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

    Thanks for the advice Jessica! would it be better to do that over email or should I give HR a call?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    TL;DR - Is it ok to ask to be transferred to direct TC route a month after accepting a VS offer? Hi hive minds, I am a career changer and I need some advice here - I just got offered a summer VS today :eek: I genuinely didn't expect myself to get this VS because I had a very disheartening...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey congrats!! Did you hear back by phone or email?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Travers PFO finally!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Same here, given their Instagram post ytd said there’s no more interview for WVS, @Jessica Booker i wonder if it is ok to just email GR for an update and basically ask for a PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is anyone still waiting for Travers PFO? That feeling of my application isn’t even worthy of a PFO is truly horrible (I know it’s most likely just an IT issue but still…)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for letting me know - I finally received my login this morning!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey I have an AC with Clyde this week. The confirmation email said we should have access to the TopScore system 72h in advance but I still haven't received the login...wonder if you have received a TopScore login yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know if Reed Smith has a preference for prose vs bullet points for the work exp section?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I saw an earlier post about applying to both winter and spring and actually got through for the spring scheme so thought I would ask again. I think we can still apply for direct TC though!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    NRF PFO for WVS post app. Anyone knows if we can reapply for Spring?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Pretty sure the deadline for WVS has passed?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yup in the same position and also expecting a PFO lol Also haven’t heard from Travers and Latham and can definitely feel that their PFOs are looming…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I applied slightly earlier than you did and haven’t heard a word - really hope it’s not a PFO..
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Applied on the same day but haven’t heard anything - did you apply in the last few hours before the deadline?
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