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First year scheme dilemma!!
Hi All, I just had 2 questions that I would love any help with Firstly, let's say you've secured 2 first-year schemes. Firm A is lasting for one whole week (no fast track), whereas Firm B has a one day workshop in the middle of Firm A's scheme dates. If I have secured both would it be silly...- Aspiringlawyer14
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Open Day Applications
Hello I wanted to ask if you hanve any advice for writing open day applications. Most applications for open days consist of a questions around the lines: "Why are you applying for an Open Day?" I dont know what graduate recruitment want to hear. Do you talk about your skills / Do you show firm...- CallumJR
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Weekly Writing Tip 1: Clarity of Expression
Clarity of expression in vacation scheme and training contract applications is a must if you want to stand out from the crowd. It’s brilliant if you have a lot of work experience and you participate in many extra-curricular activities, but if you can’t present them well to Graduate Recruitment...- Hazal
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CMS Video Interview
Hi, just received the news that I have been invited for CMS Academy Video Interview. Was wondering if anyone had any insight into video interviews in general? What type of questions should I expect? How do you act in a video interview? Any other tips for preparation? If you have...- Harvey
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work experience section
what do you write in this section? is it purely a quick summary of your responsibilities or should you also use the space to talk about the skills you developed and knowledge you acquired. Some firms even provide a 250w limit for writing about details of the job (which is quite a lot!). Would...- bob
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Networking events
Hi everyone! I am struggling with networking events. I never know what to ask recruiters during networking events, how to stand out etc. Any tips on questions or conversations I could have to make them remember my name for future applications? Thanks!- Kim LD
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