This was a campus recruitment. I met people from the firm on at least two occasions before applying. I submitted a cover letter and resume through the campus application system. I received a notification the next day that I had been invited for a 1:1 on campus interview. I found it quite relaxed and easy compared to some of the other firms with which I interviewed. I met with the partner for 30 minutes and he talked for at least 10 minutes before he started asking me any questions. I felt very comfortable. I was offered an in house interview that involved three different 1:1 interviews followed by lunch with two associates. Two of the three people were easy to talk to, but the third person had a sheet of paper and was writing down my answers and asking very specific behavioral questions. I was nervous that I didn't do well on that third interview, but I was called with my offer a week later. Each person I met with made sure that I knew that the working hours would be significantly greater than 40 hours/week. I have a family, and they wanted to make sure I knew what I was in for, but one partner also told me how he has always been able to make time for his kids even at the beginning of his career. It took 6 months from the time I was offered the position before I received my start date. I graduated in May, but my start date is October.

A clear and transparent process. Although it didn’t go all the way to the end, I could still feel the positive and collaborative company culture. The process included three rounds in total: an initial back-to-back interview with HR and the hiring manager, followed by a final round with a partner.