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  • Polish Your Professional Presence

    October 15, 2024

    As you begin preparing for networking and your summer job search, review your professional presence to make sure that all your possible interactions with potential…

  • Responding to Return Offers

    September 19, 2024

    If you received an offer to return to your summer firm for permanent employment, remember that for offers made before September 2, you need to…

  • Reminder: Close the Loop With EIP Employers

    August 22, 2024

    If you participated in Preview or EIP and were fortunate enough to receive multiple offers, take stock of whether you have tied up all loose…

  • Following Up After Callbacks

    August 20, 2024

    If you have not heard back from a firm where you did a callback interview, you can and should follow up, particularly if waiting is…

  • Expiring Preview Offers

    August 13, 2024

    If you requested an extension on an offer received prior to EIP until this Thursday, August 15, be sure to notify the firm of your…

  • Declining Offers

    August 13, 2024

    If you choose to decline an offer of summer employment, let the firm know as soon as you decide. Simply email the recruiting contact and…

  • Reminder on Cancelling Callbacks Properly

    August 13, 2024

    If you have received an offer that you know you want to accept, or if you are otherwise no longer interested in a particular firm,…

  • Pick Up the Phone

    August 1, 2024

    If you are having a hard time scheduling an interview or otherwise reaching an employer, try picking up the phone and calling rather than sending…

  • EIP Day Two: Keep Your Eyes on the Road Ahead of You

    July 31, 2024

    You are in the home stretch with one day left in EIP Week. Take a moment tonight to reflect on your interviews so far: What…

  • Callback Invitations and Scheduling

    July 31, 2024

    All callback invitations should be acknowledged promptly (within one business day at most), even if you are unsure you want to accept the callback. If…

  • Treat Every Interview as if it Were Your First

    July 31, 2024

    Now that you have a couple of days of EIP Week under your belt, you are no doubt feeling the effects. Although you may be…

  • Thank You Notes 

    July 30, 2024

    You do not need to send thank you notes after EIP screening interviews. If you had a particularly strong connection with your interviewer or otherwise…

  • Check Your Voicemail and Spam Folder 

    July 30, 2024

    As you finish your screener interviews, firms will follow up with you by either phone or email. Make sure your voicemail is set up with…

  • Show Gratitude For Your Summer Experience

    July 26, 2024

    As you finish up your summer job, remember to show your gratitude to those individuals who helped you this summer. Whether they taught you something…

  • Requesting Permission to Use Work Product as a Writing Sample

    July 26, 2024

    If you are hoping to use a writing project from this summer’s job as a writing sample for EIP or future job searches, including…

  • How to Handle an “Exit” Interview

    July 26, 2024

    At the end of your summer program, you may be asked to meet with a member of the recruiting team to discuss your time with…

  • Preview Offer Extensions and Declining Offers

    July 23, 2024

    While you may ask for an extension to August 15 for early offers from 2 employers, you should think about whether you can make your…

  • Doubts About Your Firm?

    July 11, 2024

    You are almost at the finish line with your summer job. It is important to keep up your energy and to produce excellent work product…