Border force officer January 2023

Original post by BF2023

Yeah, apprenticeship is grade AO and then they say after 18 months of study you get permanent AO even though I already have a permanent contract! I was previously successful for Officer at the same base but then got told there were no vacancies which is why I then applied for apprentice when it came up. Yet I'm told an AO does pretty much the same work as an EO so it doesn't make sense at all.

From the other thread your Belfast aren’t you? I’m only applying for EO position in Belfast do you reckon they will pull that nonsense again and say they have no vacancies?

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Anyone had the link for video interview yet

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samcart98

Received mine about half an hour ago

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Zakidge

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I’ve received my link for AO and EO we have until 22nd to complete

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Zakidge

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Hi guys I’m currently away from home and do not have physical copy’s off my qualifications only my IDS (passport and birth certificate) does anyone know if I have to physically show my qualifications I really can’t remeber

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Runner1708

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Original post by Zakidge

Hi guys I’m currently away from home and do not have physical copy’s off my qualifications only my IDS (passport and birth certificate) does anyone know if I have to physically show my qualifications I really can’t remeber

I don’t think you do at the interview stage

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Me too. Planning on doing it later. Might as well get it out the way asap 😫

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Yeah. Just gonna try make time to do it. Anyone done video before or done the video interview yet be interested in types of questions.

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BF2023

Original post by SWapplicant

From the other thread your Belfast aren’t you? I’m only applying for EO position in Belfast do you reckon they will pull that nonsense again and say they have no vacancies?

I have no idea. None of it makes sense. I'm obviously only new to the job so not had much of a chance to ask questions but I definitely aim to find out how it all works. It will be interesting to find out how many EOs they have taken on recently. I applied for AO after being told there were no officer vacancies as I just wanted to get my foot in the door but the way I see it I will get the exact same training and do the same duties as the EOs but I'll be paid 3k less!

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Guys iv had my email with Interview deadline 22nd when are you guys thinking of taking the video interview

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Original post by Amberhaider

Guys iv had my email with Interview deadline 22nd when are you guys thinking of taking the video interview

I am going to do it tonight. Depending how i feel I will do the both of them. Was going to do it earlier but the kids next door were screaming like banshees and my kid was due home from college and i knew he would be banging doors and shouting. I just want to get them out the way..

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Which locations has everyone applied for? I have gone for Glasgow

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Original post by DbMac

I am going to do it tonight. Depending how i feel I will do the both of them. Was going to do it earlier but the kids next door were screaming like banshees and my kid was due home from college and i knew he would be banging doors and shouting. I just want to get them out the way..

Please let us know how you get on...I just have the 1 any advice would be appreciated.

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(Original post by Amberhaider)Please let us know how you get on...I just have the 1 any advice would be appreciated.

Will do. I had to do one for the job I'm in just now. I dont think its particularly role related. Was more how you come across, the language you use, facial expressions and body language. Hoping its similar to that.

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Original post by DbMac

(Original post by Amberhaider)Please let us know how you get on...I just have the 1 any advice would be appreciated.

Will do. I had to do one for the job I'm in just now. I dont think its particularly role related. Was more how you come across, the language you use, facial expressions and body language. Hoping its similar to that.

Iv been told it's strength based....what location have you selected

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Original post by DbMac

Which locations has everyone applied for? I have gone for Glasgow

I've applied for North region Leeds.

Already in a enforcement style role but wanting something to progress. Never had this style.of video interview before so but hoping to complete soon. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Original post by DbMac

Which locations has everyone applied for? I have gone for Glasgow

Birmingham

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Original post by Crazyt09

I've applied for North region Leeds.

Already in a enforcement style role but wanting something to progress. Never had this style.of video interview before so but hoping to complete soon. Any advice would be appreciated.

Its a bit weird talking to yourself. Just make sure you look into the camera as if you are looking the interviewer in the eye

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