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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 232791" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hi!This is a tricky one, and I'm not sure there is necessarily one 'right' approach! I think it helps to reframe this slightly away from "polished vs forceful" and towards a clear and confident approach. A measured tone is absolutely fine (and sometimes is the safest option!), as long as it doesn't tip into being vague or too hesitant.You don't need to sound aggressive or too pushy to be assertive - assertiveness in applications can usually come from:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Making clear choices (e.g. being specific about why this firm and why their work)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Stating views without excessive hedging (e.g. "I am interested because..." instead of "I feel I could be interested in...").</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Backing points with reasoning and past experiences / examples.</li> </ul>A highly polished tone that takes ownership of your points and displays clear motivations usually comes across as confident, rather than entitled. Ultimately, a firm wants to see that you are sure of your career decisions and genuinely want to work at the firm, so having this confidence is a good thing. However, a "forceful" tone without substance and reasoning to back it up could come across as overconfident.This is definitely an aspect I used to struggle with (both in applications and interviews), as I didn't want to be perceived as overconfident or cocky and give the wrong impression. However, I think altering your viewpoint and reframing it as confidence in your motivations and skills can really help - definitely don't feel afraid to sound certain when you can demonstrate how you have reached that certainty! <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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