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<blockquote data-quote="Camilla" data-source="post: 26318" data-attributes="member: 2130">I would look at increasing the number of applications you make, in addition to ensuring each one is of high quality.I have a 2:1 overall with a 2:2 in second year and I have terrible BTEC results.I applied to 6 firms last year and I got one video interview (did not progress further) and one AC.I made 20 apps this VS cycle and I got one video interview (did not progress further) and 4 ACs. By increasing the number of apps made I have quadruped my chance of success.That is not a great app-to-AC conversion rate I know, but given my academics I don't think it is too bad. Essentially, it is a numbers game. In my opinion, you need to be making as many applications as you can, but you also need to be choosing the firms wisely and tailoring each app. It has also helped me to have friends with TC's/ Rare and/or TCLA's review service to have a look over my apps and make sure they are up to scratch.By making more high-quality applications, it makes each rejection hurt a little less because you still have a number of firms you have not heard back from yet. And if you choose the firms wisely, and have a compelling story for why you would be a good fit for the firm, you will eventually get somewhere. Try meeting the firm, speaking to trainees and doing as much extra research as you can for each firm, but keep the volumes high.If you are still at uni, you might not have time to make 20-odd apps, in which case I would suggest focusing on your uni work to get the best grades possible, and then making applications afterwards.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Camilla, post: 26318, member: 2130"] I would look at increasing the number of applications you make, in addition to ensuring each one is of high quality. I have a 2:1 overall with a 2:2 in second year and I have terrible BTEC results. I applied to 6 firms last year and I got one video interview (did not progress further) and one AC. I made 20 apps this VS cycle and I got one video interview (did not progress further) and 4 ACs. By increasing the number of apps made I have quadruped my chance of success. That is not a great app-to-AC conversion rate I know, but given my academics I don't think it is too bad. Essentially, it is a numbers game. In my opinion, you need to be making as many applications as you can, but you also need to be choosing the firms wisely and tailoring each app. It has also helped me to have friends with TC's/ Rare and/or TCLA's review service to have a look over my apps and make sure they are up to scratch. By making more high-quality applications, it makes each rejection hurt a little less because you still have a number of firms you have not heard back from yet. And if you choose the firms wisely, and have a compelling story for why you would be a good fit for the firm, you will eventually get somewhere. Try meeting the firm, speaking to trainees and doing as much extra research as you can for each firm, but keep the volumes high. If you are still at uni, you might not have time to make 20-odd apps, in which case I would suggest focusing on your uni work to get the best grades possible, and then making applications afterwards. [/QUOTE]

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