Civil Service Fast Stream 2016/2017

Why did people not research the schemes and processes properly before applying?

Although you have clearly all done well getting through the FSAC, with all due respect you are potentially taking the opportunity away from someone who really wants their first preference scheme but perhaps scored less than you and still passed.

Why did people not research the schemes and processes properly before applying?

Although you have clearly all done well getting through the FSAC, with all due respect you are potentially taking the opportunity away from someone who really wants their first preference scheme but perhaps scored less than you and still passed.

I thought the same when people were saying they applied for schemes that they were not eligible for. I don't mean to sound rude I just think people should put more thought in when picking their schemes and the order of them as the process is made clear from the start.

Why did people not research the schemes and processes properly before applying?

Although you have clearly all done well getting through the FSAC, with all due respect you are potentially taking the opportunity away from someone who really wants their first preference scheme but perhaps scored less than you and still passed.

I thought the same when people were saying they applied for schemes that they were not eligible for. I don't mean to sound rude I just think people should put more thought in when picking their schemes and the order of them as the process is made clear from the start.

Has anyone who did their AC on the 15th (or later) heard back?

I'm very nervous. I don't have high hopes as I made a real mess of the written exercise.

But so far no news is better than bad news I guess

To any1 who has been to an AC in London: Do you suggest wearing a watch or is their clock/timer in the rooms?

There are wall clocks in each room.

I'm in the running for 9 schemes. I'm eligible for all of them but am interested in only 2.

I'm also a filthy EU immigrant so my apologies if I steal one of your hypothetical jobs.

Excuse me but at what point did I mention anything about someone from the EU taking a job from me? What a moronic thing to say.

I think you are all being over the top and blowing it way out of proportion. I was simply airing my opinion that I think people should make more informed decisions instead of hedging their bets and avoiding final selection boards.

Once again, not sure if you think you are stealing my job but I am not aware that I ever said I have not been successful. Ta.

For anyone that has already attended an AC, or indeed anyone that is due to attend, I'm trying to work out whether at any point during the exercises we should be bringing in our own knowledge to inform our responses, or whether we should simply use the information provided for each exercise. One of the competencies is obviously 'Seeing the Bigger Picture', and to me it seems as if that would entail bringing in your own knowledge in order to demonstrate that ability. I am thinking that it could be specifically relevant in the leadership exercise.

Knowing whether that is the case could shape how I prep for the day.

Thoughts?

Had my FSAC in Newcastle this afternoon. Felt like it was an intense day, just as intense as the one I did last year in London. Last time, I got offered a non-Fast Stream role (the ones for people who just miss out), so here's hoping I replicated or did better this year.

Not holding out for much hope, though :'

Hi all, does anyone know if FSAC reimburse your accommodation (1 night stay in a hotel) or if they just reimburse travel? Thanks

Not a bad position to be in, but you're right about the intensity, I think the rest after one of them is well deserved!



Yes, they will reimburse both travel and accomodation if you require it (there are limits on the cost of accomodation in the guide on the candidate portal somewhere).

Good luck