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Also my application is still under review for the Spring VS. I applied on the 27th Nov, should I take this as bad news. Feel like there have been q a lot of AC invites?
Hey - rather than prepping specific q’s the best thing for me is prepping strong examples of situations in my work/extra curricular/ academic life and then matching up potential competencies with them. So I put an example down and then e.g. attach teamwork and leadership to them. It saves time...
Ah brilliant thank you so much guys - structure is deffo a good idea, I'm gonna build a STAR competencies table now. And I never thought about using stickies as prompts I'm deffo gonna do that - it's a good alternative to post-it notes around my laptop which can be a little distracting!
Hey guys - I have a video interview coming up and I was wondering if anyone had any general tips. This is where I really went wrong last cycle, I lacked confidence in my ability and froze in front of the camera during most VI's. This year I have really been trying to practice, but some tips...
Hey I seem to recall this happening to me last cycle. I think I just deleted an extra word. But definitely email Grad Rec and explain the issue if you've done everything you can and nothing helps.
Ah thank you!! This is the advice I gave to someone else: I would say for the verbal reasoning - I only practiced with watson glasers as there are similarities, but I’m pretty sure there are a range of more similar practice tests online (check higher up on this thread I think I saw something...
Hey - I literally just got the you passed our benchmark email + app under review, it has taken a while though, I’m sure they have a lot of apps to process, so I wouldn’t worry. I’m sure yours will come through soon!
Hey I'm in the same position as you. Did the test about a week ago - immediately got the report but no notification of progression/rejection. Portal says under review.
Hey - I got my rejection for Travers Smith this morning. They said that I can reapply for a Spring or Summer application and said that I can copy and paste my winter vacation scheme application. Do you think this means I can change/improve it or that I have to apply with the exact same cover...
Hey, I just got a post-WG rejection from NRF too. It is disappointing but you can't let it get you down - there's success coming up on the horizon so you just have to keep trying. Hold this as an opportunity to learn and be resilient, and definitely don't give up.
Hey guys - I have had the same problem this morning - test won't work. I have emailed grad rec at NRF and I have attached a screenshot of the expiry message for their reference. I had a major stress but I'm sure we will get a full 48 hours to do the test again when they are notified of the...
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