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Interviews in the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
Podcasts and Videos Title Media Type Acing 1L Interviews Podcast Updates from Hire Ground…
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Record EIP Interview Conflicts
October 20, 2022
Limit Conflicts During the Conflict Review period you should record any times that you will be not be available for an EIP interview due to…
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Enter Bids for EIP
October 20, 2022
You can submit a maximum of 25 bids for EIP. In some instances, you can exceed the 25 bid maximum. See “(No) Multiple Interviews” in…
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What to Expect at EIP
October 20, 2022
4. Tech Issues & Troubleshooting If you are having technical issues the fastest way to get help is to contact Flo Recruit support using the blue chat…
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EIP Statistics
October 20, 2022
Employers that participate annually in the Early Interview Program (EIP) create a “track record” of the number of interviews conducted, the number of callback invitations extended, the…
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EIP Recruiter Contact Information
October 20, 2022
Email OCS at ocs@law.harvard.edu if you have questions or if a contact’s email is not working. If you are reaching out about a direct application, search…
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2L Recruiting and EIP Employer List
October 20, 2022
Download the Employer List Information Included in the List Tab 1: Direct Application Only Employers Tab 2: EIP Resume Collection Employers Tab 3: …
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Add and Drop Assigned EIP Interviews
October 20, 2022
Add/Drop Strategy Before dropping or adding interviews, review the balance of employers on your EIP interview schedule and take stock of your overall candidacy as you…
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Your Online Presence and LinkedIn Profile
October 20, 2022
Polish Your Online Presence Be mindful of your online presence since potential employers will Google you and look for you on social media. Even with…
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Writing Samples for LL.M. Students
October 20, 2022
Most prospective employers will ask you to provide a piece of legal writing at some point in the recruitment process. A writing sample should demonstrate…
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Writing Sample for the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
When choosing your writing sample, keep in mind the following key suggestions: Getting Your Writing Sample Beyond your 1L year, the development of a writing…
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Transcript for the Private Sector Job Search
October 20, 2022
How to Get your Transcript Providing Transcripts to Employers Employers typically request an unofficial copy of your Harvard Law School transcript when you apply for…
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Resumes for the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
Resume Tutorial Video Before you begin on your job search, you’ll need a resume. In this tutorial, OCS Adviser Yih-hsien Shen will walk you through…
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Resumes for LL.M. Students
October 20, 2022
Your resume is one of the most important documents you will draft during your time at Harvard. It is the first and only impression a…
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Resumes and Deal/Representative Matters Sheets for Alumni
October 20, 2022
Length Space Saving Tips Education Section 5 to 7 Years after Graduation Between 7 and 10 Years after Graduation 10 Years or More after Graduation…
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References for the Private Sector Job Search
October 20, 2022
About References What? Who/How Many? When/How? Alumni Concerns While Working Reference Sheet Information and Formatting Your reference sheet should include: Staying in Touch/Following Up Before…
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References for LL.M. Students
October 20, 2022
Your references should not appear on your resume, but instead, be listed on a separate sheet of paper and provided when requested by an employer.
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OCS Resume Review Program
October 20, 2022
Note: If you are applying to public sector jobs, submit your materials to OPIA for review. Take care before you submit as OPIA’s requirements for…
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Cover Letters for the Private Sector
October 20, 2022
Cover Letter Basics Structure Necessity Cover letters are necessary for most applications– you should expect to submit a cover letter unless the posting indicates otherwise. Note…
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Cover Letters for LL.M. Students
October 20, 2022
As a general rule, whenever you send a resume to an employer it should be accompanied by a cover letter. The main purposes of a…
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Cover Letters for Alumni
October 20, 2022
Cover Letter Structure The simple part of cover letters is the structure which can be summarized with a few short guidelines: While it is easy…