I would always give an example to be safe after initially answering the question directly solely to ensure I hit the STAR requirements of a good answer
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Personally, I think anytime you're talking for perhaps longer than 2 minutes then it's probably too longThanks! That actually makes sense
Also, I realise that some questions may take longer to answer, but how long should a competency answer be approximately? At what time, does it become too long?
Oh I had no idea! Thanks so muchLathams is non-rolling, from my past application/AC with them last year, they progress applicants to a video interview one week after the app deadline (which I believe was on the 6th) and shortly after (give it one week/two weeks) to the next stage (AC). They are very prompt, so not to long of a wait. Good Luck
Unfortunately just found out I have been rejected from Macfarlanes post-AC. A bit gutted as I thought the day went pretty well considering it was my first ever AC but one of those things. Going to have a feedback call later today of which I'll share the pointers with you guys as it may help those who have upcoming ACs. Not feeling too down, however, as I enjoyed the day and am much the better for going through this experience. Moreover, I still have a couple of ACs coming up with other firms so now am more motivated than ever to do well in those! Best of luck to those who have ACs this week and thereafter
Daniel, I am so sorry to hear that. You have a great attitude to it and you are right that the experience makes you stronger and wiser for the next one. What was the AC like? I have heard Macfarlanes is quite intense.Unfortunately just found out I have been rejected from Macfarlanes post-AC. A bit gutted as I thought the day went pretty well considering it was my first ever AC but one of those things. Going to have a feedback call later today of which I'll share the pointers with you guys as it may help those who have upcoming ACs. Not feeling too down, however, as I enjoyed the day and am much the better for going through this experience. Moreover, I still have a couple of ACs coming up with other firms so now am more motivated than ever to do well in those! Best of luck to those who have ACs this week and thereafter
Thanks a lotYou can only get better from here on! All the best with your next AC
Yeah, it was intense - I was knackered when I got home. 9:15 am - 4 pm is a long one! I found it fine apart from the partner interview where I found the case study part pretty challenging but the competency part of it was fine. Other than that the rest of the day was fairly reasonable if tiring I think
Unfortunately just found out I have been rejected from Macfarlanes post-AC. A bit gutted as I thought the day went pretty well considering it was my first ever AC but one of those things. Going to have a feedback call later today of which I'll share the pointers with you guys as it may help those who have upcoming ACs. Not feeling too down, however, as I enjoyed the day and am much the better for going through this experience. Moreover, I still have a couple of ACs coming up with other firms so now am more motivated than ever to do well in those! Best of luck to those who have ACs this week and thereafter
Unfortunately just found out I have been rejected from Macfarlanes post-AC. A bit gutted as I thought the day went pretty well considering it was my first ever AC but one of those things. Going to have a feedback call later today of which I'll share the pointers with you guys as it may help those who have upcoming ACs. Not feeling too down, however, as I enjoyed the day and am much the better for going through this experience. Moreover, I still have a couple of ACs coming up with other firms so now am more motivated than ever to do well in those! Best of luck to those who have ACs this week and thereafter
I am too, mine was updated yesterday. There are only two people I can tell so far who have had any correspondence at all and they have both had AC invites, but there doesn't seem to have been a flurry of emails just yet. It's an awful waiting game.I'm team 'updated submission'...
