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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If anyone is waiting to hear back from CRS Guilford, this is the email I received today: 'We are still in the process of reviewing the video interview submissions for our Guildford Placement Scheme. We have another placement scheme and a couple of assessment centres commencing at a similar time...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Should I assume CRS PFO post- VI because I saw someone on the forum say they got a VS offer
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    congratulations! Can I ask which CRS location you applied for
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi sorry I think I'm in direct TC application forum. I meant for Vac schemes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I wouldn't assume anything, especially considering we might have applied for different locations.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did you pass to the next stage? I got effective communicator and open connector with my weakness being personal responsibility. Just got an email saying I didn't pass to the next stage
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Not yet. I don't know if this is a bad sign
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    Has anyone heard back from Gateley or CRS after completing the VI?
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