Skadden Telephone Interview

[Matt_96]

Just got invited to a telephone interview with Skadden today. I've tried to choose the latest possible slot to give myself maximum prep time.

The focus is going to be on the application form, commercial awareness, skills and my desire to join Skadden. Does anyone have any tips? In particular on how to prepare for commercial awareness and skills questions?

 

[AndreiJ]

Hey,

When is your telephone interview?

 

[NourJ]

Just got invited to a telephone interview with Skadden today. I've tried to choose the latest possible slot to give myself maximum prep time.

The focus is going to be on the application form, commercial awareness, skills and my desire to join Skadden. Does anyone have any tips? In particular on how to prepare for commercial awareness and skills questions?

I'm guessing it would be best if you focus on gathering specific examples that demonstrate the skills Skadden is looking for specifically e.g. teamwork, problem-solving, etc. Make sure you know your application really well, and that you're able to elaborate on the examples you gave there.

As for commercial awareness, I'm not too sure. If anyone else has insight on that. But since the interview lasts only 20 mins and it's with the graduate recruitment team, I don't think it'll be too technical either. I think they're going to leave all the technical industry questions for the AC. Tho don't take my word on this.

Good luck with your phone interview!

 

[Matt_96]

I'm guessing it would be best if you focus on gathering specific examples that demonstrate the skills Skadden is looking for specifically e.g. teamwork, problem-solving, etc. Make sure you know your application really well, and that you're able to elaborate on the examples you gave there.

As for commercial awareness, I'm not too sure. If anyone else has insight on that. But since the interview lasts only 20 mins and it's with the graduate recruitment team, I don't think it'll be too technical either. I think they're going to leave all the technical industry questions for the AC. Tho don't take my word on this.

Good luck with your phone interview!

Cheers pal!

 

[Holly]

Did anyone complete it today/will complete it tomorrow?

 

[ibs97]

Did anyone complete it today/will complete it tomorrow?

I have mine tomorrow – not sure what to expect but since it's only 20 mins I think probably why skadden, why commercial law and then 5-7 mins for your own questions which is what i've experienced with telephone interviews in the past.

 

[NourJ]

I have mine tomorrow – not sure what to expect but since it's only 20 mins I think probably why skadden, why commercial law and then 5-7 mins for your own questions which is what i've experienced with telephone interviews in the past.

Would you mind telling us how it goes? Good luck with it!

 

[ibs97]

I have mine tomorrow – not sure what to expect but since it's only 20 mins I think probably why skadden, why commercial law and then 5-7 mins for your own questions which is what i've experienced with telephone interviews in the past.

didn't get asked if i have any questions but it was quite similar to what i thought before ^ + one question on a news story

 

[RB99]

didn't get asked if i have any questions but it was quite similar to what i thought before ^ + one question on a news story

Hi! Could you elaborate a bit more on what the questions were?

 

[Matt_96]

didn't get asked if i have any questions but it was quite similar to what i thought before ^ + one question on a news story

Interesting. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Laura T]

Anyone any updates on how their interview went?

 

[NourJ]

I just had mine and it went awfully tho it was my first formal interview ever. But for those with more experience, it should go very well because the questions were very easy and straightforward and Mathieu is beyond sweet.

 

[Holly]

I just had mine and it went awfully tho it was my first formal interview ever. But for those with more experience, it should go very well because the questions were very easy and straightforward and Mathieu is beyond sweet.

You might be surprised and still get an AC! Keeping my fingers crossed for you

 

[Laura T]

I just had mine and it went awfully tho it was my first formal interview ever. But for those with more experience, it should go very well because the questions were very easy and straightforward and Mathieu is beyond sweet.

Ah don't worry, I also had mine today and I felt that I really stumbled in the first few minutes, but luckily it went a bit better afterwards. Don't give up hope yet! You never know

 

[NourJ]

You might be surprised and still get an AC! Keeping my fingers crossed for you

Thank you so much that's so sweet!

 

[NourJ]

Ah don't worry, I also had mine today and I felt that I really stumbled in the first few minutes, but luckily it went a bit better afterwards. Don't give up hope yet! You never know

Best of luck!! Trying to keep a positive mindset! How long did your interview last? cause mine only lasted 13 mins so Im worried that he cut it short...

 

[RB99]

Ah don't worry, I also had mine today and I felt that I really stumbled in the first few minutes, but luckily it went a bit better afterwards. Don't give up hope yet! You never know

Hey! Just wondering what the questions were broadly surrounding?

 

[Konstantinos]

If we haven't been invited for a telephone interview yet, does that mean its a PFO?

 

[NourJ]

If we haven't been invited for a telephone interview yet, does that mean its a PFO?

He told me that they have one final round of interviews tomorrow and they're gonna let us know on Monday if we made it to the AC that is on Feb 10

 

[Laura T]

Best of luck!! Trying to keep a positive mindset! How long did your interview last? cause mine only lasted 13 mins so Im worried that he cut it short...

Yes don't stress about it too much! Like you I had my first formal interview about two weeks ago and it also didn't go great. I think when you're just starting out it's really the nerves that can get in your way. Now I'm just reminding myself that even if it doesn't work out, you always learn something from it and you will do better next time

But as to your question, mine was exactly 20 min (I tend to keep talking when I'm nervous so it could also be because of that haha).