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

[S87]

My Linklaters application is 'on hold' is this.. how it should be?

Yes, just a waiting game now

 

[kat_]

I wouldn't worry. Mine says 'On Hold' at 70%, but if you click 'view', it has a tick next to 'Candidate Review'. Just a waiting game now!

Yes, just a waiting game now

Thank you!
good luck with your applications!!😄

 

[pleasecanwegetjobs]

PFO for Slaughters post app, I spent so long on it as well and was really proud of it

 

[M777]

just got a pfo from NRF after initial app... no idea where im going wrong and truly losing hope this cycle

Nah, don't. I was getting a metric ton of rejections in september-october and now I'm flying through applications. There's a huge number of firms still recruiting- often it'll be the firms you least expect who decide to take you on. I got Weil VI and Baker WG this cycle after being rejected by them like 3 times previously, so you really never know. Equally, the firms you've put your money on can be the ones who unexpectedly tell you to PFO. I did NRF AC last cycle and in my feedback, they were keenly telling me to re-apply this cycle - got rejected without even a WG test.

Point is this process is unpredictable. You do need to read over your unsuccessful applications though, and see which points are redundant/lacking impact/irrelevant to the question asked - the first question you always have to ask is "What did I do wrong" and "How can I improve this application next time!. It helps to keep a stiff upper lip and remember that rejections are inevitable.

 

[S30]

Anyone received an update from CC? 😊

 

[M777]

Nah, don't. I was getting a metric ton of rejections in september-october and now I'm flying through applications. There's a huge number of firms still recruiting- often it'll be the firms you least expect who decide to take you on. I got Weil VI and Baker WG this cycle after being rejected by them like 3 times previously, so you really never know. Equally, the firms you've put your money on can be the ones who unexpectedly tell you to PFO. I did NRF AC last cycle and in my feedback, they were keenly telling me to re-apply this cycle - got rejected without even a WG test.

Point is this process is unpredictable. You do need to read over your unsuccessful applications though, and see which points are redundant/lacking impact/irrelevant to the question asked - the first question you always have to ask is "What did I do wrong" and "How can I improve this application next time!. It helps to keep a stiff upper lip and remember that rejections are inevitable.

Also worth remembering the reason why everyone laughs at their old applications from 2-3 years ago. Whereas their applications now are 100x better.

My application answers from late 2019 were utterly dreadful, and I was on this forum asking similar questions - "what am I doing wrong" etc. As you improve and acclimatise to this process, you start figuring out what graduate recruiters are looking for.

You'll still get a ton of rejections, but the increasing success rate of your applications will be so noticeable that you'll very quickly forget about rejections.

 

[S30]

Also worth remembering the reason why everyone laughs at their old applications from 2-3 years ago. Whereas their applications now are 100x better.

My application answers from late 2019 were utterly dreadful, and I was on this forum asking similar questions - "what am I doing wrong" etc. As you improve and acclimatise to this process, you start figuring out what graduate recruiters are looking for.

You'll still get a ton of rejections, but the increasing success rate of your applications will be so noticeable that you'll very quickly forget about rejections.

Well said! 😊

 

[rose888]

PFO for Slaughters post app, I spent so long on it as well and was really proud of it

So sorry to hear this, do you mind me asking when you applied?

 

[Kubed]

just got a pfo from NRF after initial app... no idea where im going wrong and truly losing hope this cycle

It's still relatively early in the cycle, keep going! I was in a similar position at Christmas last year and then everything turned around in February/March of this year. Give yourself a bit of a break, keep the faith and then keep going when you're mentally fit again 👊

 

[BM99]

PFO for Slaughters post app, I spent so long on it as well and was really proud of it

What did you apply for and when did you apply?

 

[M777]

It's still relatively early in the cycle, keep going! I was in a similar position at Christmas last year and then everything turned around in February/March of this year. Give yourself a bit of a break, keep the faith and then keep going when you're mentally fit again 👊

Agreed with this - give yourself a break over christmas then come back to apps with a fresh perspective

 

[pleasecanwegetjobs]

So sorry to hear this, do you mind me asking when you applied?

I think 2 days before the deadline

(which i guess wasn't giving myself the best chance lol)

 

[tt_xo]

Can I just ask, for those receiving a response from NRF, is this for the summer vacation scheme? I also have the same question for Slaughters is anyone has received a response from them aswell 😂

 

[rose0904]

I just did my Simmons VI and it was actually so bad I just want to crawl into a hole... I want to cry thinking that someone from grad rec will actually be watching that lol. Also even though it was quite simple I just couldn't get my head around the written exercise and how to actually do it so that was equally as bad rip

 

[Samir_O]

Nah, don't. I was getting a metric ton of rejections in september-october and now I'm flying through applications. There's a huge number of firms still recruiting- often it'll be the firms you least expect who decide to take you on. I got Weil VI and Baker WG this cycle after being rejected by them like 3 times previously, so you really never know. Equally, the firms you've put your money on can be the ones who unexpectedly tell you to PFO. I did NRF AC last cycle and in my feedback, they were keenly telling me to re-apply this cycle - got rejected without even a WG test.

Point is this process is unpredictable. You do need to read over your unsuccessful applications though, and see which points are redundant/lacking impact/irrelevant to the question asked - the first question you always have to ask is "What did I do wrong" and "How can I improve this application next time!. It helps to keep a stiff upper lip and remember that rejections are inevitable.

Also worth remembering the reason why everyone laughs at their old applications from 2-3 years ago. Whereas their applications now are 100x better.

My application answers from late 2019 were utterly dreadful, and I was on this forum asking similar questions - "what am I doing wrong" etc. As you improve and acclimatise to this process, you start figuring out what graduate recruiters are looking for.

You'll still get a ton of rejections, but the increasing success rate of your applications will be so noticeable that you'll very quickly forget about rejections.

It's still relatively early in the cycle, keep going! I was in a similar position at Christmas last year and then everything turned around in February/March of this year. Give yourself a bit of a break, keep the faith and then keep going when you're mentally fit again 👊

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me - i really do appreciate the comments made. Ive really felt the self-doubt and general negativity start to build up due to my lack of progression thus far and all the rejections ive been getting. Its nice to get some perspective - sending good vibes to everyone, thanks alot and super glad to have this forum!

 

[unserious candidate]

Baker McKenzie VI invite!!

 

[CC03]

Has anyone received the actual watson glaser test link yet from Baker McKenzie? I received an email couple days ago saying I’ve been progressed. But haven’t received no test link yet??

 

[CC03]

Baker McKenzie VI invite!!

Congratulations!!

 

[TcApp97]

Baker McKenzie VI invite and Akin Gump WG

 

[deckoking123]

Has anyone received the actual watson glaser test link yet from Baker McKenzie? I received an email couple days ago saying I’ve been progressed. But haven’t received no test link yet??

Same here!