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Usually not taking it seriously enough, or thinking it’s in the bag already because of other feedback they have received during the scheme.I think other common mistakes is not really preparing why you want to work for them. I think sometimes people think saying simple stuff like you enjoyed your time at the firm will be enough. The firm is about to invest tens of thousands of pounds into you - they want to be confident that you will enjoy the work and hopefully stick around at least for a few years beyond qualification, so want to understand that you do genuinely feel like this is the right place for you to start your career.
Usually not taking it seriously enough, or thinking it’s in the bag already because of other feedback they have received during the scheme.
I think other common mistakes is not really preparing why you want to work for them. I think sometimes people think saying simple stuff like you enjoyed your time at the firm will be enough. The firm is about to invest tens of thousands of pounds into you - they want to be confident that you will enjoy the work and hopefully stick around at least for a few years beyond qualification, so want to understand that you do genuinely feel like this is the right place for you to start your career.