Hi Jessica,
I was invited to do a video interview on Friday the 20th and was told I have a week to do it. I emailed graduate recruitment to check if I had until midnight on Friday 27th, as I want ample time to prepare and I also have 3 LPC exams between now and then; one tomorrow, one Wednesday and one on Friday. I also asked if I would be put at a disadvantage for submitting my interview later than other candidates might.
The graduate recruiter said I did have until midnight on Friday the 27th but didn't respond to my query about being at a disadvantage.
I have just received an email from the firm, that looks like an automated generic mailout, reminding me to complete the video interview as soon as possible. In the body of that e-mail it says "Don't forget - completing the interview quickly will give you a better chance of being selected."
In light of this reminder, should I send another email to graduate recruitment explaining the situation with my exams? The earliest I can realistically submit my interview is Wednesday evening / Thursday morning. In your experience would you take my circumstances into consideration or is it tough luck as they have so many candidates to interview? I did also send my original application to the firm on its deadline day.
Any help would be much appreciated!