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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 223289" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hey!</p><p></p><p>Great question - the wording definitely feels a bit abstract!</p><p></p><p>From the way RPC uses the phrase "strikingly real", you're right that it is mostly about authenticity, self-awareness, and the strengths that make you effective in real situations (rather than generic traits). One way to link that to your motivation for applying is to show how your real qualities naturally align with what RPC is known for. For example:</p><p></p><p><strong>1.</strong> If you're collaborative or commercially curious, connect that to RPC's reputation for an open culture and its strong client-centric approach</p><p><strong>2. </strong>If you're drawn to a specific practice area at the firm, explain how parts of your personality or past experiences make you thrive in the type of work that team does.</p><p></p><p>So I'd look at it as: "who I am -> why this environment and type of work fits me (specific to RPC)"</p><p></p><p>For the "confidence in succeeding" part, you don't need to sound overconfident - just grounded. You could talk about things such as:</p><p></p><p><strong>1. </strong>Past experiences where your "strikingly real" qualities helped you progress or overcome challenges;</p><p><strong>2. </strong>The way you learn, adapt, or build relationships;</p><p><strong>3. </strong>How those traits will help you grow at RPC</p><p></p><p>It's more about self-belief that's backed by evidence - simply stating that you have the traits is not enough.</p><p></p><p>I hope that helps, and best of luck with your application! <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: 223289, member: 42112"] Hey! Great question - the wording definitely feels a bit abstract! From the way RPC uses the phrase "strikingly real", you're right that it is mostly about authenticity, self-awareness, and the strengths that make you effective in real situations (rather than generic traits). One way to link that to your motivation for applying is to show how your real qualities naturally align with what RPC is known for. For example: [B]1.[/B] If you're collaborative or commercially curious, connect that to RPC's reputation for an open culture and its strong client-centric approach [B]2. [/B]If you're drawn to a specific practice area at the firm, explain how parts of your personality or past experiences make you thrive in the type of work that team does. So I'd look at it as: "who I am -> why this environment and type of work fits me (specific to RPC)" For the "confidence in succeeding" part, you don't need to sound overconfident - just grounded. You could talk about things such as: [B]1. [/B]Past experiences where your "strikingly real" qualities helped you progress or overcome challenges; [B]2. [/B]The way you learn, adapt, or build relationships; [B]3. [/B]How those traits will help you grow at RPC It's more about self-belief that's backed by evidence - simply stating that you have the traits is not enough. I hope that helps, and best of luck with your application! :) [/QUOTE]
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