Bad interviews Forum

[Anonymous User]

Are there any signs either from the clerks or judge that are indicators of a bad interview?

[ronanOgara]

Are there any signs either from the clerks or judge that are indicators of a bad interview?

...just tell us what happened

[wwwcol]

You mean other than normal body language cues and attempts to change topic/fill space? They aren't going to say "that was a bad interview." You'll just get a rejection email/letter/call some time later. And that letter/call/email is a decent indicator of a bad interview.

[rpupkin]

Are there any signs either from the clerks or judge that are indicators of a bad interview?

...just tell us what happened

[Anonymous User]

Well I had a judge tell me my writing sample had several typos so there's that.

[ronanOgara]

Well I had a judge tell me my writing sample had several typos so there's that.

Are you OP? Did you send your writing sample in before or after you scheduled your interview?

[Anonymous User]

You mean other than normal body language cues and attempts to change topic/fill space? They aren't going to say "that was a bad interview." You'll just get a rejection email/letter/call some time later. And that letter/call/email is a decent indicator of a bad interview.

no wonder you only got 3Hs (even with the ever declining standards in admissions).

[JusticeJackson]

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[BVest]

It's hard to tell. Some judges are simply awkward to talk to, and so an awkward conversation might not be indicative of a bad interview -- it might be what everyone gets. Or you might be the only candidate and the judge decides not to pass you by simply because of an awkward conversation.

I did have one interview I considered bad, but I knew that because I had previously had three conversations with that same judge (prior to applying) which were pleasant and easygoing. My interview was nothing like that.

[rpupkin]

Are there any signs either from the clerks or judge that are indicators of a bad interview?

If they left you with the impression that you should ask anonymous strangers on the internet if you had a bad interview, then that's a pretty good sign that you had a bad interview.

I almost wrote this but wasn't feeling sufficiently mean. OP: Can you really not understand why your question is impossible to answer in the abstract?

[Anonymous User]

Well, sure, there's a million things that could have occurred/happened and some signs are always going to be specific to a judge. I was just asking about certain little hints that are more indicative of a negative interview. Ex. Should a judge have asked you to let him know if anyone else offers in the meantime.

What I was looking for were understood hints that an interviewee should have recognized to have been indicative of a less than stellar interview. It wasn't because the interview went clearly badly or seemed anything out of the ordinary. I was just trying to best gauge my experience based on small things like that that other people had experienced or recognized. Smh. Was that really that complicated? Granted that it's again going to be a long list and each judge/clerk has their own unique tells but there must be a few things that are common to most of them.

[BVest]

but there must be a few things that are common to most of them.

I don't think so.

[rpupkin]

What I was looking for were understood hints that an interviewee should have recognized to have been indicative of a less than stellar interview. It wasn't because the interview went clearly badly or seemed anything out of the ordinary. I was just trying to best gauge my experience based on small things like that that other people had experienced or recognized. Smh. Was that really that complicated?

No, not complicated--just reflective of a lack of basic common sense. But keep shaking your head.

[pancakes3]

My OCS said right leg crossed over left means you're good, left over right means you're toast, and Sharon Stoning from right on top to left on top means there's a chance but you've got to... "hustle".

[lats19nys]

What I was looking for were understood hints that an interviewee should have recognized to have been indicative of a less than stellar interview. It wasn't because the interview went clearly badly or seemed anything out of the ordinary. I was just trying to best gauge my experience based on small things like that that other people had experienced or recognized. Smh. Was that really that complicated?

No, not complicated--just reflective of a lack of basic common sense. But keep shaking your head.

Yep, there's a reason why you're not the one with the feeder interview. But keep trolling online if it makes you feel better.

[rpupkin]

What I was looking for were understood hints that an interviewee should have recognized to have been indicative of a less than stellar interview. It wasn't because the interview went clearly badly or seemed anything out of the ordinary. I was just trying to best gauge my experience based on small things like that that other people had experienced or recognized. Smh. Was that really that complicated?

No, not complicated--just reflective of a lack of basic common sense. But keep shaking your head.

Yep, there's a reason why you're not the one with the feeder interview. But keep trolling online if it makes you feel better.

Damn, I just got owned by a super-prestigious anon.

Pro-tip: the responses you're getting ITT are "hints" that you're a douche. I know you have problems picking up on basic social cues so I thought I'd help clarify things for you. Good luck with hearing back from your "feeder" judge.

[emkay625]

What I was looking for were understood hints that an interviewee should have recognized to have been indicative of a less than stellar interview. It wasn't because the interview went clearly badly or seemed anything out of the ordinary. I was just trying to best gauge my experience based on small things like that that other people had experienced or recognized. Smh. Was that really that complicated?

No, not complicated--just reflective of a lack of basic common sense. But keep shaking your head.

Yep, there's a reason why you're not the one with the feeder interview. But keep trolling online if it makes you feel better.

I'm always amused by folks who tout their accomplishments over others without knowing what the other person's resume is like.

[Danny Mothers]

I love OPs who ask stupid questions and get defensive when they're called out. Add in blatant anon abuse and you've got a great thread.

[gk101]

What I was looking for were understood hints that an interviewee should have recognized to have been indicative of a less than stellar interview. It wasn't because the interview went clearly badly or seemed anything out of the ordinary. I was just trying to best gauge my experience based on small things like that that other people had experienced or recognized. Smh. Was that really that complicated?

No, not complicated--just reflective of a lack of basic common sense. But keep shaking your head.

Yep, there's a reason why you're not the one with the feeder interview. But keep trolling online if it makes you feel better.

I love TLS sometimes

[JusticeJackson]

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[emkay625]

I'm always amused by folks who tout their accomplishments over others without knowing what the other person's resume is like.

I'm amused that getting a probably unsuccessful interview with a feeder judge is now an accomplishment. What resume section does that go under?

Haha agreed.

[lavarman84]

I'm always amused by folks who tout their accomplishments over others without knowing what the other person's resume is like.

I'm amused that getting a probably unsuccessful interview with a feeder judge is now an accomplishment. What resume section does that go under?

I think it falls under "Interests."

[WheninLaw]

What I was looking for were understood hints that an interviewee should have recognized to have been indicative of a less than stellar interview. It wasn't because the interview went clearly badly or seemed anything out of the ordinary. I was just trying to best gauge my experience based on small things like that that other people had experienced or recognized. Smh. Was that really that complicated?

No, not complicated--just reflective of a lack of basic common sense. But keep shaking your head.

Yep, there's a reason why you're not the one with the feeder interview. But keep trolling online if it makes you feel better.

Jesus christ, dude.