W&C PFO post app. I’m heartbroken.
In the email, they outlined a brief selection criteria against which my application was rejected, but I’m genuinely confused as I ensured that my cover letter was crafted based on those criteria😔
“As a minimum, successful applicants must have an excellent academic record.” - I graduated with a high 2:1 (68) from a RG uni and Distinction for my LLM. 😔
“A demonstrated commercial and legal interest and awareness, a good eye for detail and accuracy, and an ability to write clearly and succinctly.” - I had two professional experiences in the two relevant sectors W&C specialises in. Additionally, my cover letter was succinct, well-structured, and most importantly, tailored to me. I was actually so proud of this cover letter. 😞and my mentor loved it too..
“We are also looking for people who are self-motivated, successful team members with leadership qualities.” - I held two leadership positions at uni, and of course, these were included in the application.😔
“On top of this, some applicants are able to offer other skills, knowledge, or experience over and above that offered by other candidates, which are particularly relevant to our business e.g., previous relevant work experience or language skills.” - I speak two languages fluently and one at an intermediate level, so I truly don’t know what went wrong.
This is very heartbreaking because I poured my heart into this application, and based on this information, I can’t even seem to understand why I was rejected. I conveyed my genuine interest in the firm and a commercial career through my tailored cover letter and relevant professional experiences.
I feel incredibly disappointed and confused. I invested so much time and effort into this application, believing that I was a strong candidate. Actually, it was ironic bc I spent the last hours prepping for their VI thinking that I would receive their invitation soon and then 💥 my hopes were shattered with just one email.
