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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 219675" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hey!</p><p></p><p>That's not an amateur question at all - it's a really good one! Writing 300 words about a single opportunity can feel tricky, especially when it has to be tied to one of the sectors that the firm specialises in. I would follow a simple structure such as:</p><p></p><p><strong>1. Introduction (50-60 words)</strong></p><p></p><p>Start by choosing one of the firm's specialist sectors - for example, technology, healthcare, finance, or renewable energy. Briefly set out the context for that sector: What's happening in the market? Why is it interesting or changing right now? For example - <em>"Within the healthcare sector, the rapid rise of digital health tools presents a major opportunity to improve access and efficiency in patient care"</em></p><p></p><p><strong>2. Explain the opportunity (120-150 words)</strong></p><p></p><p>I would zoom in on one key opportunity within that chosen sector. Describe <em>what</em> it is, <em>why</em> it's emerging, and what <em>evidence</em> supports it - this is where your research comes in. Mention relevant trends (e.g. regulation, innovation, or consumer behaviour) and link them directly to the firm's area of specialisation - this shows you've done your research and understand it's relevance to the firm.</p><p></p><p><strong>3. Why the firm is well-placed (50-60 words)</strong></p><p></p><p>Briefly explain how the firm is position to advise on or capitalise on this opportunity. Mention relevant expertise, clients, or recent deals. This part demonstrates commercial awareness, and genuine understanding of the firm's work and how they bring value to clients in this sector.</p><p></p><p><strong>4. Impact and conclusion (40-50 words)</strong></p><p></p><p>Sum up the potential impact: who benefits, and how could this shape the sector's future? You can then end with one clear takeaway on why this is the biggest opportunity in the sector at the moment.</p><p></p><p>The key is to not just discuss the opportunity, but to focus on why it matters and why it is important to the firm. I hope that helps! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbie Whitlock, post: 219675, member: 42112"] Hey! That's not an amateur question at all - it's a really good one! Writing 300 words about a single opportunity can feel tricky, especially when it has to be tied to one of the sectors that the firm specialises in. I would follow a simple structure such as: [B]1. Introduction (50-60 words)[/B] Start by choosing one of the firm's specialist sectors - for example, technology, healthcare, finance, or renewable energy. Briefly set out the context for that sector: What's happening in the market? Why is it interesting or changing right now? For example - [I]"Within the healthcare sector, the rapid rise of digital health tools presents a major opportunity to improve access and efficiency in patient care"[/I] [B]2. Explain the opportunity (120-150 words)[/B] I would zoom in on one key opportunity within that chosen sector. Describe [I]what[/I] it is, [I]why[/I] it's emerging, and what [I]evidence[/I] supports it - this is where your research comes in. Mention relevant trends (e.g. regulation, innovation, or consumer behaviour) and link them directly to the firm's area of specialisation - this shows you've done your research and understand it's relevance to the firm. [B]3. Why the firm is well-placed (50-60 words)[/B] Briefly explain how the firm is position to advise on or capitalise on this opportunity. Mention relevant expertise, clients, or recent deals. This part demonstrates commercial awareness, and genuine understanding of the firm's work and how they bring value to clients in this sector. [B]4. Impact and conclusion (40-50 words)[/B] Sum up the potential impact: who benefits, and how could this shape the sector's future? You can then end with one clear takeaway on why this is the biggest opportunity in the sector at the moment. The key is to not just discuss the opportunity, but to focus on why it matters and why it is important to the firm. I hope that helps! :) [/QUOTE]
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