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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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Is it normal to save a draft for a non-rolling app and to get a message saying:

"Your application has been added to your saved applications. It is available to complete for the next 30 days.
Please complete this application within the next 30 days."

I had no idea firms imposed a time limit on when you must complete the app...
 

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Is it normal to save a draft for a non-rolling app and to get a message saying:

"Your application has been added to your saved applications. It is available to complete for the next 30 days.
Please complete this application within the next 30 days."

I had no idea firms imposed a time limit on when you must complete the app...
It’s part of a data protection process - it’s more difficult for them to hold data on you when you don’t formally submit it.
 

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It’s part of a data protection process - it’s more difficult for them to hold data on you when you don’t formally submit it.
Thanks Jessica.

Can I withdraw my draft at this stage (and still apply later) as I only wanted to view the questions but now I feel rushed to apply within 30 days...

The deadline is 31st December - had I known they had a time limit, I wouldn't have started the app so early.
 
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i just did HSF test, and checked my portal and im 'under review'. does that mean ive passed, or does it go to under review before the test?
 
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