On the Job and Professionalism

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

If you have received an offer through Preview, but are hoping to hear back from other firms, you can and should let those other firms…

Always be proactive so that you consistently have work. Aim to have a constant work stream to stay productive and continue learning. If you are…

Having an issue on the job this summer? Worried you did something wrong or that something is not quite right? Don’t ignore it!! You need…

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…

As firms start outreach to students about Preview interviews, make sure your voicemail is set up and professional and that you are checking it frequently. Also…

Before employers start reaching out to students about Preview interviews, make sure your voicemail is set up and that the message is professional.

Missing deadlines is always unacceptable and could jeopardize your ability to secure an offer with your firm. Stay on top of all of your deadlines…

As you start your summer job, you may already be thinking about what’s next and considering a change of firm or market next summer/after graduation.

Every piece of work you turn in should be the highest quality that you are capable of. Even if you are asked for a “draft,”…