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<blockquote data-quote="Alice G" data-source="post: 26800" data-attributes="member: 1160"><p>Hi there,</p><p></p><p>1. I think the key to why any firm is trying to marry up the things which make them unique to your own unique experiences and preferences. I always hesitate in telling people my 'why's', not because I don't like sharing, but because I think the best thing to do is to conduct your research and when you come to read or unearth something which makes you feel really excited by that firm then that is probably your 'why' - it needs to be as unique to you and your personality as possible to be both memorable and authentic. One of the reasons for why was undoubtedly the eight-seat training contract, but if you are going to say this, try to think about why this might matter to you personally and tailor it to you. </p><p>2. I wouldn't say anything on there struck out as such. I would say having two previous vacation schemes probably helped as I am non-law and I feel this probably helped to show my commitment to this career. I would also say having been a supervisor for 6 months at Starbucks probably helps me to discuss leadership and my approach to it well and convincingly, but I wouldn't say these are especially stand-out work experiences and I wouldn't really say there is any such thing. I think firms just want to get a sense for who you are and to be sure you have had experiences in situations which might arise during a TC. All experience is good experience and the stuff I probably discuss most is my time being a barista at Starbucks for 5 years <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alice G, post: 26800, member: 1160"] Hi there, 1. I think the key to why any firm is trying to marry up the things which make them unique to your own unique experiences and preferences. I always hesitate in telling people my 'why's', not because I don't like sharing, but because I think the best thing to do is to conduct your research and when you come to read or unearth something which makes you feel really excited by that firm then that is probably your 'why' - it needs to be as unique to you and your personality as possible to be both memorable and authentic. One of the reasons for why was undoubtedly the eight-seat training contract, but if you are going to say this, try to think about why this might matter to you personally and tailor it to you. 2. I wouldn't say anything on there struck out as such. I would say having two previous vacation schemes probably helped as I am non-law and I feel this probably helped to show my commitment to this career. I would also say having been a supervisor for 6 months at Starbucks probably helps me to discuss leadership and my approach to it well and convincingly, but I wouldn't say these are especially stand-out work experiences and I wouldn't really say there is any such thing. I think firms just want to get a sense for who you are and to be sure you have had experiences in situations which might arise during a TC. All experience is good experience and the stuff I probably discuss most is my time being a barista at Starbucks for 5 years :) [/QUOTE]
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