New CMS Application Question

[applicationcyclist]

Hi all,

I was wondering about the best structure to answer this question:

What impact do you want to make at CMS? (max 200 words)

Can I just list the impacts (e.g. support clients to a high standard so that they want to come back to CMS, build good relationships with colleagues across the firm, uphold CMS' reputation)? Or do I need to additionally provide evidence of times when I have achieved something similar elsewhere for each point (e.g. a time when I built good relationships with colleagues).

Thank you for your help.

 

[Andrei Radu]

Hi all,

I was wondering about the best structure to answer this question:

What impact do you want to make at CMS? (max 200 words)

Can I just list the impacts (e.g. support clients to a high standard so that they want to come back to CMS, build good relationships with colleagues across the firm, uphold CMS' reputation)? Or do I need to additionally provide evidence of times when I have achieved something similar elsewhere for each point (e.g. a time when I built good relationships with colleagues).

Thank you for your help.

I think the latter is the correct approach. In general, you should observe two important rules in application writing:

1. Prioritise depth over breadth: here, this means that instead of listing several impacts, you should focus on one or two key points and analyse them in detail - i.e. explain why you think you will be able to make that impact, how this will benefit CMS, etc.
2. Show, don't tell: a lot of applicants will constantly claim that they possess numerous impressive skills and qualities, but they cannot all be progressed. In deciding who makes the cut, a key consideration from the graduate recruitment team's perspective is who has actually gone some length to prove that they have such skills and qualities, instead of merely asserting they do. Thus, to show recruiters that in your case the claims are no mere assertions, you should illustrate them with specific examples form your work/academic/extracurricular experiences.

 

[applicationcyclist]

I think the latter is the correct approach. In general, you should observe two important rules in application writing:

1. Prioritise depth over breadth: here, this means that instead of listing several impacts, you should focus on one or two key points and analyse them in detail - i.e. explain why you think you will be able to make that impact, how this will benefit CMS, etc.
2. Show, don't tell: a lot of applicants will constantly claim that they possess numerous impressive skills and qualities, but they cannot all be progressed. In deciding who makes the cut, a key consideration from the graduate recruitment team's perspective is who has actually gone some length to prove that they have such skills and qualities, instead off merely asserting they do. Thus, to show recruiters that in your case the claims are no mere assertions, you should illustrate them with specific examples form your work/academic/extracurricular experiences.

Thank you Andrei

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Show, don't tell. @Andrei Radu This is the single most valuable piece advice given ever in respect of how to write successful applications!!