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Reply 180

Hi does anyone knows how long does rejection takes after completing the online assessment? Like I knew video invitation is 2 weeks as mentioned above (and also is it same as Evelyn Partner’s too?) thanks x

Reply 181

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by Cafelatte01
Hi does anyone knows how long does rejection takes after completing the online assessment? Like I knew video invitation is 2 weeks as mentioned above (and also is it same as Evelyn Partner’s too?) thanks x

I dont think u get rejected - you are put on hold

Reply 182

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by mysticalpony11
I dont think u get rejected - you are put on hold


You mean they are still taking a few more days to decide whether to proceed with the video interview ?

Reply 183

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by Cafelatte01
You mean they are still taking a few more days to decide whether to proceed with the video interview ?
Basically they don't reject anyones online assesment, if people do better than you they will be given the invite for the VI and etc, if they fail or whatever they will come back to you - you are on hold in that sense. It took me about two weeks to be invited from the initial assesment and this was due to a delay in the system.

Reply 184

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by mysticalpony11
Basically they don't reject anyones online assesment, if people do better than you they will be given the invite for the VI and etc, if they fail or whatever they will come back to you - you are on hold in that sense. It took me about two weeks to be invited from the initial assesment and this was due to a delay in the system.


Thank you! As I finished my assessment on 11 October (which was exactly last week)

Reply 185

anyone know how long it takes for them to fail/pass u at vi stage

Reply 186

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by mysticalpony11
anyone know how long it takes for them to fail/pass u at vi stage

I did my video interview on the 18th September then on 10th October I got an email saying that all the roles had been filled so they couldn't progress my application further. I applied to audit for a December 2025 start.

Reply 187

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by glombar21
I did my video interview on the 18th September then on 10th October I got an email saying that all the roles had been filled so they couldn't progress my application further. I applied to audit for a December 2025 start.


Email them and ask if you can transfer to a Sept 2026

Reply 188

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by glombar21
I did my video interview on the 18th September then on 10th October I got an email saying that all the roles had been filled so they couldn't progress my application further. I applied to audit for a December 2025 start.

that's such a long time to keep you waiting, and properanswer9277 is right you shold ask to get your application transferred. i've applied foe sept 2026, hope i hear soon.

Reply 189

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by glombar21
I did my video interview on the 18th September then on 10th October I got an email saying that all the roles had been filled so they couldn't progress my application further. I applied to audit for a December 2025 start.

which office

Reply 190

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by bartmartin
which office

London

Reply 191

anyone heard updates on VAC dates for grads

Reply 192

anyone got any tips on the telephone interview (other than whats on the website) for school leavers?

Reply 193

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by masud1213
anyone got any tips on the telephone interview (other than whats on the website) for school leavers?

when i got my vi it was totally different to what they said would be asked - idk why? but very broad overall motivational questions. just make sure u know the job inside out and why you're intersted.

Reply 194

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by mysticalpony11
when i got my vi it was totally different to what they said would be asked - idk why? but very broad overall motivational questions. just make sure u know the job inside out and why you're intersted.
Hello!! I just recieved an invite to complete my VI too. If u dont mind sharing, what were the questions asked during your interview? Thank you in advance.

Reply 195

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by abbigaill
Hello!! I just recieved an invite to complete my VI too. If u dont mind sharing, what were the questions asked during your interview? Thank you in advance.

I think the questions are different for each scheme, what did you apply to? I can't tell you word to word but can give you some tips :smile:

Reply 196

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by mysticalpony11
I think the questions are different for each scheme, what did you apply to? I can't tell you word to word but can give you some tips :smile:
I applied for the Audit placement , Southampton!

Reply 197

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by abbigaill
I applied for the Audit placement , Southampton!

Cool, same as me diff location.

Honestly, very easy questions

1.

Know the field and job role inside out.

2.

Just be yourself - the questions aren't demanding at all, more of a get to know you.

3.

You get 2 tries, 30 secs between each try. If you are struggling, use the prep time and first recording to get your thoughts together.

4.

Let me know how it goes!

Reply 198

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by mysticalpony11
Cool, same as me diff location.
Honestly, very easy questions

1.

Know the field and job role inside out.

2.

Just be yourself - the questions aren't demanding at all, more of a get to know you.

3.

You get 2 tries, 30 secs between each try. If you are struggling, use the prep time and first recording to get your thoughts together.

4.

Let me know how it goes!


Thank you for the tips !! I rly appreciate it. Also another quick question, in one of ur previous responses u mentioned how the motivational questions weren’t like the regular motivational questions? What did u mean by that?

Reply 199

May I ask approximately how long will I hear back after completing the video interview?

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