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Eversheds Application Question

Ogechi

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Feb 25, 2019
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I have three questions and I have completed two. Writing is a bit rough at the moment.

I am really nervous about the first question because if I want to be completely honest, It would require me to share a personal journey and I am worried it might not be appropriate for a TC application.

Any feedback is appreciated.
 

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    I have three questions and I have completed two. Writing is a bit rough at the moment.

    I am really nervous about the first question because if I want to be completely honest, It would require me to share a personal journey and I am worried it might not be appropriate for a TC application.

    Any feedback is appreciated.

    1. I really like your first answer. You were to the point and covered your activities well.

    To improve:
    • Drill down on why quality was important to you a little further and not just to the company.
    • Make sure your sentences are clear, there's a few that could be better phrased.
    • "Spreadsheet" is one word.

    2. A strong answer. You're very good at being specific about your response to the situation, well done.

    To improve:
    • Cut your first sentence, you can dive straight into your answer.
    • I like how you've tackled the "energising" point first, but it's a bit waffly. See if you can make this more concise.
    • You say you'll update staff members on your progress; can you be more specific?
    To answer your point about the first question, I find personal journeys often make for the best answers.
     
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    Ogechi

    Standard Member
    Feb 25, 2019
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    1. I really like your first answer. You were to the point and covered your activities well.

    To improve:
    • Drill down on why quality was important to you a little further and not just to the company.
    • Make sure your sentences are clear, there's a few that could be better phrased.
    • "Spreadsheet" is one word.

    2. A strong answer. You're very good at being specific about your response to the situation, well done.

    To improve:
    • Cut your first sentence, you can dive straight into your answer.
    • I like how you've tackled the "energising" point first, but it's a bit waffly. See if you can make this more concise.
    • You say you'll update staff members on your progress; can you be more specific?
    To answer your point about the first question, I find personal journeys often make for the best answers.
    Thank you very much for your feedback! I really appreciate.
     

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