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

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    I am aware that some offers have gone out already and that there are also others waiting to hear.

    Did you ask in the interview when you are likely to hear the outcome ?
    Hey, I had my 2nd stage AC for the summer vacancy. They said we should find out in the next 2 weeks. Have offers been given for solely spring positions so far?
     

    Abii

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    Bit of a random question but I am learning a new language in an evening class once a week. Would it be useful to mention this in applications and if so, where would I mention it? Not too sure it counts as work experience
    I wouldn’t put this in work experience as it isn’t work experience, it’s not a job or a voluntary role in any way. I would put this under hobbies, interests or extra curriculars or weave this into a competency question asking about skills either to talk about language skills or work ethic and commitment to development of skills or interest in diversity and culture etc.
     
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