Q: This has happened to me a couple of times. I have gone in for an interview at a small or medium-size law firm: The attorney interviewing me speaks exclusively of himself for the entire time. I have enough common sense to listen intently and look impressed when he reveals his secret to conducting the perfect deposition, but I fear the only way to sell myself is by interrupting him.

The other concern I have is: Do I really want to join a firm where it seems people are hired solely on their ability to praise the boss?