TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

addy2004

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  • Nov 28, 2023
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    To those of you that have got past the Watson Glaser/ Situational test stage
    How does everyone prepare for the tests?
    Which practice tests/ books have you bought to revise?
    How do you go about preparation for situational judgement tests?
    Last year I failed all WG and SJT tests - this year I passed them all! What I did differently was to practice about 10-20 minutes per day for at least a month before taking any tests, rather than doing 1-2 hours solid prep the day before.

    WG tests - I used all the free tests (literally google WG practice tests or critical thinking tests and loads come up). I also made my own cheat sheet on one side of A4 - you can download others, but I found making my own more helpful as I could make notes to myself on areas I make the most errors.

    SJT tests - honestly I found I just got better over time. I think reading as much as you can about what a trainee actually does (mostly admin) coupled with the firm's values helps you pick the right answers.
     

    WillkieGemma

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    Nov 4, 2021
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    Thank you very much, this is very helpful :)

    Best of luck for your apps!
    Hi @User5678 - it is just me in the grad rec team and in the week prior to the deadline there is a huge increase in applications - generally I will receive around 50% of applications in the seven days before the deadline. I read all applications from start to finish, therefore it can take some time to read through all. Some weeks candidates will hear back sooner than in other weeks - this is simply and only due to my capacity.
     

    fcac98

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    Last year I failed all WG and SJT tests - this year I passed them all! What I did differently was to practice about 10-20 minutes per day for at least a month before taking any tests, rather than doing 1-2 hours solid prep the day before.

    WG tests - I used all the free tests (literally google WG practice tests or critical thinking tests and loads come up). I also made my own cheat sheet on one side of A4 - you can download others, but I found making my own more helpful as I could make notes to myself on areas I make the most errors.

    SJT tests - honestly I found I just got better over time. I think reading as much as you can about what a trainee actually does (mostly admin) coupled with the firm's values helps you pick the right answers.
    This is really helpful. I think I mainly get stressed out with the time limits, as well as the often convoluted wording. Thanks for the response!
     
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