[GavinM]

(Original post by darrenb)
I have applied and I got a letter saying they will be in touch soon for an aptitude test, but the email account I gave them is broke, do they send you a letter for where and when the aptitude test is?

Yeah I'm sure they send out a letter. If you're concerned you can always give their offices a phone and they should be able to either tell you the date or correct the email address you gave them

[darrenb]

Gavin how did you get the info for the aptitude test was it email, letter or some other way

[darrenb]

Thanks sorry didn't see the first reply

[Jackerius]

Well i sat my aptitude tests on the 18th of April, havent got a letter yet saying when interview is. Anyone wondering, Opito always send the essential information via post to the address you had on the application form. If you want any extra information from them then just give them a ring

[xperty]

Anyone got any tips for the interview ?

[GavinM]

(Original post by Jackerius)
Well i sat my aptitude tests on the 18th of April, havent got a letter yet saying when interview is. Anyone wondering, Opito always send the essential information via post to the address you had on the application form. If you want any extra information from them then just give them a ring

I literally just got off the phone with them because I hadn't recieved my interview letter either and my interview's on Friday. So I'd phoned them up asking if they could give me the time and the lady, Maureen, said that the letters have been sent out and we all should've gotten them by now. I think maybe since Monday was a bank holiday the letters could be a bit late.

Regardless, she told me my interview was at 9, which is a problem for me because I have to drive about 150 miles to get to Portlethen! Not looking forward to doing that at peak traffic time! I asked if I could possibly reschedule the interview but the receptionist said that Maureen will have to get back to me tomorrow.

Again, if anybody has any tips on the interview they would be greatly appreciated!

[Jackerius]

(Original post by GavinM)
I literally just got off the phone with them because I hadn't recieved my interview letter either and my interview's on Friday. So I'd phoned them up asking if they could give me the time and the lady, Maureen, said that the letters have been sent out and we all should've gotten them by now. I think maybe since Monday was a bank holiday the letters could be a bit late.

Regardless, she told me my interview was at 9, which is a problem for me because I have to drive about 150 miles to get to Portlethen! Not looking forward to doing that at peak traffic time! I asked if I could possibly reschedule the interview but the receptionist said that Maureen will have to get back to me tomorrow.

Again, if anybody has any tips on the interview they would be greatly appreciated!

You are sure they said ALL the letters? that has scared me! :O i aint got my letter, so i would dread missing it by accident! did you just phone maureen yeah?

[GavinM]

(Original post by Jackerius)
You are sure they said ALL the letters? that has scared me! :O i aint got my letter, so i would dread missing it by accident! did you just phone maureen yeah?

Well it might not be *all* the letters. I'm sure she said something along the lines of "Letters have been sent out, they should've arrived before now."

But yeah I just phoned the offices and it was the receptionist that picked up but once I explained what I was calling for she put me through to Maureen. Although looking at the letter I recieved after the aptitude test it's got Maureen's extension on the bottom it so I guess you could just phone that?

[Mr.Watts]

Hello everyone Im jake, instrument and control for me I think, really want to do that, iv been hearing good things. Iv got my ability testing on the 18th of may, guess I may see a few of you there then, as im from brimingham, i have my test at the heath lodge hotel in marston green. Give me a shout if anyone else is going there that day too

[Dean_Reid]

(Original post by Mr.Watts)
Hello everyone Im jake, instrument and control for me I think, really want to do that, iv been hearing good things. Iv got my ability testing on the 18th of may, guess I may see a few of you there then, as im from brimingham, i have my test at the heath lodge hotel in marston green. Give me a shout if anyone else is going there that day too

good luck with the tests

For practice tests I recommend using www.shl.com as it's the same company whom make the tests that are used

Dean

[Mr.Watts]

Thank you for the help dean im going to have a look at that now i think cheers

[Dean_Reid]

(Original post by Mr.Watts)
Thank you for the help dean im going to have a look at that now i think cheers

no bother.

I wasnt very exact. so or practice tests go here: http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html
i think its, numerical ability, numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning,..

fault diagnosis: this kinda explains it: http://www.psychometric-success.com/...20Test%201.pdf

Mechanical: https://www.select2perform.eu/defaul...e7bb5955eb606d

All of that should help you alot!

Once again, good luck with the tests
Dean

[Mr.Watts]

Re: OPITO Apprenticeship - Anyone?
Originally Posted by Mr.Watts
Hello everyone Im jake, instrument and control for me I think, really want to do that, iv been hearing good things. Iv got my ability testing on the 18th of may, guess I may see a few of you there then, as im from brimingham, i have my test at the heath lodge hotel in marston green. Give me a shout if anyone else is going there that day too
good luck with the tests

For practice tests I recommend using www.shl.com as it's the same company whom make the tests that are used

Dean



How are the tests based? Is it a written exam or is it computer based questions?

[Mr.Watts]

Dean...... Do you know if the tests are written exams or is it all computer based questions?

Jake

[Dean_Reid]

(Original post by Mr.Watts)
Dean...... Do you know if the tests are written exams or is it all computer based questions?

Jake

ive sat the tests the past 2 years... and they are all written type multi-choice questions

Dean

[McFlame]

Finally got my date through for my test today, it's May 18th in Birmingham. A little bit short notice for those of us with jobs really and it's still a 3 and a half hour train ride away. But I guess it's better than the 5 hour one i had to take for it last year.

[gareth bale]

Hiya guys, could anyone possibly give me some tips for the interview stage?
Would be a massive help!
Thanks

[JAYP91]

Had my interview today, positive vibes!

For anyone looking for tips, just type "typical interview questions" into google because its just the same as any other, they dont grill you on the oil and gas industry!

Has anyone else done the interview yet? If so did you get 2 people interviewing? TENSE

[Nameismark87]

(Original post by JAYP91)
Had my interview today, positive vibes!

For anyone looking for tips, just type "typical interview questions" into google because its just the same as any other, they dont grill you on the oil and gas industry!

Has anyone else done the interview yet? If so did you get 2 people interviewing? TENSE

I just had one, was an older guy. When did they tell you you'd hear by?

[JAYP91]

(Original post by Nameismark87)
I just had one, was an older guy. When did they tell you you'd hear by?

He never gave me an exact date, just told me to be patient. I think last year i was told july time but didnt actually hear back until late september.

My interview was with a guy called john fraser, didnt know the other girls name. last year i had a guy called frank. who was interviewing you?

Im glad the interview is over, i feel it went well. unfortunately i think we've got the longest wating game being one of the first waves through the application process.