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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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User5678

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Hi @User5678 - it is just me in the grad rec team and in the week prior to the deadline there is a huge increase in applications - generally I will receive around 50% of applications in the seven days before the deadline. I read all applications from start to finish, therefore it can take some time to read through all. Some weeks candidates will hear back sooner than in other weeks - this is simply and only due to my capacity.

Thank you very much Gemma! I understand it is a very busy time and it takes time to go through each application in detail :)

Your response is reassuring, thank you again :)
 
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