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<blockquote data-quote="LM" data-source="post: 48095" data-attributes="member: 9535"><p>Thanks, [USER=2528]@nina_123[/USER]. In terms of providing insight from the perspective of a vac schemer, I would point you towards the Ask me Anything threads from future trainees that we have in the forum.</p><p></p><p>My response shall be from the perspective of an associate giving feedback on a vac schemer. Firstly, I look for good quality work. This is a must. The first question I ask myself when providing feedback is "Can I trust this person to produce quality work?" If the answer is no, then it is hard for the vac schemer to be given a position at the Firm. That being said, it is important to remember the importance of the TC interview. During my first vac scheme, I received fantastic feedback from my supervisors, but I failed to perform during the interview. I thought I had the job "in the bag" and this arrogance was my undoing. Secondly, therefore, remember to put in the time to prepare for your TC interview and ask questions from Associates and Trainees to help you prepare. Finally, I consider whether the vac schemer showed an interest in the work they were given. Did they ask any follow up questions? Did they offer to help out with extra work? Not all the work you will do will be interesting, but showing a passion for the area is key.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LM, post: 48095, member: 9535"] Thanks, [USER=2528]@nina_123[/USER]. In terms of providing insight from the perspective of a vac schemer, I would point you towards the Ask me Anything threads from future trainees that we have in the forum. My response shall be from the perspective of an associate giving feedback on a vac schemer. Firstly, I look for good quality work. This is a must. The first question I ask myself when providing feedback is "Can I trust this person to produce quality work?" If the answer is no, then it is hard for the vac schemer to be given a position at the Firm. That being said, it is important to remember the importance of the TC interview. During my first vac scheme, I received fantastic feedback from my supervisors, but I failed to perform during the interview. I thought I had the job "in the bag" and this arrogance was my undoing. Secondly, therefore, remember to put in the time to prepare for your TC interview and ask questions from Associates and Trainees to help you prepare. Finally, I consider whether the vac schemer showed an interest in the work they were given. Did they ask any follow up questions? Did they offer to help out with extra work? Not all the work you will do will be interesting, but showing a passion for the area is key. [/QUOTE]
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