2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[jan28]

I think PwC hate me - still no email

my portal said smth like 'there are other more suitable candidates than you' which kinda hurt like damn u don't play around with your words so maybe best your portal is not working! and they haven't emailed me either, the audacity.

edit wait this sounds like I'm saying you're waiting for a rejection which is not what i mean at all !

 

[Jacob Miller]

For anyone wondering, this is how I came to 61:

1. First find % from pie chart
2. Find % from table

Agreeableness - 284 x 0.21 = 59.64 (60 rounded up)

Out of the 284 responses, 60 fell into this category

Friendly - 60 x 0.68 = 40.8 (41 rounded up)

Out of the 60 responses, 41 were both agreeableness and friendly

Openness - 284 x 0.26 = 73.84 (74 rounded up)

Out of the 284 responses, 74 fell into this category

Cautious - 74 x 0.27 = 19.98 (20 rounded up)

Out of the 74 responses, 20 were both openness and cautious

All together - 41 + 20 = 61

Very pleased I didn't have to do this assessment, I can barely count to potato.

 

[Celestie]

my portal said smth like 'there are other more suitable candidates than you' which kinda hurt like damn u don't play around with your words so maybe best your portal is not working! and they haven't emailed me either, the audacity.

edit wait this sounds like I'm saying you're waiting for a rejection which is not what i mean at all !

Loool I have had no email and my portal is broken cause my FastTrack application glitched something.

Sorry to hear that - so mean

 

[layla rose]

Anyone heard post VI for AG Leeds office?

 

[zajixyx]

Can anyone share their views on the Gateley assessment that they've sent out today? Mainly interested in the video interview part, whether to expect any major hurdles

 

[relentlesspursuit]

Hey guys - does anyone have an example of a written analytical exercise or any tips on how I can prepare for one. Would appreciate any useful resources. thanks

 

[Leen]

How long since your AC and when did they say they would be in contact?

It was 12 days ago and they said they’ll get in contact with all applicants within a week but usually do so before? Thanks, Jessica!

 

[jan28]

Loool I have had no email and my portal is broken cause my FastTrack application glitched something.

Sorry to hear that - so mean

hope you hear back soon!

 

[Jessica Booker]

It was 12 days ago and they said they’ll get in contact with all applicants within a week but usually do so before? Thanks, Jessica!

Wait until the end of this week and then give them a call on Friday morning if you haven’t heard from them by then.

 

[W]

Willkie invite for a written exercise! If anyone has any tips/guidance on how to prepare for a written analytical exercise, that would be much appreciated

 

[tk166]

Can a firm rescind a TC offer if I ask for an extension to accept?

 

[AspiringSol]

do you think offices will definitely be open this summer and that all vac schemes will be in person? im really dreading having to take the tube in likely 40 degree heat in july lol, i really am not ready for that :’( also i feel a bit anxious about having to commute n also be in an office w people from all over the place bc ofc covid wont have completely evaporated by then

 

[whisperingrock]

do you think offices will definitely be open this summer and that all vac schemes will be in person? im really dreading having to take the tube in likely 40 degree heat in july lol, i really am not ready for that :’( also i feel a bit anxious about having to commute n also be in an office w people from all over the place bc ofc covid wont have completely evaporated by then

Some firms have already committed to virtual vacation schemes over the summer, while others are doing a hybrid approach and some are still deciding whether to do it in person or not. I think its all quite up in the air and is going to depend on the firm. I'd reccomend just emailing the firms that have offered you a vacation scheme to ask what the current plan is.

 

[W]

do you think offices will definitely be open this summer and that all vac schemes will be in person? im really dreading having to take the tube in likely 40 degree heat in july lol, i really am not ready for that :’( also i feel a bit anxious about having to commute n also be in an office w people from all over the place bc ofc covid wont have completely evaporated by then

Don’t think it’s very likely, law firms tend to be more risk averse than other industries. Really depends how things are going though re vaccines etc.

 

[JayC]

do you think offices will definitely be open this summer and that all vac schemes will be in person? im really dreading having to take the tube in likely 40 degree heat in july lol, i really am not ready for that :’( also i feel a bit anxious about having to commute n also be in an office w people from all over the place bc ofc covid wont have completely evaporated by then

My vac scheme for June is online, but also when does it reach 40 degrees here lmao

 

[AspiringSol]

My vac scheme for June is online, but also when does it reach 40 degrees here lmao

the past few summers its been almost 40 degrees in london for a number of days! which i hate bc the city is really not built for the heat

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can a firm rescind a TC offer if I ask for an extension to accept?

They can rescind it really within the timeframe already offered but they can easily say no to an extension and the offer will expire if you don’t make a decision before then.

 

[Jessica Booker]

do you think offices will definitely be open this summer and that all vac schemes will be in person? im really dreading having to take the tube in likely 40 degree heat in july lol, i really am not ready for that :’( also i feel a bit anxious about having to commute n also be in an office w people from all over the place bc ofc covid wont have completely evaporated by then

Unlikely in my opinion. No firm wants to be the firm where a vac schemer gets covid from their office. They will wait until the majority of people are vaccinated and that realistically is going to be in September.

Most organisations I have spoken to have talked about a gradual return to the office over the summer, with September being the watershed moment (hopefully) of most people returning to “normal” ways of working.

Vac schemes also need a lot of planning, so it’s not like they can just decide to move it to the office last minute either. Given that the easier and more risk adverse option is to run it digitally/remotely.

 

[wdclarke]

Willkie written exercise! Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare? Feel free to message me

Hi Jay, I've got a written exercise with Willkie too. Very happy to collaborate on some preparation if you are happy to chat.

 

[wdclarke]

Willkie written exercise invitation

Finally seem to be moving in the right direction with a firm.

Hi, I've also got through to the written exercise. How are you planning to prepare? I'm happy to chat through if you want to share some ideas.