TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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average_jo123

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Just did my White & Case video interview.. I had prepared answers for just about every question that showed up and rehearsed them beforehand but when it came to the actual recording I was so nervous that I just couldn't stop stuttering 😭

I got invited to 2 video interviews last cycle and faced the same problem - got rejected from both after the car crash VIs lol. Rn I'm thinking I've screwed up yet another VI and ruined my chances again :( I'm just very disheartened that I'm not even getting through to AC because I'm struggling so much with VIs

I know that VIs are supposed to help bring your application to life, but can anyone here share tips on how not come across as too tense and how to keep your nerves under enough control to not stutter and speak too fast?

And from a grad rec perspective @Jessica Booker have you ever found yourself still progressing a candidate even though he/she stuttered a bit or seemed a little flustered but still managed to deliver good points across in the recording? Or is it so competitive that only the recordings with good substance in their answers, as well as being well-structured and well-composed (i.e. near perfect) get progressed to the next stage?

Also in case anyone wondering...
Opportunity I applied for: London 2024 Training Contract
Deadline: 15 July 2022
I applied on: 15 July 2022
Received VI invite: 17 August 2022 (you have 5 days from when you receive the invite to complete the VI on Launchpad) VI recordings are reviewed on a rolling basis.
VI format: 3 questions total; 15 seconds prep time before each question, recording lasts for 90 seconds. You are not allowed to re-record.
 

atelier

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    NRF telephone interview! any tips would be greatly greatly appreciated! :) As this is my first ever Ti, I'd also be grateful to know how to prepare and what I should be expecting etc.

    So far I had interviews/ACs with Withers, CC, Macfarlanes and Harbottle so I would love to share my experience as well! feel free to DM me or reply to this post!
     
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