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

[tt_xo]

If the deadline for a video interview is 22nd November GMT, do we i have to submit before midnight on the 22nd or the 21st?

 

[Numerius Negidius]

Seems like no movement one way or another since that run of PFOs the other day. Not expecting any news til next week at this point.

Starting to think the ACs might have already gone out... there's only two weeks left until the vac scheme!

 

[futuretraineecity]

Not sure if this is the right thread but I was wondering if anyone has a structure they follow for open day applications? Should it similarly be structured like a cover letter? I never really know how to approach it compared to VS apps

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If the deadline for a video interview is 22nd November GMT, do we i have to submit before midnight on the 22nd or the 21st?

It will be 23.59 on the 22 November

 

[Rob93]

Starting to think the ACs might have already gone out... there's only two weeks left until the vac scheme!

Possible but I doubt it - generally find that with any given scheme at least one person on this forum will report back positively when AC/interview invites go out.

 

[pleasecanwegetjobs]

anyone who applied to Latham, does your work simulation assessment test say 'finished' on the status part? Worried that maybe it didn't submit when i did it and so I missed the deadline...

 

[John Travoni]

If the deadline for a video interview is 22nd November GMT, do we i have to submit before midnight on the 22nd or the 21st?

If you’re referring to the VI for CMS, it means 11:59 on 22 November.

 

[syw]

Does anyone know whether the Deloitte summer VC is only for students in their penultimate or final year? I am a post-graduate, and i'm not sure whether i'm eligible..

 

[John Travoni]

Does anyone know whether the Deloitte summer VC is only for students in their penultimate or final year? I am a post-graduate, and i'm not sure whether i'm eligible..

Unfortunately you are ineligible to apply.

 

[ltt_12]

double checking that when NRF says app is due 21st that means 11:59 on the 21st?

 

[Rob93]

double checking that when NRF says app is due 21st that means 11:59 on the 21st?

Can't speak to NRF specifically but that's generally what firms mean with a closing date unless they specify otherwise

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

double checking that when NRF says app is due 21st that means 11:59 on the 21st?

23.59 on the 21st (just for complete clarity).

 

[GXA123]

Hi! does anyone have Geldards TC previous questions?

 

[vacschemeapss]

Hi, any clue about how to answer Baker McKenzie's first VS question: "Tell us about something that 'excites' or 'inspires' you."

I have topics that I am 'interested' in. But what does excite or inspire mean? Does it mean something that makes such inspired to work?

Further, does it have to be a 'topic' or can it be an activity or a hobby too?

@Jessica Booker please help!

 

[GXA123]

Hi, any clue about how to answer Baker McKenzie's first VS question: "Tell us about something that 'excites' or 'inspires' you."

I have topics that I am 'interested' in. But what does excite or inspire mean? Does it mean something that makes such inspired to work?

Further, does it have to be a 'topic' or can it be an activity or a hobby too?

@Jessica Booker please help!

I have seen previous apps of people talking about both a hobby and a topic, I believe it is completely up to you.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi, any clue about how to answer Baker McKenzie's first VS question: "Tell us about something that 'excites' or 'inspires' you."

I have topics that I am 'interested' in. But what does excite or inspire mean? Does it mean something that makes such inspired to work?

Further, does it have to be a 'topic' or can it be an activity or a hobby too?

@Jessica Booker please help!

It can be an activity or hobby - but make sure if that is the case that it is something you can talk about (eg not just a passing hobby). You should also ensure you don’t try to use the answer to demonstrate your skill set through that hobby (this is not what the question is wanting from you).

My advice is just choose something you are passionate about.

 

[syw]

In an interview, when answering a question on a 'firm's deal of interest', do you think it's fine to answer about a deal worked on by European teams (not London), even though i'm applying for the London office? The London team have strength in the area of this deal though, and it's one of genuine interest that I could talk about.. Any thoughts welcome!

 

[quitestressed]

When writing a cover letter which is addressed to the graduate recruitment team, do you use yours sincerely or yours faithfully to sign off? I get that YF is for when you don't know their name, but not sure which is best in this instance? TIA!!

 

[xtinew]

Opening the Clyde Cappffinity to record my VI when the neighbor suddenly busts out his leaf blower. I'm just awkwardly waiting in front of my webcam for them to stop.

 

[AvniD]

When writing a cover letter which is addressed to the graduate recruitment team, do you use yours sincerely or yours faithfully to sign off? I get that YF is for when you don't know their name, but not sure which is best in this instance? TIA!!

Yours sincerely is always a safe option in my experience.