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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Jessica Booker

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In an application, I am asked how a firm maintains its competitive advantage. I believe it is through its innovation. How can I expand on this point, @Jessica Booker?
You’d need to consider what innovation means specifically for that firm, whether it’s their strategy or practical applications of that strategy, and how that strategy then gives them a competitive advantage.
 
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0livia.pope

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Yes, sent by email immediately after you complete the test. My highest scores were analysis, relationship builder and credibility. The lowest was adaptability.

I completed the test on 16 Nov for the direct TC. Don’t know if I passed this first stage yet.
That’s strange, maybe I’ll receive it tomorrow! Best of luck with your app
 

pepsicola96

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Ive just done an online assessment and my strengths were drive and self-awareness but my weakness was attention to detail which I feel is very vital and I do have which is annoying!! Do you think I have a shot at the next round?

if it's fieldfisher i've got strengths as attention to detail and resilience, and weakness was adaptability and I have no idea what it means lol.

Like you say, I feel adaptability is also very vital.
 

Shandy101

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Ive just done an online assessment and my strengths were drive and self-awareness but my weakness was attention to detail which I feel is very vital and I do have which is annoying!! Do you think I have a shot at the next round?
My TOP TWO strengths were 'Client centricity and Self-awareness', while my top area of development was: 'Growth mindset'. I received a TC AC invite for Feb 2025. I note that these are the top two strengths that stood out from your assessment, meaning that there are other strengths. I don't know. I feel the attention to detail is pretty important for the role, but I have no clue how they assess who they advance, so stay positive! GL
 

kokoprep

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    Hi Guys - I have a doubt if the extra-circular achievements/positions of responsibility section has a word limit and I need to fit in my achievements in that space (which I think are good awards). Can I add positions of responsibilities (because they are work experience like society head) in the work experience section? I'm I missing out by not showcasing diversity in that answer? @Jessica Booker - could you please help!
     

    Jessica Booker

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    Hi Guys - I have a doubt if the extra-circular achievements/positions of responsibility section has a word limit and I need to fit in my achievements in that space (which I think are good awards). Can I add positions of responsibilities (because they are work experience like society head) in the work experience section? I'm I missing out by not showcasing diversity in that answer? @Jessica Booker - could you please help!
    if there is a dedicated section for extracurriculars or positions of responsibility, I personally wouldn’t put these things in work experience entries.
     

    andrecsaa

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    I just attended a two-hour event with Macfarlanes, only to discover I can't apply to them EVER again!

    So, I had an AC for the direct training contract last year and was planning to reapply this cycle. I understood that reapplying in the same cycle wasn't allowed, but I didn't realise it meant I couldn't ever apply again. Grad rec said that if you've been unsuccessful at the vacation scheme assessment centre, you could still apply for the direct training contract. When I asked about my situation, having been to the direct training contract assessment centre, they said I couldn't apply again. Does this mean I'm also ineligible to apply for the vacation scheme? I'm really confused o_O😭
    I read that some firms have this policy. Didn’t know Macfarlanes was one of them. I would apply for the VS, but now I will stick with the direct TC.

    It is very unfair since you may have performed well but might have been rejected because the VS was full.
     
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