Think Ahead Program 2016/2017

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Reply 20

bonmadx

Hi Charlotte- same for me! Three weeks today and nothing :frown:

have you emailed?

Reply 21

charlotte267

Original post by bonmadx

Hi Charlotte- same for me! Three weeks today and nothing :frown:

have you emailed?

No I haven't, have you?

Reply 22

charlotte267

I've emailed about not hearing back now, don't expect to hear anything until Monday 😭

Reply 23

Misedoflauren

Hi all,

Thinking about applying for Think Ahead as I've just been reading up about it but have already applied to Frontline. Gonna see how far I get on the application stages first with Frontline as they close a lot earlier but I think I like the focus on the mental health aspect that think ahead seems to be directed at.

Any thoughts anyone?

Reply 24

darling35

Original post by amberee

I've applied for Think Ahead and thinking about apply for Frontline. I would prefer to work with mental health than children and families. I think it all depends in what your preferences are. I am very much hoping to get a place with Think Ahead. Still waiting to hear back from them. It's been 2 weeks now since I've sent my application.

Reply 25

al_h

I received an invite to complete the SJT exactly three weeks after I sent off my application form. I think they must stick to the three weeks for a response, which feels like a long time when you're waiting!

Reply 26

LhaStyle

I applied on the 9/10. Nothing yet. Anyone knows if they started interviewing people? Tnx!

Reply 27

charlotte267

I didn't get through but good luck to everyone else! Judging by my response to not getting any further I'm looking at other careers as I actually didn't feel too bad! Enjoy the process everyone, I wish you all the best x

Reply 28

Johnsy3010

Hi, my 3 weeks is up tomorrow, just wondering if you have heard anything yet or if the painful wait will have to continue longer?

Reply 29

al_h

Got an email today with an invite for the assessment centre! Hope everyone else is finding the process exciting :smile:

Reply 30

darling35

Original post by al_h

Got an email today with an invite for the assessment centre! Hope everyone else is finding the process exciting :smile:

Hi I am so happy for you :smile:

I am still waiting for an answer hopefully by next week when it will be 3 weeks since I've applied. How did u find the situational test?

Reply 31

al_h

Original post by darling35

Hi I am so happy for you :smile:

I am still waiting for an answer hopefully by next week when it will be 3 weeks since I've applied. How did u find the situational test?

Thank you! I'm really pleased.

The situational judgement test was pretty tricky, but I understand why it's an important part of the application.

I think as long as you have done your research on what the job of a social worker entails, you'll be able to make informed choices for the questions they ask.

Good luck!

Reply 32

Rachel1894x

I submitted my application around 2 weeks ago and haven't heard back yet. Hate waiting! I struggled with the youtube video tbh found it quite awkward im not the best at videos haha

Reply 33

Kazbian

I just submitted my application yesterday. Now I'm in for a 3 week wait! I've never filmed myself before but I actually quite enjoyed making the video. I really hope I get through. Good luck everyone :smile:

Reply 34

StudentAgain1

Original post by darling35

I've applied for Think Ahead and thinking about apply for Frontline. I would prefer to work with mental health than children and families. I think it all depends in what your preferences are. I am very much hoping to get a place with Think Ahead. Still waiting to hear back from
them. It's been 2 weeks now since I've sent my application.

I have already been accepted onto Frontline- what you have to remember is, either way you get a generic social work masters. Doing or the other is only on preference of experience. You will still be eligible to work with children or adults upon qualifying.you will just have to sell your experience as transferable.

Reply 35

hippychick2101

Hi everyone,

Do they let you know either way? Ie - Sorry you didn't get to the next stage?

I applied on the 20th - not heard anything. x

Reply 36

hippychick2101

Also - Would love to know how old anyone is that applied?! Feeling like the oldest person atm!
I'm 30 x

Reply 37

K_H

Original post by al_h

Got an email today with an invite for the assessment centre! Hope everyone else is finding the process exciting

Hi, Congratulations on getting to the assessment centre! I've just taken the sjt, can I ask how long it took you to hear about the assessment centre after that? Hoping it won't take another three weeks! Thanks :smile:

Reply 38

Luke07

Original post by K_H