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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 218378" data-attributes="member: 42112">No problem at all!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />That question is really about giving them a sense of the additional exposure you have had. If you've taken part in mentoring schemes, insight days, vacation schemes, scholarships, diversity or access programmes, or any structured work experience, it's worth including.In terms of what you should be trying to showcase in your answer, I would focus on:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Commitment & Initiative - try and show that you've actively sought out opportunities to learn more about the industry</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Skills & Insights - demonstrate the skills you gained from taking part, such as networking, commercial awareness, communication skills, or a better understanding of the profession</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Progression - I would discuss how those experiences have influenced your journey so far and why you've prepared you for the role you're applying for</li> </ul>It doesn't need to be a long list, but I would try to focus on quality and what you got out of it, rather than just the name of the programme.I hope that answers your question! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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