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Interviews, Offers, and On the Job Resources

Updates from Hire Ground

  • Set Up and Check Your Voicemail This Summer

    As you begin preparing for your summer job, ensure you have a professional voicemail greeting set up and ready, and get in the habit of checking it. You should also continue to check your HLS email regularly to ensure you don’t miss important communications from employers.

    May 15, 2025

  • Update Your Interview Tracker Tonight

    Reminder to update your interview tracker survey tonight as the OCS Interview Tracker spreadsheet will be updated tomorrow. Timely updates ensure that the data we publish in Interview Tracker is robust and up to date.

    May 15, 2025

  • Interviewing during Reading and Exam Period

    While many firms are not yet in interview mode, some are interviewing. For those firms that reach out to schedule callbacks, we recommend that you either: (1) interview virtually to avoid unnecessary travel during exam time; or (2) schedule interviews after exams. Let the firm know that you are heading into reading and exam period

    April 24, 2025

  • Sample Communications With Employers

    The recruitment process means ongoing communications with employers, some of which are sensitive or tricky. Our Communicating With Employers page includes sample language to get you started for a variety of situations, including checking in on applications, requesting extensions, requesting additional interview times or a virtual interview, and alerting an employer of another offer.

    April 22, 2025

  • Your Interview Narrative

    The key to a successful interview is preparation and practice. Being prepared is not just knowing about the employer but being able to talk about yourself and why you are a strong fit for the firm and its practice areas. Now is a great time to begin working on your narrative and connecting the dots

    April 15, 2025