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Professional Services

Professional Services Programme

NOTE: At the end of the scheme, mentors will be able to answer further questions, conduct mock interviews, etc. but at their convenience. It is advised that mentors and mentees remain in touch as having a network of contacts plays an integral part to success in the city professions.

Introduction:

  • About the officer and how they secured their first-year internships

  • Overview of professional services

  • Overview of the application process

Week 1

CV 1:

  • Overview of the typical CV structure

  • Q&A

  • Walking through a CV example

Week 2

Cover Letters & Networking:

  • Overview of the typical cover letter structure

  • How to research a firm 

  • Importance of networking and how to network 

Week 3

CV 2 & Online Tests:

  • Overview of typical online tests given

  • General advice with online test prep

  • Refining the candidate's CV

Week 4

Interviews 1:

  • Overview of types of interviews given

  • How to prepare for interviews

Week 5

Interviews 2:

  • Working with the candidates to list likely questions and answers to them 

  • Candidates conduct mock interviews with each other

Week 6

Assessment Centres:

  • Overview of the AC structure

  • General advice

  • Working with the candidates to tackle presentations and group exercises

Week 7

Closing Session:

  • Mock presentation 

  • Feedback on the performance of the candidates

  • Discussing a specific area requested by the candidates

  • Looking ahead - next steps and preparing for first-year applications

Week 8

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