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I have an AC with Shoosmiths and I've heard the interview is heavily competency-based. Does anyone know approximately how many examples I should prepare?
I have a rough plan for 7-8 unique scenarios drawn from four past roles, but I'm worried this isn't enough. For reference, Shoosmiths have four main competencies.
Also if anyone has any more general advice for the Shoosmiths AC I'm all ears! This is my first ever-AC so I'm pretty nervous.
Hey! I'm not sure what four competencies/values Shoosmiths have, but it sounds like you have more than enough prepared! I've done done competency-based interviews for law firms and also conducted interviews which are 100% competency based.
My approach has always been to have 6(ish) strong examples that are multifaceted and cover a broad range of subjects. For example, I have one that involves analysing lots of data but also involves decision-making, team working and other competencies. To make things a bit easier, I would have some really strong (adaptable) examples in case they ask you something you haven't prepped for.
Also, as far as the AC goes, Shoosmiths seem very personality driven as a firm. So my advice would be to try and be yourself, let your personality shine through and engage with the day as much as possible. For my first AC I tried to have the mindset of 'well, if this doesn't go my way it's great practice for the next one so I'm going to do my best and take away as much as I can'.
I'm sure you're going to be brilliant, you've gotten this far which means you have the skills for the role! ❤️
Hope some of this helps!