Kennedys Training Contract 2023

[Hani]

Have sent you a private message! (I think 😅)

Hi could you send me one too please, I would appreciate it 😊

 

[FK7991]

Hi could you send me one too please, I would appreciate it 😊

Sure, have messaged you 😊

 

[lawnoob]

Sure, have messaged you 😊

Would really appreciate if you could send it to me too! Thank you so much x

 

[Leightoncass]

Not at all - this was not immediately obvious to me. Having just conducted a quick google search I found that “strength-based” interview questions are geared toward uncovering your strengths. It’s a relatively new style of interview and it is gaining popularity among decision-makers. Interviewers use it to get a better feel about your inner motivations.

Examples of strength-based questions include:

• What energizes you first thing in the morning?
• What could you do to help a colleague who is struggling with a lot of complex decisions?
• What do you consider to be your most significant achievement?
• How do you resolve sudden obstacles when they interfere with your plans?

Hope that helps.

thank you!

 

[cjc44]

Anyone done the VI? I am quite nervous as they can really ask any question they want. Can anyone provide an insight?

 

[wednesday9feb]

Anyone done the VI? I am quite nervous as they can really ask any question they want. Can anyone provide an insight

Based on looking through the forums here and on thestudentroom, these are the questions I'm preparing for -

Why Kennedys?
Why this SQE programme/TC? (more relevant if you're applying to one of their specific departments)

And then a few competency-based Qs such as
Tell us about a time you...
Worked well in a team?
Overcame a difficult challenge?
Prioritised competing deadlines?

And then some more general strengths:
Tell us about an achievement you're proud of?
Tell us about a weakness you identified and how you worked on it?

And also -
Tell us about a recent case that interested you?

These are only what I'm preparing based on information available on forums - I have no additional insight whatsoever!!
But hope it helps

 

[dani2000]

Hi guys has anyone done the virtual interview yet? Good luck everyone

 

[cjc44]

Based on looking through the forums here and on thestudentroom, these are the questions I'm preparing for -

Why Kennedys?
Why this SQE programme/TC? (more relevant if you're applying to one of their specific departments)

And then a few competency-based Qs such as
Tell us about a time you...
Worked well in a team?
Overcame a difficult challenge?
Prioritised competing deadlines?

And then some more general strengths:
Tell us about an achievement you're proud of?
Tell us about a weakness you identified and how you worked on it?

And also -
Tell us about a recent case that interested you?

These are only what I'm preparing based on information available on forums - I have no additional insight whatsoever!!
But hope it helps

Legend! Thank you

 

[cjc44]

Hey guys,

I was wondering what the timing was like? They say 3 questions but are also saying this will take 15-20 minutes. Are they expecting us to take 5-7 mins each answer?

 

[MartineA]

Hi guys - would anyone be able to point me in the direction of where I can find the firms recent deals, I've checked under news but none of the options take me there. Pls help

 

[MartineA]

I found the answer to this by clicking on each practice area

Hi guys - would anyone be able to point me in the direction of where I can find the firms recent deals, I've checked under news but none of the options take me there. Pls help

 

[MartineA]

Hi guys - regarding VI does Kennedys recruit on rolling basis, I just noticed the email says to attempt it ASAP?

 

[cjc44]

Hi guys - regarding VI does Kennedys recruit on rolling basis, I just noticed the email says to attempt it ASAP?

Same here but I am a bit nervous. Will probably do it tomorrow. What programme did you apply for?

 

[cjc44]

I definitely did not do as well in that interview as I liked but hopefully I can get through to the AC

 

[FK7991]

I definitely did not do as well in that interview as I liked but hopefully I can get through to the AC

I'm sure it went much better than you thought it did, it's always so hard to tell with video interviews so fingers crossed!

Would you possibly mind sharing the timings with us? Was it still 3 questions with 15 seconds to prep and 1min 30 seconds to answer? Were you asked any commercial awareness questions by any chance? Thank you!

 

[MartineA]

I emailed them, they said its not on rolling basis and not to worry about the wording - Good luck

 

[dani2000]

I definitely did not do as well in that interview as I liked but hopefully I can get through to the AC

Im sure you did amazing! which programme did you apply for??

 

[dani2000]

I emailed them, they said its not on rolling basis and not to worry about the wording - Good luck

Hey! have you completed the IV yet?

 

[Lilz]

I definitely did not do as well in that interview as I liked but hopefully I can get through to the AC

Literally same happened with me! But ah well, we can never do our best and with limited questions we can’t get everything in we prepared for.

hopefully we make it to the AC!

 

[Kiran_95]

Hey, does anyone have some advice for the video interview stage? Past experience or direction for preparation would be great. Thanks