155: Top Callback Mistakes to Avoid (w/Sadie Jones)

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're continuing our series of "What not to do" episodes with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, and we're talking about Callback Interviews. In this episode, we discuss: Tips for handling the "lunch" interview including what NOT to do Key things to prepare for in callback interviews that are different from the initial interview What firms are really looking for in callback interviews Important resume tips that apply to any job search Special considerations when the firm is paying for you to travel to the interview RESOURCES: Ahead of the Curve: What are Big Law Recruiters Really Looking for? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/ahead-of-the-curve-what-are-big-law-recruiters-really-looking-for/#more-16081) Podcast Episode 4: Callback Tips for BigLaw Summer Associate Positions (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-4-callback-tips-biglaw-summer-associate-positions/) NALP Principles and Standards for Law Placement and Recruitment Activities (https://www.nalp.org/fulltextofnalpprinciplesandstandards) NALP Printable Travel Expense Form (https://www.nalp.org/uploads/TravelExpenseReimbursementForm2018.pdf) Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/LST-EP-155-Top-Callback-Mistakes-to-Avoid-w-Sadie.pdf) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee