2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Anon 11031]

Thank you so much! I think you're right... I get it stuck in my head that it has to be these particular things (sports or charity work, etc), when it can really be anything.

Thank you for your help

No worries, if you want to talk through anything or just have a second pair of eyes my DMs are always open!

You got this!

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

I feel like I don't have enough things such as extra curricular activities, scholarships, achievements, etc.

In fact, I have nothing for the last two! I don't know if its me just being hard on myself when looking at achievements and underselling myself?

Does anyone have any examples of valid achievements they can think of so I can judge whether or not it's just me being negative or whether I actually don't have any?

You could mention a really good grade you got for a module or paper, any sports you’ve been involved in even if it was something like ‘Cancer Walk’ to raise awareness, learning a language or an instrument, art etc… Basically extra curricular activities are things that you have a genuine interest in and they don’t necessarily have to be academic. It’s a great way to show how you developed certain skills for e.g I love baking and I explain how baking involves a lot of precision and the need to be meticulous because too much flour or lack of it could result in a total failure. A future trainee would definitely need to show a great attention to detail and precision when drafting and going over documents.

An achievement could be something you struggled with for e.g a module but then ended up getting good grades. Also mentoring or tutoring a student, setting up a blog or website. In a previous job I succeeded in convincing an international clothing brand to partner with us and I consider that to be a great achievement.

 

[Anon 11031]

You could mention a really good grade you got for a module or paper, any sports you’ve been involved in even if it was something like ‘Cancer Walk’ to raise awareness, learning a language or an instrument, art etc… Basically extra curricular activities are things that you have a genuine interest in and they don’t necessarily have to be academic. It’s a great way to show how you developed certain skills for e.g I love baking and I explain how baking involves a lot of precision and the need to be meticulous because too much flour or lack of it could result in a total failure. A future trainee would definitely need to show a great attention to detail and precision when drafting and going over documents.

An achievement could be something you struggled with for e.g a module but then ended up getting good grades. Also mentoring or tutoring a student, setting up a blog or website. In a previous job I succeeded in convincing an international clothing brand to partner with us and I consider that to be a great achievement.

Good to see a fellow baker on the forum

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Good to see a fellow baker on the forum

Omg I absolutely love it! Not an expert but I want to be one hahah what do you like to bake?

 

[Anon 11031]

Omg I absolutely love it! Not an expert but I want to be one hahah what do you like to bake?

I'm huge on different types of bread. Other than that, polenta cakes etc! My favourite is the rose and pistachio polenta cake! What about you?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I feel like I don't have enough things such as extra curricular activities, scholarships, achievements, etc.

In fact, I have nothing for the last two! I don't know if its me just being hard on myself when looking at achievements and underselling myself?

Does anyone have any examples of valid achievements they can think of so I can judge whether or not it's just me being negative or whether I actually don't have any?

Fundraising for charity, promotions at work, any awards or prizes achieved at school/university, being elected on to a society committee, organising something that was successful, coming up with any idea that when implemented was successful.

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

I'm huge on different types of bread. Other than that, polenta cakes etc! My favourite is the rose and pistachio polenta cake! What about you?

Oh wow, I've never made bread before tbh lol I like to bake stuff like carrot cake, red velvet cake, victoria sponge cake, cheesecakes lol basically all the sweet cakes, cupcakes, swiss rolls, tartes and pies I also enjoy making savoury pastries.

 

[Asbi]

Hello! I have not heard from them. Not sure about others.

I havent either! It had been 4 weeks as well now since the applications closed

 

[Anon 11031]

I havent either! It had been 4 weeks as well now since the applications closed

I haven't heard anything either. But I did ask them recently when they're holding their ACs and they confirmed it would be w/c 26th July. So I imagine they'll be issuing responses soon.

 

[Asbi]

I haven't heard anything either. But I did ask them recently when they're holding their ACs and they confirmed it would be w/c 26th July. So I imagine they'll be issuing responses soon.

Ahh I see. We will probably hear within the next week or so then

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

I haven't heard anything either. But I did ask them recently when they're holding their ACs and they confirmed it would be w/c 26th July. So I imagine they'll be issuing responses soon.

What’s their TC recruitment process like post application stage?

 

[Anon 11031]

What’s their TC recruitment process like post application stage?

I believe it's application > psychometric test (if you pass the app) > AC > offers

Their direct TC recruitment seems quite straightforward compared to some other firms.

 

[MLF]

What’s their TC recruitment process like post application stage?

I think there's a WG and then they invite you for a AC, it should be on their website

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Just finished the Ashurst tests and honestly what was that D: I enjoyed it but I think I bombed it- especially the shapes and math sections!

 

[glaw23]

You could mention a really good grade you got for a module or paper, any sports you’ve been involved in even if it was something like ‘Cancer Walk’ to raise awareness, learning a language or an instrument, art etc… Basically extra curricular activities are things that you have a genuine interest in and they don’t necessarily have to be academic. It’s a great way to show how you developed certain skills for e.g I love baking and I explain how baking involves a lot of precision and the need to be meticulous because too much flour or lack of it could result in a total failure. A future trainee would definitely need to show a great attention to detail and precision when drafting and going over documents.

An achievement could be something you struggled with for e.g a module but then ended up getting good grades. Also mentoring or tutoring a student, setting up a blog or website. In a previous job I succeeded in convincing an international clothing brand to partner with us and I consider that to be a great achievement.

Fundraising for charity, promotions at work, any awards or prizes achieved at school/university, being elected on to a society committee, organising something that was successful, coming up with any idea that when implemented was successful.

Thank you so much guys! I am going to write up a word document with the help of my mum to jog my memory about things I have done, and I think I do actually have a fairly decent list. I was just being hard on myself about it all!

 

[glaw23]

Just finished the Ashurst tests and honestly what was that D: I enjoyed it but I think I bombed it- especially the shapes and math sections!

...... There is a section on shapes and maths?

*deletes Ashurst application*

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

I believe it's application > psychometric test (if you pass the app) > AC > offers

Their direct TC recruitment seems quite straightforward compared to some other firms.

Thank you! I remember attending a few of their grad sessions but forgot about this

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

I think there's a WG and then they invite you for a AC, it should be on their website

Thank youuu!

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Thank you so much guys! I am going to write up a word document with the help of my mum to jog my memory about things I have done, and I like I do actually have a fairly decent list. I was just being hard on myself about it all!

You got this!!

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

...... There is a section on shapes and maths?

*deletes Ashurst application*

YES lol