Does anyone know the best way to go about asking a firm to switch scheme dates? I have accepted a place on a VS already, and took the earlier of the two options regarding dates. I have now been offered another scheme which clashes with those dates, and the only way that I could do both VSs is by asking the firm I have already accepted a VS with to switch me to a later scheme (which they do run).
Does anyone know the best way to go about this? Is an email or call to grad rec more suitable, and should I tell them that my reason for wishing to switch dates is so that I can attend another firm's VS?
Also, are firms usually accommodating in situations like this?
Many thanks in advance.
I would try to call in the first instance as a conversation will be far better and quicker than email - tone in what you say and being able to adapt to what is said is possible in a conversation, and you'll more likely get a more immediate outcome than if you rely on email (which you'll never know when it has been read).
However, sometimes calling firms can be tricky, so go to email if you can't speak to them on the phone.
But ultimately saying what you just have is really all that is needed for the basis of the conversation. You can emphasise your motivations for the firm and explain you don't want to compromise any opportunity, but if there is any flexibility to change dates you would be appreciative of the opportunity to move.
Be prepared for the firm to say no though - they don't have to move you and may just make you choose between the two firms.
