TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[awd1998]

Well done! What office is this for?

Edinburgh

 

[stemlawgal]

If I haven't heard from BM (post app), Latham (post test), or HL (post WG) by now should I assume its PFOs all around?

 

[deckoking123]

BM pfo after that horrendous VI

 

[GXA123]

If I haven't heard from BM (post app), Latham (post test), or HL (post WG) by now should I assume its PFOs all around?

currently the same! would like to know everyones thoughts. I think it is a PFO for Latham

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do you guys email your interviewers post-ac to thank them for their time?
Tick - Yes
Cross - No
handshake - sometimes

If you have their email yes, if you have to track their email down, no.

 

[A.Diane01]

@Jessica Booker Hi, hope you're good. I have a quick question:

When making it to the next stage of an application, for example VI, does the firm take into account your application as a whole to offer AC/PFO eg. application form & VI or do they consider each part independently eg. disregard application form, focus entirely on VI?

 

[Vesania]

AC invite for Bakers Spring VS!

 

[Rob93]

@Jessica Booker Hi, hope you're good. I have a quick question:

When making it to the next stage of an application, for example VI, does the firm take into account your application as a whole to offer AC/PFO eg. application form & VI or do they consider each part independently eg. disregard application form, focus entirely on VI?

Have been wondering this exact thing

 

[A.Diane01]

Have been wondering this exact thing

Right? I wondered (almost hoping) if they take into account both, rather than only the specific stage you have been invited to complete...

 

[sxw517]

How gut wrenchingly horrible it is to be rejected by a firm you really liked when visiting on an open day, post VI. I spare a thought for those that complete a vac scheme and then don't get offered a TC. That must be a right kick in the gonads!

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Hi, hope you're good. I have a quick question:

When making it to the next stage of an application, for example VI, does the firm take into account your application as a whole to offer AC/PFO eg. application form & VI or do they consider each part independently eg. disregard application form, focus entirely on VI?

There won’t be a set approach to this unfortunately. Some firms will review your application while watching your video interview, others won’t.

Sometimes if firms have too many candidates coming through to AC, they make make a cut based on information in your application after selecting you down post VI.

 

[A.Diane01]

There won’t be a set approach to this unfortunately. Some firms will review your application while watching your video interview, others won’t.

Sometimes if firms have too many candidates coming through to AC, they make make a cut based on information in your application after selecting you down post VI.

Ah I see, that makes sense. Thanks very much!

 

[Donuttime]

What do people say when they get into the interview room (zoom room) with the assessor. I always tend to say an awkward "Hi..." then trail off? or am I thinking way too much into this?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Anything from BM summer scheme/FF direct TC?

 

[Veep9]

What do people say when they get into the interview room (zoom room) with the assessor. I always tend to say an awkward "Hi..." then trail off? or am I thinking way too much into this?

“Hi, how are you?” That sort of polite chit chat - which in the uk usually tends towards commentary on the weather on that day - allows me to settle in, figure out if the volume is ok, where I should be looking, etc. It also reminds you that you’re able to connect on a human level, even if you’re nervous about comes next.

 

[h1]

What do people say when they get into the interview room (zoom room) with the assessor. I always tend to say an awkward "Hi..." then trail off? or am I thinking way too much into this?

1) I read that zoom zoom for some reason 😂
2) a "Hi, how are you?" or "Hi, thanks for your time today!" should be good. Whatever you'd say IRL

 

[NMA]

Anyone who did their HSF AC yesterday or today hear back yet?

 

[t.loader]

Hi is this for summer and when did you apply?

It is for summer - I applied on 7th Jan.

 

[AriLor]

Any news from Dentons?

I got invited to an AC

 

[TC fiend]

What do people say when they get into the interview room (zoom room) with the assessor. I always tend to say an awkward "Hi..." then trail off? or am I thinking way too much into this?

“Hi, how are you?” That sort of polite chit chat - which in the uk usually tends towards commentary on the weather on that day - allows me to settle in, figure out if the volume is ok, where I should be looking, etc. It also reminds you that you’re able to connect on a human level, even if you’re nervous about comes next.

I like “Hi! Great to meet you. How’s your day going so far?” It’s polite, enthusiastic, and gives your interviewer the chance to talk about something easy (how their day is going).