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  1. kat_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yeah, you are right, I must have had wrong answers. I guess after attending 2 open days I thought I had a chance, anywayyyy onto the next one! All the best in your other applications!! I did the test on Thursday last week. I guess no news is...good news.
  2. kat_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I just went through my report and I am a bit confused. It seems like it is the same report, as in, I got literally all the same skills I had last year. But now I failed? Do firms change what they are looking for?
  3. kat_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    HSF PFO did not meet the benchmark. What even is my life at this point. Last year I did well in tests but my applications were bad. This year I feel like my applications are much better but I fail all tests.
  4. kat_

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Right, of course, I will do that from now on. Thank you!!
  5. kat_

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    thank you, Jessica! :)
  6. kat_

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Yeah, 2019. Although, the BTEC Certificate was only 1 year long (so I only did that in year 13). but to answer the question the final exams and deadlines were in 2019.
  7. kat_

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Sorry Jessica I think I am overcomplicating stuff, I probably should have started with that at the beginnin. The D*D in Health and Social Care is a National Diploma - which my understanding is 104 points And then the D* Science is a National Extended Certificate which ( also only my...
  8. kat_

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Yeah! Just to clarify those are the subjects; A* - Psychology D*D - Health and Social Care, D* - Science, D - Law ( although this is only 'BTEC Certificate' so I don't think it could even be compared to an A-level anyway).
  9. kat_

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I am wondering whether BTECs are looked down upon in applications? I have 240 UCAS points (2019) and got A*, D*D, D*, D in sixth form. For example, if a firm is stating AAB as their requirement would I meet it? Also, some firms do not have an option for 'BTECs', you can only add...
  10. kat_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Completed mine on Thursday and haven't heard anything
  11. kat_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    last year I had resilience and critical thinking and was unsuccessful
  12. kat_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Huge congratulations! 🤩🥳
  13. kat_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you! I did the test yesterday and I haven't received anything yet so I was just wondering
  14. kat_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just out of curiosity, for HSF what 'values' did everyone who passed get?
  15. kat_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The only thing I've heard from Reed Smith so far is that my application is still under review and they'll be in touch closer to the app deadline, which is the 10th of December.
  16. kat_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What sort of test is the MB test? As in is it SJT? Verbal reasoning? WG?
  17. kat_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Approximately how long does it take to complete the test Capp assessment (Linklaters)? and Irwin Mitchell test?
  18. kat_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    CC PFO, kinda crushed, spent WEEKS on it

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