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<blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 189774" data-attributes="member: 36738"><p>Hiya [USER=37248]@CanOz[/USER] <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Amazing job on reaching the video interview stage! I wanted to share a couple of thoughts and threads that really helped me when I was preparing for VIs:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">This classic thread by the legendary AliceG, which I found invaluable when I started doing VIs: <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/video-interviews-tips-and-tricks.2324/" target="_blank">Video Interviews: Tips and Tricks</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A more recent and equally helpful guide by Erin: <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/how-to-prepare-for-a-law-firm-video-interview-a-step-by-step-guide-%E2%AD%90%EF%B8%8F.8346/" target="_blank">How to Prepare for a Law Firm Video Interview</a></li> </ul><p>In terms of preparation, I’ve said this once before (and I’ll keep saying it as many times as I need to): the key is to practice as much as possible. Speaking directly to a camera under timed conditions can feel odd, but the more you practice, the easier it becomes. Additionally, make sure to distill your research on the firm into clear and concise points so you can speak confidently about any points that you might want to draw on. </p><p></p><p>Another tip I’d suggest which is related to that last point I made is this: avoid writing out a full script for every type of question that you anticipate coming up. This can make it harder to stay flexible, and it's easy to get thrown off if a question doesn’t go as expected. Instead, I’d suggest preparing bullet points or prompts for key themes or any research you want to cover. Practicing these with friends or family can also help you speak naturally and clearly about your research and motivations.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck with your VI! 😊</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ram Sabaratnam, post: 189774, member: 36738"] Hiya [USER=37248]@CanOz[/USER] :) Amazing job on reaching the video interview stage! I wanted to share a couple of thoughts and threads that really helped me when I was preparing for VIs: [LIST] [*]This classic thread by the legendary AliceG, which I found invaluable when I started doing VIs: [URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/video-interviews-tips-and-tricks.2324/']Video Interviews: Tips and Tricks[/URL] [*]A more recent and equally helpful guide by Erin: [URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/how-to-prepare-for-a-law-firm-video-interview-a-step-by-step-guide-%E2%AD%90%EF%B8%8F.8346/']How to Prepare for a Law Firm Video Interview[/URL] [/LIST] In terms of preparation, I’ve said this once before (and I’ll keep saying it as many times as I need to): the key is to practice as much as possible. Speaking directly to a camera under timed conditions can feel odd, but the more you practice, the easier it becomes. Additionally, make sure to distill your research on the firm into clear and concise points so you can speak confidently about any points that you might want to draw on. Another tip I’d suggest which is related to that last point I made is this: avoid writing out a full script for every type of question that you anticipate coming up. This can make it harder to stay flexible, and it's easy to get thrown off if a question doesn’t go as expected. Instead, I’d suggest preparing bullet points or prompts for key themes or any research you want to cover. Practicing these with friends or family can also help you speak naturally and clearly about your research and motivations. Best of luck with your VI! 😊 [/QUOTE]
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