Fast Stream 2012

The group exercise is all about personality too

rach2012

Hi, I'm a current fast streamer (went through the 2009-10 process). I didn't find out I'd passed anything until March 21st that year, and I ended up passing for both CD and HoP (though not for FCO). So I really wouldn't get too upset just yet. Okay, getting a no for HoP isn't the best omen, but it's so hard to predict where the cut offs will be. If you'd done terribly, you'd be out completely by now.

The wait is infuriating, but hang on in there. And remember, if you do fail this time, you'll be in a much better position if you want to try again next time, when you'll a)have had some practise and b)have been given very detailed feedback.

I've read each of your posts and found them really interesting and helpful, thank you for sharing your experience (I'm sure most people forget all about the recruitment process once they get the job!).

Original post by TomDixie

My score doesn't bother me so long as I get on, I'd be happy with being at the bottom of the pass list :biggrin:

Just praying to Jesus that the bottom of the current HoP amber band is higher than the eventual CD pass mark. Hopefully there's not some kind of prayer quota system in effect, there's the Merseyside Derby coming up next week too... :tongue:

Oooooo interesting theory! Lets just pray for a really good day that day, starting with an update and "sucessful" status and ending with "Liverpool 1 Everton 3" :tongue:

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rach2012

Original post by shellybean01

I attended FSAC last Wednesday and found out I was successful today for HR Scheme! So excited good luck to those still to find out!

Congratulations :congrats:

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TomDixie

Original post by rach2012

Oooooo interesting theory! Lets just pray for a really good day that day, starting with an update and "sucessful" status and ending with "Liverpool 1 Everton 3" :tongue:

Unfortunately I think I'd spontaneously combust with joy, never to be seen or heard from again

Kind of what I imagine would happen to Hibbert if he scored... :tongue:

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Boogles

Original post by shellybean01

I attended FSAC last Wednesday and found out I was successful today for HR Scheme! So excited good luck to those still to find out!

Congratulations! I was also successful for HR so maybe meet you soon :biggrin:

Good luck to all those still awaiting results

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Stomm

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Original post by lovers in japan

t... whoa I feel so young now, I'm only 21 :s-smilie:

You are, I turned 21 over thirteen years ago...

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Evidza

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hello young whippersnapper!

Original post by Stomm

You are, I turned 21 over thirteen years ago...

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shellybean01

Original post by Boogles

Congratulations! I was also successful for HR so maybe meet you soon :biggrin:

Good luck to all those still awaiting results

Thanks congrats to you too! Am still in shock i think never expected to ever get through to the end, where are you looking to be based, am hoping for the North West just trying to get all the paperwork filled out and sent back as soon as possible.

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shellybean01

Original post by F6053721

Congratulations!

I'm at FSAC this week for HR. Did they give any indication of how many they take for that stream? I hope I find out quickly one way or the other. Comments from all these people waiting ages seems like it must be torture! I did my E-tray on the Friday morning and found out the Tuesday I was through to FSAC, so I've been lucky so far with the waiting!

No they didnt give any indication, i did ask a few HR related questions in the Interview however my assessor was more used to dealing with the General Stream so she answered as much as possible but couldnt be specific on the HR stream. Good Luck at your FSAC!

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loopylooper

Hey sorry if this comes across as a silly question but could someone explain the scoring system to me? I know from reading posts that scores of 17+ seem to be necessary to get considered depending on the stream applied for. But how is the score made up? Is it marks out of 4 or 5 for each section? Are all the sections equally weighted?
I'm assuming the sections are: interview, briefing, policy, group excercise and in-tray
Would that be correct?

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TomDixie

Original post by loopylooper

Hey sorry if this comes across as a silly question but could someone explain the scoring system to me? I know from reading posts that scores of 17+ seem to be necessary to get considered depending on the stream applied for. But how is the score made up? Is it marks out of 4 or 5 for each section? Are all the sections equally weighted?
I'm assuming the sections are: interview, briefing, policy, group excercise and in-tray
Would that be correct?

Scored out of 24 overall, each of the 6 competencies being scored out of 4.

Can't say how they break down the scoring of each competency in each exercise.

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ellie_flower

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Massive scary update people: I just called Parity and they said they're narrowing the pass marks for Diplomatic Service TOMORROW. If you havent heard tomorrow, you won't hear until the end of march/early april.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

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TomDixie

Original post by ellie_flower

Massive scary update people: I just called Parity and they said they're narrowing the pass marks for Diplomatic Service TOMORROW. If you havent heard tomorrow, you won't hear until the end of march/early april.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

Did they mention HoP or CD?

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schick_88

Original post by ellie_flower

Massive scary update people: I just called Parity and they said they're narrowing the pass marks for Diplomatic Service TOMORROW. If you havent heard tomorrow, you won't hear until the end of march/early april.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

Wonder will this be the same for every schemes - hoping they will with the Northern Ireland Fast Stream anyway!

What number did you call them on - is it the number that is listed on the Contact Us page on the website?