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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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    I’m actually excited for WBD application, GR were SO NICE last year and so freaking helpful with all the YouTube videos (where my 2nd/3rd cycle peeps at? lol) that I’m looking forward to engaging with them again! So refreshing 😂😂
    Their deadline is 31st March and they are non-rolling so they review all applications after the deadline for anyone interested and does not know about this already.
     

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    I have looked at my portal, and it says:

    'ACTIVE JOB APPLICATIONS​


    • 2022 - Vacation Placement - England
      LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom
      Status Invite to Assessment Centre
      Graduate and Apprenticeship 150 Applied on 12/03/2021'



      Do I email the grad team? The ACs are on WC 7th Feb and 14th Feb, and I need to give notice at my job if that is the case. Please advise- @Jessica Booker
    Yes, call them first thing tomorrow.
     

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    Hey! Can I ask what sort of questions were asked - were they competency, situational-judgement based questions, or were there also firm specific motivation questions?

    In my VI there was a mixture of competency and strength based questions, some commercial (but not as much as I thought there would be)
     
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