ONS Assistant Economist 2020

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What do you mean when you say feedback? All it says on the portal is Successfully passed SAQ test.

Has anyone actually been able to book a slot for their EAC yet? I got an email last week advising the timetable would be available from today, but I haven’t received anything since..

Reply 82

Hugo421

Original post by bleppers

Has anyone actually been able to book a slot for their EAC yet? I got an email last week advising the timetable would be available from today, but I haven’t received anything since..

Same thing for me

Reply 83

Sadysmith20

so wait, after the SAQ there is an EAC? Was this confirmed after your SAQ results? Because the email I received says if the SAQ is passed, the next stage is the interview. I am hoping there is no technical essay + presentation like in the other grad schemes?

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Reply 84

bleppers

There is, it just won’t include the SAQ component as we’ve already passed it. I’ve received a technical report brief and the same document explaining each section of the EAC.

Reply 85

VennuKumar

I haven't received the timetable either.Btw does anyone know how many applicants are interviewed vs accepted for this role? Just want to get a sense of the odds :smile:

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Reply 86

Sadysmith20

For those who have already done the SAQ's, do you have any advice? Do they ask you to share screen as you're typing your answers? I mean how does "invigilating" work online?

Reply 87

Selci

Original post by Sadysmith20

For those who have already done the SAQ's, do you have any advice? Do they ask you to share screen as you're typing your answers? I mean how does "invigilating" work online?

You won't share your screen. You're likely to take the test with other applicants. The invigilator just logs in and turns off her camera and watch take the test. You'll then send your answers back to her after 30 minutes

Reply 88

bwab

Original post by Sadysmith20

For those who have already done the SAQ's, do you have any advice? Do they ask you to share screen as you're typing your answers? I mean how does "invigilating" work online?

Are SAQ tests still ongoing? I had thought the only dates were 16th and 17th June

Reply 89

Sadysmith20

Original post by bwab

Are SAQ tests still ongoing? I had thought the only dates were 16th and 17th June?

Yes, I believe so as I have mine today.

Original post by Selci

Thanks for this! I've never done one of these before so was confused by minimal guidance.

Reply 90

VennuKumar

For those who passed the SAQs, the timetable for the second interview is up!

Reply 91

Selci

Original post by VennuKumar

For those who passed the SAQs, the timetable for the second interview is up!

Yes I've chosen my date. Which date did you choose?

Reply 92

Tissues

Hello, when trying to book the interview, there is another confirmed time for the EAC? Does that only include the technical report, and the presentation? For the actual interview it lasts two hours, but here do you just discuss an economic topic, and maybe some competency questions?

Reply 93

VennuKumar

Original post by Selci

Yes I've chosen my date. Which date did you choose?

Mine's on the 16 July. How about you? Best of luck!

Reply 94

Selci

5th August. Chose the last day. Don't want to wait too long after interview to get feedback

Reply 95

bwab

Original post by VennuKumar

Mine's on the 16 July. How about you? Best of luck!

How did you find it?

Reply 96

VennuKumar

Original post by bwab

How did you find it?

It was quite tough IMO. Hope I did enough to pass :smile:

When's your interview?

Reply 97

Hugo421

Original post by VennuKumar

It was quite tough IMO. Hope I did enough to pass :smile:

When's your interview?

Did they say when you are supposed to hear back? I have mine on 27th and I'm wondering if I should expect to know the result soon after or later once everyone is done.
Hopefully the communication will be better than for the GES mainstream...