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Liveanddirect!
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It’s a no but they said they review me in 6 weeks
Liveanddirect!
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Has anyone been successful or been on hold for reviewing?
they told me I'm on hold but maybe they said that to everyone?
Thankfully I have passed the assessment. But they said they don’t have any vacancies yet, and will put me on a waiting list.
seriously? no vacancies? they could have said that they want a talent pool
congrats!Thank you. I guess they’re expecting vacancies to pop up hence the mass recruitment. It’s still a waiting game unfortunately.seriously? no vacancies? they could have said that they want a talent pool
true maybe they know people will retire etc
Bucephalus
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It says on the invitation email I think, there can be up to a 12 month wait for a start date - but hopefully they won't use it all.
I'm sorry to everyone who's 'assessment' didn't reach the 'benchmark'
Hey Everyone,
Going for my assessment this Friday, the 31st Jan. I’m fascinated by the length of the process.. I have sent the initial application on the 15th of October, not long after it was posted, waited a month for the closing date in mid Nov, got the good news that I passed the online tests on the 3rd December and been told to wait until more assessment dates become available. I received my invitation email to book the assessment on the 16th of Dec, and within 10 minutes I booked the earliest available date, which was the 31st of Jan. I was now eagerly going through this thread to find out some details about the electrical bit, but became not much more enlightened about the day at the centre. Presumably those who passed would rather not lower their own chances by improving others’. - which now, written down makes sense.
Some mentioned that their assessment will be reviewed after 6 weeks which would be around beginning of March, when the whole charade ends, I guess, as some here have their date on the 14th so final decision around 2 weeks after the las date?
Anyways, I’m sorry for those who failed so far, congratulations to those who passed and good luck to those who are yet to be assessed. ✌️
Going for my assessment this Friday, the 31st Jan. I’m fascinated by the length of the process.. I have sent the initial application on the 15th of October, not long after it was posted, waited a month for the closing date in mid Nov, got the good news that I passed the online tests on the 3rd December and been told to wait until more assessment dates become available. I received my invitation email to book the assessment on the 16th of Dec, and within 10 minutes I booked the earliest available date, which was the 31st of Jan. I was now eagerly going through this thread to find out some details about the electrical bit, but became not much more enlightened about the day at the centre. Presumably those who passed would rather not lower their own chances by improving others’. - which now, written down makes sense.
Some mentioned that their assessment will be reviewed after 6 weeks which would be around beginning of March, when the whole charade ends, I guess, as some here have their date on the 14th so final decision around 2 weeks after the las date?
Anyways, I’m sorry for those who failed so far, congratulations to those who passed and good luck to those who are yet to be assessed. ✌️
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How long did it take for the confirmation after your assessment?
Also, when they put you on the waiting list, is it because there is no vacancies at your preferred depot (if they asked for your preferred location) or none whatsoever. I’m only asking because I live south so ie. Upminster or Cockfosters might be a nono.
Cheers
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I dont think we get a choice on where we would like to be based. It could be anywhere on the network.
And yes I agree that some people dont like to give away too much info on the assessment. I really dont know why.
Good luck on friday. Hope it all goes well for you.
it was around 4 working days
I honestly don't know. I haven't stated a preferred depot, I am assuming they will have vacancies coming up and would rather have a pool of people to start when the vacancies arise. They did say it could be anywhere in London.
Assassin8r
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Hi I made it through..... even though I didn’t answer the responsiveness or result focused competancy! No vacancy it’s a matter of waiting it out further more
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Assassin8r
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Awaiting whizz to contact me...... I’m sure we have a lot of questions between us!
Congratulations mate. If you didn't answer 2 of the competencies, you must have done really well in the tests. Well done.
Assassin8r
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No defiantly not!
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Assassin8r
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Yeah but I also messed up on technical questions ie I said plastic was most conductive lol
Well I guess this means you are only human.
Things like this happen under pressure.
Assassin8r
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Bencronin!
Good luck... make sure you add in.... that it’s Valentine’s Day
Good luck... make sure you add in.... that it’s Valentine’s Day
Herself; What are we doing for Valentine's day?
Me; Sorry love, I have a very important assessment that day.
Whoop whoop, well done mate! Im glad I’m not the only one struggling to answer the results focused question.. my whole life i was struggling with verbal exams and was much better at writing, and show n tell, and this was the case here as well. We shall see in 10-15 days. I should’ve prepared for the interview more, but instead i spent time revising electrical circuits, and wheel lathe machines, and doors, and brakes.. which they never even asked about
Morning all, I’m up for my assessment tomorrow.
could anyone enlighten me on how long / how many questions are asked, roughly, on the competency part of the interview?
just prepping for tomorrow and could do with some ideas on what to focus on?
any info would be greatly appreciated,
many thanks
could anyone enlighten me on how long / how many questions are asked, roughly, on the competency part of the interview?
just prepping for tomorrow and could do with some ideas on what to focus on?
any info would be greatly appreciated,
many thanks
Hi mate,
Hope it went well
Any advice for the electrical and mechanical interview? What types of questions did they ask
Cheers
Hello mate,
went ok, I think, can never judge really?
they were just general knowledge questions I thought, I’d imagine there are different questions for each candidate.
Good luck
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