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<blockquote data-quote="Legalstalker" data-source="post: 170817" data-attributes="member: 31343"><p>Hey thanks!</p><p></p><p>I made most applications in October/November when they had deadlines for January. I have a word doc that has paragraphs for a range of questions "a commercial news story you're interested in" "personal hobbies or interests" "area of law you want to change and why"</p><p></p><p>I also have a list of things i am looking for in a firm e.g. area, international focus, awards, training structure. 0- i had a paragraph that was basic and explained why i liked the 4x6 training contract, why i wanted international firm or things i seen the firm do through their early careers social media pages. </p><p></p><p>I must say i didn't do massive amounts of research for every firm as some i preferred more than others. Most looked at test scores etc so i would apply to a bunch when i knew i had a free weekend to complete tests back to back (this method was very bad as a failed loads). I also took 2 weeks off of work to apply to firms hence why so many of the firms i applied to were in November. I would also fill out applications with all my info, work experience and and pre written answers i had and only focused on the ones that had to be tailored to the firm i would spend a few hours as it was only 1 question of "why do yo want to work here" or "what attracts you to x". So i could easily send out 2/3 apps a day as i was only researching for 1 or 2 questions.</p><p></p><p>Rejection fuelled me to apply to more and more. I got an AC with PwC in November for a grad job and knew that if i was good enough to get an AC at a big 4 i can apply anywhere!!! Imposter syndrome is something i fought when i looked at all the adversity i had overcome. I really do think apply is a mental game .</p><p></p><p>do not delay applications there's no point if your rejected post app move on there are soo many firms! it hurts more if you are rejected post VI or AC. I would also say i never knew how to write applications well in October so many of them failed badly. I would now say i am much better but i am too burnt out to fill out another one. I would say my strong point is being personable in my VI's i smile and don't look too serious, if i mess up i continue.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Legalstalker, post: 170817, member: 31343"] Hey thanks! I made most applications in October/November when they had deadlines for January. I have a word doc that has paragraphs for a range of questions "a commercial news story you're interested in" "personal hobbies or interests" "area of law you want to change and why" I also have a list of things i am looking for in a firm e.g. area, international focus, awards, training structure. 0- i had a paragraph that was basic and explained why i liked the 4x6 training contract, why i wanted international firm or things i seen the firm do through their early careers social media pages. I must say i didn't do massive amounts of research for every firm as some i preferred more than others. Most looked at test scores etc so i would apply to a bunch when i knew i had a free weekend to complete tests back to back (this method was very bad as a failed loads). I also took 2 weeks off of work to apply to firms hence why so many of the firms i applied to were in November. I would also fill out applications with all my info, work experience and and pre written answers i had and only focused on the ones that had to be tailored to the firm i would spend a few hours as it was only 1 question of "why do yo want to work here" or "what attracts you to x". So i could easily send out 2/3 apps a day as i was only researching for 1 or 2 questions. Rejection fuelled me to apply to more and more. I got an AC with PwC in November for a grad job and knew that if i was good enough to get an AC at a big 4 i can apply anywhere!!! Imposter syndrome is something i fought when i looked at all the adversity i had overcome. I really do think apply is a mental game . do not delay applications there's no point if your rejected post app move on there are soo many firms! it hurts more if you are rejected post VI or AC. I would also say i never knew how to write applications well in October so many of them failed badly. I would now say i am much better but i am too burnt out to fill out another one. I would say my strong point is being personable in my VI's i smile and don't look too serious, if i mess up i continue. [/QUOTE]
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