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NCA Trainee Investigator/Intelligence 2019

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Reply 1580

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by BobRoss2020
Got my AC invite today, having exactly the same issue. Any joy on your end?

I emailed them and they sorted it. I'm book for Sheffield on Thursday

Reply 1581

Does anyone know how long after the board, that meet each month, do they tell you if you’ve got a posting?

Reply 1582

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by Parndy13
Does anyone know how long after the board, that meet each month, do they tell you if you’ve got a posting?

I’ve barely had any updates at all but I’m sure on one of them it said you should be notified by the 17th or the 18th, with the board normally meeting on the 12th of each month.

Reply 1583

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by GP1995***
I’ve barely had any updates at all but I’m sure on one of them it said you should be notified by the 17th or the 18th, with the board normally meeting on the 12th of each month.

Thank you! They’re meeting today so fingers crossed!
Do you know if they tell you either way or just if you get an offer?

Reply 1584

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by Parndy13
Thank you! They’re meeting today so fingers crossed!
Do you know if they tell you either way or just if you get an offer?

Will literally be checking my emails everyday 😂. I believe they tell you either way! Have you been in the candidate pool long?

Reply 1585

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by GP1995***
Will literally be checking my emails everyday 😂. I believe they tell you either way! Have you been in the candidate pool long?

Me to haha! I check my emails and junk folder throughout the day too 😂 No not long so I’m not holding out much hope this month!

Reply 1586

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by Parndy13
Me to haha! I check my emails and junk folder throughout the day too 😂 No not long so I’m not holding out much hope this month!

Literally same 😂. I’ve been in since November and I’ve only had one update so I’m definitely not holding out hope 🙃

Reply 1587

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by GP1995***
Literally same 😂. I’ve been in since November and I’ve only had one update so I’m definitely not holding out hope 🙃

Keep our fingers crossed! Are you hoping for a specific role or location?

Reply 1588

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by Parndy13
Keep our fingers crossed! Are you hoping for a specific role or location?

Definitely!!! I would like intelligence over investigative I think, how about you? I was also hoping for Chelmsford as my location but I never seem to hear of anyone being posted there 😂 do you have a specific location preference?

Reply 1589

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by GP1995***
Definitely!!! I would like intelligence over investigative I think, how about you? I was also hoping for Chelmsford as my location but I never seem to hear of anyone being posted there 😂 do you have a specific location preference?

Was trying to send you a PM but it will not allow me to 🤦*♀️

Reply 1590

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by Parndy13
Was trying to send you a PM but it will not allow me to 🤦*♀️

I’ve sent you a message ☺️

Reply 1591

intel are NERRRRRRDS :wink:

Reply 1592

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by twunt
intel are NERRRRRRDS :wink:

Take it you’re on the investigative pathway😂🕵️*♀️

Reply 1593

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by Sarahabab
I have my assessment on Thursday, I'm so nervous! How are you finding the role? Are you up to 31k get or still training?


It's closer to 33, not counting overtime

Reply 1594

I’m finding it really difficult to get any information about what the roles are actually like, day to day. Everything I’ve found is far too general. Can anyone who’s started tell us more? What’s your team like? Is it big? What kind of stuff are you doing each day? Lots of meetings? Team work? Or more out on your own? I feel like this info would really help me make a decision about whether to accept the post or not...

Reply 1595

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by yeval
I’m finding it really difficult to get any information about what the roles are actually like, day to day. Everything I’ve found is far too general. Can anyone who’s started tell us more? What’s your team like? Is it big? What kind of stuff are you doing each day? Lots of meetings? Team work? Or more out on your own? I feel like this info would really help me make a decision about whether to accept the post or not...


Because of the nature of the role you can't really divulge too much.

There is information out there, e.g Wikipedia, a day in the life on the NCA website, and the NCA annual plan is published online.

Personally I would say if you are unsure about taking it, don't. my opinion is that it isn't the kind of career to just dip your toe in. Your call at the end of the day though.

Reply 1596

Hey..I have got my assessment on Friday. Not really sure what to expect. I have read the pack that has been sent but it doesn’t really give much away. Is it just the role plays and the written task? Not sure how to prepare and don’t feel like I’ve got that much time.

Reply 1597

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by Lisa-p1995
Hey..I have got my assessment on Friday. Not really sure what to expect. I have read the pack that has been sent but it doesn’t really give much away. Is it just the role plays and the written task? Not sure how to prepare and don’t feel like I’ve got that much time.

It's mine tomorrow morning 😬

Reply 1598

(Original post by Sarahabab)It's mine tomorrow morning 😬

Good luck!😁 Do u feel prepared? I’m really unsure on what to expect. Received the email and booked the assessment centre..although not really sure what to prepare🙈 What’s ur current role?
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Reply 1599

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by Lisa-p1995
(Original post by Sarahabab)It's mine tomorrow morning 😬

Good luck!😁 Do u feel prepared? I’m really unsure on what to expect. Kind of just got the email and booked it. What’s ur current role?

I don't think you can prepare, I'll just go for it and hope it's enough

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