20-Minute OCI Interview

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A More Effective 20-Minute OCI – Yes It’s Possible Webinar 1 ・ July 2014


20 minutes to select and recruit the right candidates

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OCI Toolkit = 20 Minutes of Overlap

Recruit

Select and Recruit

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Formula for recruiting 1. Give the candidate air time to talk about their skills and accomplishments

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Formula for recruiting 1. Give the candidate air time to talk about their skills and accomplishments 2. Don’t interrupt

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Formula for recruiting 1. Give the candidate air time to talk about their skills and accomplishments 2. Don’t interrupt 3. Convey a sincere interest through active listening Š 2015 Lawyer Metrics

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Breakdown of time (in words per minute)

• Typical conversation = 150 wpm

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Breakdown of time (in words per minute)

• Typical conversation = 150 wpm • OCI Toolkit questions, including follow-ups = 300 words, or 2 minutes

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Breakdown of time (in words per minute)

• Typical conversation = 150 wpm • OCI Toolkit questions, including follow-ups = 300 words, or 2 minutes • The candidate has 18 minutes, or 2,700 words, to respond © 2015 Lawyer Metrics

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Why these three traits? • Initiative • Interpersonal skills • Judgment Relying on data. Our research shows: 1. These three traits are strongest predictors of scores on more rigorous behaviorally based callback interviews 2. Judgment and Initiative are strongest factors in junior and midlevel associate evaluations © 2015 Lawyer Metrics

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You can rephrase the OCI Toolkit questions to suit your style and voice. Behaviorally based questions are useful not because of the precise words used, but because of the quality of data elicited. Just stay within the white lines! Š 2015 Lawyer Metrics

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How can Lawyer Metrics help? § Customize the OCI Toolkit for your firm § Do follow-up statistical analysis to help you understand what is, and isn’t, working § Conduct an internal ClearSlide training session for your firm

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