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Originally Posted by thebridge15
I have never heard of a head-to-head interview, but that sounds absolutely miserable. Like a straight up nightmare.
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It was. Most of the time was spent with questions or statements that were so personal in nature by both sides that they have no legal business in a job interview. Seriously. Topics included kids, how incompetent fast food workers were, Flight 370, and marriage. Honorable mentions go to how wet weather affects black peoples hair and how it does not affect white folks hair.
But...I just found out I got the job. Knowing the game helps. There was one old white guy who did not say a word. When he was introduced (he didnt introduce himself) they did not state his position. I am guessing I played to him and he had authority. He winced at some of the sidetracks and answers. He actually gave me his only smile of the whole 75 minutes. I literally spoke a total of maybe a minute, introducing myself and answering the last question. I did not butt in, interrupt, or delve into unrelated bullshit. Strictly business. Also we were told we would hear back by Wednesday...must mean I did much better than everyone else.
Still only PT, since Obamacare killed FT jobs.
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Originally Posted by ExistenceNow
I've done a couple group interviews. I dug it.
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In a way, its better, because not all the scrutiny is focused on you. Other people generally dig their graves, just sit back and watch the train wreck. Counter someone elses idiotic response with something better. The worst though is where its like 3 or more interviewers and just you...had a crossfire interview once and I had to run my mouth and ask the interviewers to ask one question at a time and stop interrupting each other.
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Originally Posted by cazzie34
I did a group interview for an attorney position. Ended up getting the job. If you know how to manipulate the setting they can be to your advantage. Having said that, I hated it. Especially for a professional position like lawyer.
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Not surprising. The legal profession is all about taking shit that should be so simple the layman can do and understand it and putting in into a substantive and procedural form that is nearly a different language. Glad it worked out for you.