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<blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 28514" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>That's an unusual question! So with questions like this, I'd start from scratch, rather than thinking about how you'd answer a similar question (like 'what skills do you have that will make you a good trainee?'). Otherwise your answer is likely to be less focused.</p><p></p><p>As a starting point, I'd try to think about the different ways a trainee could add to a 'firm's growth'. This is quite broad; it could be anything from supporting associates/partners in a deal to language skills. When tying these in to a firm's growth, try to consider what causes a firm to grow (e.g. securing new clients/increasing work from existing clients/improving a firm's reputation/expanding into new markets etc.).</p><p></p><p>You can then think about what specific skills you have that could aid a firm's growth. Think about what your USPs are here: Are you innovative? What specific communication skills do you have and how would this help a firm?</p><p></p><p>Finally, it's important not to forget that we want to use this as an opportunity to show off our knowledge of Reed Smith. So, to inform your answer, we want to think about what kind of firm Reed Smith is and what it tends to invest in at the moment. This can then ensure your answers are specifically tailored to the firm.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaysen, post: 28514, member: 1"] That's an unusual question! So with questions like this, I'd start from scratch, rather than thinking about how you'd answer a similar question (like 'what skills do you have that will make you a good trainee?'). Otherwise your answer is likely to be less focused. As a starting point, I'd try to think about the different ways a trainee could add to a 'firm's growth'. This is quite broad; it could be anything from supporting associates/partners in a deal to language skills. When tying these in to a firm's growth, try to consider what causes a firm to grow (e.g. securing new clients/increasing work from existing clients/improving a firm's reputation/expanding into new markets etc.). You can then think about what specific skills you have that could aid a firm's growth. Think about what your USPs are here: Are you innovative? What specific communication skills do you have and how would this help a firm? Finally, it's important not to forget that we want to use this as an opportunity to show off our knowledge of Reed Smith. So, to inform your answer, we want to think about what kind of firm Reed Smith is and what it tends to invest in at the moment. This can then ensure your answers are specifically tailored to the firm. [/QUOTE]
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