OCI Lessons Learned
Hi All,
This fall Haley has spent time within her firm looking for summer associates. Now that the interviews are done, she is sharing three lessons learned from her perspective as an interviewer.
#1 - If you have the opportunity to interview in person - do it.
Virtual interviews are part of our regular life and if that is all that you can manage that is fine. However, if you have an opportunity to meet with a prospective employer in person take it if you can. Virtual meetings will never be able to fully replicate the experience of being in the same room as someone else. It is easier to make a connection with someone without the electronic barrier.
#2 - What makes you stand out from the crowd?
One thing that is important in Haley’s firm is firm culture. Therefore, learning more about the people they were interviewing, going beyond the writing sample and work experience, was an important part of their interview process. Being able to learn more about the people as individuals, beyond their resumes, was important because they wanted to attempt a good fit on multiple fronts. They loved discussing the quirky, less obvious skills and interests of the law students.
#3 - It’s not you, it’s me.
With so many stellar candidates but so few available spots, they knew they would not be able to extend offers to students that would have been a great fit. Even if you felt you had an incredible interview, you might not have received an offer. Don’t let that discourage you from being you. You will find your fit.
We’d love to hear more about your OCI experiences this fall! Send us a message at haley@lawyerswholaunch.com and let us know!
Have a great day!
Haley & Amy
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