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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:21 PM Author: brindle fragrant halford Interviewing for a litigation job soon. How do I get the job.
Do I ask what they're looking for? What they usually worry about when they hire someone?
I feel like this is all sales, and I have sales skills. I just need to know what angle to work. Lawyers are risk-averse people, so how do I make myself seem like a safe choice without being boring? |
Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:22 PM Author: Passionate Idiotic State Fire safety will be one of the biggest issues of 2017. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514175) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:27 PM Author: brindle fragrant halford i dont get it man (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514216) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:30 PM Author: Tan Arousing Church Building If you’re not reading up on the fire code for this interview you’re literally insane. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514248) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:34 PM Author: brindle fragrant halford how do I casually work this in? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514293) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:31 PM Author: Frozen Space Private Investor i don't have much to offer here but you should provide some details like type of firm, your year, etc. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514261) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:33 PM Author: brindle fragrant halford biglaw, 3L, below avg grades.
This is actually my 2nd interview with this firm, it's with a different guy, and I think they gave me this follow up interview because they either felt sorry for me or recognized that I was hustling my ass off making connections and thought maybe I had an "IT" quality. |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:37 PM Author: gay principal's office ratface lol no-one in biglaw hires someone because they think they hustle and have "it". One if you were "it" you wouldn't be a retard with below average grades. Two they think you're an idiot working "connections" and neglecting important things - your grades.They aren't hiring you to be a rainmaker the first year and basically you have shown you negligent hard work and ability to produce quality irrespective of your "sales quality'. You won't talk to a client for 7 years from now so it is pointless to their hiring needs atm (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514334) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:40 PM Author: brindle fragrant halford What you're saying makes sense, but why would they schedule a follow-up interview then? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514357) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:42 PM Author: gay principal's office ratface show the range of hiring quality out there. They need some dumbasses to show the hiring committee the low faulty of candidates and/or to make the one they really want shine. Basically you are just a quality control person so the hiring partner can gauge the competency of the one they really want (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514380) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:43 PM Author: Frozen Space Private Investor man, you're fucking brutal. good luck op. it's hard man. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514398) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:45 PM Author: brindle fragrant halford Thanks. He's giving honest opinions and I'm sure he knows what he's talking about. One of my strengths is that I'm not easily discouraged ;) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514436) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:42 PM Author: Frozen Space Private Investor honestly, i think it comes down to your grades and coming off as non-aspie. i think doing the ridiculous song and dance effectively of "why i'm interested in your firm" (uh, money...) and asking questions or whatever can show them you're not aspie and you at least know how to come off as prepared.
edit: and their need to fill a spot. |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:47 PM Author: brindle fragrant halford For sure. I'm definitely not an aspie. If you saw me in real life you wouldn't think I poasted on the internet. I'll prepare for those questions. Thanks. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514459) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:34 PM Author: ultramarine duck-like site Have you ever served as a fire drill warden at your previous firms? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514287) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:36 PM Author: brindle fragrant halford I was a student firefighter in UG, but will they really care about that? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514322) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:45 PM Author: gay principal's office ratface what was your structure saving ratio? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514430) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:48 PM Author: brindle fragrant halford I'd have to call the school to find out (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514468) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:34 PM Author: Tripping zippy gas station i always ask what the company's biggest challenges have been recently and going forward.
i feel like it takes them down a notch, to remember they aren't perfect and they need to improve. which is where i come in. |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:35 PM Author: brindle fragrant halford Really? Seems insincere. Like, they know I'm just some thirsty law student, and why would I give a shit about their challenges or know how to fix them?
EDIT: just saw your edit, that's a good point |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:37 PM Author: Tripping zippy gas station it usually catches them off guard. and it's interesting to see how they react on the defensive. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514335) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2017 11:41 PM Author: Passionate Idiotic State for a lot of companies one of their biggest setbacks is fire hazards (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3772996&forum_id=2#34514363) |