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

[zidoeslaw]

PFO received today from DLA

uhh so sorry!! fingers crossed for everything else <3 btw which office did you apply to?

 

[M777]

Does Reed Smith invite everyone to VI? At what stage do they review apps- or was my VI based only on my SJT score?

 

[kat_]

just received this from Reed Smith;
'Your application is still under review and we will be in touch with you closer to the application deadline which is 10th December.'
Does that mean that I'm basically on a reserve list? 🥲

 

[kat_]

Does Reed Smith invite everyone to VI? At what stage do they review apps- or was my VI based only on my SJT score?

I don't think they do, I think they review your app and SJT and either invite you to VI or not.
(might be wrong though).

 

[Lumree]

Reed Smith VI!

 

[John Travoni]

Reed Smith VI!

Have you acc received the VI or an email that you’ve moved to the next stage and that you will receive it soon?

 

[Anoned]

Reed Smith VI invite (once it's been set up by the firm)

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Have you acc received the VI or an email that you’ve moved to the next stage and that you will receive it soon?

That’s what I’ve received. I guess as it’s a new part of their process and they are getting used to it?

 

[Anoned]

Does Reed Smith invite everyone to VI? At what stage do they review apps- or was my VI based only on my SJT score?

Nope, you have to pass the benchmark for the SJT (per their website)

 

[Lumree]

Have you acc received the VI or an email that you’ve moved to the next stage and that you will receive it soon?

Same as others today - an email saying I’ll receive it soon. Has anyone completed it yet? I thought I saw people a few weeks ago preparing for it on here

 

[Anoned]

Same as others today - an email saying I’ll receive it soon. Has anyone completed it yet? I thought I saw people a few weeks ago preparing for it on here

I don't think so, one of me mates got an invite a couple of weeks ago now saying the same thing (still setting it up) and hasn't gotten any subsequent emails.

 

[Jessica Booker]

just received this from Reed Smith;
'Your application is still under review and we will be in touch with you closer to the application deadline which is 10th December.'
Does that mean that I'm basically on a reserve list? 🥲

I don’t think you can necessarily draw that conclusion unfortunately. It obviously could be the case, but it could also be that your application hasn’t been reviewed yet. It does mean you are still under consideration though!

 

[Zoe1512]

Hi guys,

Does anyone who has passed the Simmons verbal and logical tests, as well as the written exercise and video interview which includes: motivational, situational, and competency questions have any key tips/advice for me when taking it within the next 7 days?

Also, you do not have to do both the VI and written exercise with the ability tests (i.e. verbal/logical reasoning) in one go right?

Responses would be helpful!

Hi, I haven't heard back post those tests, but you don't have to do the VI and written exercise with the ability tests all in one go. I took a couple of hours break in between the VI + written exercise and the ability tests.
All the best!

 

[M777]

Any Clyde PFOs? From what I've heard they're now prepping their spring/summer ACs, as well as holding spring/summer ACs for Academy students in december.


Given that the VI took like an hour of our time (and we only got 3 days notice to frantically prep for it), could they not have at least given us an update email? I'm aware we're lucky to get rejection emails at all, as ghosting is commonplace in most other industries, but still 🤔

 

[zidoeslaw]

Do let us know if you hear back! I've seen people are getting PFOs so no news may just mean good news. Fingers crossed...

FYI : I was told that it meant my application has been downloaded for review!

 

[Anoned]

FYI : I was told that it meant my application has been downloaded for review!

Thanks for letting me know, fingers crossed for you!

 

[Veep9]

Sorry for asking this again but has anyone actually got the link for the video interview from Reed smith?

 

[djqb]

Sorry for asking this again but has anyone actually got the link for the video interview from Reed smith?

Not yet - I've just gotten confirmation of the invite - not the actual interview itself

 

[Veep9]

Not yet - I've just gotten confirmation of the invite - not the actual interview itself

Ok same thank you

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Not yet - I've just gotten confirmation of the invite - not the actual interview itself

What competencies did you get for the test if you don't mind me asking.