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<blockquote data-quote="Alice G" data-source="post: 26839" data-attributes="member: 1160"><p>Hi <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>1. It is important I think to understand the basics of M&A and have an understanding of what makes businesses tick in terms of content- you can achieve this by consistently reading the news. Further, it really matters how you communicate - be clear, be confident, smile and be enthusiastic. I use my hands a lot when I talk and I always try to be really clear and to the point - keep your audience in mind and if you are speaking to a client, strip back the legalese. The structure is definitely important. For me personally, I have always worked well with spider diagrams so that is the approach I take and try to logically organise my points from the most significant to the least. You need to find an organisation that works for you though as there is often a great time pressure. I also try to start with an intro. Also - make sure you absolutely do every single thing that is asked of you. If the case study has five elements you need to cover, absolutely make sure you allow time to do so. My final note - interrogate everything and really try to think creatively and do not just try to spot the obvious. </p><p></p><p>2. Erm, no I wouldn't say certain topics or stories do come up. I think if you just understand M&A (the course on here that Jaysen has created is excellent) then you should be pretty good to go and just try to read stories in the press through a more commercial lens. Think about the way these businesses operate, what they rely on, whether they may have third parties involved in their operations etc. I would also say get into the habit of thinking in terms of PESTLE as this can help to organise your thoughts (a google search should hopefully give you a bit more detail on this). Always have a couple of stories you are following in full though just in case you get asked a question on this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alice G, post: 26839, member: 1160"] Hi :) 1. It is important I think to understand the basics of M&A and have an understanding of what makes businesses tick in terms of content- you can achieve this by consistently reading the news. Further, it really matters how you communicate - be clear, be confident, smile and be enthusiastic. I use my hands a lot when I talk and I always try to be really clear and to the point - keep your audience in mind and if you are speaking to a client, strip back the legalese. The structure is definitely important. For me personally, I have always worked well with spider diagrams so that is the approach I take and try to logically organise my points from the most significant to the least. You need to find an organisation that works for you though as there is often a great time pressure. I also try to start with an intro. Also - make sure you absolutely do every single thing that is asked of you. If the case study has five elements you need to cover, absolutely make sure you allow time to do so. My final note - interrogate everything and really try to think creatively and do not just try to spot the obvious. 2. Erm, no I wouldn't say certain topics or stories do come up. I think if you just understand M&A (the course on here that Jaysen has created is excellent) then you should be pretty good to go and just try to read stories in the press through a more commercial lens. Think about the way these businesses operate, what they rely on, whether they may have third parties involved in their operations etc. I would also say get into the habit of thinking in terms of PESTLE as this can help to organise your thoughts (a google search should hopefully give you a bit more detail on this). Always have a couple of stories you are following in full though just in case you get asked a question on this. [/QUOTE]
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