Think Ahead 2024

Original post by CorrieHam

I had my assessment day on the 22nd November and received the call yesterday congratulating me on being successful in securing a spot on the 2024 Think Ahead cohort!

I just wanted to create this thread to connect with others that have been successful too, as I impatiently can't wait until July :smile:

I have just put my application through on Friday do they take 5 weeks or could they be earlier to reply?

And how did you find the think ahead AC ?

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Original post by CorrieHam

I had my assessment day on the 22nd November and received the call yesterday congratulating me on being successful in securing a spot on the 2024 Think Ahead cohort!

I just wanted to create this thread to connect with others that have been successful too, as I impatiently can't wait until July :smile:

And congratulations !!! Well done!

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Original post by Shamteacher

I have just put my application through on Friday do they take 5 weeks or could they be earlier to reply?

And how did you find the think ahead AC ?

When I submitted mine it said 3 weeks, so I guess they increase the time based on the amount of applications they are receiving.

I registered my interest and completed the situational judgment test on the 17th October and completed my application 22nd October. They responded to my application inviting me to the next stage on the 3rd November and the next available AC for me was the 22nd November. Had a pre assessment briefing on the 20th November, AC on the 22nd and they confirmed the outcome of the AC that day after on the 23rd.

AC wasn’t that bad, although I convinced myself I failed it so the call the next day was a nice surprise 😂

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Well done! What did you have to do iat AC: role play , talk with a service user and was there a presentation too?

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Original post by Shamteacher

Well done! What did you have to do iat AC: role play , talk with a service user and was there a presentation too?

And how long was the process?

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Original post by Shamteacher

Well done! What did you have to do iat AC: role play , talk with a service user and was there a presentation too?

Role play, reflection (on the roleplay), Interview, service user (which was them asking you questions similar to the interview), and group discussion. There wasn't any presentation.

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Original post by Shamteacher

And how long was the process?

4 hours, started at half 9 and finished at half 1.

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Thank you . Thought there was a presentation. Glad there isn’t one! Thank you

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Got an email today asking me to do my videos again! Anyone else got an email about videos!

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CallmeShan

Hi all

Jumping on this thread as I am currently on my first year of think ahead. About to finish my first placement and break for Christmas. I know when I was applying I really wanted to ask questions to someone who is on the course so I thought I would say hey and I’m happy to answer any questions you may have :smile:

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Nella124

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Original post by CorrieHam

I had my assessment day on the 22nd November and received the call yesterday congratulating me on being successful in securing a spot on the 2024 Think Ahead cohort!

I just wanted to create this thread to connect with others that have been successful too, as I impatiently can't wait until July :smile:

Hello, how soon after the assessment day did you find out? Congratulations on your success.

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Original post by Nella124

Hello, how soon after the assessment day did you find out? Congratulations on your success.

Hi thank you! They called the day after.

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JaneAlexander

Whereabouts in the country are you? I've been accepted for 2024 too :smile:

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Original post by JaneAlexander

Whereabouts in the country are you? I've been accepted for 2024 too :smile:

Manchester, there are two placement locations near me so hoping I get a placement next year.

Where abouts are you?

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JaneAlexander

Original post by CorrieHam

Manchester, there are two placement locations near me so hoping I get a placement next year.

Where abouts are you?

Liverpool, also two near me - Birkenhead and Knowsley

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JaneAlexander

Original post by CallmeShan

Hi all

Jumping on this thread as I am currently on my first year of think ahead. About to finish my first placement and break for Christmas. I know when I was applying I really wanted to ask questions to someone who is on the course so I thought I would say hey and I’m happy to answer any questions you may have :smile:

Interested in the difference between working in placement at a local authority vs NHS trust, if that's something you could shed any light on? Thanks!

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bea10369

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Original post by CallmeShan

Hi all

Jumping on this thread as I am currently on my first year of think ahead. About to finish my first placement and break for Christmas. I know when I was applying I really wanted to ask questions to someone who is on the course so I thought I would say hey and I’m happy to answer any questions you may have :smile:

Really appreciate you popping on here and saying that! It's so nice to be able to ask someone who's going through it questions so thankyou! This is a random question - Do they provide you with a laptop that you have to work on? Or are you expected to use your own? Only because I'm on the hunt for a new laptop but do not want to buy one if I have to complete work on one provided!

Such a random question ahaha - but have a lovely, well-earned Christmas break!

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Original post by bea10369

Really appreciate you popping on here and saying that! It's so nice to be able to ask someone who's going through it questions so thankyou! This is a random question - Do they provide you with a laptop that you have to work on? Or are you expected to use your own? Only because I'm on the hunt for a new laptop but do not want to buy one if I have to complete work on one provided!

Such a random question ahaha - but have a lovely, well-earned Christmas break!

I work in the NHS now and have worked with the council too. They will provide you a laptop or desktop (depending on role suitability). You will not be able to access certain software needed on your personal device.

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