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CMS Academy Application

Jasleen

Standard Member
Aug 22, 2019
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Hi there,

One of the questions on the CMS Academy application asks to focus on one or more of the firm's sectors and answer what challenges and opportunities for growth there will be in the future.

The word count for this question is only 200 words, so it is difficult to go into specific detail if I choose various sectors. Would it be ok to just focus on one sector for 200 words, even if the question states 'focusing on one or more of CMS's sectors'? I feel like if I talked about two different sectors my answer will become too vague.

Thank you.
 


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