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Dennis Varghese

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Hey all,

I'm currently in the midst of completing my application for the training contract (deadline being 15 June). I have reached out to the firm to clear up on whether the TC is being postponed and whether there are any change in deadlines. This was two weeks ago and despite follow ups I haven't heard anything.

Has anyone approached them? If yes, have you heard back?
 
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Alice G

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Nov 26, 2018
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Hey all,

I'm currently in the midst of completing my application for the training contract (deadline being 15 June). I have reached out to the firm to clear up on whether the TC is being postponed and whether there are any change in deadlines. This was two weeks ago and despite follow ups I haven't heard anything.

Has anyone approached them? If yes, have you heard back?
In all honesty, if they are accepting applications and the date remains unchanged I would assume that everything is carrying on as normal. Their grad rec will be very busy right now given the current climate and many may even be furloughed or working reduced hours so they probably cannot get back to everyone very quickly at the moment. I would continue with the app and submit before the deadline and just see what gets said from there re. ACs etc
 
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tractor12

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Oct 6, 2019
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Hey all,

I'm currently in the midst of completing my application for the training contract (deadline being 15 June). I have reached out to the firm to clear up on whether the TC is being postponed and whether there are any change in deadlines. This was two weeks ago and despite follow ups I haven't heard anything.

Has anyone approached them? If yes, have you heard back?
Did you ever hear back?
 

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