Why do law firms spend so much time and money on open days, workshops and social events?⁣
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Why do they sponsor societies, run brand ambassador programmes, and build substantial social media followings?⁣
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Not so they can celebrate in rejecting you after interview.⁣
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Law firms want talent. But not just any talent. They want the best talent. They want to find the candidate who is smart, confident and interesting. They want the candidate who is personable, who is genuine, and who has the potential to become a future partner at their firm.⁣
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And they want that person to be you.⁣
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Too often, interviewers find someone who is brilliant on paper. But the candidate walks into a room and doesn’t make eye contact. They self-deprecate. They downplay their successes. They don’t believe they are worth something.⁣
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It’s disappointing because that candidate could have been the one. In fact, the interviewer believed they were the one. But this person talked themselves out of being offered a job. The interviewer had no choice but to reject them.⁣
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So, you have got to decide. Do you really believe you deserve a training contract? And if you do really believe that, you need to start acting like it. Be proud. Hold your head up high. Show off your achievements.⁣
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Doors open for those who know their worth.