If it’s not too personal can you give an example? Very hard to advise properly in an abstract way
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If it’s not too personal can you give an example? Very hard to advise properly in an abstract way
Hey! So for example, I qualified for a major gymnastics competition. All of my examples are extra-curricular so I can't link them with academics or work, I haven't been able to get involved with any societies or anything that I could say I've added value to in uni so I'm totally stuck.
I think if I was answering this question, I would speak about an outstanding personal achievement like reaching a certain violin grade. I would then explain the skills gained from the process (time-management and resilience for the example I gave). I would then explain how I used these skills in my academic or work environment and what impact it had (using STAR).
That is how I would approach it, not sure if anyone has any differing opinions....
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Ok so when practising did you do so as an individual or as part of a team? Even if you competed as an individual?
This is how I was thinking of approaching it but I felt like that wasn't how they wanted it to be answered. I'm probably going to have to go with something like this because otherwise I'll have no answer, thanks for your input!
Ok so, did you and your teammates offer each other constructive feedback in pursuing these goals and did you offer support and celebration with one another in solidarity? I think that’s certainly an impact on your environment if you can discuss the fact you all boosted each other’s morale and how you did it and offered each other tips and pointers for you all to succeed. Do you see where I’m heading?practiced and competed solo and as part of a team
I don’t think this approach would be bad but I read it in the sense they’d like an example of an achievement where you’ve had a broader impact but I agree that this isn’t a bad way to answer this if perhaps you’re really stuck
I see what you mean about the broader impact and 'adding value'.
The question is a bit confusing as it says 'personal achievement' and then 'work and education environment' so I am not sure whether they want you to talk about:
- a personal achievement within a work/educational setting which added value to the environment, or;
- a personal achievement that had an impact on your work/academics which then enabled you to add value to the environment.
I think you could probably do either as long as you detail the action you took and what value you added.
I agree entirely it could be clearer. In this situation, I have genuinely called grad rec before just to ask for clarity on the demands of the question and give them to ways in which you have read it in different ways. No harm in doing this at all - it shows dilligence and your confidence in picking up the phone
i personally think they're trying to tease out an instance where an achievement has had a broader value add and i can think of maybe just a couple of my own to be honest and do think this is tricky for sure. I think they are trying to kill two birds with one stone hear but it is very vague i think!Sorry just seen this, thank you! I applied on the 6th and did the test on the 10th
you said this was your first right? don't worry, it's very difficult to get it right on the first go no matter how much you practice. Being under pressure in that short time frame is nothing like being told about it! Although, with VIs I feel there is a steep learning curve to it so you can apply everything you've learned from this to your next
I submitted in December 2019 for the Summer VS and haven't heard back either. I believe Baker McKenzie will take awhile as they are giving out assessment centres for the Spring VS.
Hi, would you mind sharing some tips for the BM video interview? Hope all is alright regardless!
I am under the impression that they will close early if they're full. I know I barely missed out on Slaughter and May's non-law direct TC (I'm studying Scots Law) since I fell sick for a week and they closed the deadline like a week early. I'm personally gonna apply anyway and keep my fingers crossed.
I'm part of the no "under review" email club too
Applied for Spring VS near the deadline, and got my capp report a few days later. Havent asked for the WG results but will do tomorrow. I have never received an "under review" email. Have you never had one, or just not had one recently?What were you guys' main strengths/weaknesses if you dont mind me asking? (Do people think there is a pattern of people getting similar ones and being invited?)
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