<p>Just curious.</p>
<p>The process is a lot less formal. Its easier for one person to have a strong impact on the decision.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say it’s less formal. Maybe less standardized, in the sense that bigger firms will literally fill out score cards based on your interview performance.</p>
<p>Obviously boutiques have less slots available, and there is a much bigger emphasis on networking. Breaking in isn’t necessarily harder or easier.</p>
<p>I agree with bob - by less formal I actually meant less standardized. Thanks bob.</p>