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Interview and Assessment Tips
The Training Contract Assessment takes
half a day and consists of:
- Five minute presentation
- One to one interview
- Meeting trainees and a tour of the offices
- Two psychometric tests
The Summer Scheme Assessment takes approximately
two hours and consists of:
- Interview with HR
- Aptitude test
- Meeting trainees and a tour of the office
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Some Words of Wisdom
An interview for any position
can be a very daunting task: what to say,
what to do, where to put your hands, how to
dress ... You wouldn't be human if these fears
didn't pass through your mind.
In this section we give
you the chance to ease your mind about a few
do's and don'ts during an interview, and some
very valuable tips on how to conduct yourself.
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Research, research, research!
Knowing about the firm
you are applying to will help you immensely during an
interview and will make your interviewer realise you are
willing to put in the time and effort to make a good impression.
Try the internet, brochures, and newspapers.
Revise, revise, revise!
Have a quick look back at your application
form before you are interviewed. You'll have a lot of
information in there including real life examples and
specific roles which you may be asked about. Make sure
the material is fresh in your mind.
Think, think, think! Try
to anticipate what type of questions the interviewer may
ask. Prepare some responses in advance and think of some
questions you may want to ask at the end of the interview.
It's OK to write these down on paper before the interview
- that's not cheating! If you can think of something a
little different, the interviewer may be pleasantly surprised,
but beware of taking this too far. Don't ask random questions
just to be different.
Be "yourself".
You've probably heard this a million
times, but it's true. There is no point lying on an application
form or in an interview. You'll most likely be found out
and even if you aren't, you'll just end up with a job
that is unsuitable. We're not looking for a specific "type"
at McGrigors, so just be yourself.
Be committed to this job!
Know why you want a career in this field. Do you know
what being a commercial lawyer really means? Do you have other significant experience that you'll bring to this role?
Smile! This
naturally exudes confidence and belies the terror that
you may actually be experiencing. So relax and grin a
little.
ATQ - Answer The Question.
If you don't understand the question,
ask for clarification. Do NOT ramble, try to keep it concise and stick to the
question.
Don't stall for time by repeating
the question. If you need a
moment, say " I need a moment to think about that
one". This allows you to formulate an answer without
an awkward silence.
Accept a drink (tea/coffee/water).
It gives you something to do in the
silences. Try to stop your hands from fiddling. Place
them on your thighs or around your drink.
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