I'll email grad rec by the end of today if it doesn't work. Not sure what else to do
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Thank you and I was aplying for a business role with them last week and was having the same issue.
Macfarlanes rejection, it’s a shame but I just have to keep at it. 2nd stage, the weakest bit of my feedback was learning ability. Bummer but oh well
I am at Latham's VI stage right now. I would like some insights on what they ask and how to prepare. I have 2 days to complete and submit it.
Sorry to hear this, but yes definitely keep at it!! Please can I ask when you done the simulate?
Can I ask how you approached your Reed Smith VI questions? I did it last year and thought I hit the four pillars the Amberjack assessment is testing you on but got rejected and I chocked it up to be because of my SJT results because i got a whopping 0 for creative mindset and high scores everywhere else. Either that, or my VI was not focused on being a trainee enough.Hi!
I totally understand how you feel - the SJTs can be super frustrating and don't always reflect how you actually work or think in real situations.
From what I've seen, firms such as Reed Smith and Mayer Brown tend to look at the process holistically rather than rejecting people just for lower SJT scores. The VI will carry real weight, especially if your verbal and numerical went well too! For my Reed Smith SJT, I scored 6766, mid verbal intellectual and high numerical intellect.
Cappfinity scoring can feel a bit unpredictable, so try not to read too much into one section. You've still got a chance - and it sounds like you performed strongly, so don't give up hope yet!
Would be good to know from your experience as you are a furure trainee there.
Do you guys think the Mayer Brown SJT score of 4/9, 4/9, 6/9 and 8/9 is enough? Should I expect a PFO?
Has anyone taken the White & Case test and progressed? i got credibility, and collaboration as my top skills and personal responsibility as a place i need to work on. Does this mean i should just forget about it? 😔
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