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Recent content by Brandon

  1. Brandon

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The waitinf only cost me my hairline
  2. Brandon

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Well I got a call but I couldn't pick up and it goes to voicemail when I call back
  3. Brandon

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Well I certainly hope that no news is not bad news in this case but admittedly chances are slim
  4. Brandon

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I know they call, but Hmm i didn't get an email
  5. Brandon

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They ask you not to post on LinkedIn until they finish the recruitment process
  6. Brandon

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Probably. I'd just prefer to get a straight email the moment I'm pit in a rejection pile rather than have this process dragged out. It's pretty clear that people who haven't been called have been rejected, but it's the hope that it just ain't so that kills you
  7. Brandon

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It's surprising because one person here did get an offer. Other than that it's radio silence

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