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<blockquote data-quote="JasmineM9" data-source="post: 174049" data-attributes="member: 3871"><p>Hello, it’s been a while!</p><p></p><p>Little update - I was rejected by most of the firms I applied and currently waiting to hear back from Cleary and MoFo. 😕</p><p></p><p>Weirdly, last cycle was a bit better, I got two VIs with two firms that I really liked but was rejected after the video interviews.</p><p>I improved my applications and applied again but was rejected this cycle. </p><p></p><p>Although this cycle has been a bit of train wreck, it has also been very eye-opening for me. </p><p></p><p>I have taken a break from applications to get my motivation and positive mindset back after a short spiral.</p><p></p><p>Now that I am back, I decided I need to change and improve if I really want to secure a TC.</p><p></p><p>Steps for improvement:</p><p></p><p>1) I think I need to change my strategy and. apply to wayyy more firms to maximise my chances of success. </p><p></p><p>2) start practicing the Watson Glaser early on. I will be starting practicing tests daily for 30 minutes.</p><p></p><p>3) Continuing developing my commercial awareness and do it daily. To try and be more consistent. </p><p></p><p>4) Applying to open days/ insights evening and firms events to get to know firms better </p><p></p><p>5) improve my confidence and improve my performance in VIs by practicing weekly.</p><p></p><p>6) avoid negative mindset and comparison to other candidates - we are all in the same boat, success of others doesn’t take anything away from my own journey and success.</p><p></p><p>I worked really hard on my applications I made sure they were tailored and well researched. Not too sure on what to improve in that? (If anyone has tips feel free to comment!!!)</p><p></p><p>I have been a paralegal for two years now, would get other experiences maybe volunteering be worth considering? </p><p></p><p>I have a range of legal and non legal experiences, I am wondering do I need to bring something new in applications? </p><p></p><p>Anyways that’s the update haha, will update you once I hear back from Cleary and Mofo but at the moment I am mentally preparing for the next cycle now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JasmineM9, post: 174049, member: 3871"] Hello, it’s been a while! Little update - I was rejected by most of the firms I applied and currently waiting to hear back from Cleary and MoFo. 😕 Weirdly, last cycle was a bit better, I got two VIs with two firms that I really liked but was rejected after the video interviews. I improved my applications and applied again but was rejected this cycle. Although this cycle has been a bit of train wreck, it has also been very eye-opening for me. I have taken a break from applications to get my motivation and positive mindset back after a short spiral. Now that I am back, I decided I need to change and improve if I really want to secure a TC. Steps for improvement: 1) I think I need to change my strategy and. apply to wayyy more firms to maximise my chances of success. 2) start practicing the Watson Glaser early on. I will be starting practicing tests daily for 30 minutes. 3) Continuing developing my commercial awareness and do it daily. To try and be more consistent. 4) Applying to open days/ insights evening and firms events to get to know firms better 5) improve my confidence and improve my performance in VIs by practicing weekly. 6) avoid negative mindset and comparison to other candidates - we are all in the same boat, success of others doesn’t take anything away from my own journey and success. I worked really hard on my applications I made sure they were tailored and well researched. Not too sure on what to improve in that? (If anyone has tips feel free to comment!!!) I have been a paralegal for two years now, would get other experiences maybe volunteering be worth considering? I have a range of legal and non legal experiences, I am wondering do I need to bring something new in applications? Anyways that’s the update haha, will update you once I hear back from Cleary and Mofo but at the moment I am mentally preparing for the next cycle now. [/QUOTE]
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