What Graduate Recruiters REALLY Value

Want to apply for Training Contracts and Vacation Schemes but don’t know where to start? Keep getting rejected but aren’t sure where you’re going wrong? Paul Gascoyne is the Senior Recruitment Manager at Shearman & Sterling. Having reviewed thousands of applications, Paul shares his tips on navigating these applications. We find out the most common mistake that prevents applicants getting through to the next stage, delve into what commercial awareness actually means, and debunk some myths around the application process. You can follow Paul’s LinkedIn here. Enjoying Law Talks? You can keep up to date on all our latest legal updates by following our Instagram (@lawtalkspodcast) and LinkedIn. Want to feature on Law Talks? We're always happy to hear from legal professionals keen to share their insights and experience with our listeners. Get in touch here. Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and 'Sprightly Remix' by Adamo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.