For the 118th episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, I speak with a listener of the show Saffy, as she shares her experiences of how she managed to secure offers of training contracts from two top legal firms. Saffy is an alumnus of the How to Get a Graduate Job course, and we explore how she balanced training contract applications while finishing a dissertation in lockdown, and the trials and tribulations of dealing with rejection and overcoming setbacks. We also cover all stages of the application process for a training contract, from 500 word written competency questions to recorded video interviews, legal case studies, assessment centres and the dreaded partner interview. She shares what went well, mistakes she made along the way, what you need to do to stand out from the crowd as you apply for a training contract, and also why she recommends that you sign up for the How to Get a Graduate Job course. No matter if you have never heard of a training contract or even thought about a career in law, this episode is packed chock full of advice that holds true no matter what type of graduate job you are applying for. Now the only link you need to remember today is www.graduatejobpodcast.com/Saffy where you can find the shownotes with links to everything we discuss and a full transcript you can download and also details for the relaunch of the How to Get a Graduate Job course, and the special early bird bonuses it will be coming with. But, without further ado, let's head on over to my chat with Saffy.
MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
SELECTED LINKS INCLUDE:
#130: From never passing a video interview, to graduate job success – Charlotte’s story
#129: 28 Graduate recruitment mistakes, with Brian Sinclair
#128: How to get a job with Wizz Air
#127: How Sam got a graduate job with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
#126: Graduate entrepreneurship, with Michael Tefula
#125: How to get a graduate job with Inspiring Interns
#124: How to get a graduate job in the city
#123: How Daniel got a graduate job in finance with an international IT services company
#122: How to get a graduate job with a start-up, with Jumpstart
#121: How to write emails that will get you a graduate job
#120: How a disastrous teenage love life will help you get a graduate job
#119: How Sibrah got 5 Graduate Jobs!
#117: How Athavan got a graduate job with PwC
#116: How Callum got a graduate job with P&G
#115: How Jack got 2 graduate jobs in accounting
#114: What to do if you are on a waiting list for a graduate job
#113: Getting an apprenticeship with Mars
#112: How to get a graduate job you love in 2021
#111: How to get a graduate job with Computacenter
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