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Exam during vacation scheme.

SGA

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Sep 1, 2018
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I'm struggling on how to approach this. I have a potential spring vac scheme scheduled but I have just been told that I have a university assessment during the spring holidays that I cannot miss. Would firms be accommodating to the fact that I may have to miss a morning to go do the assessment or would this compromise my chances of doing well on the vac scheme? I don't want to confirm any offers until I'm sure.

Thanks!
 
I'm struggling on how to approach this. I have a potential spring vac scheme scheduled but I have just been told that I have a university assessment during the spring holidays that I cannot miss. Would firms be accommodating to the fact that I may have to miss a morning to go do the assessment or would this compromise my chances of doing well on the vac scheme? I don't want to confirm any offers until I'm sure.

Thanks!

They will be fine, just let them know in advance.

I had my graduation ceremony during one of my schemes and the firm was great. It would only be a bit weird if you were leaving the firm to interview at another firm.
 
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