Civil Service Fast Stream 2024 - Applicants thread

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

The phone test is a general competency interview, you won't know what you're assigned until after you're actually accepted. That's how it was for the interns of last year at least. From what I remember they weren't matching candidates to departments based on preference but rather the role based on preference
So you could have picked Policy as your 1st preference but you could be put in DWP Policy rather than Cabinet Office / HoC / FCDO as you might be expecting.

Don't stress about the interview it's proper chill, take your time and research competency questions so you have a broad idea about what you can talk about if any given question is asked!

Hi everyone,

Just had a quick question regarding the AC.

When they are taking results into consideration, do they look at how you did in the previous stages, like the work based scenarios and other online tests, or do they solely base their decisions on performance at the AC?

I did really well in all the online tests, getting above average, but I feel like I screwed up on the group scenario at the AC, I just couldn't get a word in edgeways, and when I did I don't feel like it was anything of substance! The written and leadership excercise I think went okay, but I guess now it's just a waiting game.

Has anyone yet had any feedback from assessment centre?

Not yet but I only had my AC on Friday. IIRC only the top and worst performers will hear back immediately and the rest of us get amber banded as the schemes finalise their pass marks.

Thankyou - just need to back off the refresh button!

I'm absolutely the same! I'm checking once a day in case the portal updates before I get an email but otherwise trying not to worry about it too much!

I can recall last year my results of FSAC were out within 24 hours. - I passed.
Only difference was my assessment was in March.
Can’t wait for results

I've been looking around and haven't found anything specific to the Fast Steam. My best suggestion is to find a topic on the news where you have quantative data and information then try writing a 30-40 minute piece about it and suggestions as to what you would do to resolve the issue.

I have a hypothetical question.
If you have passed AC for your first choice and then you have a FSB and if you were unfortunately failed FSB will we get an opportunity to appear in FSB for next scheme down the line.
I am bit unclear, I will appreciate an answer.

hey guys I have my fsac next week. I was wondering how you guys found it for those who have completed it? do you have any tips for me to pass it? how did you guys prepare for it? is there any knowledge I need to know before hand e.g. any role specific news?

any help would be greatly appreciated