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With regards to the group exercise, I can't mention the specifics but be a team member. Listen, contribute and acknowledge. Don't be overbearing and don't talk over other people. I've noticed at the FTE stage, there's usually one member of the group who feels that the way to succeed is to talk as much as possible. This is not the case. Your team working, leadership and communication skills are being assessed so demonstrate these skills to the assessors.
The first interview is with FTE.
Best of luck.
With regards to the group exercise, I can't mention the specifics but be a team member. Listen, contribute and acknowledge. Don't be overbearing and don't talk over other people. I've noticed at the FTE stage, there's usually one member of the group who feels that the way to succeed is to talk as much as possible. This is not the case. Your team working, leadership and communication skills are being assessed so demonstrate these skills to the assessors.
The first interview is with FTE.
Best of luck.
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Please refer to post #2576.
There is also a post (which I can't find) stating that applicants have been required to sign a form stating they can attend selection days on week 3 and 4 in April (wc 20th and 27th).
Because of the above I don't believe first stage assessments will be going into April week 2. I'd be surprised if they were happy to still be assessing candidates the week before the next stage! (Could be wrong though).
Which FTO in particular are you enquiring about? Might it be worth contacting them directly if you have a problem attending.
There is also a post (which I can't find) stating that applicants have been required to sign a form stating they can attend selection days on week 3 and 4 in April (wc 20th and 27th).
Because of the above I don't believe first stage assessments will be going into April week 2. I'd be surprised if they were happy to still be assessing candidates the week before the next stage! (Could be wrong though).
Which FTO in particular are you enquiring about? Might it be worth contacting them directly if you have a problem attending.
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Thanks for the informative post - I've already been through the stages described on the BA application site however, the reason I posed the question is the time frame already seems askew, as they planned for assessments throughout March and the fact they are running into April is quite close to the final stages planned for the last two weeks of April. Last year, it took about a month to receive the invite to the final stage at Waterside. I was just interested to see if anyone had been offered dates in the second week of April.
I'm applying through FTE and still waiting for a response back, have you had your response yet?
I'm applying through FTE and still waiting for a response back, have you had your response yet?
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I'm fairly certain I read that Stage 1 was always planned to run into April week 1.
I'm assuming that they're running things differently this year. Seems to be quite a compact, fast moving selection process this year when considering "Phase blocks" that seem like they'll be running back to back right through to offers being made.
I'm still awaiting my initial response from CTC.
I'm assuming that they're running things differently this year. Seems to be quite a compact, fast moving selection process this year when considering "Phase blocks" that seem like they'll be running back to back right through to offers being made.
I'm still awaiting my initial response from CTC.
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GeorgEGNT,
You're not alone mate, still waiting here too. No news is good news. CTC told me that BA deal with all of their screening so initial assessment day invites should come from them directly. I've been checking my junk daily!
You're not alone mate, still waiting here too. No news is good news. CTC told me that BA deal with all of their screening so initial assessment day invites should come from them directly. I've been checking my junk daily!
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For those passed initial screening and not yet booked onto a Phase 2 assessment at CTC Wings, CTC have posted this on their Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/CTCWingsPil...42760375757097
If you have received an invitation to attend an assessment day for the BAFPP and have not yet booked all final dates have now been released. If you have any queries please contact Emma Lawford: [email protected] or call 02380742400
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From the CTC Facebook page:
"If you have received an invitation to attend an assessment day for the BAFPP and have not yet booked all final dates have now been released. If you have any queries please contact Emma Lawford: [email protected] or call 02380742400"
"If you have received an invitation to attend an assessment day for the BAFPP and have not yet booked all final dates have now been released. If you have any queries please contact Emma Lawford: [email protected] or call 02380742400"
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FTE have released some more slots on the 9th and 10th of April, staggered into early and late shifts, and they have a look of finality about them. If anyone has an invite and has not yet booked, they are advised to do so while there is still a choice of dates and times.
Also, these new dates may presage a new set of invites, so there is hope for those still waiting for their response from FTE.
Also, these new dates may presage a new set of invites, so there is hope for those still waiting for their response from FTE.
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I booked my CTC assessment this morning. Can I ask what dates are currently available for those who are yet to book their CTC assessment? Curious to know whether these 'new dates' have been released from this morning or from the moment CTC made that facebook post?
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I've heard nothing from CTC - been checking junk mail every 20 mins. Saw the post on the CTC Facebook page and decided to give them a call. Looks like they haven't received my application, which struck the guy I spoke to as odd because he thought that BA had now reviewed all applications? They are looking into it, and I'd suggest that anyone awaiting a response from CTC give them a call asap.
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Earlier today I saw CTC's post on Facebook regarding the final set of assessment days.
I then saw that a few people in the comments were in the same boat as me where we have not gotten any response at all, and those people were advised to call or email CTC.
I emailed them (CTC) stating my situation and 20 minutes later I received an email from BA Recruitment regarding my "Outcome of Application".
After dreaming to apply for this scheme since 2011, this was the first year I was eligible to apply due to age and I am extremely disappointed in receiving the "we regret to advise you" email.
I know that this is an extremely competitive selection process, where many have not been successful in the first attempt or any attempt at all, and thus I knew that I had a very little chance of being successful, but I always had the thought of "what if" in the back of my head.
Good luck to all and I will certainly persevere and apply again next time around!
I then saw that a few people in the comments were in the same boat as me where we have not gotten any response at all, and those people were advised to call or email CTC.
I emailed them (CTC) stating my situation and 20 minutes later I received an email from BA Recruitment regarding my "Outcome of Application".
After dreaming to apply for this scheme since 2011, this was the first year I was eligible to apply due to age and I am extremely disappointed in receiving the "we regret to advise you" email.
I know that this is an extremely competitive selection process, where many have not been successful in the first attempt or any attempt at all, and thus I knew that I had a very little chance of being successful, but I always had the thought of "what if" in the back of my head.
Good luck to all and I will certainly persevere and apply again next time around!
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I'm quite surprised by the approach to handling the applications. CTC applicants have been in the dark for a while, and then out of the blue the moment they mention applications have all been screened... (literally the exact moment) I get a reject email.
It's as if they find x amount of successful candidates and then chuck the rest. Looking at CTC's Facebook, i'm not alone here.
I'm not feeling sour, as I've always believed everything happens for a reason. Just quite surprised by it all. On the plus side, I can spend £250 on something else.
I wish everyone who got through the best of luck at the next stages.
P.S., Anyone else in the same position?
It's as if they find x amount of successful candidates and then chuck the rest. Looking at CTC's Facebook, i'm not alone here.
I'm not feeling sour, as I've always believed everything happens for a reason. Just quite surprised by it all. On the plus side, I can spend £250 on something else.
I wish everyone who got through the best of luck at the next stages.
P.S., Anyone else in the same position?