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Hopeful2015
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Out of interest which slot did you ask For?
Gemz91
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I sent three dates which I was available for on my first email, they just emailed me back asking if I could confirm that i would be able to attend my first choice date (I'll not be saying where or when though). I also wasn't particularly fast at replying to the first email, so may have got lucky!
Not ideal place or time for me, but can't exactly be fussy.
Not ideal place or time for me, but can't exactly be fussy.
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Was it the London 13th Dec by any chance?
Hopeful2015
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Not had any reply yet. And I replied last Friday quite quickly
see you there! got the same date first choice.
if its a very even distribution of new drivers across the country there is only 5-6 people from each assessement slot will end up with a job.
See you there
martin2345uk
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Just had a mail confirming the place I requested at the York one in January 
I have a funny feeling I'm not exactly gonna be awesome in group exercises...
I have a funny feeling I'm not exactly gonna be awesome in group exercises...
Hopeful2015
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Just had a mail confirming the place I requested at the York one in January
I have a funny feeling I'm not exactly gonna be awesome in group exercises...
The 24th?
When did you receive the dates and when did you reply?
Im guessing (not even an educated guess!) maybe about 50 people per assessment session. that means that with 14 different sessions there could be about 700 people left in the running. If youre in the top 11% of remaining candidates youve got yourself a job! and you are already part of the elite 4.6% of all those that applied!
i have read a few times people saying they have applied for a particular station. Is this something i have missed? i havnt applied to a particular station i only said in my covering letter i live a short drive from newcastle.
do we know how many positions are availible at each station?
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I also received my confirmation date and luckily also got my 1st choice; I would have really struggled with getting the time off otherwise. I would have preffered one of the dates before christmas but I haven't got any leave left for this year. Let the waiting game begin now haha.
martin2345uk
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Yep 24th.. I got the email on Friday and replied the same day.
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I'll see you there mate!
Yep 24th.. I got the email on Friday and replied the same day.
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I'll see you there mate!
Look forward to it
Hopeful2015
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Look forward to it
I'm now also 24th York.
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Anyone else also passed psychometrics?
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Anyone else also passed psychometrics?
dugster70
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Just had a mail confirming the place I requested at the York one in January
I have a funny feeling I'm not exactly gonna be awesome in group exercises...
Martin - negative vibes again my friend, get your arse to York and sort it!
Yep, all enhanced passes, including MMI.
Hopeful2015
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Don't they have to if they are valid results?
Gemz91
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I had to re-sit all my psychometric tests despite having previously passed them, and still being valid at the time.
Hopeful2015
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Which toc made you resit them?
Was it Ftpe or LOROL because I know they do enhanced passes
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As above, I'd imagine if you already had enhanced passes it would be a total waste of money to re-send you through the OPC stuff.
FlashingYellows
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Just had a mail confirming the place I requested at the York one in January
I have a funny feeling I'm not exactly gonna be awesome in group exercises...
You've got this far mate so you're doing something right. These group exercises are all an act anyway as are interviews to some degree, so just concentrate on playing the part and good luck.
mr double 77
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Im confused ive been told im through too assesment day which im over the moon with, however speaking too someone who as also got this far the email sent too each of us has been different, mine stated the next stage would be phycometric tests ?, then medical.
Here is the problem ive passed the tests as im qualified and when i passed was told by the person on the day my scores were above FTPE standard, even though thats not who i drive for, i believe they have a higher standard than other TOC/FOCs therefore are VTEC aware im qualified and have missed this and sent me a incorrect email response, i obviously want too put my mind at ease and get in touch.However i dont want too be harassing them when there isnt just myself there dealing with , sorry for rabbling on and the best of luck too everyone remaining
Here is the problem ive passed the tests as im qualified and when i passed was told by the person on the day my scores were above FTPE standard, even though thats not who i drive for, i believe they have a higher standard than other TOC/FOCs therefore are VTEC aware im qualified and have missed this and sent me a incorrect email response, i obviously want too put my mind at ease and get in touch.However i dont want too be harassing them when there isnt just myself there dealing with , sorry for rabbling on and the best of luck too everyone remaining
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Hi,
On the invite to assessment it does say what the next stage is.Perhaps youve only recieved that part of the mail ??
mr double 77
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Cheers for your reply Mark i will be querrying it, im down too do mine Tuesday , just presumed it was a generic email and obviously at a later date individuals who have too do the tests will do ! so i will email and clear it up either way ,again thanks for the reply.
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