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<blockquote data-quote="adrian_nlh" data-source="post: 215203" data-attributes="member: 28215"><p>I'm autistic and used to struggle a LOT with SJTs. In my opinion, what helps is to read the firm's values so you can apply them to the SJTs. Do not choose extreme options or you won't seem very balanced and there are also a few general rules (with exceptions, hence the need to check the firm's values).</p><p></p><p>1. Firms are generally efficient, if there is a more efficient way of doing something, do so.</p><p>2. Firms are generally collaborative, so pick a more collaborative option if necessary.</p><p>3. You are a trainee, so whilst you need to showcase some level of independence and competency, if you truly don't know something, the better option is to seek clarification.</p><p>4. The client generally comes first and it is important to be the most careful when it comes to that.</p><p>5. Don't do anything which will negatively impact the firm's reputation.</p><p>6. Maintain professionalism and calm under pressure.</p><p></p><p>This thinking helped me go from passing no SJTs to passing them most of the time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="adrian_nlh, post: 215203, member: 28215"] I'm autistic and used to struggle a LOT with SJTs. In my opinion, what helps is to read the firm's values so you can apply them to the SJTs. Do not choose extreme options or you won't seem very balanced and there are also a few general rules (with exceptions, hence the need to check the firm's values). 1. Firms are generally efficient, if there is a more efficient way of doing something, do so. 2. Firms are generally collaborative, so pick a more collaborative option if necessary. 3. You are a trainee, so whilst you need to showcase some level of independence and competency, if you truly don't know something, the better option is to seek clarification. 4. The client generally comes first and it is important to be the most careful when it comes to that. 5. Don't do anything which will negatively impact the firm's reputation. 6. Maintain professionalism and calm under pressure. This thinking helped me go from passing no SJTs to passing them most of the time. [/QUOTE]
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