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Hi,

BT got back to me yesterday and I passed it, they are now considering me for an assessment centre.

I hope you had good news as well! :smile:

For those who are nervous about the video interview. Private Message me and I'll give you a few tips that may help you.

Goodluck to everyone with their applications!

Yeah I got the same message, what apprenticeship did you apply for?

Reply 41

itzconnorx

Original post by CG5939

Yeah I got the same message, what apprenticeship did you apply for?

TSO - IT - Walsall.

What about you?

And congratulations on passing the video interview ! :smile:

Reply 42

wileman1991

Hi all,

Submitted my video interview yesterday and received this:

We’re pleased to tell you that you’ve passed our initial screening. We’re progressing your application for the BT Apprentice Programme to the next stage of the recruitment process, which is where we consider your application against others for an Assessment Centre.

Anyone else get the same thing?

Reply 43

itzconnorx

Original post by wileman1991

First of all, well done on passing!

And Yes I also got this email yesterday. What apprenticeship you applied for?

Reply 44

wileman1991

Original post by itzconnorx

First of all, well done on passing!

And Yes I also got this email yesterday. What apprenticeship you applied for?

Thanks matey, well done to you also!

Mine is an engineering apprentice in the East Yorkshire area, yourself?

Have you heard anything since that email?

Reply 45

itzconnorx

Original post by wileman1991

Thanks matey, well done to you also!

Mine is an engineering apprentice in the East Yorkshire area, yourself?

Have you heard anything since that email?

I've applied for TSO IT Network in Walsall and not heard anything back yet.

I think it may be a while, not too sure though.

Reply 46

wileman1991

Original post by itzconnorx

I've applied for TSO IT Network in Walsall and not heard anything back yet.

I think it may be a while, not too sure though.

Ahh, well good luck! Let's hope we hear some good news pretty sharpish!

Reply 47

GeorgeSY1

Just got my invitation to the assessment center !

Reply 48

wileman1991

Original post by GeorgeSY1

Just got my invitation to the assessment center !

Congratz man! So it was a couple of weeks after the initial email then?

What assessment centre will you be attending?

Reply 49

itzconnorx

Original post by wileman1991

Congratz man! So it was a couple of weeks after the initial email then?

What assessment centre will you be attending?

I got an email today saying they it's been a while since they last spoke to me, and that they haven't forgotten about me and they are still considering me for an assessment centre.

They said they're going to update me in 2 weeks time.

Did anybody else get an email like this?

Reply 50

username3077986

Go the exact same email, hopefully they can find something in London :P

Reply 51

itzconnorx

Original post by JamieGriffin1589

Go the exact same email, hopefully they can find something in London :P

Nice one! Welldone mate.

Hopefully the same for me haha, what apprenticeship you applied for?

Reply 52

username3077986

Original post by itzconnorx

Nice one! Welldone mate.

Hopefully the same for me haha, what apprenticeship you applied for?

I applied for IT TSO Advanced based in London. They also have put me down for another IT Role on my jobs page. Hopefully we can get this Assessment, This would be ideal for me. Grats as well by the way xD

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Reply 53

itzconnorx

Original post by JamieGriffin1589

Both gone for the same apprenticeship but mine will be based in Walsall.

If you don't mind me asking, what's your basic understanding of the job role?

I've read about it on there website, but there's different options under TSO. I focused on the Network section because that's what on my job page too, is it for the same for you too?

I went for an assessment last year, and I got good feedback from one assessor who I had presented too, and this made me feel really positive about the day. But, I didn't get it, and I've been trying to figure out what I did wrong. So, I want to give it another shot and hopefully second time lucky :smile:

Reply 54

wileman1991

Yeah i received the same email today, hopefully good news is to follow.

Reply 55

Joshy4922

Original post by itzconnorx

I got the same email, I'm applying for cyber security in Devon. If anyone wants tips for the video interview then drop me a message.

Reply 56

AJD16

What location have you applied for?
I got the email today about still being considered and how they will give an update in two weeks.
I have applied for the Project Management in Chesterfield.
Hopefully get an assessment centre invite soon.

Reply 57

itzconnorx

Original post by AJD16

I've applied for Walsall, got the same email today as well

I hope so too :wink:

Goodluck!

Reply 58

username3077986

ItzConnorx - On my job page it currently says TSO IT Networks - So im pretty sure that would be the main area we would have to focus on if given the opportunity to learn about it. I believe the Software side will focus on testing programs and fixing any errors, which may possibly involve some aspect of coding. I have some experience in Coding but i wouldn't call my self an expert. In terms of my background, Im currently doing my A-Levels and this job role would be something i'd definitely want to start doing.

Hopefully this helps :P - One last thing, If you dont mind me asking, what did the assessment consist of, any tips possibly if I do go to the assessment centre. Once again goodluck!

Reply 59

itzconnorx

Hey JamieGriffin1589,

My job page says the same also. I also have some experience in coding, but I wouldn't call myself an expert either. I have a similar education background to you, I completed sixth form last year and have three A-Levels. Although, I have these, the grades I achieved wasn't as high as I hoped and was targeted. What I'm doing currently is an apprenticeship which I started last August. To cut a long story short, I don't feel like I'm progressing as much as I thought I would, I was supposed to be getting on with Web Dev project alongside with internal stuff for the company, but what I've been doing mainly is internal stuff. In the six months, I've been here, I've been given one web dev project and told my manager countless times about how I feel and that I want more projects. This is the reason why I'm deciding to find another apprenticeship elsewhere.

In terms of BT last year, I know they take a long time to get back to you with an invite to an assessment day, I got an email yesterday saying they'll get back to me in two weeks. When you get the invite it should be somebody from BT recruitment team. In the invite, it will explain everything that will happen throughout the day. Last year, they asked me to prepare a presentation on "Find something in the world that can be made better by using the power of communication", you get a sheet on this, so you know what you need to address etc. Then you participate in a group activity, I can't remember exactly, but we had to discuss about BT hotspots on trains and in public spaces and the benefits to a BT consumer. Then you have your 1 to 1 interview with an assessor, which I found most difficult, because the questions they asked you, some were the usual questions you would expect, but some were something you can't really prepare a solid answer for, so it was like you had to quickly come up with something good to say and I think that's what they are looking for, somebody who can think on their feet fast. Then, you deliver your presentation to an assessor and then they ask you questions at the end about it.

Anymore questions, I'll be happy to answer them!

and Good Luck to you too!

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