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“Academic tutor at Joe Bloggs University” will be sufficient- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Your email was a query - give them a call this morning.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
23.59 on 16th - no need to email them- TCLA Community Assistant
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They would be breaking the law if they did, so no.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,720
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I have recruited enough people with lower A-level grades across multiple firms who even had a stricter policy on A-level grades back then than they do now to know it happens more than you probably think it does. Did you have any mitigating circumstances or do you feel you would be flagged in a...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,121
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I wouldn’t overthink the question. It’s just trying to assess your innovative thinking without you having to have a previous example/evidence of this. Just think of any activity people do day to day and think about how that could be improved (saves time or energy/makes something more enjoyable...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
A competency interview could include those type of questions.- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Native wouldn’t be correct though - that is your first language - eg the one you learnt from a child first. Firms won’t discriminate on the basis you have said. If it’s a free text box, say you are business fluent (assuming that is a fair description).- TCLA Community Assistant
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If something impactful within a day, then yes.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,715
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Yes - that should be mentioned. It doesn’t need to be a team captain - just any evidence of effort/time/energy dedicated to matters that you will not just benefit from ware things to include.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,105
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
There is no need to link it back to skills the firm is looking for - they would have asked this if it was something they wanted. Do you have any extra curricular activities outside of art/painting?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,103
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
I wouldn’t put this in the work experience entry. I’d focus on the positives of your other experiences that made you realise you enjoy working in teams.- TCLA Community Assistant
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Skills will be very similar to what they look for in standard trainees, just with either knowledge of technology and a passion for it. I don’t think you’ll need to gravitate much beyond the competencies a firm typically looks for in trainees, just put a technology lens over some of your examples...- TCLA Community Assistant
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You can just say it more concisely - “I enjoyed the role’s collaborative aspects” is exactly the same message but with fewer words.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,710
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Deal dropping only works if it is relevant to you and your application. In short, if you are deal dropping to try and impress in the cover letter - don’t do it. If it is tangible evidence that has influenced your motivation, then deal drop but explain why that is the case.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,101
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
They expect you to choose the location you’ll be able to commit to long term - even if it is a vacation scheme, they want to see your commitment to that location because most firms only recruit vacation scheme students to then convert them into trainees. With some regional firms/locations, too...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,096
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
No - some jobs can be described in a much shorter word limit (eg if the job was fairly straight forward/limited responsibilities/for a short period of time).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,095
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Because most people are not geographically mobile and cannot work in multiple locations. The firm needs to ensure they have the right amount of talent pipeline for each vacancy they have.- TCLA Community Assistant
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Definitely not normal but fine to do it - but I just have to question whether this is suitable. If you want to add someone to LinkedIn, I would recommend asking this when you meet them. And you can’t read anything into it if they don’t accept. Some people like to keep their LinkedIn to very...- TCLA Community Assistant
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Work experience section on applications
Any achievement should be detailed and specific, and so facts like numbers should definitely be included so your answer is more unique. I’d suggest avoid repetition, but if it is just one part that is repeated, that is fine. But if you are repeating multiple sentences, I’d avoid it and would...- TCLA Community Assistant
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