2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[anon101]

PFO from HSF Summer VS. I put so much effort into the app, really thought it would at least make it to the AC. Kinda crushed about it :')

 

[ishikam]

What are the scheme dates for Mayer Brown? I am unable to find them on the website!

 

[33c]

VI from SPB! If anyone has any tips please let me know!!

 

[E.A]

Woah, I had forgotten what pre interview nerves feel like

 

[CF]

I'm so confused. Yesterday I received a PFO from SPB but this morning I have been sent an invitation for their video interview?

 

[Jaysen]

I'm so confused. Yesterday I received a PFO from SPB but this morning I have been sent an invitation for their video interview?

Oh dear, I don't know if this means they mistakenly rejected you, or not. @Jessica Booker - I think the candidate should email/call them?

 

[Celestie]

I'm so confused. Yesterday I received a PFO from SPB but this morning I have been sent an invitation for their video interview?

Jesus that firm is a mess. Congrats though! 😄

 

[Jaysen]

Woah, I had forgotten what pre interview nerves feel like

Wishing you the best of luck!

 

[cmaj]

PFO from HSF Summer VS. I put so much effort into the app, really thought it would at least make it to the AC. Kinda crushed about it :')

So sorry to hear I was rejected 3 years in a row by HSF and every time it crushed me so I understand how you feel. Relax today, pick yourself back up, and redirect your efforts into another firm!!!! Everything will work out in the end!!!!

Did you get your application reviewed by Jaysen? If not, definitely do so! I submitted a rejected application retrospectively this year and it helped me so much

We are all with you and this is just one step in your journey, you will get there ❤️

 

[Jessica Booker]

Oh dear, I don't know if this means they mistakenly rejected you, or not. @Jessica Booker - I think the candidate should email/call them?

Yes - definitely would contact them to check. The only time this wouldn't be an error at the firms end is if the person has applied twice and they have rejected one application where it is a duplicate (fairly common)

 

[Jessica Booker]

Loving the gifs! Sometimes the subjects we talk about can be a little try and monotomous a this great to have a bit of humour and light heartedness on these forums!

 

[LegalNim]

Hey guys,
I have the Watson Glaser coming up for FF and I'm so lost on some questions. Can anyone tell me where I'm going wrong? For the Virtual Employees question, my thinking is that the paragraph doesn't in anyway say what proportion of employees work from home - it just simply never mentions it. So, there's insufficient data? For the plastic bag one, I'm even MORE confused. If all bags are noisy and some aren't reusable, surely that means some are reusable? and would therefore be both noisy and reusable?! I'm honestly baffled.
Any help appreciated.

 

[thirdtimelucky]

VI from SPB! If anyone has any tips please let me know!!

I did it last year and I think it was just two questions, how will your skills and experiences make you a good solicitor and why would SPB be a good place to achieve this! No idea if its changed but I hope it helps Well done!

 

[Sebastian Clark]

Had to ask what a PFO meant 😂 but also received one from SPB yesterday - oh well, we go again 👊

 

[RyanM1]

Hey guys,
I have the Watson Glaser coming up for FF and I'm so lost on some questions. Can anyone tell me where I'm going wrong? For the Virtual Employees question, my thinking is that the paragraph doesn't in anyway say what proportion of employees work from home - it just simply never mentions it. So, there's insufficient data? For the plastic bag one, I'm even MORE confused. If all bags are noisy and some aren't reusable, surely that means some are reusable? and would therefore be both noisy and reusable?! I'm honestly baffled.
Any help appreciated.
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I agree with the confusion around the plastic bag one, as I would have chosen' conclusion follows' too.

For the first one about the virtual employees, what is the statement? I can't see it

 

[Haz]

VI invite from SPB 😁 My first ever video interview.

 

[33c]

I did it last year and I think it was just two questions, how will your skills and experiences make you a good solicitor and why would SPB be a good place to achieve this! No idea if its changed but I hope it helps Well done!

Thanks Melissa!!

 

[FM302989]

I'm slow, is a PFO a rejection? What does it stand for?

 

[Kablahc]

I'm slow, is a PFO a rejection? What does it stand for?

Yep, it stands for "Please f off" ahahah

 

[CF]

Yes - definitely would contact them to check. The only time this wouldn't be an error at the firms end is if the person has applied twice and they have rejected one application where it is a duplicate (fairly common)

Thank you both for your suggestions! I will contact Grad Rec