Employers are looking for a person who is likely to be a successful attorney with their organization. In other words, they are trying to determine whether you are a “fit” for them. A good fit will be someone with whom they would enjoy working and someone whom they are comfortable presenting to clients. Employers will be evaluating:
Your motivation (your commitment to the geographic area, your enthusiasm for the employer, your willingness to work hard, etc.);
Your interpersonal skills (your ability to manage stress and be a team player, your attitude and whether you appear upbeat and optimistic, your ability to converse);
Your education and experience (your academic record, relevant prior work experience, your interest in a high demand practice area, your interest in business);
Your intellect (whether you are a quick study, articulate, a problem-solver and creative);
Your professionalism (your judgment, your maturity, your professional image and self- confidence);
and Your preparation efforts (your knowledge of the organization, of the position and of the interviewers). The most common thing that employers say about candidates who do not receive an offer following a callback interview is that they did not consider the candidate to be prepared for the interview.
Read the Career Center Guide to Successful Interviewing HERE