time (20+ years), but never got promoted to EP? Never held leadership roles too. Does it usually mean EPs does not like the NEP enough to get promoted?

The NEP has a book of business, though no idea how much it brings in.

like

What do you wear when your firm sends you to do law school recruitment? (I’m a woman fwiw)

like

Just joined a firm where they had appeared to be expanding their corporate group and kept seniors fairly happy. I come on my first day and find out those seniors have left for v10 firms, leaving me much closer to the fire than I expected. I can’t seem to shake this really uneasy feeling that I’m about to be demolished.. Should I trek along as normal or keep my ear to the ground for another move...

like

Has anyone heard anything about Up or Out? Got an invite a couple of times, but trying to figure out if this is a scam or something.

like

Which Big Law firms in San Francisco/Bay Area have good L&E groups? Good as in legitimate group and not some group that claims to do the work but really just writes blog posts and answers some advice and counsel questions. Amongst those, any intel on culture, WLB, etc.?

like

What questions should senior associates be asking to get a better assessment of partnership prospects? For context, I’m eligible this year as an 8th year, but it’s more common to make it around years 10-11 at my firm (only equity partners), and I’m trying to determine whether to stick around or lateral before I’m too senior. I’m in a smaller group that historically promotes only one new partner every few years, and there are several others also eligible. Any questions I should avoid asking?

like

How soon to take time off as first year? And how much?

like

What responsibilities should a litigation associate have by their second year?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal