Interviewing

Virtual interviewing has many upsides. You can control your environment, have notes on-screen for quick reference, and not rush from one place to the next…

If you didn’t get an interview you really wanted through the lottery, as a start, continue to check on available adds throughout the Add…

As you approach EIP, a callback, or any other interview, many things are out of your control. Your grades and previous experience are what they…

More employers, including law firms, are using psychometric assessments as part of their hiring process. Psychometric assessments use a series of questions, games and scenarios…

There are two things that have the biggest impact on EIP success: a well-balanced bid list and a strong interview. With all the attention right…

Whether through Preview or following EIP Week (which is entirely virtual), you may be invited to conduct a callback interview in-person. If you have a…

Reminder: employers have been asked to schedule interviews around your work schedules. If you are asked to interview during times you have work commitments, you…

Now that Preview bidding is complete, ensure you are ready to schedule and manage Preview interviews. It is critical to respond promptly to emails…

The key to a successful interview is preparation. Being prepared is not just knowing about the employer, but being able to show the employer why you are a strong fit for the position.

If you are planning on focusing your 2L summer job search on a smaller market, you may be wondering about Preview and EIP. While many firms from smaller markets do participate, there are still a large number of smaller firms and firms from smaller markets which do not come to EIP.

Preview and EIP seem a long way off, so you may be wondering why you should sign up for an EIP mock interview now. Interviewing is a key component of EIP, but doing it well requires preparation and practice.

Interviewing is a key element of EIP and Preview, but doing it well requires preparation and practice. Before you get too busy studying for final exams and then begin your summer job, participate in the EIP Mock Interview Program.

Reminder to sign up for the EIP Mock Interview Program if you haven’t already. The program will give you a chance to see what to expect during interviews, practice your interview skills, and get advice on what to work on ahead of Preview and EIP. Review Leg 5 of the EIP Roadmap for more on how to prepare for interviews.

Interviewing is a key component of EIP and Preview, but doing it well requires preparation and practice. Before you get too busy studying for final exams and then begin your summer job, participate in the EIP Mock Interview Program.

Wondering what to do if you didn’t get an interview with an SIP employer in which you were interested? Rest assured that all employers on whom you bid will receive the materials you submitted with your bid. In other words, you have applied to the employer by bidding on that employer.

One of the many services offered by OCS is the opportunity to do private sector mock interviews with an OCS adviser. Schedule an appointment with an adviser and select “Mock Interview” as the service.

Please remember that interviews for 1L summer positions should not be scheduled during any classes during J-term. Missing 1 of these classes is the equivalent of missing an exam in a fully graded course.

Whether you already have some interviews lined up, or hope to have some shortly, make sure you are prepared. Start by listening to the Acing 1L Interviews podcast. Then review the many resources on interviewing available to you on the OCS website, including information on what to wear, possible interview questions and questions you can ask employers.

Please remember that interviews for 1L summer positions should not be scheduled during any classes during the January Experiential Term. Missing 1 of these classes is the equivalent of missing an exam in a fully graded course.

OCS and OPIA will be hosting a Virtual Spring Interview Program featuring both private and public sector employers recruiting for summer and postgraduate positions. Bidding will take place in January 12-19, and interviews will be held in early February.

The 1L Virtual Mock Interview Program is a low-pressure event that gives you the chance to work out any interviewing kinks before your real interviews in the coming months.