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Key assessments include gauging an applicant’s curiosity and ability to read a room, which are increasingly important skills as AI takes over other parts of consulting jobs, such as making slide decks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Ms Bingham said Mrs Light's statutory declaration stated she moved into the annex in December 2019 "despite the occupier of that dwelling being the applicant's son".

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

Volunteering in the community before the Games is not required to earn a spot in 2028, but early involvement could strengthen an applicant’s chances.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Disability adjudicators use a series of grids that consider an applicant’s age, work experience and education level to determine whether they may have the skills to do another, less strenuous job.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2025

It seemed almost rhetorical, a ritual before the masters discussed the applicant’s tuition.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss