Hey, anyone who got on to the NRF summer vac scheme - have you heard anything from grad rec following signing the offer letter?
The firm finally sent my documents!!!!!! Just committed to my TC after signing it... rejecting everything else now is too nerve wracking, I never thought I would be doing this 😂 😂 😂 😂 although writing 'future trainee' on LinkedIn feels so good
I hope not, I'm lactose intolerant 🤣I read this as the firm sending you your doughnuts 😆 🍩
Same here! Thank you so much Good luckHi, I've applied for the Dubai summer internship but haven't heard back after the WG. They said they will let me know 10th May.
Woohoo!!! 🥳 🥳 🥳 Congratulations!!The firm finally sent my documents!!!!!! Just committed to my TC after signing it... rejecting everything else now is too nerve wracking, I never thought I would be doing this 😂 😂 😂 😂 although writing 'future trainee' on LinkedIn feels so good
I have this problem too! Would be great if anyone could clarify. @Jessica Booker would a personal experience be okay to write about when the question is about a 'challenge'? Can I message you as this is quite personal?hi guys, this might be completely obvious/stupid but how do you differentiate (if there is a difference) between 'when have you overcome a challenge?' and 'when have you solved a problem?' i kinda feel both are asking the same but wondering if I'm missing something
There is a difference.I have this problem too! Would be great if anyone could clarify. @Jessica Booker would a personal experience be okay to write about when the question is about a 'challenge'? Can I message you as this is quite personal?
please elaborate!There is a difference.
To me, solving a problem seems more clinical and is something that demonstrates intellect and seeing the big picture, while overcoming a challenge seems to be getting at more resilience/perseverance, could be wrong thoughplease elaborate!
Exactly what I was about to say the latter is to do with resilience.To me, solving a problem seems more clinical and is something that demonstrates intellect and seeing the big picture, while overcoming a challenge seems to be getting at more resilience/perseverance, could be wrong though
Overcoming a challenge: something that shows your strength of character and resilience to get through something (personal or professional) that you found personally difficult. Like a difficult circumstance that you overcame, what you learnt and what that shows about you as a person. How this would mean you have the inner strength to get through the gruelling challenge of becoming a lawyer.hi guys, this might be completely obvious/stupid but how do you differentiate (if there is a difference) between 'when have you overcome a challenge?' and 'when have you solved a problem?' i kinda feel both are asking the same but wondering if I'm missing something
So I think the differentiation really comes from the possibility that the two things can be mutually exclusive.hi guys, this might be completely obvious/stupid but how do you differentiate (if there is a difference) between 'when have you overcome a challenge?' and 'when have you solved a problem?' i kinda feel both are asking the same but wondering if I'm missing something
Perfect! Thank you - you're always saving lives on here haha 😂Overcoming a challenge: something that shows your strength of character and resilience to get through something (personal or professional) that you found personally difficult. Like a difficult circumstance that you overcame, what you learnt and what that shows about you as a person. How this would mean you have the inner strength to get through the gruelling challenge of becoming a lawyer.
solved a problem is completely difficult: when have you faced a complex task, a Gordian knot that you had to work out? Like a work task that seemed impossible. How did you go about it? Are you creative, do you think laterally, can you be given a challenge and head off, sort it all by yourself? Can you come up with ideas that others can’t?
Overcoming a challenge: something that shows your strength of character and resilience to get through something (personal or professional) that you found personally difficult. Like a difficult circumstance that you overcame, what you learnt and what that shows about you as a person. How this would mean you have the inner strength to get through the gruelling challenge of becoming a lawyer.
solved a problem is completely difficult: when have you faced a complex task, a Gordian knot that you had to work out? Like a work task that seemed impossible. How did you go about it? Are you creative, do you think laterally, can you be given a challenge and head off, sort it all by yourself? Can you come up with ideas that others can’t?
To me, solving a problem seems more clinical and is something that demonstrates intellect and seeing the big picture, while overcoming a challenge seems to be getting at more resilience/perseverance, could be wrong though
these are so helpful! thank you so much in my recent interview feedback i was told i could've used a better example for overcoming a challenge as now i realise i gave more of a problem-solving answer, which got me thinking! thanks again guysSo I think the differentiation really comes from the possibility that the two things can be mutually exclusive.
