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Lawyersoontobe

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Hello

After years of applying I finally got my first Video interview. Please could anyone who has completed it let me know what kind of questions they ask.
I applied for direct TC.

Thanks
 
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Hello

After years of applying I finally got my first Video interview. Please could anyone who has completed it let me know what kind of questions they ask.
I applied for direct TC.

Thanks
Congratulations, very happy for you! Linking some posts here to help you prepare -
All the best! Pleas let us know how it goes 😊
 
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AriLor

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I completed it last year and managed to get to AC and eventually was offered a direct TC. I'd say break your questions into basic competency, strengths and motivational questions and stick to the point. For preparation, when you think of a statement eg."I worked as a waiter at a cafe" think of the sub question "so what" and apply it directly to IM. EG. "My work experience as a waiter helped me build my communication skills which is important as IM works closely with their clients and..." (basically whenever you make a statement make sure you substantiate it).
 

Lawyersoontobe

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I completed it last year and managed to get to AC and eventually was offered a direct TC. I'd say break your questions into basic competency, strengths and motivational questions and stick to the point. For preparation, when you think of a statement eg."I worked as a waiter at a cafe" think of the sub question "so what" and apply it directly to IM. EG. "My work experience as a waiter helped me build my communication skills which is important as IM works closely with their clients and..." (basically whenever you make a statement make sure you substantiate it).
Congratulations!

Thank you so much!

Do they ask questions related to law or questions such as tell me about yourself?

I just need to make sure to go over certain topics as it's been a long time since I finished my degree
 

AriLor

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Congratulations!

Thank you so much!

Do they ask questions related to law or questions such as tell me about yourself?

I just need to make sure to go over certain topics as it's been a long time since I finished my degree
I don't remember being asked a specifically law related Q. I'd advise you check up and find one legislation impacting IM just in case, but was more competency and motivational.
 
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