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<blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 1023" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><strong>When was your Eversheds Sutherland interview? </strong></p><p></p><p>2018</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>What was it for? </strong></p><p></p><p>Vacation scheme</p><p></p><p><strong>Please describe the interview process at Eversheds Sutherland.</strong></p><p></p><p>In-tray exercise (About 1.5 hrs), Interview (About 1.5 hrs), Internal Meeting Simulation (About 1.5 hrs)- Activity 2 and Activity 3 are interchangeable depending on the group you are in. At the end of every activity, HR does a feedback session with you asking you to rate your performance. </p><p></p><p><strong>What advice would you give to future applicants about the Eversheds Sutherland interview?</strong></p><p></p><p>1. In-tray exercise</p><p>Essentially it involves you simulating a trainee's job. You have been sent some emails with various tasks - eg. due to a recent news development, your boss has tasked you to write a report to be circulated to the firm's clients. Just be ORGANISED and PRIORITISE the emails. (If it helps- I actually created folders on my email so that it would be easier to see all the related email in one folder and the miscellaneous tasks in another folder) Even if you don't manage to finish all the tasks given to you, make sure you finish the task that the firm has specifically instructed you have to. </p><p></p><p>2. Interview</p><p>This is an interview with a partner with a focus on your strengths. Before the AC, a checklist will be sent to you for you to narrow down your strengths. When preparing, I had actually identified my strengths and weaknesses and made sure I had examples to back up my claims (Work experience, school, experiences with friends, family etc) It helps to show that you show some reflection about these experiences (eg. Tutoring - Why I decided to do this & what did I realise about myself through the process) Don't be afraid to talk about your flaws- the firm is not looking for a perfect individual and your flaws make you relatable as long as you show a desire to learn and improve. (At least that was what I felt for my interview as I was being very honest with my interviewer) </p><p></p><p>3. Internal Meeting Simulation</p><p>You are given a fact pack with a task that will affect the firm. For my task, I was representing a particular portion of the firm in making a decision. After the preparation period, you go to the meeting with your "colleague" (a Partner) and amicably argue your case, whilst protecting the interests of the side you support. Be tactful, be organised and be willing to compromise where necessary. </p><p></p><p>After each activity, there is a feedback session where HR will ask you to grade your performance. Be honest about your performance and remember to talk about anything you could have done better on hindsight!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaysen, post: 1023, member: 1"] [B]When was your Eversheds Sutherland interview? [/B] 2018 [B] What was it for? [/B] Vacation scheme [B]Please describe the interview process at Eversheds Sutherland.[/B] In-tray exercise (About 1.5 hrs), Interview (About 1.5 hrs), Internal Meeting Simulation (About 1.5 hrs)- Activity 2 and Activity 3 are interchangeable depending on the group you are in. At the end of every activity, HR does a feedback session with you asking you to rate your performance. [B]What advice would you give to future applicants about the Eversheds Sutherland interview?[/B] 1. In-tray exercise Essentially it involves you simulating a trainee's job. You have been sent some emails with various tasks - eg. due to a recent news development, your boss has tasked you to write a report to be circulated to the firm's clients. Just be ORGANISED and PRIORITISE the emails. (If it helps- I actually created folders on my email so that it would be easier to see all the related email in one folder and the miscellaneous tasks in another folder) Even if you don't manage to finish all the tasks given to you, make sure you finish the task that the firm has specifically instructed you have to. 2. Interview This is an interview with a partner with a focus on your strengths. Before the AC, a checklist will be sent to you for you to narrow down your strengths. When preparing, I had actually identified my strengths and weaknesses and made sure I had examples to back up my claims (Work experience, school, experiences with friends, family etc) It helps to show that you show some reflection about these experiences (eg. Tutoring - Why I decided to do this & what did I realise about myself through the process) Don't be afraid to talk about your flaws- the firm is not looking for a perfect individual and your flaws make you relatable as long as you show a desire to learn and improve. (At least that was what I felt for my interview as I was being very honest with my interviewer) 3. Internal Meeting Simulation You are given a fact pack with a task that will affect the firm. For my task, I was representing a particular portion of the firm in making a decision. After the preparation period, you go to the meeting with your "colleague" (a Partner) and amicably argue your case, whilst protecting the interests of the side you support. Be tactful, be organised and be willing to compromise where necessary. After each activity, there is a feedback session where HR will ask you to grade your performance. Be honest about your performance and remember to talk about anything you could have done better on hindsight! [/QUOTE]
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