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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Bad luck :( their loss!- Tattyasha
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Oh man, I applied on Wednesday night so I’ll presume PFO as not heard a bean 🤦♀️😢- Tattyasha
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I would but I’m managing two property renovations and looking after 3 children under 4 so I can’t do my applications until they go to bed. It’s easy to check an email but hard to not think about it when I’m playing trains 🤣- Tattyasha
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
How do you guys cope with this? It’s ridiculous. I’m on edge constantly. I know a watched pot never boils but I’m checking my emails constantly. Not had anything back from anyone yet. One minute I’m gutted not to have heard from anyone but the next I’m relieved as no news is good news and not a...- Tattyasha
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I am no authority on this whatsoever but, for what it’s worth, I’d say kick that thought out the door. You’ve applied and these firms want to see you in full knowledge of your background. They wouldn’t be wasting their time if they had no intention of hiring you so you’ve just as much right to...- Tattyasha
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Good luck this week to everyone waiting for responses to applications/VIs/TIs/ACs! I’m NOT going to check my emails every 10 minutes (I may stretch to 11) 😀- Tattyasha
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
*gets to interview stage and all goes well until…* ”So, tell us why you want to work for K&E?” *😰 £31m, £31m, £31m, £31m 😰😰😰* ”Er, um, well, when comparing to other firms, there’s probably 31 million reasons why I prefer you. Not least the high-profile client portfolio consisting 31 million...- Tattyasha
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Well I did think that too, but then thought, surely people must have mentioned it to them so why haven't they amended it? That's when my conspiracy theories started haha. Well done on passing the app stage! I've got a pretty strong feeling I won't have passed any. 😩- Tattyasha
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Has anyone else noticed the spelling errors on Dechert's website? Being the cynic I am I'm wondering if it's deliberate to see who points it out. But then I'm torn wondering do they like it being noted (attention to detail) or do they see it as obnoxious? Ahh why does this process make me...- Tattyasha
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Amazing! Well done! When did you apply if you don’t mind me asking? I applied 1/1 and nothing yet. As there’s been a round of VI invites today I’m assuming PFO though- Tattyasha
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
That’s a relief as I’m practically an OAP as far as this process goes 🙊 I’d be 36 when I started my TC so if age matters I may as well climb in to my coffin now 🤣- Tattyasha
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Introduction with a difference
Thank you so much @HopefulFutureTrainee123 that’s so kind of you to say! Massive congratulations on the AC invitation - have you attended yet? If not I’m sure you’ll sail through, if so, I’m sure you did sail through! Keep in touch as I’d love to hear your success story. All the best and thank...- Tattyasha
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Introduction with a difference
Thank you so much @ml_vk2022 thats so kind of you. I think I could bring something to the table but, to be fair, so many people can, far more than available places I’m sure! Lovely to meet you and thank you again for your kind words. Wishing you all the luck in the world and keeping everything...- Tattyasha
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Introduction with a difference
Oh wow, thank you so much for such a kind and supportive reply @AvniD! I’m so sorry it’s taken me so long to come back to you - I just wanted to dedicate the time you kindly did for me. I really hope you’re right. I’ve been making the most of mitigating circumstances boxes and explaining...- Tattyasha
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Just the standard ‘Dear John’. Must do them in bulk. Dumped by mail-merge worse than being dumped by text. Brutal!- Tattyasha
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
PFO S&C. Expected but still feels like a knife through the heart doesn’t it? 🤣- Tattyasha
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Bit late to the party I’m afraid but loving going through this thread when I get time. Goodness it’s a while since I’ve felt nerves like it! Am probably a dinosaur compared to most here (I’ve actually located grey hair - what the heck? 😰) and having basically been on maternity leave for the best...- Tattyasha
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Hi Hannah! Fellow ADHDer here. Lovely to meet you :) How are you getting on with all your applications? Have you struggled focusing? I've found it depends on the question. Some I can write in a flash and I'm really pleased with the answer, others I just can't seem to do. Everything is a...- Tattyasha
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Introduction with a difference
Good evening all! I hope you're having a great weekend. Like most of you (I suspect), mine has been spent applying for Vac Schemes and sailing through a wealth of emotions: one minute feeling empowered ("we can DO this!") and the next practically sobbing in a corner ("what even is the point...- Tattyasha
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