The Dos and Don’ts of Interviewing: How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Interviews

‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’ is a common phrase used to capture the importance of first impressions in interviews; however, most employers fail to realize that this holds true for the employer as much as it does for the candidate being interviewed. In this presentation, attorneys from Michael Best will review interviewing best practices, including a review of federal and state laws that apply in the job posting and interview process, case examples of interview dos and don’ts, and how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing recruitment strategies worldwide.

SPEAKERS

Ashley Felton – Michael Best

Ashley focuses on labor and employment law, representing clients across a broad range of industries. She provides management strategic client-focused guidance in a range of issues including navigating discrimination and harassment allegations, negotiating and drafting contracts and agreements, drafting employment handbooks, employment policies and procedures, and employment-related audits.

Before joining Michael Best, Ashley was a partner and co-founder at Felton Banks, a Raleigh firm, where she practiced employment law as well as corporate and construction law. Earlier in her career, she was an Associate with a full-service Raleigh firm that served clients in the construction industry.

Andrew Shelby – Michael Best

Andrew is a commercial litigator and trial lawyer who guides clients through their legal problems and business disputes. He represents Fortune 500 companies, private businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, and other lawyers and law firms in courts and dispute resolution proceedings nationwide.

Andrew has particular depth of experience with employment issues, business divorces, breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims, class actions, and defending legal malpractice claims. Andrew has extensive trial experience and has led trial teams in jury and bench trials, resolved cases on motions before trial, and secured victories on appeal. He has obtained seven- and eight-figure victories on behalf of clients and successfully defended claims of even larger scale.

Prior to joining Michael Best, Andrew was a Partner with an AmLaw 200 firm. Earlier, Andrew was a Partner with a Chicago-based litigation boutique.

MODERATOR

James Tuft

Vice President

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James Tuft is a Vice President for Horton’s Employee Benefit Solutions. In this role, James is responsible for providing expert employee benefits consulting, bringing new clients on board, and servicing and retaining existing clients. He is part of a team of employee benefits-focused specialists dedicated to delivering innovative healthcare solutions to employers.