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🌟 Exciting Monday Market Watch! 📊📈 Swipe left to catch up on the latest market updates from today:
1️⃣ Instacart's IPO Boost 🛒💰: Instacart revises its IPO price range, aiming for a valuation of up to $10 billion. Investors are buzzing with interest, setting the stage for a remarkable IPO this month. 🚀
2️⃣ SpaceX's Dominance 🚀🌌: SpaceX continues its monopoly on space missions, managing 88% of American rocket flights in the first half of 2023. The race to space intensifies! 🛰️
3️⃣ Shein Eyes Missguided 🛍️💥: Frasers Group is in talks to sell Missguided to online fashion giant Shein. A potential game-changer in the fashion industry. 🌟
4️⃣ China's Electric Vehicle Reign ⚡🇨🇳: China asserts its dominance in the electric vehicle market, with BYD poised to overtake Tesla as the world's largest EV producer. Will they reshape the European market too? 🌏
5️⃣ Tackling Plastic Usage 🌍♻️: Marks & Spencer's bold move to switch from plastic to paper bags nationwide to curb plastic usage. A step towards a greener future! 🌿
Stay tuned for more market insights and updates throughout the week! 🌟 Let's conquer this week together! 💪

✨Want to secure a TC?

Join me and today during our Live where we will answer all of your related questions & give you some elite tips on securing a TC in a top law firm.

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✨ My top tips for answering “why this firm” on TC applications:

1) make it personal. Please don’t say that a merger between a larger pharma company and a smaller large pharma company changed your life (unless you’re REALLY into pharma companies). Don’t pick a random case study and use that as your reasoning for choosing the firm. It’s better to say :
- I attended an event at your firm and enjoyed X Y Z
- I spoke to Jane Doe at your firm and felt like I could connect to people easily beyond just the legal world
- I am really passionate about X (let’s say Tech), and your firm has Tier 1 team working on Y ( Digital assets), and I feel like I could be an excellent addition because I studied Z (Data ethics)

2) DO YOUR RESEARCH. Do it. Beyond their website. Don’t just quote the website back at the recruiter. Look at other sites like Chambers, LegalCheek, TCLA etc. read what people say about the firm; see which solicitors the firm employs and which of them are particularly notorious etc. Has the firm been in the news recently? You can demonstrate your commercial awareness here too.

3) I’d say mix professional and personal reasons. Don’t just say “you have amazing pro Bono and fabulous secondments and you will also pay for my MBA”… cause you know, you are applying for a JOB there. Like, AT THE FIRM. Where you’re supposed to work as a FEE EARNER. So it’s good to be excited about those things obviously but don’t ONLY talk about how the firm is a means to an end but treat it as an end in itself. (How Kantian of me😏)

📣 Join us this Friday at 14:00 for an exciting Instagram Live event! 🕑

Get ready to explore the fascinating world of law with our special guest, Chrissie - a consultant clinical negligence solicitor, strategic expert, content creator, and legal influencer with over 100,000 followers! 🌟

We'll be delving into topics like imperfect grades, strategic legal pathways, qualification routes, and diverse post-qualification career opportunities. 🎓⚖️

Don't miss this unique chance to gain valuable insights and inspiration for your legal journey! Set a reminder and join us for an engaging conversation. 🔥

📊 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 📈

In today's , we're diving into some intriguing developments from the tech and business world:

1️⃣ 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗳eline: We're seeing a shift as German car giant BMW plans massive investments in its Mini factory for electric cars. Could this be the future of automotive production? 🚗⚡

2️⃣ 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘇𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗮'𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: Leaked news suggests diplomatic progress that could ease US sanctions on Venezuela. Will this bring about positive change or further complexity? 🇻🇪💧

3️⃣ 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: AI development comes with a hidden cost - increased water consumption. Tech giants like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google are silently impacting our water resources as they chase AI innovation. 💧🤖

Stay tuned for more insights into the ever-evolving world of business and technology. What news caught your eye today? Share your thoughts below! 👇📰

🔥 Get ready for a Saturday that's packed with inspiration! Join us at 12:00 GMT for an electrifying IG LIVE session you won't want to miss! 🌟✨

🤩 I'm absolutely thrilled to chat with Maria, and trust me, this conversation is going to be a game-changer for everyone with a job (yes, even if you're not a lawyer 😉). We're diving deep into topics that touch all of us:

🚀 Boosting self-esteem & conquering impostor syndrome
⚖️ Navigating healthy boundaries in the workplace
🔥 Battling burnout and discovering the ultimate comeback strategy

And that's just the tip of the iceberg! 🗻 Join us for insights, wisdom, and a whole lot of empowerment. Set your reminders, folks! 📆

🇨🇳🥚 Unlocking China's Business Secrets 🤝 Did you know that in the ever-changing world of Chinese business, 'Guandan' - or 'throwing eggs' - is the key to building connections?

🃏🌐 Foreign investments are shifting, and it's all about mastering this strategic card game. 🤯

Join me as we delve into this unique aspect of China's business culture!

🏦 Discussing Lloyds' office return strategy.

✨This is relevant because it's a microcosm of broader changes in the world of work, affecting industries and professionals across the board. It prompts us to consider how we can adapt, thrive, and innovate in this evolving landscape.

🍀You can head over to my LinkedIn (link in bio) to read some expanded thought on this + the OG Financial Times article

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