Absolutely not, HSF is really specific in saying that this question is meant for you to talk about everything you want. I went to their Open Day last year and they said that some people who got the training contract wrote about creative writing, Taylor Swift (which I was shocked about too), music and all sorts of non-commercial stuff. They really do want to hear what is interesting to you and do not require you to talk about financial markets or anything like that.Hi @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre,
For HSF's application question 'Introduce us to a topic you know about and explain why it interests you', I spoke about my favourite movie and how it motivated me to step out of my comfort zone. I then provided examples of how I stepped out of my comfort zone at university. I was told to speak about something connected to current affairs instead. Should I change my answer to talk about something that's more commercial?
Yes, I am pretty sure it is!Is HSFs test automatic?
Thank you!Absolutely not, HSF is really specific in saying that this question is meant for you to talk about everything you want. I went to their Open Day last year and they said that some people who got the training contract wrote about creative writing, Taylor Swift (which I was shocked about too), music and all sorts of non-commercial stuff. They really do want to hear what is interesting to you and do not require you to talk about financial markets or anything like that.
Do you mind sharing your experience on it?I am not applying this year, so I cannot answer. But, they did it last year and I really did not like it!
Thank you and anyone taking it I just went through their practise test on their website a few times and the A&O test helped a lot also. Now onto the hard bit getting the potential ac!Congratulations!!
and if anyone knows the benchmark or if they can send the wgt reportHow long DLA reply after WGT?
they don't send a report but they will tell you by email if you've passed the test or notand if anyone knows the benchmark or if they can send the wgt report
Yes and need to pass the test for your application to be reviewed.Is HSFs test automatic?
Not yet have you?Has anyone received an offer for Shearman's open day?
This is really great advice but to add onto this something someone told me about this question a person who reached their AC said 50:50 split between the topic and why it interests you hope that is helpful.Absolutely not, HSF is really specific in saying that this question is meant for you to talk about everything you want. I went to their Open Day last year and they said that some people who got the training contract wrote about creative writing, Taylor Swift (which I was shocked about too), music and all sorts of non-commercial stuff. They really do want to hear what is interesting to you and do not require you to talk about financial markets or anything like that.
Nah. But I saw someone upvoting a previous post, so I was wondering.Not yet have you?
congrats!! when did you take the test?HSF test passed confirmed by email
No - I don’t think you have to talk about something commercial.Hi @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre,
For HSF's application question 'Introduce us to a topic you know about and explain why it interests you', I spoke about my favourite movie and how it motivated me to step out of my comfort zone. I then provided examples of how I stepped out of my comfort zone at university. I was told to speak about something connected to current affairs instead. Should I change my answer to talk about something that's more commercial?