To all Applicants,
As Gonzo has already alluded to ATCOs have to deal with unforeseen events regularly. Doesn't it make sense that NATS test this ability in their candidates? Fair doesn't come into it. NATS are looking for people who have the best chance of completing training and becoming competent controllers.
When posting on here it would be worth remembering that ATCOs who are members of NATS interview pool (i.e. the people sitting across the table from applicants asking the questions) are members of this forum and I am pretty sure HR read it too. Because of this posters should treat the thread as another aspect of the application process. Having kept an eye on this thread it seems that the applicants who have succeedeed are those who have a mature attitude,prepare well and are willing to help others to achieve their dream.