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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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giomerighi

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Hi Good luck for the AC on Wednesday. Did you manage to get a response for this?
RPC interview lasts about 45 mins I think? It’s very friendly - the interviewers explain all the different sections in detail (motivational, competency, commercial, situational) and they want you to do your best so if they think you’ve given a good answer and want to move on they’ll just stop you but that’s not a bad thing!

The situational is a scenario they read out to you and you have to talk through your train of thought/how you would tackle it. They may ask some follow-ups.

10 minutes at the end of the interview is for asking questions so prepare some good ones!

The experience is quite relaxed - they really just want to get to know you and see if you fit in with their culture which is v important to them!
 
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