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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thanks for this advice. I don't know why but I seem to really struggle with USP questions. Would you recommend going down the route of a characteristic, an experience and hat it taught it has taught me, or something else? Sorry if I'm completely overthinking this, I just find it quite hard to...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I am currently completing a traineeship application which includes these two questions Please list any other relevant skills, experience or qualities and explain how these would be of advantage in a traineeship at Gillespie Macandrew. (Max 150 words.); and Please explain what you consider...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, For an application question that simply asks for "relevant skills" (200 words), would it be best to list quite a few different skills and keep the evidence in support of them brief, or pick one/two and really articulate exactly how you demonstrated them? In most questions I'd go...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I'm currently working on an application to Anderson Strathern, and I'm unsure how to tackle a few of the questions. They appear to have two different "why us/why you" questions, with one reading "Why have you chosen to apply to Anderson Strathern? (100 words)" and the other reading...
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    Application Question: Allocating experiences to the application form

    I'm struggling slightly with Shepherd and Wedderburn's application form, namely how best to allocate my experiences to the application questions. Three of the questions are: Why does a career with Shepherd and Wedderburn particularly appeal to you and how would it suit your skills? Describe...

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