2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Taylah]

Does anyone have any experience doing an AC at Gowling for a TC? Would really appreciate any help!

 

[InNeedofaTC]

WBD must love staggering their emails cos boyyyyyyyy I’ve refreshed about 600 times

 

[John Travoni]

WBD must love staggering their emails cos boyyyyyyyy I’ve refreshed about 600 times

Can we pls just find out whether we were successful in getting to the next stage or not ?😕

 

[LegalLordLox]

Can we pls just find out whether we were successful in getting to the next stage or not ?😕

The moment of truth...

 

[Anon 11031]

PFO from WBD. Ah well, my application wasn't the best.

 

[Anon 11031]

PFO for me, good luck guys!

Out of curiousity, did yours have the whole thing about how your app fell just below the benchmark and loads of links to feedback things?

 

[jw97]

VI invite for WBD 🎉

 

[Jordon]

VI invite for WBD🤩

 

[Hele25]

WBD VI invite 😭😭 my first one of this cycle and first one ever! I’d appreciate any advice! (Please god, give me advice) ha

 

[kls]

WBD VI invite 😭😭 my first one of this cycle and first one ever! I’d appreciate any advice! (Please god, give me advice) ha

I would say practice as much as you can! Using the online platform shortlist me has been really great for me (I can access it through my uni) but if not practice recording yourself saying an answer. I have flash cards of typical questions and then give myself 20 seconds to come up with an answer, then record myself. That’s all the advice I can give but it has helped me a bit- I hate video interviews too but just doing them over and over has made it more manageable! Hope that helps ☺️

 

[Guilherme Carvalho]

WBD VI invite 😭😭 my first one of this cycle and first one ever! I’d appreciate any advice! (Please god, give me advice) ha

In last friday's weekly update they said that they don't tend to ask standard competency questions so in terms of preparation I wouldn't spend too long, if any time, preparing these. If you haven't yet then I definitely do recommend giving it a watch (you should have gotten an email with the link) as they do offer some tips etc. Good luck!

 

[losinghope]

Reed Smith PFO after research questions... got 2 more firms to hear from and then gonna cry in a hole till next cycle. Honestly just very demotivated.

 

[Isobelwarren]

WBD VI invite!! My first this cycle after so many rejections!!🥳

 

[BorgP95]

WBD VI invite!

Have to say I'm a bit nervous about potentially having to attend an AC in person if I am successful. I don't live in mainland UK and, even though I would have no issues getting there, I would be faced with certain restrictions when returning home. I wonder if they will consider offering virtual attendance...

 

[jw97]

WBD VI invite!

Have to say I'm a bit nervous about potentially having to attend an AC in person if I am successful. I don't live in mainland UK and, even though I would have no issues getting there, I would be faced with certain restrictions when returning home. I wonder if they will consider offering virtual attendance...

i reckon they've just put that bit in there about travel and accommodation just as a precaution if it were to happen but i can't see them forcing people to travel from all over the country that soon, so i wouldn't worry too much!

 

[JoeyTr]

Out of curiousity, did yours have the whole thing about how your app fell just below the benchmark and loads of links to feedback things?

mine did

 

[losinghope]

Reed Smith PFO after research questions... got 2 more firms to hear from and then gonna cry in a hole till next cycle. Honestly just very demotivated.

SCRAP that WBD PFO so one more till the end...

 

[cryingoverTCs]

WBD pfo too but the pymetrics test results made me sound like a horrible person so makes sense

 

[JoeyTr]

well done to everyone who made it through!

 

[layla rose]

WBD VI invite 😭😭 my first one of this cycle and first one ever! I’d appreciate any advice! (Please god, give me advice) ha

Can’t say for WBD specifically but I’ve managed to get through a fair few VIs this year. imo most important thing is to just be super enthusiastic and come across as likeable - I think that gets you a very long way and that’s more of a focus than the content. I was literally smiling throughout the whole 60/90 seconds lol.
Also structure your answer if possible eg “why are you applying to WBD” and you’d say “I’m applying to WBD for three key reasons. Firstly...” - these are easy to prep beforehand and practice.
then, practice! if you’re on a MacBook there’s QuickTime player which I used to record myself and then would watch back (it’s painful lol but helps you see where you can improve).
These are just my personal opinions - rooting for you!