Interviewing well is critical to success. A great interview can overcome numerous obstacles, and a poor interview can harm even the best candidates. The good news is that everyone can improve their interview game through in-depth preparation and practice.
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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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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
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Treat Every Interview as if it Were Your First
Now that you have a couple of days of EIP Virtual Interviews under your belt, you may be feeling the effects of being “on” for interviews while juggling your classes. Remember, every interviewer is meeting you for the first time, and they are also juggling interviews with their workdays. Being upbeat and enthusiastic about the
March 10, 2026