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Re: Fast Stream 2012But they go on holiday on Thursday!(Original post by sketchyworld)
I called, they said it would probably be towards the end of the week now. Awesome. Blah. On the upside, at least we can put it to the back of our minds again for a bit and get working on the other stuffs. -
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Re: Fast Stream 2012Just got my FSAC through, and unfortunately whilst I have improved overall from my 2008 FSAC, it wasn't enough to get through on the DS and Central Departments options. I'm still awaiting results for TiB, but since my overal score was 15.41 I would be very, very surprised if this is high enough to get through to the FSB for TiB...
Oh well, maybe third time lucky next year if I get to the FSAC stage again? -
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Re: Fast Stream 2012What is TiB?(Original post by Stomm)
Just got my FSAC through, and unfortunately whilst I have improved overall from my 2008 FSAC, it wasn't enough to get through on the DS and Central Departments options. I'm still awaiting results for TiB, but since my overal score was 15.41 I would be very, very surprised if this is high enough to get through to the FSB for TiB...
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Re: Fast Stream 2012Technology in Business. In a nutshell its basically technology project management, procurement, etc... When I mentioned this to my brother a couple of weeks ago he basically said that its pretty close to what his job is 'supposed' to be. So it would be mildly amusing if I dd get through actually...
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Re: Fast Stream 2012I'm sorry to hear about CD and DS. I've been following your progress on this forum and keeping my fingers crossed for you. I really hope you get TiB x(Original post by Stomm)
Technology in Business. In a nutshell its basically technology project management, procurement, etc... When I mentioned this to my brother a couple of weeks ago he basically said that its pretty close to what his job is 'supposed' to be. So it would be mildly amusing if I dd get through actually... -
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Re: Fast Stream 2012Don't worry, with my low score I don't think that there is any realistic chance of me getting through to the TiB FSB.(Original post by ellie_flower)
I'm sorry to hear about CD and DS. I've been following your progress on this forum and keeping my fingers crossed for you. I really hope you get TiB x
Strangely enough this might actually be the best thing for me right now. I've got a lot going on in my personal life at the moment, so starting anything this side of 2013 is probably not going to be wise, far better to let things settle down and then take it from there I guess... -
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Re: Fast Stream 2012Just got out with a 16.18. The killer is that this seems to be mostly based on getting stuck in the interview on a topic I had purposely wanted to avoid (bad relationship with a past employer) and the work I'd done in the e-tray excercise. Aghhh! Well, here's to next year. And congrats to everyone who's passed!
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Re: Fast Stream 2012Well done in getting so close though. Without actually doing any prep at all this year (quite the opposite in fact, I managed to get little or no sleep leading up to the FSAC) I improved my overall score by around 0.25 points over the last FSAC I took, I'm sure that if you try again you could break through the 17pt barrier without too much difficuilty...(Original post by cloud99)
Just got my report- I'm out with 16.23. Absolutely gutted, particularly as I know that's close. -
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Re: Fast Stream 2012No, nothing for me either! How hard can it be to send out updates... Grr!(Original post by lovers in japan)
Has everyone else found out?! I still am awaiting results for HoP!! -
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Re: Fast Stream 2012'Early April'... 'you'll hear on Monday'... you just never know it seems(Original post by Stomm)
I suspect that HoP and TiB have yet to set their final pass marks. I'd be looking at Thursday for when those are likely to come through...
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Re: Fast Stream 2012Oh I can't believe they've updated some and not others, I was so hopeful it'd be today (FSAC 12/01) Is it only those who sat fsac last week who've been updated or is it specific departments? (I'm waiting for results for HR).
I just caved and called up and the lady said I'd hear "by the end of the week"
Sorry Stomm, will you be applying again next year?(Original post by Stomm)
Strangely enough this might actually be the best thing for me right now. I've got a lot going on in my personal life at the moment, so starting anything this side of 2013 is probably not going to be wise, far better to let things settle down and then take it from there I guess... -
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Re: Fast Stream 2012Well, now you've got something you for next year that you didn't have this time around... Experience and an FSAC Report to work with. The first time I did it, I got 14.48. Constructive Thinking was my lowest score with 2.2. It was my only score above 3 this time (with other pretty damn close to 3). Ironically. My highest score last year (building productive relationships) was my lowest score this time around (drop of almost 0.5 on that one competency) because I completely botched my group exercise strategy.(Original post by ja86)
13.84. Gutted. The briefing exercise killed my chances. 1.92 for Constructive Thinking. Ach well. I'm not going to say I didn't do my best ... I gave it my best shot, it just wasn't to be.
The lesson I'd take from that is that you have absolutely every chance to improve and do well next time, especially on the areas you were worst, although I'd be careful not to neglect what I was good at). I'd be interested in seeing the stats on how many people who pass the FSAC have done it before. My guess would be that it'd be pretty damn high.
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Re: Fast Stream 2012Mid-15s is pretty close. That's where TiB pass mark usually falls. It was around 15.5 last year. Hopefully, since it appears they're taking on more people for TiB this year, I hope the pass mark drops further this year.(Original post by Stomm)
Just got my FSAC through, and unfortunately whilst I have improved overall from my 2008 FSAC, it wasn't enough to get through on the DS and Central Departments options. I'm still awaiting results for TiB, but since my overal score was 15.41 I would be very, very surprised if this is high enough to get through to the FSB for TiB...
Oh well, maybe third time lucky next year if I get to the FSAC stage again?
