I have applied for a paralegal job at A&O and Latham in London. How can I ensure that I get at least an interview? I believe I have solid credentials but can't seem to get past the application process. I have tried reaching out to my networking contacts and emailed partners. Any advice?

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We don’t hire through nepotism. Ensure your CV is strong enough and well written, and then it can be down to whether we’re hiring or not. I don’t know about A&O but we have a very small pool of paralegals who tend to stay for a long time and so we hire infrequently.

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Thanks for your insight. Is it possible for you to review my CV and comment as to how I can make it better?

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