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    Conciseness in interviews

    This is brilliant, thanks so much Jessica! More art than science it seems.
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    Conciseness in interviews

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could offer tips on my interview technique. I was recently interviewed by a partner and senior associate at a US firm. It was my first interview in a long time, and what I immediately felt was a tension between being concise and to the point with my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone done the Amberjack blended online assessment and willing to discuss their feedback report with me? My own results felt a little underwhelming 🤔 I'm a bit sceptical on how an SJT would be the right means to test something like "Creative Force".
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same here! Just to be safe I've emailed them to ask for receipt.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, not sure if this helps but I applied in early Dec and got my VI much later than other people who applied in late Dec. So they may be sending out VI invites in a non-chronological order. Has anyone done a Dechert AC this cycle and can provide any tips or insights please?

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