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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 221833" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hey!</p><p></p><p>You definitely don't need years of professional experience to answer a question like this well! They're interested in how you think and approach problems, not whether you've managed a huge project etc.</p><p></p><p>You can absolutely draw on experiences from university, part-time jobs, internships, volunteering, or even group projects. The key is to show a logical thought process and reflection. One way to structure your answer could be:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Set the scene briefly: </strong>describe the situation or challenge. It doesn't have to be dramatic - something like a tough group project, a time you had to fix a mistake, or organise something under pressure works fine!</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Identify the key issues: </strong>make sure to explain what the main problem was and how you recognised it. Examples of issues could be communication gaps, missing information, or conflicting priorities.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Gather information: </strong>talk about what you did to understand the issue better. This could be asking for feedback, researching, looking at data, etc. Make sure to outline the steps you took to address the situation to show how you assess problems.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Involve others: </strong>mention how you worked with teammates, a supervisor, classmates, or friends to come up with solutions. They will be looking for teamwork and collaboration, so it's important to outline what your role in that team was.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Describe the outcome:</strong> what happened as a result of your decision or action? Try to show a tangible result, including something positive or a lesson learned.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Reflect: </strong>I would end your answer by saying what the experience taught you, and how you'd apply that insight in the future. You can discuss the skills learned as well, and how these may be applicable to problems you would encounter as a trainee.</li> </ol><p>Even if your example feels "small", focus on how you thought through the situation - that's the main part that the graduate recruitment team will be evaluating <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: 221833, member: 42112"] Hey! You definitely don't need years of professional experience to answer a question like this well! They're interested in how you think and approach problems, not whether you've managed a huge project etc. You can absolutely draw on experiences from university, part-time jobs, internships, volunteering, or even group projects. The key is to show a logical thought process and reflection. One way to structure your answer could be: [LIST=1] [*][B]Set the scene briefly: [/B]describe the situation or challenge. It doesn't have to be dramatic - something like a tough group project, a time you had to fix a mistake, or organise something under pressure works fine! [*][B]Identify the key issues: [/B]make sure to explain what the main problem was and how you recognised it. Examples of issues could be communication gaps, missing information, or conflicting priorities. [*][B]Gather information: [/B]talk about what you did to understand the issue better. This could be asking for feedback, researching, looking at data, etc. Make sure to outline the steps you took to address the situation to show how you assess problems. [*][B]Involve others: [/B]mention how you worked with teammates, a supervisor, classmates, or friends to come up with solutions. They will be looking for teamwork and collaboration, so it's important to outline what your role in that team was. [*][B]Describe the outcome:[/B] what happened as a result of your decision or action? Try to show a tangible result, including something positive or a lesson learned. [*][B]Reflect: [/B]I would end your answer by saying what the experience taught you, and how you'd apply that insight in the future. You can discuss the skills learned as well, and how these may be applicable to problems you would encounter as a trainee. [/LIST] Even if your example feels "small", focus on how you thought through the situation - that's the main part that the graduate recruitment team will be evaluating :) [/QUOTE]
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