HMRC Tax Professional Programme 2013-2014

I've reapplied having been unsuccessful at the online tests last year...hoping this year's went better but annoyed we have to wait until february to find out...

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dj_macky

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Original post by purple-girl

I've reapplied having been unsuccessful at the online tests last year...hoping this year's went better but annoyed we have to wait until february to find out...

Last year, they gave the results in December, so I don't understand why this time round, people need to wait until February to get their results!

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Original post by dj_macky

Last year, they gave the results in December, so I don't understand why this time round, people need to wait until February to get their results!

I know, I don't understand it...you'd think they just have some sort of spreadsheet linked to results as they come in and they pick the top however many to go through which wouldn't take 2 months after apps close...

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dj_macky

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Original post by purple-girl

I know, I don't understand it...you'd think they just have some sort of spreadsheet linked to results as they come in and they pick the top however many to go through which wouldn't take 2 months after apps close...

That's why I'm undecided at the moment. I prefer the Fast Stream for lots of reasons including my TPDP experience last year as well as my passion for my chosen Fast Stream scheme.

I'm still undecided about the TPDP, and the waiting time for results in what is only the first stage makes the scheme less attractive in my opinion.

I received the result that I passed the first stage of the Fast Stream application process within 22 hours of completing the online selection tests, and not three to four months like HMRC does this year!!!

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RowEchelonForm

I've done the numerical and verbal tests, now I'm doing the work style questionnaire. If you fail the numerical, do they let you do the verbal or tell you there and then that you've failed? Just wondering because I thought that when it said "invited to xxx test" that implies you've passed the previous test.

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dj_macky

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Original post by RowEchelonForm

I've done the numerical and verbal tests, now I'm doing the work style questionnaire. If you fail the numerical, do they let you do the verbal or tell you there and then that you've failed? Just wondering because I thought that when it said "invited to xxx test" that implies you've passed the previous test.

From posts on TSR last year, not everyone got the opportunity to complete all the tests. I remember one or two people that were not invited to complete the Work Style Questionnaire after the verbal and numerical tests.

Also, in my case, the feedback I received made it clear that I was unsuccessful because of the score of my Work Style Questionnaire.

Hope that helps!

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Jaya271

Hey guys! I applied to this a couple of weeks ago... I've completed all 4 tests!

I'm slightly confused as my update says I'll be invited for further tests and will be notified early December!

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HEY.

Yeah. I just completed all tests and it says the same.

"You will be notified of your result no later than 10th December 2013"

"IMPORTANT: Please remember to return regularly to check the status of your application during W/C 9th December 2013 or check your e-mail inbox."

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Original post by tjnortham

HEY.

Yeah. I just completed all tests and it says the same.

"You will be notified of your result no later than 10th December 2013"

"IMPORTANT: Please remember to return regularly to check the status of your application during W/C 9th December 2013 or check your e-mail inbox."

Oooo, that's interesting, when I completed the tests the email said we'd here in February...hopefully December's more accurate as that's when we heard last year!

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Original post by Jaya271

Hey guys! I applied to this a couple of weeks ago... I've completed all 4 tests!

I'm slightly confused as my update says I'll be invited for further tests and will be notified early December!

That's odd as I thought most people were just told they'd *hear* in December...maybe this means you've done so well they already know you're through to the next stage?

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Jaya271

Lol haha! I wish I did that well!! I misunderstood it, it clearly states "Thank you for completing the work style questionnaire, you will be notified of your result no later than 10th December 2013."

Also my feedback reads "You have scored better than 57% of people who have previously taken this test." Not the greatest I know, so here's hoping!!!

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Kishmanz

When is the deadline to complete the online tests?

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Original post by Jaya271

Lol haha! I wish I did that well!! I misunderstood it, it clearly states "Thank you for completing the work style questionnaire, you will be notified of your result no later than 10th December 2013."

Also my feedback reads "You have scored better than 57% of people who have previously taken this test." Not the greatest I know, so here's hoping!!!

Where can you see the results? Im not able to login to that wcn link they sent out in the email...Im assuming as I only did the tests yesterday it takes awhile to sort out feedback/a profile of some sort.

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Original post by Kishmanz

When is the deadline to complete the online tests?

29th November!

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AnnaDale

Hi all

A question for those who have completed stage 1... Once you submit your application, how long do you have to complete the 3 stage 1 tests? Are you required to do them straight away?

Thanks in advance!

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