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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
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What do you write for a question like"Please tell us about your achievements and positions of responsibility"? I am in full time employment (left university quite a few years ago) so my recent positions of responsibility are basically my current and previous jobs, but I have already covered that in the work experience section... @Jessica Booker any thoughts on this?
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You can explain the things you did pre employment.
You can also talk about things you do outside of your day job. That could be anything within the work place or outside of it. That could be anything from fundraising, volunteering, sports or social activities, community work etc.
Has anyone heard anything for Links summer VS that aren't through Pathfinder, getting stressed lol
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Has anyone done an AC for Dechert this cycle and know if it includes a case study? I know it involves a written exercise but that's all I have been told so far, thank you!
I haven't heard anything! Here is the Links thread: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....s-2019-20-application.1653/page-54#post-51714
Still waiting to hear back on spring, you're not alone.
Not yet probably working through their spring scheme VS.
Having done dozens of applications, I just want to point out that Willkie's online application form is by far the most user-friendly one I have encountered! Great job on their side! It makes the whole process much more enjoyable.
Has anyone applied to CRS? Having trouble finding a thread for it here. This question, which is 250 words, is a tricky one, especially as they want you to focus on *one* thing. Any one have any advice?
"If you were given the opportunity to change one thing at Charles Russell Speechlys, what would you change and why?"
"If you were given the opportunity to change one thing at Charles Russell Speechlys, what would you change and why?"
I felt absolutely the same with this and the most useful advice for keeping my nerves down from a partner I met on work experience was to breathe intentionally, be present (so only focus on what is being asked in the moment/task), and treat everyone you meet as a potential colleague that you will work *with*. If you were on the job, you wouldn't want your opinion ignored or not assert what you feel.
I hope that helps. I normally also have a chamomile tea or a hot bath to feel relaxed before a video interview. Something that gets rid of your nerves (or minimises them!).
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Agreed!!!! It makes me like a firm so much more when their application process is smooth, not to name names but there are a few firms that I have liked substantially less by the time I'm ready to submit...
My experiences in this respect were a while ago too - it hasn't stopped me mentioning things outside of work that I did at 16 or during undergraduate.
Science Competitions,
Volunteering
Time caring for elderly relatives
Extracurricular
I tend to think they just want to see you have a longstanding habit of taking responsibility or want to give you the opportunity to cover everything that shows the skills they want rather than how recent they are.
Anybody heard from White & Case for VS?
I haven't but applied near the deadline
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