i did the testing on day 1 and was not successful.
Good luck to the guys going through it - it will be a tough process to get through to get in.
But for me thats $1300 down the toilet....in flights, fee for assessment (what other industry charges you to apply for a job????), accom.... and hire car etc
Its a risk that you take but I suppose if you want to have a chance at it you have to go for it.
I think the scheme has merits. but as mentioned above there are a few question marks about the program.
I dont think they would have been too picky on the number of people in stage 2 as when you think about it - its in their interests to have as many as possible pay for the privilige! (why have 50 people pay to sit an assessment when you can get 200!) And they wouldnt have 20000 applications - that is what the CEO said they were anticipating - but you have to be realistic!
Good luck to all and to those who get accepted - certainly a great opportunity!