Reality check: Remember that youwon’t be successful in your interviewendeavours without preparing thoroughly, dressing smartly, arrivingpunctually andmaking eye contact.
Eight top interview questions Naturally, what you will be asked in interviews can vary from firm to firm and set to set. However, here are eight commonly asked questions to give you an idea of what recruiters are keen to know:
• Why are you applying to this firm/chambers? • What are your long-term objectives in terms of career development? • What sorts of qualities do you feel you can bring to this career?
• What do you see as your personal strengths? • What do you see as your faults or weaknesses?
• What is the worst mistake you have ever made and what did you learn from it? • Have there been any commercial stories in the news over the last week that have interested you? • Is there any aspect of the law or criminal justice system you would like to change?
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