Your training contract provides the foundation for your NQ applications, but how you present that experience can influence how effectively firms understand your value and career direction.

Your CV should provide a clear, concise account of your seats, representative matters and individual responsibilities. Your LinkedIn profile should reinforce the same professional story, with consistent dates, qualification information and practice-area interests.

Before approaching the market, be ready to explain where you want to qualify, why that area interests you and what you want from your next role. A focused narrative helps recruiters and hiring teams identify where your experience may be most relevant.