You've finally found who you think is the perfect match for that client with a great job opportunity.  Now, all the job candidate has to do is seal the deal with a great interview.  But some candidates who are perfect matches may not be perfect interviewees.  Here are few things a recruiter can do help their candidate get an edge in the job interview.

1.    Make sure the job candidate is aware of their own strengths and weaknesses. Ask the candidate to write down three to four strengths and one or two weaknesses.  Ask him or her to have a least one or two "stories" that illustrate these strengths and weakness.  But be sure to encourage the candidate to focus mostly on his/her strengths during the interview with the client.

2.    Ask the job candidate to write about two of their most significant accomplishments. Have the candidate practice talking about those accomplishments in a short, concise; but powerful "elevator-style" pitch.  

3.    Make sure that the job candidate remembers to close the sale.  Let the candidates know that at the end of the interview, they should tell the client that they appreciate the interview and that they hope to work with the firm.  Remind the candidate that he/she needs to give a clear indicator that he/she is interested in the job.

As a recruiter do your best to prepare the job candidate for the interview by offering any insights our suggestions to job candidates interviewing with firms.  You may even consider doing mock interviews for job candidates who have less experience with interviewing such as recent law school graduates.