Civil service fast stream 2014/2015

Original post by ak27g11

I'm through! Good luck everyone waiting :smile:

Congratulations!!

when did you have your FSAC And when did you hear?
Also what stream have you applied to?!

Reply 1481

frerejacques

Original post by Tas321

I'm assuming I've been amber banded after my assesment centre on the 12th.

I know it's not definitely a rejection but I don't feel too hopefull.

Congrats to all those through and commiserations to those that haven't.

I wouldn't necessarily assume that yet, I had my FSAC for the finance scheme on December 4th and I found out I was successful on Dec 18th (exactly 2 weeks later).

Seems like the response times are very variable and even people who had FSAC on the same date are not hearing back at the same time.

Best of luck!

(edited 9 years ago)

Reply 1482

Tas321

Original post by frerejacques

I wouldn't necessarily assume that yet, I had my FSAC for the finance scheme on December 4th and I found out I was successful on Dec 18th (exactly 2 weeks later).

Seems like the response times are very variable and even people who had FSAC on the same date are not hearing back at the same time.

Best of luck!

Thanks! I applied to finance too. Do you have any ideas on where you would like to be based?

Reply 1483

frerejacques

Original post by Tas321

Thanks! I applied to finance too. Do you have any ideas on where you would like to be based?

I am not too concerned really, I know we will have limited control over our placements so trying not to go into it with too many preconceived ideas about different departments and just roll with it! The finance scheme in its current form is new this year
as I understand it so will probably be a bit of
a learning experience for everyone. I think the idea with the central depts/generalist scheme at least is that most people do 3 of the first 4 placements in London and the other 1 outside of London. Either that or doing all the placements within London would suit me :smile:

Reply 1484

udum

Hi Guys,

Quick question - I'm awaiting FSAC for General (Diplomatic) and European and was wondering.... if I didn't reach the pass mark for Diplomatic (but have central depts as second choice) or European, or was unsuccessful at FSB - is that me out? Or is there a chance I would be offered a central depts generalist place?

I know it's a long-shot and unlikely to happen - just wanted to be prepared for every eventuality. Does anyone have any insight on this? :confused:

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ProbablyNoGod

Original post by udum

Hi Guys,

Quick question - I'm awaiting FSAC for General (Diplomatic) and European and was wondering.... if I didn't reach the pass mark for Diplomatic (but have central depts as second choice) or European, or was unsuccessful at FSB - is that me out? Or is there a chance I would be offered a central depts generalist place?

I know it's a long-shot and unlikely to happen - just wanted to be prepared for every eventuality. Does anyone have any insight on this? :confused:

If your grade doesn't meet the DS or European minimum but meets the GFS minimum and you have that as an option, then I believe you'd be offered it. At least that's how it works in every other stage of the process.

Reply 1486

lucy_sky

Btw, is anyone else joining Social Research Stream?

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Has anyone had the FSAC for the ddiplomatic service yet?

Reply 1488

ParetoOptimum

Any economists received feedback for their EAC yet? If so, how do you get the feedback? Cheers

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Original post by MessiMagic

Has anyone had the FSAC for the ddiplomatic service yet?

I don't think they get going til January.

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Original post by TritonSails

I don't think they get going til January.

Thanks. Do you know how competitive the program is? And what the calibre is like?

Reply 1491

Original post by MessiMagic

Thanks. Do you know how competitive the program is? And what the calibre is like?

You can find loads of stats here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-fast-stream-report

So last year there were 44.7 applicants per place for the diplomatic service. But the first 2 stages cut those numbers down quite a lot, so it's not as scary at this point. I think the standard at this point is pretty good, but I do suspect that the public sector attracts on average less experienced candidates than, say, prestigious private sector grad schemes, simply because the public sector doesn't tend to require experience at all.

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Original post by TritonSails

You can find loads of stats here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-fast-stream-report

So last year there were 44.7 applicants per place for the diplomatic service. But the first 2 stages cut those numbers down quite a lot, so it's not as scary at this point. I think the standard at this point is pretty good, but I do suspect that the public sector attracts on average less experienced candidates than, say, prestigious private sector grad schemes, simply because the public sector doesn't tend to require experience at all.

Some extremely useful information. Thanks so much. Are you applying for the diplomatic scheme? I'm quite excited by the program despite having a totally different background.

Reply 1493

ProbablyNoGod

Original post by ParetoOptimum

Any economists received feedback for their EAC yet? If so, how do you get the feedback? Cheers

I don't think you receive any feedback on the EAC unless you fail and specifically request it. It's only the FSAC that feedback is provided by default regardless of success or failure.

Reply 1494

inagist

Yo,

Passed my FSAC somehow (no idea), heard back after a week for any interested (e-tray after a day).

I applied for the commercial so just screening then placements sorted? No clue.

Reply 1495

ParetoOptimum

Original post by ProbablyNoGod

I don't think you receive any feedback on the EAC unless you fail and specifically request it. It's only the FSAC that feedback is provided by default regardless of success or failure.

Oh right. That's a shame...

Reply 1496

bluebird82

For those that have passed the e-tray (FCO GFS in particular)... did it say successful immediately?

Reply 1497

Original post by MessiMagic

Some extremely useful information. Thanks so much. Are you applying for the diplomatic scheme? I'm quite excited by the program despite having a totally different background.

You're welcome. I am, but I am considering asking for my application to be withdrawn from consideration for the diplomatic service because I think I may actually prefer the central departments option, and in the event I pass FSAC but fail the selection board I would be assigned my first placement much later, as I understand.

Reply 1498

Original post by TritonSails

You're welcome. I am, but I am considering asking for my application to be withdrawn from consideration for the diplomatic service because I think I may actually prefer the central departments option, and in the event I pass FSAC but fail the selection board I would be assigned my first placement much later, as I understand.

Oh I thought it would be quite late to change what you're applying for...
Do you have any other useful hints , tips or info the diplomatic service... Either about the process itself or the job role?

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