You’ve had a look through our Application and Assessment Process, now it’s time to learn more about some of Saffery’s key hints and tips to help you along the way!
Why Saffery?
Saffery’s website is a great place to start as it’s full of information about who they are, their values, and their latest Potential Meets Personal video campaign.
You can also follow Saffery on social media to stay up to date:
Your career choice
The team are keen to understand what draws you to this career path. What excites you about it? What experiences have shaped your interest?
Commitment to the qualification
It’s important to understand what the qualification involves and the level of commitment required. The team are there to support you, but it’s also important to ensure you’re ready for the journey ahead. If you’re applying to a summer internship or placement role, they have huge success in their interns returning to the firm as part of their trainee scheme, so they’d love to see that you’ve researched into this in advance.
Team fit
They’d love to know what attracted you to this particular team. Take time to review the job description and reflect on:
- The strengths needed to succeed in the role
- How these align with your own strengths
- Examples from your studies, work, or extracurriculars that demonstrate these qualities
Commercial awareness
Interviewers often explore your understanding of current affairs and how they relate to the business world.
Be ready to discuss recent news stories or trends that interest you, especially those relevant to professional services.
Reflect their values
Have a variety of examples prepared relating to the firms values, noting Saffery’s particular commitment to client service.
Know their clients
Understand their client base and what makes Saffery unique.
Have questions ready to ask all interviewers and trainees. They’re really looking for people who are genuinely interested in the team and show curiosity into what life is like at Saffery.
Getting to know Saffery
Interviews are a great opportunity for us to explore whether you’re a good fit for each other. Just as Saffery are getting to know you, it’s equally important that you feel a sense of belonging and alignment with the firm. This is your chance to ask any questions you may have about the role, the qualification, or the firm itself. The team are just as eager to learn about you as you are to learn about them.