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"Not Enthusiastic Enough"
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:15 pm
by 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.?
Re: "Not Enthusiastic Enough"
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:22 pm
by Anonymous User
Wondering this as well
Re: "Not Enthusiastic Enough"
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:29 pm
by Anonymous User
How did you get feedback on your screeners?
Re: "Not Enthusiastic Enough"
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:31 pm
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote:How did you get feedback on your screeners?
OCS
Re: "Not Enthusiastic Enough"
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:34 pm
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote:Anonymous User wrote:How did you get feedback on your screeners?
OCS
Do the interviewers report back to them about every student or something?
Re: "Not Enthusiastic Enough"
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:45 pm
by 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.
Re: "Not Enthusiastic Enough"
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:51 pm
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote: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.
Re: "Not Enthusiastic Enough"
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:57 pm
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote: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?
Re: "Not Enthusiastic Enough"
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:04 pm
by dixiecupdrinking
Anonymous User wrote:Anonymous User wrote: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.
Re: "Not Enthusiastic Enough"
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:19 pm
by Anonymous User
dixiecupdrinking wrote: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.