Lots of focus on my particular experience and my ability to work through problems in real time.
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Tell me about a time you took on a challenge outside your role.
Typical legal interview. Discussed my background, prior legal experience, why I was interested in CenturyLink, and how I could fit in with their needs. No curveballs. Discussed company strategy overall and how the legal department fits in with that. Discussed the setup of the legal groups within the legal department and where I, as potential new person on the team, would fit in and what types of clients I would serve.
1. what you can bring to the position? 2. what are your strengths? 3. why did you want to leave the job? 4. what have you learned from your current job? 5. what will your current employer comment about you if we contact them?
Previous experience, problem solving abilities.
Tell me about your background.
Interview only lasted five minuted. There were few questions.
They asked me in the survey to answer a number of detailed questions about my background. One of these questions was "On average, how many hours a year did you bill at your law firm?" For those of us trying to leave law firms because of billable hour requirements, this question is an obvious turn-off (and perhaps does not reflect well on their values/culture...)
Describe a time when you had to make a decision without all the facts
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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