If you've already completed an insight programme, such as an insight day or Spring Week and / or completed an internship with a firm in the finance industry, then the good news is that on paper you already look like you've been developing
your commercial awareness in terms of getting to know how a business works.
However, you can develop
your commercial awareness in a number of different ways.
Commercial awareness in investment banking and investment management is primarily about understanding the business structure of an organisation and how the organisation fits into the business world.
It has become a truism that prospective employers value
commercial awareness in employees these days.
The workshops are a straight - talking, practical guide of how to gain a competitive edge in the search for a training contract; designed to meet the realities of today's rigorous legal recruitment market, and equip students with a thorough grounding in
commercial awareness in the context of the more specific components of the training contract selection process.
Not exact matches
To do a marketing campaign
in which to get PurseAid into public
awareness such as appearing on QVC - HSN type television programs and possibly making a
commercial promoting and selling PurseAid to the general public.
The incident happened after an arrest at a Philadelphia Starbucks reignited
awareness of racial profiling
in commercial spaces.
Positive steps are being taken to increase
awareness of trafficking
in the Netherlands, particularly aimed at the clientele of the
commercial sex industry.
If all of this seems crass,
commercial and even cynical, perhaps some
awareness is needed about the many ways
in which this same electronic communications technology is routinely a part of everyone's life.
I just discovered your post while Googling homemade recipes for a Ladies Night I'm hosting with a co-worker to bring
awareness to the harsh chemicals
in commercial beauty products.
If you are interested
in becoming involved
in Awareness Month, please contact Joanne Barber (
Commercial & Marketing General Manager) on 07 3350 5716 or via email.
Debnath said that he started the HIV / AIDS
awareness campaign
in his hometown
in Sundarbans, India,
in May 2004, with visits to NGOs, schools, colleges, universities,
commercial sex workers and restaurants.
Not least, if it has succeeded
in its objective of recruiting the best people to manage the submarine enterprise — by importing people from the Private Sector specifically because they possess exceptional negotiating skills, relevant domain knowledge, market
awareness,
commercial acumen and a proven track record
in adding value, not cost.
«We are also looking for other competencies and skills, including the ability to work
in a team,
commercial awareness, customer focus, and leadership,» points out Sim.
In 2002, the Pentagon took heat over the Total Information
Awareness program, which New York Times columnist William Safire called a «supersnoop's dream» that would create a «computerized dossier on your private life» based traffic and has access to most of the major email, chat and on
commercial and government information.
For example, GRADschools now vary
in length — they can run for 3, 4, or 5 days — and give different weightings to areas such as team - building, leadership,
commercial awareness, and career planning.
You'll study industrial and
commercial applications
in close collaboration with industry leaders, and gain an
awareness of the problems they face.
Featured
in magazines,
commercials, advertisements, and named the National Yoga Ambassador for YouthAIDS
in 2005, Seane Corn now utilizes her national platform to bring
awareness to the HIV / AIDS crisis.
Activities of the Administration contribute to ensuring safety
in motor carrier operations through strong enforcement of safety regulations; targeting high - risk carriers and
commercial motor vehicle drivers; improving safety information systems and
commercial motor vehicle technologies; strengthening
commercial motor vehicle equipment and operating standards; and increasing safety
awareness.
This almost 70 page report contains information that those heavily involved
in advocacy won't find surprising — it's what we've been trying to raise
awareness about for years BUT... for those who have denied that dogs
in large scale
commercial breeding kennels ARE N'T neglected, aren't denied vet care and aren't suffering, we'll let's just say that we now have official confirmation that the facts, as we've presented them, are indeed true. This report reaffirms the dismal conditions the breeder dogs have now had to endure for DECADES.
Springboarding off the public
awareness and outrage generated by these and other Virginia puppy mill exposés, the following year we worked closely with Teresa Dockery, who at the time was the chief operating officer of the Margaret B. Mitchell Spay / Neuter Clinic
in Bristol, Virginia, to help pass a state law that tightened up
commercial breeding operations and empowered local animal control officers to enforce the new codes.
There is increasing
awareness of the role that nutrient - poor and processed
commercial pet food diets may play
in cancer.
As public
awareness grows regarding the cruelty inherent
in puppy mills and the pressure that puppy sales place on shelters, there is a welcome trend that is putting the squeeze on
commercial breeding operations from both the supply and the demand side of this rotten business.
The number of organisations self nominating
in 2012 has increased by 17 percent year - on - year, reflecting the growing
awareness of the global coverage and
commercial benefits that accompany WTA success.
John Mohan,
Commercial and Planning Vice President of Copa Airlines recently said: «The
awareness of Panama as a leading destination
in the region is growing fast.
Tuazon is planning a permanent, public Water School
in Cedar Spring, Nevada to bring art and
awareness to a remote and ecologically fraught region, where the water that has served the community and environment for thousands of years is at risk of being siphoned to more
commercial areas.
