Training Contract Help: Frequently Asked Questions

Quality matters more than quantity. It’s better to submit 8–12 well-tailored applications than 30 rushed ones. Read this article for more information.

Many firms now recruit exclusively through their vacation schemes but some firms offer both vacation schemes and direct training application routes. Also, having a vacation scheme on your CV when applying to other firms is valuable because everyone knows how hard it is to get onto a vacation scheme. Read this article for more information.

Very. Academics, work experience, extracurricular activities, achievements and positions of responsibility are all important aspects of your profile. Read this article and this article for more information.

Yes. Rejection is very common and there are plenty of stories of candidates reapplying to a firm they were previously rejected by and being offered a training contract.