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Recent content by Shalli

  1. Shalli

    Feeling like I'm 'past it'/waning enthusiasm

    Hey, I am really sorry that you are currently feeling this way, but I really want to echo what others have already said. What you are feeling is totally normal and fine. Trying really hard for your career and not reaching that 'end goal' is very disheartening, especially when you know you are...
  2. Shalli

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker I appreciate only so much you can probably help with this, but I have a TC interview tomorrow and still haven't been sent passwords across for the virtual platforms (I was told I would receive this today), I have tried to contact GR but had no luck! I'm slightly worried...
  3. Shalli

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Mishcon is also open, as is Ashurst.
  4. Shalli

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Also in the same boat, lost count of the months now haha! :)
  5. Shalli

    Three Free Application Reviews!!!

    Yes please, that would be so helpful! :)
  6. Shalli

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you - that is v helpful. Would there usually be a set of core points that should be covered? i.e. negative marking if they are not picked up? Sorry for all the questions, nerves are clearly hitting me!
  7. Shalli

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Does anybody know of any practice case studies with written solutions too? I would love to see if I am hitting the relevant points!
  8. Shalli

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you so much, super helpful!
  9. Shalli

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi all, I was hoping to get some tips or ideas on how to best approach a presentation task i.e. advising a client following on from a case study? In particular, any specific ways in which to structure the presentation to make it engaging, especially virtually (I feel it may be easier to bore...
  10. Shalli

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    GLD rejection post VI :(
  11. Shalli

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    London AC invites have been sent out today, are you waiting to hear back from first round interview?
  12. Shalli

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I received the same feedback last week, useful to know that it is indeed "generic" ...
  13. Shalli

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Congrats so happy for you :) CC have a full practice here: https://secure.getfeedback.net/q/gen/base/run/id/53884/user/dae666966575757aadbe424f41772add/pw/53080993
  14. Shalli

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey, congrats on receiving an AC invite, do you mind me asking when you applied? I'm yet to hear back!

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