TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Amgrad]

I am so confused. I tried checking for the status of my application but apparently I don't have an account??? I just registered for one now with the email in which I received my confirmation email (for applying) in early December. Did I apply with a guest account or something? How do I see my application LMAO

Did SandM accidentally delete my account instead when they tried to send me a PFO hence why I haven't heard back and why I have no account anymore?😂

Edit: ok nvm I think it was a glitch, I just somehow logged back into the old account and have no clue where the new account has gone 😭

Why there are more people like tooth fairy here who nvm themselves, glad it wasn't bald. Lol

 

[ashwright]

Quick question - if you've been offered a TC by a firm but are still awaiting a response from another (competitor?) firm, would you email the latter to inquire when they're planning to get back to you? I'm thinking of notifying the latter that I've been offered a TC but am still interested in them (if they would have me!)

(copying in @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock & I welcome advice from anyone else too )

 

[zonnonomo]

Quick question - if you've been offered a TC by a firm but are still awaiting a response from another (competitor?) firm, would you email the latter to inquire when they're planning to get back to you? I'm thinking of notifying the latter that I've been offered a TC but am still interested in them (if they would have me!)

(copying in @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock & I welcome advice from anyone else too )

congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Quick question - if you've been offered a TC by a firm but are still awaiting a response from another (competitor?) firm, would you email the latter to inquire when they're planning to get back to you? I'm thinking of notifying the latter that I've been offered a TC but am still interested in them (if they would have me!)

(copying in @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock & I welcome advice from anyone else too )

Hi!

First of all, congratulations on your TC offer!! 🥳 I was in a similar situation last cycle, so thought I'd share how I approached it.

I would politely email the graduate recruitment team of the firm that you are still waiting to hear from, and just explain that you have received a TC offer but still remain interested in them and wondered if they had any update on when you can expect to hear back - this is completely normal, and can sometimes speed up decisions (though not always). I did the same after receiving my TC offer, and the other firm were able to get back to me a day or so later. Even if they aren't able to get back to you immediately, they may be able to provide you with a rough timeframe in which you can expect to hear back, which is always useful!

Sometimes they might ask who the TC offer is with (as I was asked this), but this is usually just so they can see who they are competing with in relation to talent. If you have a deadline for accepting the TC offer, I would just mention this in the email as it might be useful for the firm you are waiting to hear from to be aware of this.

I hope that assists, and best of luck with your decision!

 

[Trophy]

Quick question - if you've been offered a TC by a firm but are still awaiting a response from another (competitor?) firm, would you email the latter to inquire when they're planning to get back to you? I'm thinking of notifying the latter that I've been offered a TC but am still interested in them (if they would have me!)

(copying in @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock & I welcome advice from anyone else too )

Well done on A&OS TC🤗

 

[Slickoo202]

DM me if anybody has insights into CMS VI, thank you!!

 

[switchingup]

I have not gotten a holding mail, would you say that means anything?

I can’t say for sure, but I’d just take no news as good news for now!

 

[ashwright]

Hi!

First of all, congratulations on your TC offer!! 🥳 I was in a similar situation last cycle, so thought I'd share how I approached it.

I would politely email the graduate recruitment team of the firm that you are still waiting to hear from, and just explain that you have received a TC offer but still remain interested in them and wondered if they had any update on when you can expect to hear back - this is completely normal, and can sometimes speed up decisions (though not always). I did the same after receiving my TC offer, and the other firm were able to get back to me a day or so later. Even if they aren't able to get back to you immediately, they may be able to provide you with a rough timeframe in which you can expect to hear back, which is always useful!

Sometimes they might ask who the TC offer is with (as I was asked this), but this is usually just so they can see who they are competing with in relation to talent. If you have a deadline for accepting the TC offer, I would just mention this in the email as it might be useful for the firm you are waiting to hear from to be aware of this.

I hope that assists, and best of luck with your decision!

thank you so much, Abbie!! Your message definitely helps a lot - mentioning the timeframe also sounds like a very good idea! I have a bit of a silly follow-up question: letting them know wouldn’t make me more likely to be rejected, right?

It is probably an illogical worry, but I just wanted to check 😅