I spilt an entire glass of water over myself at an AC yesterday during my interview and I would still rather relive that experience than have to see another post from RonRod.
Have you been offered a TC yet?Im honestly shocked by so many people's lack of business acumen and ability to understand their business models. You're applying to jobs where you're going to be doing this on a daily basis so its a bit alarming to be honest...
I think that different firms have different approaches to this- on one of my vac schemes there were quite a few opportunities to network with people across the firm and grad rec made us aware that we don't necessarily need to actively set up coffee chats for this reason but on another scheme we were encouraged to 'walk the floors' and show that initiative in asking for work/ questionsQuestion for anyone who's done vac schemes before - how do you actually go about the above? Are you just encouraged to approach people at random or is there more guidance during the vac scheme itself?
Arguably my biggest concern about doing well on my vac schemes is the networking side of things - definitely doesn't come naturally 😅.
I spilt an entire glass of water over myself at an AC yesterday during my interview and I would still rather relive that experience than have to see another post from RonRod.
So, by your logic, if someone asks you "why did you apply for W&C"? And your response was "They have a cool office and they pay a lot of money." Can it be "directly inferred from your answer" that you're going to say that exact response everywhere you go? Of course not, you're going to adapt responses based on who you're speaking to, expand on certain points, simplify things etc.Someone asked who W&C’s competitors were, likely in preparation for an interview answer. Your direct response was:
“Literally every other US law firm...?”
What an absurd conclusion I jumped to when you said their competitors were all US firms. It can be directly inferred from your answer that, presumably, that’s who you regard W&C’s competitors to be.
Would love to see your Watson Glaser score, sure you’d thrive on the inferences section.
Now, is there a way to mute people on this forum? You’ve had your 15 minutes of fame, Rod.
Literally neither of those are ad homs...like that you mean?
hey! don't worry ik the prospect of it can seem daunting and quite awkward but it isn't the trainees/associates/partners first rodeo! they are all aware of how vac schemes work and are used to being asked for coffees by other people on the scheme/in the past. I'd say ping them an email/teams message and briefly introduce yourself + a line about how you're interested in their practice area/their experience for XYZ reasons and would love to chat about it further. they will be absolutely fine with that also remember to come prepared with questions to the coffee meetings. all the best!Question for anyone who's done vac schemes before - how do you actually go about the above? Are you just encouraged to approach people at random or is there more guidance during the vac scheme itself?
Arguably my biggest concern about doing well on my vac schemes is the networking side of things - definitely doesn't come naturally 😅.
Yeah didn't you know @RonRod13 is the Managing Partner of White & CaseHave you been offered a TC yet?
Yes, I've been offered two if you must know. But I've also received a banking offer too so I'm in the process of determining which career path to go down atm.Have you been offered a TC yet?
Question for anyone who's done vac schemes before - how do you actually go about the above? Are you just encouraged to approach people at random or is there more guidance during the vac scheme itself?
Arguably my biggest concern about doing well on my vac schemes is the networking side of things - definitely doesn't come naturally 😅.
Was this before or after you told the interviewers that every law firm was their competitor?Yes, I've been offered two if you must know. But I've also received a banking offer too so I'm in the process of determining which career path to go down atm.
Incredible!!Yes, I've been offered two if you must know. But I've also received a banking offer too so I'm in the process of determining which career path to go down atm.
DuringWas this before or after you told the interviewers that every law firm was their competitor?
Test completed on Thursday with a HR interview on MondayAnything from K L Gates London VS?
Will take your advice for the next interview. Thank you. Now can we all move alongDuring
Yes, I've been offered two if you must know. But I've also received a banking offer too so I'm in the process of determining which career path to go down atm.