"Not Enthusiastic Enough" Forum

[Anonymous User]

So two OCI screeners.

For the first, I was informed later on that I was not "enthusiastic enough" about the firm. It made sense to me at the time: it wasn't a good interview, since I hadn't done enough research on the firm and didn't feel confident about it.

For the second, I got the same feedback. But the two interviews were completely different in my mind. I researched the firm well. I felt like I clicked with the interviewer. The interview got cut short, but not because of me. I left feeling really good about how I had done.

Anyone else experience this? What's going on? Is this some line firms throw out when they're forced to do a "courtesy interview"? Or is this code for something I'm doing--e.g., unintentionally awkward, boring, etc.?

[Anonymous User]

Wondering this as well

[Anonymous User]

How did you get feedback on your screeners?

[Anonymous User]

How did you get feedback on your screeners?

OCS

[Anonymous User]

How did you get feedback on your screeners?

OCS

Do the interviewers report back to them about every student or something?

[Anonymous User]

It doesn't really matter how you thought the interview went. It matters how you came across. It sounds like you don't sound excited about the law, or whatever type of law the firm does, or being a lawyer or whatnot. I would do a mock with a friend or an upperclassman and have them give you feedback on whether you are coming off as too subdued or not passionate enough.

[Anonymous User]

Do the interviewers report back to them about every student or something?

TBH, not sure. I think certain interviewers relay opinions, which in turn are presented in very vague format to students.

[Anonymous User]

It sounds like you don't sound excited about the law, or whatever type of law the firm does, or being a lawyer or whatnot.

I assumed that "being enthusiastic about the firm" meant appearing as though you researched the firm, asked good questions, etc. Is this a "just add inflection" type of thing?

[dixiecupdrinking]

It sounds like you don't sound excited about the law, or whatever type of law the firm does, or being a lawyer or whatnot.

I assumed that "being enthusiastic about the firm" meant appearing as though you researched the firm, asked good questions, etc. Is this a "just add inflection" type of thing?

The way you ask this question may hint at the problem.

It's about seeming like you want to be there. By conveying that with your manner.

[Anonymous User]

The way you ask this question may hint at the problem.

It's about seeming like you want to be there. By conveying that with your manner.

Fair enough, though I was being somewhat sarcastic. In the second case, I felt like we were having an enjoyable conversation, but I get more subdued when I'm nervous. And I'm not a naturally energetic person in general, so I could see how the mix of that and my background may set off concerns.