After co-founding and co-directing resource sharing networks OurGoods.org and TradeSchool.coop from 2008 - 2014, Woolard is now focused on her work with BFAMFAPhD.com to raise
awareness about the impact of rent, debt, and precarity on culture and on the NYC Real Estate Investment Cooperative to create and support truly affordable
commercial space for cultural resilience and economic justice
in New York City.
Yet a rt with a political edge, or at least a heightened
awareness of this moment, has made an impact at
commercial galleries
in London over the last couple of weeks.
EIA has produced this short campaign film
in the style of Rakuten's own «We R...»
commercial to raise
awareness of its sales of elephant and whale products...
«Partnering with the American Society of Interior Designers will help further engage this important community of
commercial and residential designers, which is critical to the global
awareness of the importance of health and wellness
in the built environment.»
Thomson Reuters says that the results demonstrate the growing pressure on law firms from clients to be responsive to the client's agreed needs
in relation to a specific matter, to have deep knowledge of the law and, more
commercial awareness.
If you haven't already noticed, the term «
commercial awareness» has become THE buzzword used by employers
in City Law firms.
In simple terms, commercial awareness entails reading up on your specialised area of interest in 3 main strands: contextual knowledge of the field you are entering, skills.
In simple terms,
commercial awareness entails reading up on your specialised area of interest
in 3 main strands: contextual knowledge of the field you are entering, skills.
in 3 main strands: contextual knowledge of the field you are entering, skills...
Commercial awareness is therefore a prerequisite for students, because lawyers in all sectors of the legal profession need to be commercial in their outlook and more skilled than ever before, in order to meet the requirements of modern legal practice and a smooth integration into life as a trainee
Commercial awareness is therefore a prerequisite for students, because lawyers
in all sectors of the legal profession need to be
commercial in their outlook and more skilled than ever before, in order to meet the requirements of modern legal practice and a smooth integration into life as a trainee
commercial in their outlook and more skilled than ever before,
in order to meet the requirements of modern legal practice and a smooth integration into life as a trainee solicitor.
Become commercially aware:
Commercial awareness is the engine to move forward and get ahead
in your career planning.
Work experience that is business - related and can demonstrate your interest
in how a company is run, as well as
commercial awareness, looks good for a career
in corporate law.
In order to apply for this role, you will need to be degree educated or equivalent with strong
commercial awareness.
Edward has wide experience of property litigation, and is ranked as an «up and coming» junior
in the real estate litigation section of Chambers UK, being described as «very thorough
in his research» and as having «great
commercial awareness».
According to clients, Fabio Trevisan has an «
in - depth knowledge of complex transactions, a large degree of
commercial awareness, a great network and is an excellent sparring partner.»
However,
commercial awareness should not be interpreted as merely reading the news, keeping up - to - date on developments
in the
commercial world and then repeating what you have read.
Do you find that
commercial awareness often gets
in the way of legal practice?
In simple terms, commercial awareness entails reading up on your specialised area of interest in 3 main strands: contextual knowledge of the field you are entering, skills which may be relevant and the firm's performance or unique ethos that has catapulted its performance in the pantheon of the Legal 500 chart
In simple terms,
commercial awareness entails reading up on your specialised area of interest
in 3 main strands: contextual knowledge of the field you are entering, skills which may be relevant and the firm's performance or unique ethos that has catapulted its performance in the pantheon of the Legal 500 chart
in 3 main strands: contextual knowledge of the field you are entering, skills which may be relevant and the firm's performance or unique ethos that has catapulted its performance
in the pantheon of the Legal 500 chart
in the pantheon of the Legal 500 charts.
Law firms value
commercial awareness, and having knowledge on the political and legal world, and how they intertwine, is vital should you wish to succeed
in an interview.
Put simply,
commercial awareness is staying up - to - date with developments
in the business world.
Good
commercial awareness is a buzzword that shows up on any website about training contracts and is a quality that all firms look for
in their future trainees.
A great way to improve your
commercial awareness is to take a look at our new series How to Discuss, which delves into the latest news stories and reveals the best way to broach them if asked
in an interview.
I have been involved
in the organisation and subsequently attended various
commercial awareness events — including Chris Stoakes» recent «Demystifying the City» workshop — through the campus ambassador role, which have been really useful.
However, although there will always be some questions that are a little more firm - specific, the majority will want to know about your ability to work
in a team, your ability to communicate effectively and your overall
commercial awareness.
Reduction of the technical knowledge - base was «desirable» with a shift
in focus to «greater
commercial awareness» and better preparation for «alternative practice contexts».
In our interview, we speak with Lottie about the highlights, challenges and daily tasks of a trainee solicitor at Freshfields, the importance of
commercial awareness as well as top tips for making the most of a Freshfields training contract.