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We are still looking for responses to the second thread. As the least commercially aware person I know, I am sure the community of TCLA can do a lot better in analysing this more so than I would! Highly recommend people do post their thoughts.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
My personal view on this is nothing - but not everyone will agree with me on this. Your interview is about you, not about your interviewers.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #14,088
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It really will depend on the questions. You just need to focus on answering them and they will direct you to what you should discuss.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #14,087
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I would instead ask Grad Rec to forward the email on to thank the interviewers rather than asking for the emails, as otherwise you are asking Grad Rec to deal with multiple emails (to ask for permission to share the details with you to each interviewer, then the email back to you), instead of...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #14,077
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If you have their email, then fine. If you haven’t and you track it down (and it isn’t really easy to find on the firms website) then I wouldn’t.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #14,062
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think it ultimately comes down to individual circumstances. Some people will be much clearer on what defines their motivations and can therefore select in or out based on that criteria. Sometimes that comes with experience, sometimes it is down to strong individual motivations that make...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,324
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
No - there is no harm in a polite request for an update. The only time it could be an issue is if you were told you would hear back until mid to late Feb (or even later).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,964
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
There is a possibility that they have decided to hire fewer vac schemers than they originally planned. They could easily be in the middle of budget planning for the next financial year and have been told to make some cuts, and therefore all of a sudden need to make fewer vacation scheme hires...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,956
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I have never done this, and I haven't heard of it being done. I suspect it is down to a human error unfortunately. Did they send you full written offers or was it just a verbal offer you received?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,954
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If this is post-assessment centre, give them a call.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,952
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I won't know for sure - things have changed since I was there. However, I wouldn't expect an invite to the AC as it is most likely that your application is reviewed after you have completed the WG, and invites are made based on the combination of your application form and WG result. This is how...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,317
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Completely agree with this scenario and situation are unfortunately interchangeable phrases used to describe both questions asking you how you may deal with both hypothetical interactions and business tasks- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,925
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
As someone has mentioned above, contact the platform provider and see if they can reset it for you. You might need to email from the firm to confirm this. Otherwise just keep calling/emailing the firm in question.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,871
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Moving from a Summer to a Spring Vac Scheme
Definitely ok to ask - these things happen every year. The firm might just not be able to move you based on individual circumstances at that time. Call them tomorrow and ask whether it is possible.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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Should I read a sensitive email sent to me by mistake?
Typically the answer is “don’t read it and let the person know who sent it ASAP that you got it, and inform your supervisor that it was still sent even if it wasn’t read”.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It really doesn’t work like this, and I would strongly advise not to factor this into your decision making. Most firms have had decades of applicants trying to game the system and apply to what they perceive to be less popular locations, and then try to move to another location at either offer...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,853
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It’s generally graduate recruitment deciding who is invited to AC. Sometimes there are a small panel of associates or partners who may screen applications, but this is rare. Even in those circumstances, it’s unlikely the people who invited you will be the people who interview/assess you. If you...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,852
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It’s actually both. You have to provide the details for employers but this is checked against your application form. Mistakes happen, but how much of an issue this is depends on what the error is and your explanation for why this mistake happened.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,849
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
The chances are going to be so varied based on individual circumstances at that time. A good chance with the firm in the previous cycle doesn’t necessarily mean it will be a good chance this cycle. By operating a waiting list, there clearly is a chance though, and that’s the positive to focus on.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,827
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If you are about to have your AC, mention it at the AC. If you have had your AC, then wait until they have informed you of the decision.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,820
- Forum: Applications Discussion