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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 249780" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hey!</p><p></p><p>Not an odd question at all - I definitely worried about a similar thing, even if I'm receiving good news over the phone (at the risk I don't sound happy enough, haha!)</p><p></p><p>I did an AC at a firm in my second year which I was unsuccessful in, and they also let you know either way over the phone. I know it is incredibly frustrating and your gut instinct is to be defensive (I know I was too!), but I'd just remember that you only have to make it through the short phone call - then you can rant and rave to your friends afterwards! </p><p></p><p>I can't remember the exact words I said, but I think something along the lines of: "<em>Although this is not the outcome I had hoped for, I'm grateful for the opportunity and for you taking the time to share feedback. I will reflect on this carefully in my future applications</em>".</p><p></p><p>It is never a nice call to get, but it is just one step in the process - best of luck <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: 249780, member: 42112"] Hey! Not an odd question at all - I definitely worried about a similar thing, even if I'm receiving good news over the phone (at the risk I don't sound happy enough, haha!) I did an AC at a firm in my second year which I was unsuccessful in, and they also let you know either way over the phone. I know it is incredibly frustrating and your gut instinct is to be defensive (I know I was too!), but I'd just remember that you only have to make it through the short phone call - then you can rant and rave to your friends afterwards! I can't remember the exact words I said, but I think something along the lines of: "[I]Although this is not the outcome I had hoped for, I'm grateful for the opportunity and for you taking the time to share feedback. I will reflect on this carefully in my future applications[/I]". It is never a nice call to get, but it is just one step in the process - best of luck :) [/QUOTE]
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