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S87

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Not completely giving up then ;)
I have booked long time before it was advertised on Linkedin..going to listen because I am on leave and I have nothing to do!Went for a run, did one hour of dumbbells..read, prepared lunch for my girlfriend, tidied the house..but I know that they have one place..so basically impossible.

But, on a bright note my interview for a policy advisor position was progressed to the next level. The route to a training contract is a nasty jungle and maybe a new industry is what I need.
 
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I have booked long time before it was advertised on Linkedin..going to listen because I am on leave and I have nothing to do!Went for a run, did one hour of dumbbells..read, prepared lunch for my girlfriend, tidied the house..but I know that they have one place..so basically impossible.

But, on a bright note my interview for a policy advisor position was progressed to the next level. The route to a training contract is a nasty jungle and maybe a new industry is what I need.

not impossible at all (well unless you need a visa).
 

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How far in advance would you normally expect to be given a brief for an AC presentation? I had my spot confirmed yesterday for early next week and was told I'd hear more info shortly, but haven't had any further info yet (and conscious that Monday is a bank holiday too!).

Considering sending Grad Rec an email if I haven't heard back by tomorrow morning.
 

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what do you mean by "well unless you need a visa" do you think thats counted against you in the recruitment process if you're an international student/applicant?

In relation to Crowell above, they've said they are unable to sponsor Tier 2 visas unfortunately. I think otherwise it's a firm-by-firm consideration.
 

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How far in advance would you normally expect to be given a brief for an AC presentation? I had my spot confirmed yesterday for early next week and was told I'd hear more info shortly, but haven't had any further info yet (and conscious that Monday is a bank holiday too!).

Considering sending Grad Rec an email if I haven't heard back by tomorrow morning.

you may not get the brief for a presentation task until the day itself.

Were you explicitly told you would need to prepare it before the AC?
 

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what do you mean by "well unless you need a visa" do you think thats counted against you in the recruitment process if you're an international student/applicant?

The thread with all the detail about their TC says they can’t sponsor Tier 2 visas for their training contract. This is not surprising for a new entrant into the market - they may not have a licence to apply for the visa or they may not have the budget to be able to apply for one.
 

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I have booked long time before it was advertised on Linkedin..going to listen because I am on leave and I have nothing to do!Went for a run, did one hour of dumbbells..read, prepared lunch for my girlfriend, tidied the house..but I know that they have one place..so basically impossible.

But, on a bright note my interview for a policy advisor position was progressed to the next level. The route to a training contract is a nasty jungle and maybe a new industry is what I need.

Policy Advisor role - any chance it’s with one of the major government departments?
 

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you may not get the brief for a presentation task until the day itself.

Were you explicitly told you would need to prepare it before the AC?

The blurb on the apply4law AC booking page says "Please note you will also receive instructions for the presentation task element in advance of the half day assessment centre."

Email from grad rec also mentioned I'd receive further details once I'd confirmed my place, but neither said explicitly when that information would be provided.
 

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The blurb on the apply4law AC booking page says "Please note you will also receive instructions for the presentation task element in advance of the half day assessment centre."

Email from grad rec also mentioned I'd receive further details once I'd confirmed my place, but neither said explicitly when that information would be provided.

when is your AC?
 
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I have booked long time before it was advertised on Linkedin..going to listen because I am on leave and I have nothing to do!Went for a run, did one hour of dumbbells..read, prepared lunch for my girlfriend, tidied the house..but I know that they have one place..so basically impossible.

But, on a bright note my interview for a policy advisor position was progressed to the next level. The route to a training contract is a nasty jungle and maybe a new industry is what I need.

Ah I was rejected post test for a policy advisor position, any insight would be much appreciated ! Congratulations !
 

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Ah I was rejected post test for a policy advisor position, any insight would be much appreciated ! Congratulations !
I have been rejected so many times for a job at Civil Service and I am already working for them as a contractor. I know the struggle..I have been trying for a while because I knew in my heart that getting a TC was unlikely.
 
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