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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 221114" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hey!Not always - it depends on the type of competency question. If the question is purely testing a skill (e.g. teamwork, resilience, communication), the main focus should be on showing the competency clearly through the STAR structure. You don’t have to link it back to the firm unless it naturally fits.If there is a chance to briefly connect the skill to what the firm values or how it would make you a good trainee there, it could make your answer stronger. For example, after your reflection, you could add a short line such as: “This experience taught me how to manage competing deadlines effectively, which is a crucial skill for trainees at [X Firm]”. I wouldn’t try to force this link into every answer - only where it feels like it naturally fits!I’d focus on answering the competency first, and only link it back to the firm if it adds genuine value rather than including it for the sake of it.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=":)" /></blockquote>

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