Border Force Officer / Assistant 2018

Original post by shell_xx_shell

Thanks for the link - looks good. We all want the same thing here so good to help point people in the right direction!

I fully agree. 😁

Reply 181

Toffeeman1

I took a good look at what they are asking for. I think for strength based questions, people get too caught up in 'meeting the requirements'....Thats fine for competency based questions. They changed from asking competency to strength based questions for a reason....they want to know about YOU, not what you think they want to hear!

Reply 182

Zeicho

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Hi everyone,
Just found this thread and relieved to hear that I’m not on my own sat waiting to hear after doing the online tests! I was beginning to lose hope.
How many of us have applied for the assistant role rather than the officer role? Anyone going for an assistant job in Manchester?
Deb

Reply 183

chbrown

Original post by Zeicho

Hi everyone,
Just found this thread and relieved to hear that I’m not on my own sat waiting to hear after doing the online tests! I was beginning to lose hope.
How many of us have applied for the assistant role rather than the officer role? Anyone going for an assistant job in Manchester?
Deb

It seems to be a long wait but you are not alone!!! I have applied for both as would like to do either job. I have applied for Bristol or Cardiff. I hope we are in with a chance. Best of luck to you.

Reply 184

Original post by Zeicho

Hi everyone,
Just found this thread and relieved to hear that I’m not on my own sat waiting to hear after doing the online tests! I was beginning to lose hope.
How many of us have applied for the assistant role rather than the officer role? Anyone going for an assistant job in Manchester?
Deb

Hi Deb, I ticked both as my thoughts were if I don’t make it into my first choice, the AO would be a foot in the door if an opening was to come up for the Officer posts.

I’ve applied for Cardiff & Pembroke.

I don’t mind the wait as I currently have employment but it’s always on my mind. Fingers crossed for us all.

Reply 185

up676666

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I also applied for Border Force but I am little bit worrying about my online test as English is my second language and I was too slow. I missed one question and others were answered in rush. Passages were not complicated to read but I needed little bit extra time to check if my answers are ok. Let see what happens. :frown:

Reply 186

chbrown

Original post by up676666

I also applied for Border Force but I am little bit worrying about my online test as English is my second language and I was too slow. I missed one question and others were answered in rush. Passages were not complicated to read but I needed little bit extra time to check if my answers are ok. Let see what happens. :frown:

Don't worry, I missed two questions, I think we are all in the same boat. Fingers crossed

Reply 187

MorganR85

I have applied for the Border Force Officer role and completed my verbal reasoning test online last Tuesday (24.04.18) but still not heard anythinghow long did it take you to hear back and what is the next stage? Can some help please 😁😁😁

Reply 188

up676666

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Original post by MorganR85

I have applied for the Border Force Officer role and completed my verbal reasoning test online last Tuesday (24.04.18) but still not heard anythinghow long did it take you to hear back and what is the next stage? Can some help please 😁😁😁

I am following this forum since beginning, some of friends confirmed with the officials and they say, we would hear about mid May. Everyone is waiting at the moment. I guess next stage after test (if we pass) will be reviewing the application then interview.

Reply 189

MorganR85

Appreciate your feedback! Thanks for taking the time to reply. Just a waiting game now then I guess, hopefully hear back soon. Cheers

Reply 190

Zeicho

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Thanks for the replies everyone. Does anyone have any idea what kind of pass rate they’re looking for with the online tests? Or do we think it depends on how we compare to everyone else and it’s a ranking system?

Reply 191

Halsmiley

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Original post by Misfits138

No probs. I’m currently a primary school teacher but fancy a change as I’ve been doing it for 7 years. So the process for me was; application, verbal reasoning test, interview ( 4 straight forward questions based on the competencies) and then the link to do my security questionnaire (online). I think I wait for 1-2 months now to see if I get clearance and then a date for training. As long as you hit as many points as you can from the competencies on the civil service page from the correct grade then you’ll be fine. :-)

I know you say you had competency questions at the interview however doesn’t the one for this one is based on strength based interview.

Reply 192

number926

Original post by Halsmiley

I know you say you had competency questions at the interview however doesn’t the one for this one is based on strength based interview.

A lot of people seem to be mentioning competencies when in the package it clearly says it will be strength based, is there any competency questions throughout this whole process?

Reply 193

Original post by up676666

I also applied for Border Force but I am little bit worrying about my online test as English is my second language and I was too slow. I missed one question and others were answered in rush. Passages were not complicated to read but I needed little bit extra time to check if my answers are ok. Let see what happens. :frown:

What’s your first language?

Reply 194

number926

Original post by MorganR85

I have applied for the Border Force Officer role and completed my verbal reasoning test online last Tuesday (24.04.18) but still not heard anythinghow long did it take you to hear back and what is the next stage? Can some help please 😁😁😁

They restarted the application process again i rang up to find out why and after have a chat with them they said they are still accepting applications up until May 7th and thats without the Verbal Reasoning test being done, so probably not this side of May befoe you hear anything.

Reply 195

rogan6636

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Hi, Ive just applied for a border force officer position at Newcastle and waiting to hear back about an interview. I believe the interview is now based around strength based questions. Can anyone who has had the interview tell me as ethically as possible the types of questions they will ask and how long does it last? Thanks

Reply 196

Original post by rogan6636

Hi, Ive just applied for a border force officer position at Newcastle and waiting to hear back about an interview. I believe the interview is now based around strength based questions. Can anyone who has had the interview tell me as ethically as possible the types of questions they will ask and how long does it last? Thanks

Hi Rogan, I posted a link to a site which has examples of both strength and competency based interview question. This I’ll give you an idea as to the type/style of questions which we may face. 👍

Reply 197

Ehty