TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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Jessica Booker

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Hey guys, I have failed my NRF telephone interview and absolutely don't know the reasons for the same. I did so well (I feel), knew ALL questions, had prepared very well and gave logical, composed answers. Does anyone have any advice on what to make of this? And how to get grad to provide a feedback (if at all there is precedent for this)? Thanks
Firms will usually provide feedback for interview stages, so there is no harm requesting feedback from the firm.
 

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On the Further Information section under undergraduate results, is it appropriate to talk about academic prizes, or should the section just be limited to extenuating circumstances and similar content?
Definitely the type of information to include in this section, unless there is a later question/section that specifically asks for academic prizes.
 
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    I completely understand that feeling, the main thing to remember is that it is not about how good you are. You could literally be the absolute best version of yourself and not get it purely because it isn't about you, it's about who you are up against. You can't control who the other applicants are so focus on being the best version of yourself.

    Try not to worry about things that are outside of your control. You control yourself, so be the best self that you can. Much easier said than done of course. We cant help but evaluate every little thing that we said, but not getting through doesn't mean that you aren't good enough, if that was the case then they wouldn't have wanted to meet you in the first place. It all builds resilience and just know that you are not alone in your thoughts, who knows what GR are actually looking for! Be your best self and you'll end up where you are meant to be, when you are meant to be there.
    I really appreciate your reply and generally the support on this site. This is a hellish process and I can’t imagine doing it all alone 🤗
     
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    Yep. It’s new this year. They usually had a stage where you had to answer a couple of research questions but they’ve moved it to a VI this year.
    And thank goodness for that. Sending those answers in, never knowing if they had been received, and then getting a “reminder” three weeks after the deadline was stressful af!
    Is this for Spring?
    Yes :)
     
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