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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TCPending2027" data-source="post: 215779" data-attributes="member: 41776">Hi SharanI know that the distinction between strengths-based questions and competencies can be confusing, as there is definitely some overlap! I'll go over what I would usually do in this situation, but I don't think there is necessarily one set way to approach these questions <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Building on what studenttolawyer previously stated, when firms are asking about your strengths, they're usually testing both your self-awareness and ability to know your own abilities, and whether these strengths align with the skills they value in trainees. Like you mentioned, I would usually give three strengths and give a short example of them in practice. However, if the word count is longer/shorter, it's perfectly fine to include more or less.I don't think you have to necessarily use a full STAR structure every time, but I would absolutely provide evidence and experiences that highlight that you have that strength. So if one of your strengths is communication, instead of just stating that fact, you could expand and say: "I developed strong communication skills when delivering a presentation as part of a commercial awareness competition, where I had to break down complex and technical concepts clearly".Therefore, the format I would use would be:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Name the specific strength (that links back to what the firm values)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Provide a short example of this in practice (can be in the STAR format, but I'd be conscious of word limits)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Why this strength will be beneficial for a trainee</li> </ul>Best of luck!</blockquote>

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