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Register HereYou’d need to consider what innovation means specifically for that firm, whether it’s their strategy or practical applications of that strategy, and how that strategy then gives them a competitive advantage.In an application, I am asked how a firm maintains its competitive advantage. I believe it is through its innovation. How can I expand on this point, @Jessica Booker?
Yes, sent by email immediately after you complete the test. My highest scores were analysis, relationship builder and credibility. The lowest was adaptability.Do Macfarlanes provide a feedback report ?
That’s strange, maybe I’ll receive it tomorrow! Best of luck with your appYes, sent by email immediately after you complete the test. My highest scores were analysis, relationship builder and credibility. The lowest was adaptability.
I completed the test on 16 Nov for the direct TC. Don’t know if I passed this first stage yet.
It was SJT style - cappfinity I think. Similar to linklaters but shorterWhat is the Macfarlanes test like?
Ive just done an online assessment and my strengths were drive and self-awareness but my weakness was attention to detail which I feel is very vital and I do have which is annoying!! Do you think I have a shot at the next round?
My TOP TWO strengths were 'Client centricity and Self-awareness', while my top area of development was: 'Growth mindset'. I received a TC AC invite for Feb 2025. I note that these are the top two strengths that stood out from your assessment, meaning that there are other strengths. I don't know. I feel the attention to detail is pretty important for the role, but I have no clue how they assess who they advance, so stay positive! GLIve just done an online assessment and my strengths were drive and self-awareness but my weakness was attention to detail which I feel is very vital and I do have which is annoying!! Do you think I have a shot at the next round?
if it's fieldfisher i've got strengths as attention to detail and resilience, and weakness was adaptability and I have no idea what it means lol.
Like you say, I feel adaptability is also very vital.
Some will be working tomorrow, but would expect most teams not to be back until next week, and some might not be back until the 6th.are we likely to get any more updates before the new year now? Or do grad recruitment not tend to work 27-31st?
if there is a dedicated section for extracurriculars or positions of responsibility, I personally wouldn’t put these things in work experience entries.Hi Guys - I have a doubt if the extra-circular achievements/positions of responsibility section has a word limit and I need to fit in my achievements in that space (which I think are good awards). Can I add positions of responsibilities (because they are work experience like society head) in the work experience section? I'm I missing out by not showcasing diversity in that answer? @Jessica Booker - could you please help!
Oh mine isn't particularly sophisticated at all dw - I always try and do a simple topic well!I feel like what I've written might be incredibly basic after hearing what you guys have done 😭😭
could someone please confirm this? it would be a great help! thanks.Hi - has Latham got back with summer invites?
I read that some firms have this policy. Didn’t know Macfarlanes was one of them. I would apply for the VS, but now I will stick with the direct TC.I just attended a two-hour event with Macfarlanes, only to discover I can't apply to them EVER again!
So, I had an AC for the direct training contract last year and was planning to reapply this cycle. I understood that reapplying in the same cycle wasn't allowed, but I didn't realise it meant I couldn't ever apply again. Grad rec said that if you've been unsuccessful at the vacation scheme assessment centre, you could still apply for the direct training contract. When I asked about my situation, having been to the direct training contract assessment centre, they said I couldn't apply again. Does this mean I'm also ineligible to apply for the vacation scheme? I'm really confused😭
What was your feedback report strengths and weakness if you don't mind sharingI heard back today