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<blockquote data-quote="TCinpipeline" data-source="post: 168879" data-attributes="member: 17355"><p>Hi all - I had a question on what everyone thought on not getting through on the first stage on most applications despite having 20 years plus legal experience in top City law firms and one high street law firm. I know it is not just down to this section that you would get through on to the next stage. However, in most industries having relevant experience is what is looked for in applying for a job. I have had my training contract applications looked at and one highlighted I had not used the STAR technique enough on my work experience section. I agree this was the case but I got through to the next stage on only one application despite not using the STAR technique so this cannot be the only reason. What are people's thoughts on this? Did it help if you got more legal experience in the area of law you are most interested in working in? This point confuses me as if I have worked in the industry for this long why am I not even getting through the first stage. I am beginning to think that I should turn away from law completely.</p><p></p><p>On a separate note, if a law firm has an application form where there are just the general questions of exam results and work experience. Other than doing the usual research on the firm's values and what they look for, how can I make the application stand out?</p><p></p><p>Thank you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TCinpipeline, post: 168879, member: 17355"] Hi all - I had a question on what everyone thought on not getting through on the first stage on most applications despite having 20 years plus legal experience in top City law firms and one high street law firm. I know it is not just down to this section that you would get through on to the next stage. However, in most industries having relevant experience is what is looked for in applying for a job. I have had my training contract applications looked at and one highlighted I had not used the STAR technique enough on my work experience section. I agree this was the case but I got through to the next stage on only one application despite not using the STAR technique so this cannot be the only reason. What are people's thoughts on this? Did it help if you got more legal experience in the area of law you are most interested in working in? This point confuses me as if I have worked in the industry for this long why am I not even getting through the first stage. I am beginning to think that I should turn away from law completely. On a separate note, if a law firm has an application form where there are just the general questions of exam results and work experience. Other than doing the usual research on the firm's values and what they look for, how can I make the application stand out? Thank you. [/QUOTE]
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