Do firms drug test at placement days for SA?

Do firms drug test when they fly you on for the placement day? Just curious.

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Kazimierz

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No, you should be fine. I have heard from a few people that it's at the start of the summer or not at all until FT.

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One data point: DB drug tested in March/April for SA and FT. You go to a nearby test center.

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