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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 203887" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hiya [USER=39741]@georgiac24[/USER] I’m really sorry about the rejections and how you're feeling. You’re absolutely right that the process can feel exhausting and disheartening, especially when you’re putting in so much effort (I had my fair share of cries after getting rejected by firms I had poured so much effort into applying to!). That said, it sounds like you’re doing all the right things by gaining experience, attending firm events, and building strong skills that will serve you well when you do land a vacation scheme or training contract. From my own experience, one of the biggest turning points was learning how to craft really tailored applications. I've met many, many strong candidates with great academics and experience (much like yourself) who struggle to stand out in the process if their applications aren’t structured in the right way. It took me a while to get the hang of this skill myself, and I found that getting feedback made a huge difference. TCLA’s application review service really helped me, but you might also find useful support through your university’s career service or by reaching out to trainees who might be willing to give your applications a quick look. It’s tough, but please, please don’t lose hope! If you need any advice about particular firms or particular aspects of the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out on here. I hope you feel much better and, more importantly, I hope you know that you definitely have what it takes to secure a vacation scheme/training contract with a firm. Hang in there.</blockquote>

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