has anyone recieved a latham ac in the past few days? especially someone who did NOT attend the open day?
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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Hi, I did a negotiation for my NRF AC last year and I was so scared as I hadn't done one before and had no idea how to prepare.
What is helpful is glossing over terms you may see in a contract as you are most likely going to be negotiating terms of a contract for a client. e.g warranties, indemnities, shareholders, lock up period.
I usually love to debate, but I was intimidated during my actual negotiation because we were in teams and I was the only girl and everyone was older and I don't know why but that spooked me. I ended up not speaking as much as I had hoped. However, because I feel like I contributed quite a lot during the preparation time (which you most likely will have with an observer), I think that's what helped secure me the scheme.
What I realised is, of course you want to negotiate the best terms for your 'client', but you also want to make sure you conclude the whole thing before the time runs out. Otherwise your 'client' gets nothing.
A good way to secure extra brownie points is to either be a timekeeper, or be the person that helps provide 'structure' (if you're in a team) e.g being like hi I'll take clause 1 and 2 and you can do clause 3 and 4.
Good luck! Hope this was somewhat helpful
I’ve had many adjustments made for tests and I’ve found it doesn’t disadvantage me to be progressed onto the next stage
thank you thats super helpful!Hi, I did a negotiation for my NRF AC last year and I was so scared as I hadn't done one before and had no idea how to prepare.
What is helpful is glossing over terms you may see in a contract as you are most likely going to be negotiating terms of a contract for a client. e.g warranties, indemnities, shareholders, lock up period.
I usually love to debate, but I was intimidated during my actual negotiation because we were in teams and I was the only girl and everyone was older and I don't know why but that spooked me. I ended up not speaking as much as I had hoped. However, because I feel like I contributed quite a lot during the preparation time (which you most likely will have with an observer), I think that's what helped secure me the scheme.
What I realised is, of course you want to negotiate the best terms for your 'client', but you also want to make sure you conclude the whole thing before the time runs out. Otherwise your 'client' gets nothing.
A good way to secure extra brownie points is to either be a timekeeper, or be the person that helps provide 'structure' (if you're in a team) e.g being like hi I'll take clause 1 and 2 and you can do clause 3 and 4.
Good luck! Hope this was somewhat helpful
I don't really remember because I applied a long time ago... But im pretty sure I put summer if there was an option because I cannot work during term-time...
Better to be overdressed than underdressed but casual usually refers to not needing a blazer or tie - avoid jeans, trainers, and sweats
I'd still just wear a suit no tie - better to be overdressed than underdressed!
I feel so demotivated after getting the rejection email after the first stage interview with Fieldfisher last night. I still finished my Charles Russell Speechlys application but now I am just struggling to get out of bed. It all seems so hopeless
I know it’s hard to be positive right now but your applications are progressing and you are getting interviews, and that is a massive achievement in itself. Do not lose hope and keep on trying, it is your dream after all! Maybe take a break for today as your mental and physical health is equally important. It only takes one.. you will get there!
Thank you, I really needed some support. Living alone doesn't help at times haha but I will try and get on with my day now
You’re very welcome. We’ve chosen to enter one of the hardest fields so we do have to cut ourselves some slack, celebrate every win whether it’s big or small and if things don’t go your way, you are allowed to be upset about it but try to not let it consume you. You’ve got this and can’t wait to read the message where you say you’ve landed a VS/TC!
It went well, just hoping for the best now tbh lol, I applied for professional liability wbu
Hi, I completely understand how you feel. I have broken down in tears over all of these applications, stayed in bed for a day and a half, and just felt very isolated. I was so worried, as while I got a Vac Scheme in 2023 but didn't convert it, I didn't receive anything in 2024, just a failed AC. A week after that staying in bed incident, I got an interview with BCLP. I didn't get the scheme, but I persevered. I am now waiting to hear back from an interview and have two ACs coming up.
So, you CAN do this. I've always thought of life as a wheel of fortune - someone is always at the top, someone is always getting crushed underneath, but the wheel never stops moving. If you hang on, you WILL get to the top - I hope we all will.
My DMs are open if you want any support.
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