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Hi all!! I recently did an AC for a firm I really like—but I’m so confused how to feel after it! It was my first AC ever, so just wondering to those that have been successful with VS/TC’s post AC, how did you feel? I can’t help but nitpick on my performance 😅🥲
After my first AC (which I actually had a headache the whole day for), walking home I thought that I had done ok in the group discussion but messed up the written exercise and case study presentation, but that my interview went really well. In the following days, I started to second guess my performance in the group discussion thinking that my contributions were too basic, and thought of a bunch of stuff I could've said in the interview but didn't.Hi all!! I recently did an AC for a firm I really like—but I’m so confused how to feel after it! It was my first AC ever, so just wondering to those that have been successful with VS/TC’s post AC, how did you feel? I can’t help but nitpick on my performance 😅🥲
Relatable. 😅Hi all!! I recently did an AC for a firm I really like—but I’m so confused how to feel after it! It was my first AC ever, so just wondering to those that have been successful with VS/TC’s post AC, how did you feel? I can’t help but nitpick on my performance 😅🥲
I also had a headache the whole day prior to (probably from stress)…! Thank you (and Chris) so much, I need to focus on all of the positives I think 🤞🏼After my first AC (which I actually had a headache the whole day for), walking home I thought that I had done ok in the group discussion but messed up the written exercise and case study presentation, but that my interview went really well. In the following days, I started to second guess my performance in the group discussion thinking that my contributions were too basic, and thought of a bunch of stuff I could've said in the interview but didn't.
They called me with an offer the next week - although I haven't actually got any feedback from the AC (yet!) I'll assume that means I didn't mess up anything as much as I thought I did. All that to say, we are often our own worst critic, and there's nothing you can do but wait and see. Good luck!
I completely understand how frustrating this process can feel, but please don’t be too hard on yourself. The fact that you’re consistently securing video interviews and final-stage assessments shows that you absolutely have what it takes. Firms are clearly seeing potential in you, and it’s just about getting over that final hurdle. That breakthrough will come.I am still waiting to hear back from 2 firms, but I have completed 8 Vis this cycle and only passed one but was rejected after the written exercise. Since completing two Vs two years ago, I have not been able to gain another placement, but only VIs and interviews. I am feeling a bit deflated and defeated, I have never received feedback and do not know what I am doing wrong. I study hard for my VIs and interviews and am a bit lost, I have now finished my Farrer application, however, I do not want to submit it because I feel like am wasting my time. @Ram Sabaratnam, do you have any tips to help move on?
Unfortunately there isn't really a lot of recent data on this topic for me to be able to provide clear guidance.Is it easier to obtain partnership in some kind of firms in comparison to others (US vs UK, cf mid market firms) ? Also what is the realistic chance of making equity partner at different firms? @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman
congratulations!! which summer scheme did you pick as your preference in the application form? june or july?Mishcon AC invite! Actually can't believe this is my fourth AC/final interview this cycle when the past 3 years I didn't get a single one
Is it ok/common to accept a TC offer and then do another VS/TC interview at another firm? + should I avoid telling the second firm that I alr have an accepted TC offer @Jessica Booker @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu
I wouldn't say it was common but some people do it.Is it ok/common to accept a TC offer and then do another VS/TC interview at another firm? + should I avoid telling the second firm that I alr have an accepted TC offer @Jessica Booker @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu
congratulations on the ac!! which summer scheme did you pick as your preference in the application form? june or july?Me tooI didn't see it until just now. Mixed feelings as I was only just excited about getting a Mishcon AC invite (which was actually receivedafterwards)
I’m really sorry you’re feeling this way, but I just want to remind you that getting to the assessment center stage multiple times is a huge achievement in itself. It means your applications are strong, and firms are seeing potential in you! It's absolutely normal to feel like you're doing everything right and still not getting the outcome you want, especially when feedback feels minor or hard to act on.4 AC's this application cycle. Rejected after every single one. Always feel like I do well yet never get the result I'm looking for. Seems that no amount of prep I do makes any impact. Feedback also seems rather minor. Starting to feel like I just don't have "it". Anyone have any advice???
It could be any of those things unfortunately. It is not unknown for a full case study to be given and for a written output to be required.I've been told for an upcoming AC that the written exercise will be handwritten, do you know if this could entail a full case study type task, or maybe proofreading? Just curious how much can be done handwritten these days, or if you've ever come across this? @Jessica Booker
No idea unfortunately!congratulations!! which summer scheme did you pick as your preference in the application form? june or july?
Thanks! I think I went for June firstcongratulations on the ac!! which summer scheme did you pick as your preference in the application form? june or july?