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<blockquote data-quote="Lumree" data-source="post: 11452" data-attributes="member: 1532"><p>Hey guys, </p><p></p><p>I'm new here but I've been watching the threads for quite a while, trying to gather what tips and tricks I can for applications. Whilst I am yet to land a TC, the tips have certainly got me closer!</p><p></p><p>There is, however, one thing I haven't seen much on here, and I was hoping you would be able to help me. I always have a hard time debating whether or not I should personally tailor the 'work experience' section of an application form. This is usually a spot where the firms ask us to list our work experience, how long we did it for etc. I tend to give a generic, copied answer for this section just because it isn't a part specific to the firm. </p><p></p><p>My generic answer does highlight the key skills I have learnt that make me a good trainee. For example, commercial awareness, attention to detail, commercial experience, working in a team etc. However, I don't specifically say this makes me a good trainee because the word limit is often very limited (150 words typically.)</p><p></p><p>So that leaves me with two questions really:</p><p></p><p>•Do you really emphasise why your experience makes you a good trainee? Giving a point, an example from your place of work, and explaining why? Or do you simply leave it descriptive and open to interpretation, whilst highlighting the skills you have learnt?</p><p></p><p>•Do you tailor your work experience section to the individual firm? Personally, I don't because I find it hard to tailor when there is no specific question being asked. </p><p></p><p>Looking forward to hearing what you guys do!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lumree, post: 11452, member: 1532"] Hey guys, I'm new here but I've been watching the threads for quite a while, trying to gather what tips and tricks I can for applications. Whilst I am yet to land a TC, the tips have certainly got me closer! There is, however, one thing I haven't seen much on here, and I was hoping you would be able to help me. I always have a hard time debating whether or not I should personally tailor the 'work experience' section of an application form. This is usually a spot where the firms ask us to list our work experience, how long we did it for etc. I tend to give a generic, copied answer for this section just because it isn't a part specific to the firm. My generic answer does highlight the key skills I have learnt that make me a good trainee. For example, commercial awareness, attention to detail, commercial experience, working in a team etc. However, I don't specifically say this makes me a good trainee because the word limit is often very limited (150 words typically.) So that leaves me with two questions really: •Do you really emphasise why your experience makes you a good trainee? Giving a point, an example from your place of work, and explaining why? Or do you simply leave it descriptive and open to interpretation, whilst highlighting the skills you have learnt? •Do you tailor your work experience section to the individual firm? Personally, I don't because I find it hard to tailor when there is no specific question being asked. Looking forward to hearing what you guys do! [/QUOTE]
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