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Border Force National Campaign September 2023

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Original post by Biffboy
How long does it take to hear back if you have past those ridiculous tests?
This is the second application were i have had to do them but heard back pretty quick!


I applied for a different job just to try the test but I failed!!!! Really couldn't get the hang of the expressions.
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Original post by Stripe99
I applied for a different job just to try the test but I failed!!!! Really couldn't get the hang of the expressions.


They keep results on file for six months….. if you go for another role within that time they’ll use those results!
Original post by NOkw1
They keep results on file for six months….. if you go for another role within that time they’ll use those results!

I didn't realise that!
Got the application will be progressed onto the next stage email today after having the oac yesterday, so fingers crossed something will come out of it .🤞🏻
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Original post by calciocoffee
Got the application will be progressed onto the next stage email today after having the oac yesterday, so fingers crossed something will come out of it .🤞🏻


Nice!

Which location did you apply for?
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Original post by calciocoffee
Got the application will be progressed onto the next stage email today after having the oac yesterday, so fingers crossed something will come out of it .🤞🏻

Nice.

I got the same email last Tuesday. Not heard anything since.
I failed the written test, I thought it would be easy to pass 😬😬 not exactly sure what they were looking for...
Original post by Submarine94
I failed the written test, I thought it would be easy to pass 😬😬 not exactly sure what they were looking for...


It’s unfair really as it’s a completely different process to the civil service one. It should be the same it’s the same job
Original post by Submarine94
I failed the written test, I thought it would be easy to pass 😬😬 not exactly sure what they were looking for...


Don’t worry about it mate. I failed my written test the same week as my evidence file went to crown court for a very serious criminal offence, so my written work can’t be that bad 🤷🏻*♂️

I’d love to know what I failed on. I have asked for feedback, but no information is provided.
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Original post by NOkw1
Nice!

Which location did you apply for?

Thank you,

Glasgow/Edinburgh for me.
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Anyone apply for Portsmouth and got through yet?
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Original post by James9103
Don’t worry about it mate. I failed my written test the same week as my evidence file went to crown court for a very serious criminal offence, so my written work can’t be that bad 🤷🏻*♂️

I’d love to know what I failed on. I have asked for feedback, but no information is provided.


Clowns 🤡
Original post by James9103
Don’t worry about it mate. I failed my written test the same week as my evidence file went to crown court for a very serious criminal offence, so my written work can’t be that bad 🤷🏻*♂️

I’d love to know what I failed on. I have asked for feedback, but no information is provided.

Haha that's bizarre! I've got two degrees and my previous job was a detective in the met so wrote reports all the time and then suddenly I failed this, what a slap in the face 😂😂 doubt they'd give us feedback, but I'd genuinely love to know what they were actually searching for because our writing skills are top notch!
Is it competency or strength based questions at the OAC?
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Original post by Le1gh82
Is it competency or strength based questions at the OAC?


Strength I believe.
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Still waiting for games results 😂
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Original post by NOkw1
Still waiting for games results 😂


Results in - made it through to next stage!
Original post by NOkw1
Results in - made it through to next stage!

Same here about time 🧐
Just submitted my written test, anyone know how long it'll be before I get a response?

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