Civil Service Fast Stream 2019/20

Hey guys. I'm down for the London morning session on Tuesday! Few questions.

1. I know it's smart attire but for those who have been, could I wear trousers, smart shoes and a jumper with a shirt and the underneath? I hate wearing blazers...

2. How long does the whole thing last?

3. I've received no correspondence about the day other than my accommodation info. Do we get anything from them RE timing, register info etc?

Cheers!

Reply 3981

rachel_may28

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Original post by st003918

Hi everyone! Congrats to everyone who’s been accepted! I have my FSAC on Monday in London and I have a few questions.
I’m scared about the to time to get all the reading done for the analysis and leadership exercises. Did everyone find that they had time to comfortably read and understand the content or did you have to skim some stuff?
Also for the leadership exercise is it ok to read from your notes whilst you’re talking to the assessor?
Thank you!!

I’m also going to the FSAC on Monday morning in London! Good luck!

I know it’s a silly question but does anyone know if there is a one on one interview where they ask you usual work related questions, as opposed to the three exercises? I’ve seen several other articles about this but I’m not sure if they’re old! It didn’t say anything in the guide about this so I’m assuming it’s just the three exercises.

Also wondering what other people will be wearing? Would smart trousers and a top be okay as opposed to a full on work dress? Thanks!

Reply 3982

notpoodle

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Original post by HarryR88

Hey guys. I'm down for the London morning session on Tuesday! Few questions.

1. I know it's smart attire but for those who have been, could I wear trousers, smart shoes and a jumper with a shirt and the underneath? I hate wearing blazers...

2. How long does the whole thing last?

3. I've received no correspondence about the day other than my accommodation info. Do we get anything from them RE timing, register info etc?

Cheers!

1. I'd say that would be fine though most lads did have suits on.
2. Mine lasted from 7:45 to about 13:15 - very short breaks between activities
3. Nope apart from accom and train tickets they don't contact you beforehand but there is a guide on their website that covers everything

Reply 3983

notpoodle

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Original post by rachel_may28

I’m also going to the FSAC on Monday morning in London! Good luck!

I know it’s a silly question but does anyone know if there is a one on one interview where they ask you usual work related questions, as opposed to the three exercises? I’ve seen several other articles about this but I’m not sure if they’re old! It didn’t say anything in the guide about this so I’m assuming it’s just the three exercises.

Also wondering what other people will be wearing? Would smart trousers and a top be okay as opposed to a full on work dress? Thanks!

No, the leadership exercise is one on one but its role playing based on prior info. No traditional interview stuff. Good luck :smile:

Think a lot of girls were in smart trousers when I went , as long as it's smart you'll be fine

Reply 3984

username2758940

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Anybody doing their AC in Newcastle tomorrow afternoon?

Reply 3985

rachel_may28

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Original post by notpoodle

No, the leadership exercise is one on one but its role playing based on prior info. No traditional interview stuff. Good luck :smile:

Think a lot of girls were in smart trousers when I went , as long as it's smart you'll be fine

Thank you! I hope your FSAC went well!

Reply 3986

st003918

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Original post by rachel_may28

I’m also going to the FSAC on Monday morning in London! Good luck!

I know it’s a silly question but does anyone know if there is a one on one interview where they ask you usual work related questions, as opposed to the three exercises? I’ve seen several other articles about this but I’m not sure if they’re old! It didn’t say anything in the guide about this so I’m assuming it’s just the three exercises.

Also wondering what other people will be wearing? Would smart trousers and a top be okay as opposed to a full on work dress? Thanks!

Thanks! Good luck to you too! Are you staying overnight?

Reply 3987

HarryR88

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Original post by notpoodle

1. I'd say that would be fine though most lads did have suits on.
2. Mine lasted from 7:45 to about 13:15 - very short breaks between activities
3. Nope apart from accom and train tickets they don't contact you beforehand but there is a guide on their website that covers everything

Great nice one. The guide is really good. It only lists three tasks for this year's scheme however things online state numerical and verbal tests whilst you're there too, did you have any?

Reply 3988

GRL90

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Original post by HarryR88

Great nice one. The guide is really good. It only lists three tasks for this year's scheme however things online state numerical and verbal tests whilst you're there too, did you have any?

Nope, the guide states it all! The guide has all of the info for this years set up. The stuff you have found online is probably from years past. Good luck!

Reply 3989

EmilyJ1215

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Original post by GRL90

I’m still waiting for my travel... my FSAC was last week 🤷*♀️ I think they’re a bit crap!

That sounds super stressful! What did you do?

Reply 3990

GRL90

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Original post by EmilyJ1215

That sounds super stressful! What did you do?

It’s fine for me as I only live an hour and a half from London, and I have a job, so shelling out £30 to travel on the day was not a big deal for me personally. In that respect I am happy that it happened to me not someone else! I could fill out the expenses form and claim back, but tbh, as a tax payer I’d essentially still be paying for it and then also someone to process the paperwork 🤷*♀️ (I do think reimbursement of travel costs, particularly those who had to make big long expensive journeys, is a must tho!)

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bethbearo

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Hi, this might seem like an odd question but I’m just wondering what we’re allowed to take in with us - can we take our own water bottles in or do they provide water for us? Also I unfortunately have a cold at the moment, do you think I will be allowed to take a packet of tissues in with me? Thanks :smile:

Reply 3992

rachel_may28

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Original post by st003918

Thanks! Good luck to you too! Are you staying overnight?

Thank you! I’m getting nervous haha.

Yes I’m actually on the train now going up to stay! I’m staying at a hotel in Victoria, I booked it myself just because I though that might be easier and I’ll get it reimbursed after. Are you staying overnight as well?

Reply 3993

username5019394

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Anyone have their assessment centre on the 18th in London???

Reply 3994

jobapps

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Another odd question, but do they provide food? I'm in an afternoon session and not sure about lunch!

Reply 3995

Bandyb123

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Original post by jobapps

Another odd question, but do they provide food? I'm in an afternoon session and not sure about lunch!

They had a hot drink machine with free drinks and some crisps in Newcastle.

Reply 3996

ZRO

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Original post by bethbearo

Hi, this might seem like an odd question but I’m just wondering what we’re allowed to take in with us - can we take our own water bottles in or do they provide water for us? Also I unfortunately have a cold at the moment, do you think I will be allowed to take a packet of tissues in with me? Thanks :smile:

Yes you can take water bottles but they do provide water themselves but no issues with bottles. And yes I'm pretty sure they'll have no gripes about a pack of tissues :smile:

Reply 3997

hw1221

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Hi,I have my assessment centre on Wednesday 18th December and have received the hotel booking but not the train tickets. Has anyone else had this problem?