I got a PFO about two days after I applied so I rather suspect I may not be the best metric for comparison. I probably just failed according to some objective, easily quantifiable metric or made a disqualifying error in my submission.I got a pfo
I got a PFO about two days after I applied so I rather suspect I may not be the best metric for comparison. I probably just failed according to some objective, easily quantifiable metric or made a disqualifying error in my submission.I got a pfo
You are not going backwards though - you are still getting assessment centres/interview invites, and to me this is a positive outcome, especially if you secured six. It just sounds like you need to work on any feedback areas you have been advised of from these recruitment processes.Really need some advice/motivation... I feel like I am never going to get a training contract and I have squandered my only chances. I managed to get a VS last year out of the only application I did (which I did not convert) and have been completely unable to replicate that success. I've had 6 ACs this year and not managed to get a VS out of any of them. Some I messed up and some were fine but I just wasn't good enough. I now can't get out of my head and feel like I will mess every AC up now that I've done it a few times. I feel like there's no way I can get one and I do not think my mental health can take doing another cycle and doing one won't help because the more I fail, the more likely I will continue to do so. Training contracts and how I don't think I'll get one is all I can think about all day everyday. Does anyone have any success stories where they've gone backwards before going forwards and finally succeeding? It seems like the motivational stories where people have got a VS after loads of ACs don't really calm me because that means they improved while I am going backwards and that is the problem.
31/3 and rejected 4/4Hey can I ask when you applied and when they got back to you?
Getting ACs means that you’re doing something very right.Really need some advice/motivation... I feel like I am never going to get a training contract and I have squandered my only chances. I managed to get a VS last year out of the only application I did (which I did not convert) and have been completely unable to replicate that success. I've had 6 ACs this year and not managed to get a VS out of any of them. Some I messed up and some were fine but I just wasn't good enough. I now can't get out of my head and feel like I will mess every AC up now that I've done it a few times. I feel like there's no way I can get one and I do not think my mental health can take doing another cycle and doing one won't help because the more I fail, the more likely I will continue to do so. Training contracts and how I don't think I'll get one is all I can think about all day everyday. Does anyone have any success stories where they've gone backwards before going forwards and finally succeeding? It seems like the motivational stories where people have got a VS after loads of ACs don't really calm me because that means they improved while I am going backwards and that is the problem.
The feedback has either been that I was good and just missed out or that I didn't do very well on something which I knew I'd messed up because of nerves (something different each time, think it might be that I frequently mess up the final part of the day) so i don't really know where to go with itYou are not going backwards though - you are still getting assessment centres/interview invites, and to me this is a positive outcome, especially if you secured six. It just sounds like you need to work on any feedback areas you have been advised of from these recruitment processes.
yeah I think the different criteria thing might be the way to go... there's not many firms with healthy direct TC intakes still open sadly so feel i can't be pickyGetting ACs means that you’re doing something very right.
At that point it’s a combination of commercial awareness , interview skills and luck.
Also consider the firm you are going for as some have different criteria and might be easier/harder for you.
I sorta feel like I'm only getting to the ACs because I have VS at a top firm on my application and I will continue to f up ACs/not be good enoughReally need some advice/motivation... I feel like I am never going to get a training contract and I have squandered my only chances. I managed to get a VS last year out of the only application I did (which I did not convert) and have been completely unable to replicate that success. I've had 6 ACs this year and not managed to get a VS out of any of them. Some I messed up and some were fine but I just wasn't good enough. I now can't get out of my head and feel like I will mess every AC up now that I've done it a few times. I feel like there's no way I can get one and I do not think my mental health can take doing another cycle and doing one won't help because the more I fail, the more likely I will continue to do so. Training contracts and how I don't think I'll get one is all I can think about all day everyday. Does anyone have any success stories where they've gone backwards before going forwards and finally succeeding? It seems like the motivational stories where people have got a VS after loads of ACs don't really calm me because that means they improved while I am going backwards and that is the problem.
Sounds like you need to persevere if you are just missing out, and work on your confidence. It sounds like you have got the skills/knowledge needed, it’s just about getting them across in a confident and clear way.The feedback has either been that I was good and just missed out or that I didn't do very well on something which I knew I'd messed up because of nerves (something different each time, think it might be that I frequently mess up the final part of the day) so i don't really know where to go with it
ACs tend to demonstrate polish more than ability.I sorta feel like I'm only getting to the ACs because I have VS at a top firm on my application and I will continue to f up ACs/not be good enough
Also remember that interviews are often to find cultural fit as well as your qualities and some firms might not think you’ll suit them (for example some areas of work require slaves while some require sensitive people to understand the client)ACs tend to demonstrate polish more than ability.
Coming from a normal background often means that the first time you get to practice is the real thing and that often makes things look a bit rusty.
What I’d advise is firstly to research into each firm’s AC the day before to get an idea of the tasks as they are often more copy-paste than you’d think. Secondly, try and show a bit of passion and conviction even if it’s not truly natural.
The former makes it appear as though you’re less likely to leave and the second gives you more chance to have any mistakes slide past the recruiter.
Really need some advice/motivation... I feel like I am never going to get a training contract and I have squandered my only chances. I managed to get a VS last year out of the only application I did (which I did not convert) and have been completely unable to replicate that success. I've had 6 ACs this year and not managed to get a VS out of any of them. Some I messed up and some were fine but I just wasn't good enough. I now can't get out of my head and feel like I will mess every AC up now that I've done it a few times. I feel like there's no way I can get one and I do not think my mental health can take doing another cycle and doing one won't help because the more I fail, the more likely I will continue to do so. Training contracts and how I don't think I'll get one is all I can think about all day everyday. Does anyone have any success stories where they've gone backwards before going forwards and finally succeeding? It seems like the motivational stories where people have got a VS after loads of ACs don't really calm me because that means they improved while I am going backwards and that is the problem.
ACs tend to demonstrate polish more than ability.
Coming from a normal background often means that the first time you get to practice is the real thing and that often makes things look a bit rusty.
What I’d advise is firstly to research into each firm’s AC the day before to get an idea of the tasks as they are often more copy-paste than you’d think. Secondly, try and show a bit of passion and conviction even if it’s not truly natural.
The former makes it appear as though you’re less likely to leave and the second gives you more chance to have any mistakes slide past the recruiter.
"We ask that you complete the test by 23.59pm on Friday 19 April 2024 in order for us to process your application as quickly as possible."Hi - Congrats, very happy for you. How many days are you getting to take the test?