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March 27, 2007
The Successful Interview
With many students interviewing for summer and permanent positions right now, this is a great time to fine tune your interview skills. Here are a few tips for interview success:
1. Research the employer. You should know enough about the employer to articulate why you are interested in working for them.
2. Research the interviewer. It will be easier to carry on a conversation with the interviewer if you know what college and law school he/she attended and what areas of law he/she focuses on.
3. Know your resume. Be ready to discuss every aspect of your resume, including your college thesis and/or work projects that you completed years ago.
4. Ask questions that demonstrate you did your research and came prepared. Have questions that go beyond (or expand on) what you have already talked about in your interview.
5. Bring extra copies of all relevant documents, including your resume, writing sample, transcript and list of references.
5. Arrive early to avoid any last minute issues, parking, etc.
If you want to brush up on your interview skills, just stop by the CSO to make an appointment with Alyson, Candice, or Kelli for a mock interview.
Posted by kcc17 at March 27, 2007 10:35 AM