DF tell me why I struck out (to help me for an interview) Forum

[Anonymous User]

cliffs:
-went to a t50 school, ended up in top 25% (was probably around 30% at oci), lr, published
-interviewed with probably 4 firms only during oci no cb club
-got a clerkship (not fed)
-some how I have an interview with a v40 with strong ny presence

wut do?

edit:it's a corporate position fwiw

[Old Gregg]

desert fox, why arent you responding?

[Desert Fox]

cliffs:
-went to a t50 school, ended up in top 25% (was probably around 30% at oci), lr, published
-interviewed with probably 4 firms only during oci no cb club
-got a clerkship (not fed)
-some how I have an interview with a v40 with strong ny presence

wut do?

edit:it's a corporate position fwiw

Your grades are poor and your school is week. Better get good at sucking some cock or hope they don't know you are only top 25%.

[Anonymous User]

Your grades are poor and your school is week. Better get good at sucking some cock or hope they don't know you are only top 25%.

i realize that the school/gpa isn't strong but they know everything--I submitted my resume (which includes my rank etc) and was contacted immediately after following up

any tips on interviews for biglaw in general--biggest firm I've interviewed at before was around 100 some people

[Desert Fox]

Your grades are poor and your school is week. Better get good at sucking some cock or hope they don't know you are only top 25%.

i realize that the school/gpa isn't strong but they know everything--I submitted my resume (which includes my rank etc) and was contacted immediately after following up

any tips on interviews for biglaw in general--biggest firm I've interviewed at before was around 100 some people

It's really just about seeming like you want to work and seeming like a good dood. But I'm not an expert (or probably even good at) interviewing.

[bjsesq]

Your school is week. #skolurchip

[Desert Fox]

Your school is week. #skolurchip

I'd be such a better speller if homonyms weren't a thing.

[bjsesq]

Your school is week. #skolurchip

I'd be such a better speller if homonyms weren't a thing.

[Anonymous User]

Your school is week. #skolurchip

low debt doe

[bjsesq]

Your school is week. #skolurchip

low debt doe

My bad, dude. I was poking fun at DF, not you. Low debt is nothing to scoff at, and I am feeling that shit now.

[Old Gregg]

No one can tell you how to do your callback interview. Your initial failure to secure one can't be necessarily attributed to your personality because your credentials are weak and probably explain that. At this point, whether or not they will be a factor is out of your control. All you can do is put your best foot forward and hope for the best, while continuing to explore other options. Key is to not act desperately.

I'd search the forum for callback advice, etc. for specific pointers. There may even be some shit stickied.

[Desert Fox]

No one can tell you how to do your callback interview. Your initial failure to secure one can't be necessarily attributed to your personality because your credentials are weak and probably explain that. At this point, whether or not they will be a factor is out of your control. All you can do is put your best foot forward and hope for the best, while continuing to explore other options. Key is to not act desperately.

I'd search the forum for callback advice, etc. for specific pointers. There may even be some shit stickied.

I'm not sure I'd trust anything TLS says about interviewing. Tons of people think they are interviewing experts because either 1) they do like 5 CB interviews a year for their firm or 2) they got V5 with top 5% from a t14.

I'd do as many mock interviews as possible.

[Old Gregg]

TLS says about interviewing. Tons of people think they are interviewing experts because either 1) they do like 5 CB interviews a year for their firm or 2) they got V5 with top 5% from a t14.

Yeah, but short of that and mock interviews (which are also of limited utility), what else can OP really do?

[patogordo]

well he could always kill himself

[Single-Malt-Liquor]

TLS says about interviewing. Tons of people think they are interviewing experts because either 1) they do like 5 CB interviews a year for their firm or 2) they got V5 with top 5% from a t14.

Yeah, but short of that and mock interviews (which are also of limited utility), what else can OP really do?

Be a chill, sociable, intelligent bro(ette)? If the partners like you, think you're competent, and that you wont bitch the first time you're asked to work all weekend. Well then you've got better than a 50/50 shot.

[bjsesq]

well he could always kill himself

Fucking perfect.

[Anonymous User]

well he could always kill himself

OP here, thanks for the advice

posting from my grave

can't not hire me if I'm dead nom sayin