TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Amgrad]

I am so confused. I tried checking for the status of my application but apparently I don't have an account??? I just registered for one now with the email in which I received my confirmation email (for applying) in early December. Did I apply with a guest account or something? How do I see my application LMAO

Did SandM accidentally delete my account instead when they tried to send me a PFO hence why I haven't heard back and why I have no account anymore?😂

Edit: ok nvm I think it was a glitch, I just somehow logged back into the old account and have no clue where the new account has gone 😭

Why there are more people like tooth fairy here who nvm themselves, glad it wasn't bald. Lol

 

[ashwright]

Quick question - if you've been offered a TC by a firm but are still awaiting a response from another (competitor?) firm, would you email the latter to inquire when they're planning to get back to you? I'm thinking of notifying the latter that I've been offered a TC but am still interested in them (if they would have me!)

(copying in @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock & I welcome advice from anyone else too )

 

[zonnonomo]

Quick question - if you've been offered a TC by a firm but are still awaiting a response from another (competitor?) firm, would you email the latter to inquire when they're planning to get back to you? I'm thinking of notifying the latter that I've been offered a TC but am still interested in them (if they would have me!)

(copying in @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock & I welcome advice from anyone else too )

congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Quick question - if you've been offered a TC by a firm but are still awaiting a response from another (competitor?) firm, would you email the latter to inquire when they're planning to get back to you? I'm thinking of notifying the latter that I've been offered a TC but am still interested in them (if they would have me!)

(copying in @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock & I welcome advice from anyone else too )

Hi!

First of all, congratulations on your TC offer!! 🥳 I was in a similar situation last cycle, so thought I'd share how I approached it.

I would politely email the graduate recruitment team of the firm that you are still waiting to hear from, and just explain that you have received a TC offer but still remain interested in them and wondered if they had any update on when you can expect to hear back - this is completely normal, and can sometimes speed up decisions (though not always). I did the same after receiving my TC offer, and the other firm were able to get back to me a day or so later. Even if they aren't able to get back to you immediately, they may be able to provide you with a rough timeframe in which you can expect to hear back, which is always useful!

Sometimes they might ask who the TC offer is with (as I was asked this), but this is usually just so they can see who they are competing with in relation to talent. If you have a deadline for accepting the TC offer, I would just mention this in the email as it might be useful for the firm you are waiting to hear from to be aware of this.

I hope that assists, and best of luck with your decision!

 

[Trophy]

Quick question - if you've been offered a TC by a firm but are still awaiting a response from another (competitor?) firm, would you email the latter to inquire when they're planning to get back to you? I'm thinking of notifying the latter that I've been offered a TC but am still interested in them (if they would have me!)

(copying in @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock & I welcome advice from anyone else too )

Well done on A&OS TC🤗

 

[Slickoo202]

DM me if anybody has insights into CMS VI, thank you!!

 

[switchingup]

I have not gotten a holding mail, would you say that means anything?

I can’t say for sure, but I’d just take no news as good news for now!

 

[ashwright]

Hi!

First of all, congratulations on your TC offer!! 🥳 I was in a similar situation last cycle, so thought I'd share how I approached it.

I would politely email the graduate recruitment team of the firm that you are still waiting to hear from, and just explain that you have received a TC offer but still remain interested in them and wondered if they had any update on when you can expect to hear back - this is completely normal, and can sometimes speed up decisions (though not always). I did the same after receiving my TC offer, and the other firm were able to get back to me a day or so later. Even if they aren't able to get back to you immediately, they may be able to provide you with a rough timeframe in which you can expect to hear back, which is always useful!

Sometimes they might ask who the TC offer is with (as I was asked this), but this is usually just so they can see who they are competing with in relation to talent. If you have a deadline for accepting the TC offer, I would just mention this in the email as it might be useful for the firm you are waiting to hear from to be aware of this.

I hope that assists, and best of luck with your decision!

thank you so much, Abbie!! Your message definitely helps a lot - mentioning the timeframe also sounds like a very good idea! I have a bit of a silly follow-up question: letting them know wouldn’t make me more likely to be rejected, right?

It is probably an illogical worry, but I just wanted to check 😅

 

[xMontmorency]

thank you so much, Abbie!! Your message definitely helps a lot - mentioning the timeframe also sounds like a very good idea! I have a bit of a silly follow-up question: letting them know wouldn’t make me more likely to be rejected, right?

It is probably an illogical worry, but I just wanted to check 😅

the exact opposite

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

thank you so much, Abbie!! Your message definitely helps a lot - mentioning the timeframe also sounds like a very good idea! I have a bit of a silly follow-up question: letting them know wouldn’t make me more likely to be rejected, right?

It is probably an illogical worry, but I just wanted to check 😅

No worries at all, glad to hear it helped!

Not a silly follow-up at all, and I can totally understand why you're worried (as I was the same and had to ask my mentor haha!). As long as your email is polite and doesn't seem like you are demanding an instant reply, it won't make you more likely to be rejected at all. As others have mentioned, if anything, it likely would have the opposite effect as you'll be viewed as a more competitive candidate