Civil service fast stream 2014/2015

I wonder how many places there would have been on the FS in NI? It's a real shame considering this is supposed to be an investment in the future (and a shame for you that you're geographically-bound). It might be worth talking to the team to see if there are any generalist places in NI (as I thought I heard there were) but I suppose they couldn't make any guarantees.

Is the 7 day wait applicable to all streams?

I'd appreciate the answer to this too! Were you told that your file had been passed on? I know that my pre-appointment checks are finished but I haven't had any further emails from Parity...



Sorry to hear that. At least you knew that it was a possibility but it still sucks.

I got an email confirmation to say that my file had been sent to the Fast Stream Assignment Team from Parity, but I haven't heard anything from the team in London since :s I don't know how long to leave it before chasing someone haha.

I know my checks are finished since that's now changed to 'successful' on the portal but they haven't emailed me again - maybe they're hanging on to it until the second round of applications is complete. (I'm on HR and there are two intakes each year). Thanks!

I'd wait a little longer before chasing. It does say in loads of places that there could be a long wait and most people don't find out their placements etc for another few months yet so we aren't behind...

Blimey, a few months! It would be nice to get an automatic email or something that confirmed they had received your file and would contact you within a few months haha. I have no idea how many intakes there are for Central Departments :s

I was contacted by the Welsh Government for the Social Research stream in February. Which was 7/8 weeks after my pre-appointment checks were completed. It's now nearly the end of March and I still haven't had a formal offer, so I think there's potentially some waiting time ahead, but I think it depends on department/role.

Is the 7 day wait applicable to all streams?

Does anyone know what the craic is withwithdrawing to take something else? I passed my pre-appointment checks but got made another offer I'm planning on taking instead for a few reasons.

Blimey, a few months! It would be nice to get an automatic email or something that confirmed they had received your file and would contact you within a few months haha. I have no idea how many intakes there are for Central Departments :s

Cool, thanks for giving me some background. Looks like I better just sit on my hands and not panic for a few months haha. Did they email you to arrange a phone call or just ring out the blue? I guess each department or devolved government will work differently :s

Has the March sift taken place already? So for those in the amber band the next sift is the final one?

I attended a FSAC this week but it's still saying 'Awaiting event'. How long does it take until it says 'Awaiting Results'?

I attended mine on a Wednesday and it changed to 'awaiting results' on Friday evening (around 6pm). I then received some results on Monday morning (around 10:30am).

I attended a FSAC this week but it's still saying 'Awaiting event'. How long does it take until it says 'Awaiting Results'?