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Recent content by xEmily1998

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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jess, Do grad rec always review every application? I sent off an application for a winter VS 6 weeks ago now, and haven't heard anything back. Other people have received rejections and AC invites. The firm have been holding ACs for the past few weeks and someone on the forums have said that...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I also applied close to the deadline, similarly thinking that would be ok due to them saying it was non-rolling. Perhaps they're still working through the applications from earliest to latest (lesson learnt- apply asap even if they say non-rolling :p). As they have been sending rejections out...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone else still waiting on Ashurst winter VS post-application form? I've not received the rejection email which they have been sending out, but am getting worried since ACs seem to be well on their way. Also, on another thread last month, someone contacted grad rec who said they were expecting...

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