Civil Service Fast Stream 2024 - Applicants thread

How do you know which schemes you passed for? I just got a general you passed WBS and asked to do the additional information section.

I’ve had my FSAC today - has anyone had theirs yet and have you/how long did it take to hear back?

Hello guys, this is a stupid question but how do we join the Assessment Centre? Will they send a link on the day?

To those who did your FSAC already, how did you find the Team Scenario?

I feel as though I did quite well on the Written Scenario and did maybe a little above average on the Leadership scenario but had a slight panic over two of the questions and some repeating myself. However, I don't think I did well at all in the Team Scenario due to slightly glazing over while reading the instructions and misunderstanding what we had to do. Everyone else on my team was able to communicate really effectively and eloquently, but when it came my turn to speak I found myself having nothing of substance to add so I ended up stumbling through a half-thought-out response which didn't make much sense

I guess I'm asking for some reassurance/feedback on how others found the TS? I'm wondering if this might be the end of the line for me considering how badly I feel it went (((

To those who did your FSAC already, how did you find the Team Scenario?

I feel as though I did quite well on the Written Scenario and did maybe a little above average on the Leadership scenario but had a slight panic over two of the questions and some repeating myself. However, I don't think I did well at all in the Team Scenario due to slightly glazing over while reading the instructions and misunderstanding what we had to do. Everyone else on my team was able to communicate really effectively and eloquently, but when it came my turn to speak I found myself having nothing of substance to add so I ended up stumbling through a half-thought-out response which didn't make much sense

I guess I'm asking for some reassurance/feedback on how others found the TS? I'm wondering if this might be the end of the line for me considering how badly I feel it went (((

Don't worry! Team scenario is mostly about whether you listen well and how you interact with others rather than what substance you say in the conversation at all. Sounds like you did well across the board.

My weakest was the written I think as I ran out of time on the second part and made some silly typing mistakes etc as I was rushing. Leadership I think was similar to you- a couple questions where I had nothing good to say lol and got panicked and was clearly waffling.

Im super nervous to hear back!! Good luck x

I hear back within a few days. I get the impression they don't look at it carefully and it's probably used at the final stage but I could be wrong

I've still not heard. I am wondering if it's all different timescales depending on the stream(s) chosen. Do you mind if I ask what stream(s) you chose/got through for?

Don't worry! Team scenario is not too focused on what substance you say in the conversation, but the behaviours you're showing. Sounds like you did well across the board.

My weakest was the written I think as I ran out of time on the second part and made some silly typing mistakes etc as I was rushing. Leadership I think was similar to you- a couple questions where I had nothing good to say lol and got panicked and was clearly waffling.

Im super nervous to hear back!! Good luck x

Extra information will be scored with FSB.

Hi, can I ask at what stage did you have to do the knowledge test. Do you have to get your higher education/extra questions stuff approved before you’re allowed to sit the test. I’m confused because I’ve just submitted the extra information for Social Research without sitting a test.

I've still not heard. I am wondering if it's all different timescales depending on the stream(s) chosen. Do you mind if I ask what stream(s) you chose/got through for?

Can anyone recommend prep materials for the AC? I'm really worried about the written section because I haven't had to do a timed written exam in over a decade- left university in 2009

Hey, has anyone heard anything about the results for the assessment center.

I applied to the Summer Internship Programme and I have managed to secure a telephone Interview (the final stage). However, I am quite confused because it does not state what scheme(s) my application managed to succeed in. I emailed the Civil Service team, but they said that as far as they know, I have managed to get to the final stage. I am so confused because my interview is next week and I want to be aware of what I have applied to, just so I can start preparing.

Thank you so much! That makes me at Ease now. Do you know, by any chance, whether they provide support with accommodation if you get allocated a place that is further away from your town?