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

[syw]

SH PFO after app

 

[RoughWood]

Simmons WVS PFO. Last year I trailed off in the middle of two answers in the VI and made it to AC. This year, I thought I did well but didn’t pass.

Honestly, I’m reaching the point where I cannot understand what GR is looking for. I have good relevant experiences, a decent education, follow all the advice here and generally out there, get my applications checked, but I’m not getting anywhere. There doesn’t really seem to be a technique to crack, now it just feels like a lottery.

Ugh sorry for the moaning!

I completely understand that feeling, the main thing to remember is that it is not about how good you are. You could literally be the absolute best version of yourself and not get it purely because it isn't about you, it's about who you are up against. You can't control who the other applicants are so focus on being the best version of yourself.

Try not to worry about things that are outside of your control. You control yourself, so be the best self that you can. Much easier said than done of course. We cant help but evaluate every little thing that we said, but not getting through doesn't mean that you aren't good enough, if that was the case then they wouldn't have wanted to meet you in the first place. It all builds resilience and just know that you are not alone in your thoughts, who knows what GR are actually looking for! Be your best self and you'll end up where you are meant to be, when you are meant to be there.

 

[ZaraB]

How long does bird & bird take to send the WG after application?

It took me 3 days when I applied for the spring scheme

 

[John Doe]

I completely understand that feeling, the main thing to remember is that it is not about how good you are. You could literally be the absolute best version of yourself and not get it purely because it isn't about you, it's about who you are up against. You can't control who the other applicants are so focus on being the best version of yourself.

Try not to worry about things that are outside of your control. You control yourself, so be the best self that you can. Much easier said than done of course. We cant help but evaluate every little thing that we said, but not getting through doesn't mean that you aren't good enough, if that was the case then they wouldn't have wanted to meet you in the first place. It all builds resilience and just know that you are not alone in your thoughts, who knows what GR are actually looking for! Be your best self and you'll end up where you are meant to be, when you are meant to be there.

The more PFOs I get the more I appreciate the bonding of this forum and how supportive people are towards one another - which is very incredible given how cutthroat the competition is - keep up the good work people!

 

[vacschemeapss]

Hey guys, I have failed my NRF telephone interview and absolutely don't know the reasons for the same. I did so well (I feel), knew ALL questions, had prepared very well and gave logical, composed answers. Does anyone have any advice on what to make of this? And how to get grad to provide a feedback (if at all there is precedent for this)? Thanks

 

[pfoapplicant]

@Jessica Booker

On the Further Information section under undergraduate results, is it appropriate to talk about academic prizes, or should the section just be limited to extenuating circumstances and similar content?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey guys, I have failed my NRF telephone interview and absolutely don't know the reasons for the same. I did so well (I feel), knew ALL questions, had prepared very well and gave logical, composed answers. Does anyone have any advice on what to make of this? And how to get grad to provide a feedback (if at all there is precedent for this)? Thanks

Firms will usually provide feedback for interview stages, so there is no harm requesting feedback from the firm.

 

[GOI983]

Anyone have any tips for the HSF online test?

I just met the benchmark for their test for the spring VS, I would say be extremely quick and accurate. Ideally, you need to complete all 40-50 questions in around 25-30 mins

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker

On the Further Information section under undergraduate results, is it appropriate to talk about academic prizes, or should the section just be limited to extenuating circumstances and similar content?

Definitely the type of information to include in this section, unless there is a later question/section that specifically asks for academic prizes.

 

[GOI983]

Reed Smith PFO- post SST

What were your 3 main qualities from the SST? I am yet to receive a PFO

 

[hannaheshaw04]

What were your 3 main qualities from the SST? I am yet to receive a PFO

What is a PFO?

 

[AspiringTrainee]

What is a PFO?

Please f*** off… just a fun way to cope with rejections on this forum.

 

[GXA123]

Spring (attention to detail/social adaptability/ and something else I forgot) But got the same result for last cycle and passed in the previous so I was quite surprised!

What were your 3 main qualities from the SST? I am yet to receive a PFO

 

[John Travoni]

VI invite for Reed Smith🥳🥳🥳

 

[LEL]

VI invite for Reed Smith🥳🥳🥳

Is that new this year? Haven't heard of a Reed Smith VI 🙃

 

[John Travoni]

Is that new this year? Haven't heard of a Reed Smith VI 🙃

Yep. It’s new this year. They usually had a stage where you had to answer a couple of research questions but they’ve moved it to a VI this year.

 

[Veep9]

VI invite for Reed Smith🥳🥳🥳

Me too! Really needed that one today. Now to prepare for a strengths based VI.

 

[ps123]

Me too! Really needed that one today. Now to prepare for a strengths based VI.

Is this for Spring?

 

[AW_08]

VI invite for Reed Smith!! the only good news I’ve had so far this cycle 🥰😻

 

[Veep9]

I completely understand that feeling, the main thing to remember is that it is not about how good you are. You could literally be the absolute best version of yourself and not get it purely because it isn't about you, it's about who you are up against. You can't control who the other applicants are so focus on being the best version of yourself.

Try not to worry about things that are outside of your control. You control yourself, so be the best self that you can. Much easier said than done of course. We cant help but evaluate every little thing that we said, but not getting through doesn't mean that you aren't good enough, if that was the case then they wouldn't have wanted to meet you in the first place. It all builds resilience and just know that you are not alone in your thoughts, who knows what GR are actually looking for! Be your best self and you'll end up where you are meant to be, when you are meant to be there.

I really appreciate your reply and generally the support on this site. This is a hellish process and I can’t imagine doing it all alone 🤗