Interviewing
Interviewing well is critical to success – everyone can improve their interview game through in-depth preparation and practice.
Updates from Hire Ground
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Callback Preparation: Know Your Firm and Practice Areas!
If you received a callback interview invitation, congratulations! Now it’s time to do a deep dive into your firm so you can have the best possible interview. To prepare, make sure you:
March 12, 2026
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EIP Virtual Interviews
Your first days of EIP Virtual Interviews are now behind you. Take a moment tonight to reflect on your interviews so far: What has gone well? Which responses seem to resonate with interviewers? What questions are you asking and are those questions engaging your interviewers? Have you been able to pitch why the firm should
March 10, 2026
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Check Your Voicemail and Spam Folder
After screener interviews, firms may follow up with you by either phone or email. Make sure your voicemail is set up with a professional-sounding outgoing message, and make sure you check it frequently. Also be sure to check your email spam folder to ensure you do not miss any messages from employers.
March 10, 2026
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Interviews: Don’t Rely on Your Memory
After a couple days of interviewing, you might be feeling as though your interviews are starting to blend together. Take a few minutes after each interview to make some notes. This will help you remember and differentiate between firms later in the process. Jot down the interviewer’s name, what was discussed, and a few firm
March 10, 2026
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Callback Invitations — When You Can Expect to Hear and What to do When You DO Hear
With your first days of EIP Virtual Interviews behind you, you’re likely wondering when you will hear back from firms. Some firms will give out callback invitations within a day, while others can take a bit longer. When you hear from a firm, you should respond to the invitation promptly (within one day at the longest)
March 10, 2026