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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 249315" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hi!</p><p></p><p>Congratulations on the interview invite!</p><p></p><p>I would echo what others have said already, and try to reframe that anxiety into excitement instead. [USER=43551]@thesauce[/USER] made a great post on this a few days ago, so I have quoted it below!</p><p></p><p>The most valuable advice I received was from a partner at a firm where I previously completed a vacation scheme, just before my interview for the TC. He emphasised that feeling nervous or anxious isn't a negative thing at all - it usually reflects that you care about the opportunity and are invested in the outcome. That in itself is a positive sign.</p><p></p><p>Therefore, I would encourage you to not try to suppress the nerves, but to channel that energy into demonstrating genuine enthusiasm, curiosity and motivation for the firm. Rather than focusing on delivering perfectly rehearsed and polished answers, concentrate on having a thoughtful and engaged conversation with the interviewers. You can do this through listening carefully, responding directly, and showing authentic interest in the people and the work. </p><p></p><p>As someone who was a bundle of anxiety for days before every interview too, I personally found that reframing nerves as a sign of commitment, rather than a weakness, made a significant difference in my mindset (+ I received positive feedback after that interview, which I'd say is a sign it works!).</p><p></p><p>Wishing you the best of luck - you've got this!! 💪</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbie Whitlock, post: 249315, member: 42112"] Hi! Congratulations on the interview invite! I would echo what others have said already, and try to reframe that anxiety into excitement instead. [USER=43551]@thesauce[/USER] made a great post on this a few days ago, so I have quoted it below! The most valuable advice I received was from a partner at a firm where I previously completed a vacation scheme, just before my interview for the TC. He emphasised that feeling nervous or anxious isn't a negative thing at all - it usually reflects that you care about the opportunity and are invested in the outcome. That in itself is a positive sign. Therefore, I would encourage you to not try to suppress the nerves, but to channel that energy into demonstrating genuine enthusiasm, curiosity and motivation for the firm. Rather than focusing on delivering perfectly rehearsed and polished answers, concentrate on having a thoughtful and engaged conversation with the interviewers. You can do this through listening carefully, responding directly, and showing authentic interest in the people and the work. As someone who was a bundle of anxiety for days before every interview too, I personally found that reframing nerves as a sign of commitment, rather than a weakness, made a significant difference in my mindset (+ I received positive feedback after that interview, which I'd say is a sign it works!). Wishing you the best of luck - you've got this!! 💪 [/QUOTE]
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