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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Huge congratulations!! And such an inspiring post, thank you for sharing 😊
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Amazing!! Well done!! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I haven’t received the tests and applied on the 18th of Jan x
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    I'm so sorry to hear :( that's a lot to take in on one day!x
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Haha I try to be, it’s when not if! Pleased to have helped 😊
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Also received rejections from w&c (spring vs) and macfarlanes (vs) within the space of 10 minutes 😂 But through to the Stephenson written assessment! 😊 This process is definitely very up and down but will be worth it in the end 🙌🤞
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I thought the exact same on Tuesday!! I think a bit of nerves is good though because it means you care! I always try to tell myself I’m not nervous I’m excited which helps to make me feel slightly more confident before 😂 Good luck and go smash it!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey - I completed it recently and it was a WG test! When you login to their online portal it actually says ‘WG test’ :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    If it helps, I didn’t receive my vi invite until the 19th of feb last year so I’m still hoping it’s not a pfo for this cycle just yet! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey Bethany - it's my understanding that they review your app first and then decide whether to send the WG invite. Hope you hear back with good news soon x
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey Zara - I think this is a common concern! But how I’ve dealt with this in previous interviews is actually just saying to the interviewer something like, “can I have a minute to think about that?”. I’ve had positive feedback on taking my time on more difficult questions. Hope that helps x
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    You're smashing it! Congratulations!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you both!! Now to smash the AC!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    OMG OMG Bird & Bird AC invite! Would appreciate any advice!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats on your VI! I don’t think there is a way of seeing the app once you’ve sent it on CVmail :/
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I put spring as my first preference :)

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