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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:44 am
by 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

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 2:28 pm
by Old Gregg
desert fox, why arent you responding?

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 2:31 pm
by Desert Fox
Anonymous User wrote: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%.

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:06 pm
by Anonymous User
Desert Fox wrote: 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

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:17 pm
by Desert Fox
Anonymous User wrote:
Desert Fox wrote: 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.

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:20 pm
by bjsesq
Your school is week. #skolurchip

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:22 pm
by Desert Fox
bjsesq wrote:Your school is week. #skolurchip
I'd be such a better speller if homonyms weren't a thing.

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:23 pm
by bjsesq
Desert Fox wrote:
bjsesq wrote:Your school is week. #skolurchip
I'd be such a better speller if homonyms weren't a thing.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:27 pm
by Anonymous User
bjsesq wrote:Your school is week. #skolurchip
low debt doe

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:29 pm
by bjsesq
Anonymous User wrote:
bjsesq wrote: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.

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:40 pm
by 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.

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:42 pm
by Desert Fox
zweitbester wrote: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.

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:45 pm
by 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?

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:47 pm
by patogordo
well he could always kill himself

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:47 pm
by Single-Malt-Liquor
zweitbester wrote:
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.

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

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:50 pm
by bjsesq
patogordo wrote:well he could always kill himself
Fucking perfect.

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

Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:56 am
by Anonymous User
patogordo wrote: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