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Bruce Springsteen Music Catalogue
Congratulations @gilo for this excellent post which has won you one of TCLA's inaugural Starred Thread Awards 😊 Thank you to everyone else for your fantastic contributions as well :)- James Carrabino
- Post #10
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @NikkiT, I have written a post here on how to prepare for an AC to a point that should make you feel ready 😊 Also check out two great resources by @AvniD: Avni’s break down of ACs and Avni's thoughts on preparing for ACs! I would also recommend perusing Preparing for ACs and interviews...- James Carrabino
- Post #14,757
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Is it for W&C? If so, it does not matter! With some firms it may make a difference but with the vast majority it will not :)- James Carrabino
- Post #14,742
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You can refer to this list in conjunction with this list and you should be able to get a rough sense of what you are looking for (these are both from last year but remain the same this year for the most part) 😊- James Carrabino
- Post #14,741
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Texas Two-Step
Congratulations to @IRO for this excellent post, which has made you one of the first winners of our Starred Thread Awards! Thank you to @Abii and @Tstrack as well for your contributions :) This is a fascinating topic and I have learnt so much by reading what you all have to say!- James Carrabino
- Post #7
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Covid 19 and safety net policies
Hi @lpcstudent2021, I applaud you on your self reflection - this sounds like it could be exactly what will make the difference! Your work experience does sound more than adequate after all, so if you are able to truly convey what is transferrable between the experience you have and a career in...- James Carrabino
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Yes - one firm I applied to I got rejected for VS and received a direct TC offer in the same cycle :)- James Carrabino
- Post #14,518
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Not to one-up you @TheChipmunk but here is a list of 260+ questions 🤣- James Carrabino
- Post #14,517
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
That's an incredible achievement, congratulations!- James Carrabino
- Post #14,516
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Amazing stuff @thirdtimelucky!!! Really living up to the name (and this is the AC from when you had Covid right???) :D Congratulations again, this is a phenomenal achievement!- James Carrabino
- Post #14,515
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Congratulations on the AC invite! I think that could be a good approach - worst outcome is that they say no- James Carrabino
- Post #14,514
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Vacation scheme issue
Hi @sd234, @Jessica Booker has given a great answer here. I know it may not be what you were hoping to hear, but these situations can be tricky. That said, you would not be the first person to be in this position so I would not stress yourself out! You may wish to consider asking the firm where...- James Carrabino
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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Assessment centres - weekdays or weekends?
Hi @jmosk99, If you are looking to find out updates about specific applications, the main vacation schemes thread would be a good place to start. In addition, you could use the search bar at the top right of the screen (if on a laptop) to search for HSF specifically! I hope that helps :)- James Carrabino
- Post #5
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Missed major deadlines
Definitely not - you should absolutely consider these 😊 Really glad to have helped here - I'll link @AvniD and @George Maxwell just so that they see this as well!- James Carrabino
- Post #6
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Covid 19 and safety net policies
Hi @lpcstudent2021, thank you for posting! First of all, congratulations on your 2.1 and your Distinction in the GDL - I am in the middle of the GDL and I know how hard that is to achieve 🤣 I can't claim to be an expert on the precise rationale behind safety net policies, but my inclination...- James Carrabino
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi all, the deadline to be considered for a free month of TCLA premium by adding an excellent response to one of these two threads is 11:59pm tomorrow - just over 24 hours from now! Head over to my thread explaining TCLA's new Starred Thread Awards for further details :)- James Carrabino
- Post #14,511
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Starred Thread Awards (opportunity to win a free month of TCLA Premium!)
Hi everyone, remember that the deadline for being considered for a free month of TCLA premium by adding an excellent response to one of these two threads is 11:59pm tomorrow - just over 24 hours from now! I look forward to seeing any further additions to the discussion :)- James Carrabino
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @Lian Lian I completely agree with @Jessica Booker on this! If you were sent into your AC right now my guess is you would actually be completely prepared, although a couple days to reach out to those who have done one before and look up a few things never hurts. Ten days is more than enough -...- James Carrabino
- Post #14,309
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Fine dining for the win!- James Carrabino
- Post #14,302
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Firms sometimes differ massively in their recruitment windows between cycles so it is impossible to assume this - remember it's not a PFO until you get that e-mail!- James Carrabino
- Post #1,350
- Forum: Applications Discussion