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Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

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    I mock interviewed a student last night for her Cleary assessment day today. I don't know what the firm has said on this but I presume there will be more?
     

    Harvey

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    @Jaysen can I get your opinion please

    I still haven't heard anything from HSF. I passed the online assessment, but have not been contacted about AC yet?

    The winter vac scheme starts on the 3rd December, surely there is no chance they will ask me to come for AC now?

    What do you think...
     

    Jaysen

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    @Jaysen can I get your opinion please

    I still haven't heard anything from HSF. I passed the online assessment, but have not been contacted about AC yet?

    The winter vac scheme starts on the 3rd December, surely there is no chance they will ask me to come for AC now?

    What do you think...

    I don't have any inside info on this but I wouldn't think it's too late - still a good three weeks to go.

    If they are full up and they like you, they might have you do the AC for a later scheme.
     
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