Civil service fast stream 2014/2015

Pre-appointment checks completed today! Now I just have to wait to find out my location and department...

Reply 2543

sempitern

Original post by Lauws

Unsuccessful for Houses of Parliament (100% expected) but still awaiting results for CD - does this mean that I've avoided the immediately unsuccessful? I.e. lower than a 2 in a particular category?

Lower than a 2 in a category is an automatic fail so if you are amber for CD, you can be pretty sure that isn't the case for you.
Sorry to hear that you weren't successful for HoP.

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SarahLouPinder

Has anyone in the Comms stream heard back from the FSAC yet?

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AnnD

Original post by SarahLouPinder

Has anyone in the Comms stream heard back from the FSAC yet?

Nothing yet! My assessment day was on the 5th. 😖

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SarahLouPinder

Original post by AnnD

Nothing yet! My assessment day was on the 5th. ��

Mine was the 4th! This wait is torturous - hopefully good news for both of us and quickly!!

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Lauws

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Original post by sempitern

Lower than a 2 in a category is an automatic fail so if you are amber for CD, you can be pretty sure that isn't the case for you.
Sorry to hear that you weren't successful for HoP.

This is what I meant, essentially do they analyse both scores against the base marks at the same time so if I was immediately unsuccessful for both I'd find out at the same time. I called Partity anyway and they confirmed this is the case. I guess I'm going to be on the borderline until the final band narrowing - I couldn't possibly guess what my chances are - insight anybody?

But what I do know is, if I miss I'll be pretty much as close to getting on the FS as possible without actually getting a place - rubbish!

Reply 2548

T-Bone27

What are people's thoughts on the commercial fast stream? Pros and cons in respect to other options?

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Reply 2549

Lauws

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Original post by TritonSails

Just snapped and asked Parity when I might hear back--they said either 'either some time next week or mid-April'. Back to my dissertation for now, I reckon.

Think I'm in the same boat as you, are you just amber for CD ? Also, I thought the March band narrowing was this week - see PJ07 etc. So what's next week? Maybe it was only HoP / DS that was narrowed this week? CD is next?

Reply 2550

Original post by BeccaXDXD

Hi James
Sorry to hear that.

Could you tell me how the you found the different tasks?

I am going next week for the HR stream and trying to prepare but finding it difficult.

How did you get on with the HR FSAC? I was successful and it would be great to chat to some other successful HR FSers.

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Original post by jo131278

I went on the 26th Jan and am tired of waiting. There is meant to be another band narrowing at the end of Feb so I'm hoping for either a yes or no in the next couple of days. Knowing my luck I won't find out until the end of March band narrowing. At least you had your FSAC near a narrowing date.

Any news? I've been successful on the HR FSAC so would love to chat to other successful HR FSers.

Reply 2552

Original post by cactusjr

Has anyone heard anything for the HR stream? I know there's not normally a lot of applicants so they might be waiting for more people to have the FSAC, but the waiting is just horrible...

Yes I've got a job. No idea where yet, but just glad to know one way or the other. Many sympathies with those still waiting.

Reply 2553

Original post by Lisfuller

How did you get on with the HR FSAC? I was successful and it would be great to chat to some other successful HR FSers.

Hi! I'm successful for HR, as is meganfleur, but I think that's it so far. The amber band will be narrowing again soon since it's mid March already, so there will probably be more then...

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Original post by grownupfrog

Hi! I'm successful for HR, as is meganfleur, but I think that's it so far. The amber band will be narrowing again soon since it's mid March already, so there will probably be more then...

Ace! Congratulations! I heard that jobs get allocated on the basis of your FSAC score so I'm hoping to get something exciting in one of the bigger depts in London since I didn't get amber banded. Any idea where you'll be based yet?

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Original post by Lisfuller

Ace! Congratulations! I heard that jobs get allocated on the basis of your FSAC score so I'm hoping to get something exciting in one of the bigger depts in London since I didn't get amber banded. Any idea where you'll be based yet?

Same here! Not sure where I'll be placed though hoping for London. (By the way, I've just noticed your username - we've actually spoken on facebook, you sent me a message when you saw me on the fast stream group!)

Reply 2556

E.Marie

Original post by Lisfuller

Ace! Congratulations! I heard that jobs get allocated on the basis of your FSAC score so I'm hoping to get something exciting in one of the bigger depts in London since I didn't get amber banded. Any idea where you'll be based yet?

Is this true? Where did you hear this? It doesnt seem quite right that those with better scores get 'better' placements - i would hope all those on the fast stream have access to equally challenging placements!

I found out I was sucessful in Feb and now just waiting for feedback and any news regarding placements...

Reply 2557

TritonSails

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Original post by Lauws

Think I'm in the same boat as you, are you just amber for CD ? Also, I thought the March band narrowing was this week - see PJ07 etc. So what's next week? Maybe it was only HoP / DS that was narrowed this week? CD is next?

Yes, I've been amber for CD since the 12th of Jan. Maybe they narrow the bands twice this month.

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