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<blockquote data-quote="Alice G" data-source="post: 78937" data-attributes="member: 1160"><p><strong>Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm.</strong></p><p></p><p>March 2021</p><p></p><p><strong>Please specify what the interview was for.</strong></p><p></p><p>Summer Vacation Scheme 2021</p><p></p><p><strong>Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.</strong></p><p></p><p>I chose a 10am slot for the interview, which was with a senior associate, and member of the graduate recruitment team. The interview lasted around 45 minutes.</p><p></p><p>I then had the rest of the day to complete the written exercise, which was about 75 minutes long.</p><p></p><p><strong>Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.</strong></p><p></p><p>Interview (approx. 45 minutes.) Largely a discussion about your motivations for joining the firm. Conversation flowed naturally; most of the questions followed from one another.</p><p></p><p>Case study (approx. 75 minutes) A memo for a Partner in the firm. I was provided with four articles (I think!) and tasked with synthesising the key issues, and then presenting potential solutions.</p><p></p><p><strong>What is your best advice for each aspect of the assessment on the day? Please break this down for each assessment. This can include advice for preparation, as well as tips for the day.</strong></p><p></p><p>My top tip for interviews is to try and find a USP. This doesn't have to be something crazy, it can just be a certain topic or interest that you have. I'm really interested in sustainability and I think that this interested the interviewers. Interviewers will hear 100s of people recite the same case study, so if you can demonstrate a genuine interest in something different, you will stand out.</p><p></p><p>I also think that people underestimate the importance of attending Open Days. I attended a W&C Open Day and absolutely loved it. In my interview I was able to refer to specific experiences/conversations from the day as evidence of my interest in the firm.</p><p></p><p>It is also always good to build up some rapport with the interviewers: tell a funny story, or try and bring your personality in when you're answering questions. They ask you at the end if there is anything else that you'd like to include, this isn't a trick question, so definitely make the most of it. Remember that the interview is CV blind, so this is the last chance to sell yourself. I personally did not feel that I had anything to add at the time, but I regretted passing up on the opportunity during the long wait to hear back!</p><p></p><p>For the written exercise, timing is key. I had my phone set with 15 minute timers, so I was able to monitor how long I had left. I used PESTLE in my analysis, however only ended up doing PES because I started running out of time (!) Jacob Miller's case study article helped massively too. Make sure to include an executive summary and conclusion too. In my conclusion, I summarised the key issues / solutions for the client. Use bullet points and be nuanced in what you say.</p><p></p><p><strong>Were you successful?</strong></p><p></p><p>Yes</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alice G, post: 78937, member: 1160"] [B]Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm.[/B] March 2021 [B]Please specify what the interview was for.[/B] Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 [B]Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings.[/B] I chose a 10am slot for the interview, which was with a senior associate, and member of the graduate recruitment team. The interview lasted around 45 minutes. I then had the rest of the day to complete the written exercise, which was about 75 minutes long. [B]Please provide a summary of each assessment on the day with approximate timings.[/B] Interview (approx. 45 minutes.) Largely a discussion about your motivations for joining the firm. Conversation flowed naturally; most of the questions followed from one another. Case study (approx. 75 minutes) A memo for a Partner in the firm. I was provided with four articles (I think!) and tasked with synthesising the key issues, and then presenting potential solutions. [B]What is your best advice for each aspect of the assessment on the day? Please break this down for each assessment. This can include advice for preparation, as well as tips for the day.[/B] My top tip for interviews is to try and find a USP. This doesn't have to be something crazy, it can just be a certain topic or interest that you have. I'm really interested in sustainability and I think that this interested the interviewers. Interviewers will hear 100s of people recite the same case study, so if you can demonstrate a genuine interest in something different, you will stand out. I also think that people underestimate the importance of attending Open Days. I attended a W&C Open Day and absolutely loved it. In my interview I was able to refer to specific experiences/conversations from the day as evidence of my interest in the firm. It is also always good to build up some rapport with the interviewers: tell a funny story, or try and bring your personality in when you're answering questions. They ask you at the end if there is anything else that you'd like to include, this isn't a trick question, so definitely make the most of it. Remember that the interview is CV blind, so this is the last chance to sell yourself. I personally did not feel that I had anything to add at the time, but I regretted passing up on the opportunity during the long wait to hear back! For the written exercise, timing is key. I had my phone set with 15 minute timers, so I was able to monitor how long I had left. I used PESTLE in my analysis, however only ended up doing PES because I started running out of time (!) Jacob Miller's case study article helped massively too. Make sure to include an executive summary and conclusion too. In my conclusion, I summarised the key issues / solutions for the client. Use bullet points and be nuanced in what you say. [B]Were you successful?[/B] Yes [/QUOTE]
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