? When interviewing with a small company.

I have a job interview with a very small law firm that has 7 people employed. There is no HR person or office mgr. The partner emailed me and we spoke for about 10 minutes and he asked me to come in Monday. I would be replacing someone who is moving. It's been almost 10 years since I've been on an interview so I am very nervous. I've asked DH these ?s since he's been on more interviews than me, but I don't agree with his responses.

DH said to automatically hand my resume to the interviewer along with the list of references. I said the interviewer will probably have it on the computer or printed out. Should I just ask if he wants a copy and then see how the interview goes and then ask if he wants my references? Also, should your the references have the dates you worked for that person?

If it looks like the interview is going well and there is a chance I may be hired, do I bring up how much vacation time? I don't want to appear pushy.

Any other tips you want to offer, please feel free. Thanks Ladies!

Message edited 11/8/2014 9:01:07 PM.

? When interviewing with a small company.

I always bring two extra copies of my resume and a list of references and supply them if asked. I don't put the dates I worked for them but what their job title is and where.

As far as vacation, most times I've had interviews they have mentioned the benefits/vacation time, so I've never had to ask.

Good luck!

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Re: ? When interviewing with a small company.

? When interviewing with a small company.

Agree with the above. If vacation time is not mentioned, I would not ask about it (or any other benefits) until an offer is made.

? When interviewing with a small company.

I too would be bring two hard copied of the resume, but I would not hand them references until they ask.

you can ask if there is room to move up
ask how big of a case load they expect you to carry
what a typical day is like, hours
these are question I would ask in my field

GL

Message edited 11/14/2014 8:15:19 PM.

Re: ? When interviewing with a small company.

I would try to get thorough info about the benefits package, especially if an offer is made.

I know a few people who felt recently duped because they thought the interviewer glossed over the benefits too much and they accepted the position without knowing how bad the package actually was.

Remember you are interviewing a potential employer as much as they are interviewing you.

For many, benefits these days are just as important as salary!

Especially with all that is going on in health care at the moment.

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Re: ? When interviewing with a small company.

I am an attorney and used to interview prospects at my old firm. I would definitely have a copy of the resume ready and hand it to the interviewer at the start of the interview. Yes, they should have a copy already, but if the interviewer is having a busy day, maybe he or she didn't have a chance to pull it up and/or print it. Having the resume handy could help them out, and even if it's unnecessary, it will make you look prepared and won't hurt you.

I agree with holding back references until asked, especially since this is an initial interview.

I would not yet ask about salary and benefits, such as vacation time, until you have an offer, or are at least further along in the process. The offer should include this information, and if you are unsure, you should. Retain my confirm and clarify before accepting. If you are going for multiple rounds of interviews and don't want to waste time if they are not offering what you want or need, then maybe bring it up before you go for follow up interviews. As others have said, the info may be offered by the interviewer.

I would have a list of questions prepared about the position, the responsibilities, the firm, the clients, the culture, etc. As an interviewer, nothing was worse than an interviewee who asked no questions. To me, it indicated that the candidate had no real interest in the job and wasn't engaged in the interview. No interviewer likes to carry the entire conversation... If someone asked no questions, I usually thought they were a dud. And it's true, you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you.

Good luck!