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addicts, to obtain sexual pleasure.
The effects of a sexual addiction
on personal relationships, family
life and an individual’s own well-being can be truly devastating.
The stigma associated with a sex
addiction is a real barrier in seeking help, which is why it is important to share facts and not pass
judgement when discussed.
Another newer addiction that
has been known to raise a few eye-
brows is a shopping addiction.
Again, this behaviour is seen as
normal, fun and often luxurious.
The old phrase “retail therapy” is a
sign, however, that shopping can
be used to relieve stress and escape
problems. Like a sex addiction,
shopping becomes problematic
when it is a compulsive need
rather than a fun activity, and
other aspects of an individual’s life
are brushed aside to fulfill this
need. Shopping addictions can
easily lead to financial, family and
personal problems. Other prob-
lematic behaviour such as hoard-
ing may accompany a shopping
addiction as well.
“The old phrase “retail therapy” is a sign, however,
that shopping can be used to relieve stress and
escape problems. Like a sex addiction, shopping
becomes problematic when it is a compulsive need
.
yers have their fair share of stress)
and her/his ability to cope with
stress is weak that problems may
arise, and these seemingly inno-
cent behaviours can turn into
compulsions. Lawyers who feel
they may be developing compul-
sive behaviours are encouraged to
seek help early, by getting in touch
with their provincial lawyer assist-
ance program or talking to another
professional. There are many ways
to get help, including participating
in a peer support program offered
by the Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance
Society and other lawyer assist-
ance programs in Canada.
Anna Greczmiel is currently a
law student at the University of
Calgary and is working as a
summer student with the Alberta
Lawyers’ Assistance Society, a
charity that provides confidential
help to lawyers, law students and
their families.
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substantiated and, more import-
antly, if they’re not delivered.”
If projections are requested,
base them on your experience and
support them with facts, said Bon-
gard. “You want to be realistic and
not pie in the sky.”
For older lawyers who have not
been in the job market for a while,
it is advisable to do a quick
refresher. “Consider having some
practice trial runs with trusted col-
leagues or family members,” said
“It would be a good
idea to review the
firm’s press room to
find out the latest
news and background
on the company.
Ohnjec. “This will help in not being
caught off guard during the actual
interview, and most importantly,
be prepared. Preparation and confidence are surely major components to the success they’ve had in
their careers, and they should see
being successful in an interview as
requiring those same key elements.
“Senior lawyers should also
consider that although in most
occasions the interviewer will be
another senior lawyer, it is possible
that someone more junior than the
candidate may be sitting in on or
even conducting the first inter-
view,” he added. “Be prepared for
that possibility and don’t be put off
or offended if that happens.”
Younger lawyers need to do
their homework as well. “Make
sure you can describe how your
skills and experience match the
requirements of the open position,”
said Ohnjec.
Don’t bring a bird, or
sister, to the interview
In the race to stand out from the
crowd, job-seekers have gone
overboard. Some have lost the
opportunity for employment, and left
interviewers scratching their heads.
Here are some of the weirdest and
wackiest interview blunders
according to Robert Half, the world’s
largest specialized staffing firm,
which frequently conducts surveys
of hiring managers and workers.
n;“A job applicant came in
for an interview with a
cockatoo on his shoulder.”
n;“The candidate sent his
sister to interview in his
place.”
n;“One candidate sang
all of her responses to
interview questions.”
n;“When asked by the hiring man-
ager if he had any questions for him,
the candidate replied by telling a
knock-knock joke.”
n;“One candidate handcuffed him-
self to the desk during the interview.”
n;“When asked by the hiring
manager why she was leaving
her current job, the applicant
said, ‘My manager is a jerk. All
managers are jerks.’”
n;“I interviewed someone who had
a jawbreaker in her mouth during
the entire interview.”
n;“One individual said we had nice
benefits, which was good because
he was going to need to take a lot
of leave in the next year.”
n;“The applicant told me he really
was not interested in the position,
but he liked that we allowed for a
lot of time off.”
To help applicants put their best
foot forward, Robert Half recently
launched a website, www.
roberthalf.com/dont-let-this-happen-
to-you, with light-hearted videos
depicting interviews that have gone
awry along with tips for avoiding
common blunders.
