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Podcast Recommendations
Might want to check out Bloomberg podcasts. While they do occasionally discuss particular news stories, most are focused on macro-economic events. This might help to understand the "bigger picture" and how a specific commercial event(s) fits in.- Mohanjith
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Useful resources
https://ukgraduates.shearman.com/2018/09/24/understanding-law-firm-practice-areas/#.W6lbRJNKi9Y- Mohanjith
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Looking for past cover letters or online forms
no worries- Mohanjith
- Post #23
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Looking for past cover letters or online forms
I recently had a chat with a Slaughter and May trainee who mentioned that her CV was roughly two pages and a one-page cover letter. She mentioned that it was highlighted on the fact sheet given to prepare for networking events that a cover letter must be a maximum of one-page. However, there...- Mohanjith
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Commercial Awareness Update - August 2018
Speaking of coffee... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45430915- Mohanjith
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Commercial Awareness Update - August 2018
The past few years, soda consumption has been declining and the trend is predicted to continue as consumers search for healthier alternatives. The Pepsi Co CEO had also stated her vision for the company to provide healthy options to their customers which Ied to SodaStream. I recently read that...- Mohanjith
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Commercial Awareness Update - August 2018
The Coke deal was announced around 10 days after Pepsi announcing its SodaStream deal. It goes to show how traditional consumer product businesses are diversifying their revenue streams beyond core products with changing consumer behaviour. What plan do you guys think Coca-cola has for Costa...- Mohanjith
- Post #24
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)
Hi everyone, I have actually been here a while but have not officially introduced myself. I'm Mohanjith (jith is fine as well) a student from Sri Lanka going into my 2nd year in law at QMUL. Attending various firm-led workshops during my first year and reflecting on my legal work-experience...- Mohanjith
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- Forum: TCLA General News
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application feedback
Hello, I recently applied to a firm for a work-experience opportunity and was quite happy and confident with the application. Unfortunately, I was not successful in reaching the interview stage. I would appreciate it if anyone could take a look at my application and provide feedback; if I...- Mohanjith
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Commercial Awareness
In relation to podcasts, I have found Behind the Money by the FT and BBC's 'Wake up to money' to be quite useful. They provide relatively simpler explanations without neglecting important details. Following firms on Twitter or on other social media also helps to stay updated with the firm's...- Mohanjith
- Post #17
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Commercial Awareness
I have been following a few stories that have interested me such as the Disney Comcast battle, the takeover of GKN and the Pret acquisition because I like to understand why these deals were done (eg- increasing competition by online platforms like Netflix) and the different strategies (share...- Mohanjith
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Application Question
Thank you. That was really helpful.- Mohanjith
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Application Question
Hello, I have recently come across an application question that states "Details and explanation of how you feel you have benefitted from this experience." in the work experience section. Is it alright to directly state how certain responsibilities in an experience have helped to improve a...- Mohanjith
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- Forum: Applications Discussion