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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 221665" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hi!</p><p></p><p>No problem at all <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>If your background is quite unique, it's definitely worth weaving that in - but I'd do it in a way that supports the overall narrative rather than trying to cover every gap or new detail. </p><p></p><p>In other words, I'd focus the cover letter on linking everything together into a clear story - who you are, why your experiences make you a strong candidate, and how it all leads naturally to this role and firm. You can then use the other questions to zoom in on specific examples or details that didn't fit neatly into the cover letter.</p><p></p><p>So, I'd lean more towards option 2 - a holistic, joined-up narrative that ties your profile together, rather than trying to cram in every missing point. I would definitely include a variety of experiences across both the cover letter and the two questions, but the key part is to make sure that your whole application fits together nicely and there is consistency across the entire form.</p><p></p><p>I hope that answers your question! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbie Whitlock, post: 221665, member: 42112"] Hi! No problem at all :) If your background is quite unique, it's definitely worth weaving that in - but I'd do it in a way that supports the overall narrative rather than trying to cover every gap or new detail. In other words, I'd focus the cover letter on linking everything together into a clear story - who you are, why your experiences make you a strong candidate, and how it all leads naturally to this role and firm. You can then use the other questions to zoom in on specific examples or details that didn't fit neatly into the cover letter. So, I'd lean more towards option 2 - a holistic, joined-up narrative that ties your profile together, rather than trying to cram in every missing point. I would definitely include a variety of experiences across both the cover letter and the two questions, but the key part is to make sure that your whole application fits together nicely and there is consistency across the entire form. I hope that answers your question! :) [/QUOTE]
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