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<blockquote data-quote="Fez" data-source="post: 2079" data-attributes="member: 139"><p>Hi</p><p></p><p>I would advise to structure your preparation in the following way:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">General business news: As you’ve suggested, keep up with the news. When I say this, keep up to date with the main business headlines. An easy way to do this is to have a quick read of BBC Business on a daily basis. Also, it is helpful to know what is going on in the UK and the world. Know the basics about interest rates, the general health of the UK/US economy and how Europe is doing. Also have an idea about places like the Middle East, Russia and China. If you know the general trends in these regions, it helps you connect the dots. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Specific commercial awareness topics: This is the juicy bit. Research, know and prepare answers for the big commercial awareness topics. I’d suggest to do this for 3 big topics… AI/Trade Wars/Data Protection are examples. Pick topics that you have a genuine interest in and develop your opinions on them. This takes time. Find someone to discuss these topics with. Pick any news outlet that you enjoy reading and stick with it!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">General interview preparation: Prepare answers for components motivational questions (Why law? Why this firm?) and competency questions. Again, practise with a friend. Aim to speak for 2 – 3 minutes. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Practise online tests: This is your general prep for things such as the Watson Glaser test. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Keep writing applications: In the meantime, don’t forget to keep writing applications. They constantly make you think about your achievements and the best ways to market them. Believe in your achievements and know how to sell yourself without being arrogant. Applications also help with things like commercial awareness.<br /> <br /> </li> </ul><p>Hope this helps. Keep working hard, I am sure you will do well!</p><p></p><p>Best wishes</p><p></p><p>Fez</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fez, post: 2079, member: 139"] Hi I would advise to structure your preparation in the following way: [LIST] [*]General business news: As you’ve suggested, keep up with the news. When I say this, keep up to date with the main business headlines. An easy way to do this is to have a quick read of BBC Business on a daily basis. Also, it is helpful to know what is going on in the UK and the world. Know the basics about interest rates, the general health of the UK/US economy and how Europe is doing. Also have an idea about places like the Middle East, Russia and China. If you know the general trends in these regions, it helps you connect the dots. [*]Specific commercial awareness topics: This is the juicy bit. Research, know and prepare answers for the big commercial awareness topics. I’d suggest to do this for 3 big topics… AI/Trade Wars/Data Protection are examples. Pick topics that you have a genuine interest in and develop your opinions on them. This takes time. Find someone to discuss these topics with. Pick any news outlet that you enjoy reading and stick with it! [*]General interview preparation: Prepare answers for components motivational questions (Why law? Why this firm?) and competency questions. Again, practise with a friend. Aim to speak for 2 – 3 minutes. [*]Practise online tests: This is your general prep for things such as the Watson Glaser test. [*]Keep writing applications: In the meantime, don’t forget to keep writing applications. They constantly make you think about your achievements and the best ways to market them. Believe in your achievements and know how to sell yourself without being arrogant. Applications also help with things like commercial awareness. [/LIST] Hope this helps. Keep working hard, I am sure you will do well! Best wishes Fez [/QUOTE]
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