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I know they sent out WG invites recently if this is the stage you’re wondering about
Hi, I've also posted this as a thread, but if anyone can give me tips for negotiation exercises, I will be grateful!!
When discussing multiple issues, I often notice that the timing is running out and even though we're all aware, we have difficulty moving on to cover all issues. In this case, is it better to briefly discuss all points/issues but end up being vague or focus on a few issues to reach a definitive conclusion for those?
Also, what is a polite way of saying 'I'll give you X if you give us Y concessions'? I want to sound confident without being forceful or arrogant.
Thanks
When discussing multiple issues, I often notice that the timing is running out and even though we're all aware, we have difficulty moving on to cover all issues. In this case, is it better to briefly discuss all points/issues but end up being vague or focus on a few issues to reach a definitive conclusion for those?
Also, what is a polite way of saying 'I'll give you X if you give us Y concessions'? I want to sound confident without being forceful or arrogant.
Thanks
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Hi, I've also posted this as a thread, but if anyone can give me tips for negotiation exercises, I will be grateful!!
When discussing multiple issues, I often notice that the timing is running out and even though we're all aware, we have difficulty moving on to cover all issues. In this case, is it better to briefly discuss all points/issues but end up being vague or focus on a few issues to reach a definitive conclusion for those?
Also, what is a polite way of saying 'I'll give you X if you give us Y concessions'? I want to sound confident without being forceful or arrogant.
Thanks
You are being assessed on the process, not the outcome, so I wouldn’t get too caught up on whether you are being vague/or too detailed and then not covering the points.
what you have said is fine - there is no arrogance to that, subject to your tone. They are going to be far more interested in why you are conceding X though. If you are just conceding to try and get an outcome, that’s probably not the right thing to do.
I just got an invite for a VI with W&C!!! I had almost written it off as it was a month of waiting. Does anyone have any insights/tips for it? Would be much appreciated
I wouldn’t say so! Last year, I got the email at 7:50pm so would wait the whole day first
I wouldn’t say so! Last year, I got the email at 7:50pm so would wait the whole day first
Was that for Cooley? I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
Hey have your application in front of you - they will ask you something about it. Also very important study their practice areas and study any news in the world that may affect their practice areas [they will most likely ask you to say an event/news and how it affects them]. If I remember correctly they also asked to give them an example of a time you were under pressure and what you did. They will ask you the standard question: Is there a question that you have for them. I think they will also ask you of a time you had to achieve a result [or something like that, sorry its been awhile cant remember all they asked]. Enjoy
Rejection post interview for Squires Patton Boggs.
Had some feedback regarding my performance, and left feeling a bit frustrated. Honestly thought that the AC couldn’t have gone better, and my feedback was all positive which is confusing as I was rejected.
The one negative was that I didnt do well on a strengths based competency question - but I was not asked any competency questions in my interview.
Perhaps the implied feedback was that the firm isn’t for me - but I was strongly advised to apply for the Winter scheme which has sent me a mixed message.
Had some feedback regarding my performance, and left feeling a bit frustrated. Honestly thought that the AC couldn’t have gone better, and my feedback was all positive which is confusing as I was rejected.
The one negative was that I didnt do well on a strengths based competency question - but I was not asked any competency questions in my interview.
Perhaps the implied feedback was that the firm isn’t for me - but I was strongly advised to apply for the Winter scheme which has sent me a mixed message.
Sorry my friend - you know what you have to do right? Just pick yourself up and apply again perhaps to their winter scheme or to another firm
That's strange you got no negative feedback - I would have asked why you didn't get it. Sounds like you were almost there though, so definitely keep on trying!
Thanks mate - it’s certainly a case of making more applications and waiting to get there. I try not let rejections get to me, and usually I completely understand the feedback/rationale for a decision as it can be competitive.
In this case though I am really lost onto what I did wrong and what I can do to improve in the future - which is just incredibly frustrating!
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