A problem is something which has a negative impact and, thus, needs solved or rectified in some way. For example, if you're a sound tech at a gig and the sound system breaks before the gig starts, that is a problem because it needs rectified urgently for the gig to go ahead.
A challenge, however, doesn't have to be a problem - that is to say, there is not always something which needs rectified to start the challenge. Someone might, for example, have a very functional level of fitness but nevertheless challenge themselves to take on a marathon. They aren't fixing any problems by taking on a marathon, they are simply setting themselves a challenge because they want to. The challenge is defined as being something which is difficult, or tough in some way but is a tangible goal which can be met with targets and aspirations.
The confusion can arise in situations where a problem and a challenge can overlap somewhat - for example, in our sound tech scenario, the sound system failing is a problem. Whether it is also a challenge depends on the nature of the system failing: if it's a really easy fix ("turn it off and back on again"), it's not a challenge. If it's a nightmare to fix (blown fuses, snapped cables etc), it is then a challenge to fix as it is a complex job.
Hope this helps!
That's been extremely helpful!! Makes it a lot clearer now that you've explained it this way. I was always a little confused 😅 Thank youuu!!So I think the differentiation really comes from the possibility that the two things can be mutually exclusive.
A problem is something which has a negative impact and, thus, needs solved or rectified in some way. For example, if you're a sound tech at a gig and the sound system breaks before the gig starts, that is a problem because it needs rectified urgently for the gig to go ahead.
A challenge, however, doesn't have to be a problem - that is to say, there is not always something which needs rectified to start the challenge. Someone might, for example, have a very functional level of fitness but nevertheless challenge themselves to take on a marathon. They aren't fixing any problems by taking on a marathon, they are simply setting themselves a challenge because they want to. The challenge is defined as being something which is difficult, or tough in some way but is a tangible goal which can be met with targets and aspirations.
The confusion can arise in situations where a problem and a challenge can overlap somewhat - for example, in our sound tech scenario, the sound system failing is a problem. Whether it is also a challenge depends on the nature of the system failing: if it's a really easy fix ("turn it off and back on again"), it's not a challenge. If it's a nightmare to fix (blown fuses, snapped cables etc), it is then a challenge to fix as it is a complex job.
Hope this helps!
Could have not explained it better and as always your replies are so helpful.So I think the differentiation really comes from the possibility that the two things can be mutually exclusive.
A problem is something which has a negative impact and, thus, needs solved or rectified in some way. For example, if you're a sound tech at a gig and the sound system breaks before the gig starts, that is a problem because it needs rectified urgently for the gig to go ahead.
A challenge, however, doesn't have to be a problem - that is to say, there is not always something which needs rectified to start the challenge. Someone might, for example, have a very functional level of fitness but nevertheless challenge themselves to take on a marathon. They aren't fixing any problems by taking on a marathon, they are simply setting themselves a challenge because they want to. The challenge is defined as being something which is difficult, or tough in some way but is a tangible goal which can be met with targets and aspirations.
The confusion can arise in situations where a problem and a challenge can overlap somewhat - for example, in our sound tech scenario, the sound system failing is a problem. Whether it is also a challenge depends on the nature of the system failing: if it's a really easy fix ("turn it off and back on again"), it's not a challenge. If it's a nightmare to fix (blown fuses, snapped cables etc), it is then a challenge to fix as it is a complex job.
Hope this helps!
There can be cross over.hi guys, this might be completely obvious/stupid but how do you differentiate (if there is a difference) between 'when have you overcome a challenge?' and 'when have you solved a problem?' i kinda feel both are asking the same but wondering if I'm missing something
Yes you can PM me.I have this problem too! Would be great if anyone could clarify. @Jessica Booker would a personal experience be okay to write about when the question is about a 'challenge'? Can I message you as this is quite personal?
Yes you can PM me.
Personal circumstances can be used for challenges, although I think you have to be very comfortable in disclosing them further in an interview if you do put them on an application form.