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Vacation Schemes Discussion
Are Vacation Schemes in Winter suitable for career switchers?
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<blockquote data-quote="Kubed" data-source="post: 119824" data-attributes="member: 8822"><p>Hey - I'm a career changed in my early-thirties. I completed two (summer) vacation schemes and received TC offers from both. A lot of firms are receptive to career changers and many also recognise the value we bring - so I would really think about what transferable skills you bring and how you can frame these as an asset. In my opinion, being able to craft a genuine and compelling story about your journey and motivations is key to success. I personally did not apply for any winter vac schemes as I wanted to focus on building up my knowledge by attending events (Legal Cheek, Aspiring Solicitors etc) - for me, this paid off, but you may feel ready for vac scheme applications already. </p><p></p><p>One thing to note - while vac schemes are a great learning experience, for me they also felt like an extended assessment. So when you're applying for vac schemes, I would advise for it to be treated as if you were making a TC application - the vac scheme is generally a pathway into a TC.</p><p></p><p>I hope that helps and please let me know if you have any other questions</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kubed, post: 119824, member: 8822"] Hey - I'm a career changed in my early-thirties. I completed two (summer) vacation schemes and received TC offers from both. A lot of firms are receptive to career changers and many also recognise the value we bring - so I would really think about what transferable skills you bring and how you can frame these as an asset. In my opinion, being able to craft a genuine and compelling story about your journey and motivations is key to success. I personally did not apply for any winter vac schemes as I wanted to focus on building up my knowledge by attending events (Legal Cheek, Aspiring Solicitors etc) - for me, this paid off, but you may feel ready for vac scheme applications already. One thing to note - while vac schemes are a great learning experience, for me they also felt like an extended assessment. So when you're applying for vac schemes, I would advise for it to be treated as if you were making a TC application - the vac scheme is generally a pathway into a TC. I hope that helps and please let me know if you have any other questions [/QUOTE]
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