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Message: <blockquote data-quote="trainee4u" data-source="post: 211471" data-attributes="member: 30779">specifically I'd highlight the positives of getting the the VS and what you learned from it and not mention the implied that you didnt convert.however, if you were to mention it you'd probably focus on what you learned and highlight that you are adaptable or perhaps focus on the parts that you didn't do well on.e.g., "following unsuccessful interview for TC post-VS, I proactively [don't say this if you were sent it] sought feedback, and it was highlighted that other candidates had more extensive legal work experience."so here you give a reason that's "not your fault" (obviously if they said 'they didn't like my personality and had little legal work experience' you'd ignore the 'bad personality' feedback and go with a truthful but partial answer)and explain why this is mistaken"I learn quickly and am confident that I can thrive as a trainee from day one."but also can highlight what you're doing to address that"however I am working at the CAB providing legal advice/doing work experience at my local solicitors' firm to increase my legal work experience.  "Essentially show that why you were not taken on is something that's fixable AND how you are fixing it.For example if my work comes across well on paper but poorly in interview I'd say that and explain how I'm spending several hours a day practising and am seeing results from endeavours.</blockquote>

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