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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well done!! 🥳
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Just post-app and I know, I expect you're right. There could be so many reasons why I didn't get through that it's pointless trying to guess. I just worry about repeating mistakes in future applications
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    PFO from HCR yesterday. In their PFO email, they said of the reasons for rejecting candidates was a lack of research about the firm and understanding of motivations for applying. The questions were mostly very competency based and I did make sure to link back to being a trainee at HCR, albeit...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, I don’t think so. I could be remembering wrong but pretty sure they said they would make decisions this week and come back to us either late this week or next week? I can relate though. Also feeling nervous and unable to focus at the moment
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got the Winston WG end of March last year if that helps
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Personally, I have gone for the one I am most likely to enjoy and do well in, rather than take a chance on a more "random" or less familiar choice. It depends a lot on the firm, but often a lot of your feedback will come from your department so it's important to impress them. I think still keep...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Feel like I have really let myself down on a VI just now. Did so much practice which makes it more frustrating. Maybe I didn't do as bad as I thought but I definitely think some answers sounded rushed at the end of them and skimped on details in places. One of my top choice firms as well :(
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you! I always worry that there’s more that they’re looking for in their criteria and I worry about missing things out. As you say, it’s good to keep to the point and focus on what the question is I’m being asked. Generally, I’ve had more success when I give a less detailed but well...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This is super helpful, thank you @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Amma Usman and all, I am looking for some advice as to how to structure my VI answer to "tell us about a commercial news story you're interested in / have read about". Whilst I didn't get feedback my VI this last year, I am convinced this answer let me down. I had too much to say in such...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    VI invite for CRS! Whoo😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    me too :( the first email this morning was confusing as I never got past the 1st stage so thought I had missed an assessment or something but glad they cleared it up
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If I get asked how my applications have progressed, do you think there's no point saying I have any other ACs then because they are very different firms? And just say that I am waiting to hear back from those firms that are similar? I haven't actually applied to that many firms (around 20-25...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello, I have an AC coming up and when asked about other applications I have made, do I tell them about other ACs with firms with a very different profile to the one I am interviewing with? I am aware they might asked me if I have other interviews. I know I don't have to tell them but I also...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’ve heard nothing since first stage. Guess it’s a PFO for me 🤷🏻‍♀️
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone here heard from Cripps?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah, I noticed this. Their loss I suppose!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks! Yes, agreed, there is a huge element of luck to it all! I have learned a lot about the process after how long I have been applying and I know I am only getting better at each of the stages with practice so sometimes it's hard to understand why I get rejected at 1st stage for firms I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have been applying for quite a lot of cycles now. I am starting to worry whether some firms would completely rule me out now after several years of applying to them, even though I have changed up my application and gained new experiences over the years. I have also noticed that my successful...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Winstons used a WG last year (just to flag)

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