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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It could be 101 reasons - could be as simple as one of your interviewers being off sick and not being contactable.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #14,907
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
No - definitely can’t come to that conclusion.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #14,903
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Congratulations! A BD role will provide you with a lot of transferable skills and knowledge of how the firm operates/works with clients.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #527
- Forum: General Discussion
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reapply for a VS in the next cycle
If you have completed a vacation scheme at the firm before, it is less likely that they will invite you for another vacation scheme again. They may encourage you to apply for a direct TC instead, but I would seek feedback from the firm to see what they would suggest first, especially if you have...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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"Do you currently hold a valid work permit? If yes, please provide details."
What you have provided is sufficient - no other details would be required.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Your final sentence is exactly why I find it surprising.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I don't think it is necessary to do it - a lot of people won't have the time to do so. You could always say you plan to do it in the Easter break/ahead of summer vacation schemes.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #14,850
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Most common - call to offer, email to reject. But some firms will call even when it is a rejection. And some firms will email to offer, especially if they are super busy or have had trouble getting hold of you (I sent so many congrats emails just because people hadn't set up voicemails on their...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I would always ask at the end of the interview/assessment centre when I would expect to hear back. And then give it 3 working days after that date if they hadn't come back by then. If I hadn't asked or got clarity as to when I would hear back in the interview/assessment centre, I would first...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It is possible in some circumstances and the easiest way to find out is to ask the firm - there is no harm in asking. They will probably just want to understand your reasons for deferring though - for instance, if it is because you are accepting competing schemes, then the firm is less likely...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It will depend on a number of factors. For instance, are the practice areas/sector focus different across the offices. The more different these are, the more difficult it could be. The firm is also likely to prioritise trainees who trained in that office for NQ roles, so you might find more...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I find it surprising that MC firms are doing this to be honest. Will be interesting to find out why when I catch up with them next.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I would send an email just to recognise you have missed the call and mention that you will try and give them a call when you are available tomorrow morning. You could also explain when you will be free tomorrow if they do want to also call you back.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Yes, not a problem at all to do this.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Interestingly the company seems to have been dissolved two days ago going by Companies House. Seems like they haven't filed their confirmation statement for 2021 and so have been struck off....- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I love a Wags too - one major consideration when moving a small market town after living in central London was that it had a Wagamamas and a Nandos 🤣- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It's taken you this long to have a Nandos?!?!- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
1) I am not convinced many recruiters are actually looking at LinkedIn in the first place 2) If they do, it's a risky tactic - in many instances, it might actually put a negative spin on how I viewed someone (as I would consider them more interested in the other firm).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #14,708
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Exactly - no one else puts in the jobs that they turned down on their LinkedIn or CVs, so I find it slightly bizarre that people think this is fine to do. It is fine if you say "Upcoming Vacation Scheme Student" or something of those lines - that is fine with me, the same as people put "Future...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Congratulations - that's fantastic news!- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion