Border Force Officer / Assistant 2018

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Reply 21

Original post by Abc3534

BHX is the IATA airport code for Birmingham Airport. Maybe you should practice a few, they will come in handy in this line of work

I’m sure I will, if I get the job :smile:

Reply 22

Does anyone know when the start date will be? And also are there any more tests after the online verbal reasoning one. As I understand it, there’s no numerical test is there?

Reply 23

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Original post by Sierra20180

Does anyone know when the start date will be? And also are there any more tests after the online verbal reasoning one. As I understand it, there’s no numerical test is there?

It doesn’t mention anymore tests but there is small print that says they gain add or change the tests if needed.

The start dates will depend on security clearance and this is massively different for everyone. The candidate pack says between August and December but I already work for CS and the dates can change dependant on vetting.

Reply 24

Original post by shell_xx_shell

It doesn’t mention anymore tests but there is small print that says they gain add or change the tests if needed.

The start dates will depend on security clearance and this is massively different for everyone. The candidate pack says between August and December but I already work for CS and the dates can change dependant on vetting.

Oh right I see, and what sort of security clearance is it? Like DBS check or something? Sorry for all these questions, it doesn’t specify!

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Original post by Sierra20180

Oh right I see, and what sort of security clearance is it? Like DBS check or something? Sorry for all these questions, it doesn’t specify!

The security clearance will be to a high level. This will include checking your family, finances and is very in-depth. This is way above and beyond just a DBS....This has to be done due to the nature of the job. My advise is answer every question honestly - disclose everything because if they find out something later you can be dismissed.
Look at national security clearance and vetting for ideas to what they ask.

Reply 26

kaitelaine

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Hi, I am struggling with the verbal reasoning practice tests that I have tried!! I am not feeling confident at all about sitting the online test! What resources are best for practice tests?

Reply 27

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Original post by kaitelaine

Hi, I am struggling with the verbal reasoning practice tests that I have tried!! I am not feeling confident at all about sitting the online test! What resources are best for practice tests?

Sorry I haven’t ever done a practice tests. Honestly it’s not an awful test, try and be as honest as possible rather than look at what you think they want you to say.
Good luck

Reply 28

kaitelaine

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Original post by shell_xx_shell

Sorry I haven’t ever done a practice tests. Honestly it’s not an awful test, try and be as honest as possible rather than look at what you think they want you to say.
Good luck

Thanks for the reply! The tests I have looked at are awful! You are required to read a complex passage, then are given statements relating to the passage and have to decide if the statement is true, false, or cannot say...and the answers are most definitely not obvious!! I am still completing my application, but thought I'd have a look at the test too! Not looking forward to the test if I pass the initial application stage!

Reply 29

Original post by kaitelaine

Thanks for the reply! The tests I have looked at are awful! You are required to read a complex passage, then are given statements relating to the passage and have to decide if the statement is true, false, or cannot say...and the answers are most definitely not obvious!! I am still completing my application, but thought I'd have a look at the test too! Not looking forward to the test if I pass the initial application stage!

Hey, where did you find them? Are they specific to civil Service jobs?

Reply 30

Original post by shell_xx_shell

The security clearance will be to a high level. This will include checking your family, finances and is very in-depth. This is way above and beyond just a DBS....This has to be done due to the nature of the job. My advise is answer every question honestly - disclose everything because if they find out something later you can be dismissed.
Look at national security clearance and vetting for ideas to what they ask.

Oh ok, thank you!

Reply 31

Original post by Sierra20180

Oh ok, thank you!

I can’t seem to find any info on what they ask online, tried googling it.

Reply 32

kaitelaine

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Original post by Sierra20180

Hey, where did you find them? Are they specific to civil Service jobs?

No, not specific at all, they’re just verbal reasoning tests. Basically a type of psychometric test. If you google verbal reasoning sample test you should be able to trial them!

Reply 33

OP

I really don’t think you need to practice these sort of tests.. is not like anything you can revise for. They want to know your honest answers. Like I said go with what your instincts say rather than what you think they want because you will be wrong!
Also remember they are interviewing you but your also working out if this job is for you...😊

Reply 34

dan.ashley

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Has anyone received a link to the tests yet? I applied last Thursday and still haven't heard anything yet

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Original post by dan.ashley

Has anyone received a link to the tests yet? I applied last Thursday and still haven't heard anything yet

Nothing yet Dan.
I applied on 31st. They said they would be released this week in batches when I called on Friday. Good luck 😉

Reply 36

OP

Update - I called the helpline, the tests have been worked on today and will be released over the next couple of days and “definitely “ by Friday... fingers crossed 🤞🏽

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