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Oddly I recieved an email saying that I needed to complete the stage 1 tests otherwise my application would be withdrawn, if I go back to the link where I completed them it still says I have completed them...
Just sent them an email but wondering if this is the reason some people have not had a response yet.
Just sent them an email but wondering if this is the reason some people have not had a response yet.
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Waiting for stage 2
Hi Everyone,
I have recently passed the stage 0 & 1 online tests, it was quite hard with the time limits so I didn't finish each section! For anyone still to complete this I found it useful to practice spatial reasoning and aptitude tests in advance so I downloaded some e-books on my kindle (the ones I bought were by Richard McMunn) and I practiced a few other aptitude tests on other websites too.
Now I am wondering how long it will take to receive an invite to the stage 2 part. Looking at previous posts It seems this varies anywhere from a few weeks to over a year! Has anyone else recently passed stage 1 and how long did it take to receive your invite to stage 2? The email I received said "We are not currently holding any assessment dates. Once we have dates planned we will send you an invitation to register."
And for anybody who has sat stage 2 already (FEAST and DART), are there any books you recommend or online simulators to practice on? Any useful resources would be much appreciated.
Thank you!
I have recently passed the stage 0 & 1 online tests, it was quite hard with the time limits so I didn't finish each section! For anyone still to complete this I found it useful to practice spatial reasoning and aptitude tests in advance so I downloaded some e-books on my kindle (the ones I bought were by Richard McMunn) and I practiced a few other aptitude tests on other websites too.
Now I am wondering how long it will take to receive an invite to the stage 2 part. Looking at previous posts It seems this varies anywhere from a few weeks to over a year! Has anyone else recently passed stage 1 and how long did it take to receive your invite to stage 2? The email I received said "We are not currently holding any assessment dates. Once we have dates planned we will send you an invitation to register."
And for anybody who has sat stage 2 already (FEAST and DART), are there any books you recommend or online simulators to practice on? Any useful resources would be much appreciated.
Thank you!
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@norse12
Well done for passing the initial tests! I passed stage 1 on the 30th Jan, and received the same "We are not currently holding any assessment dates. Once we have dates planned we will send you an invitation to register." They then emailed me very shortly after with some dates in Feb and had my Stage 2 on the 19th so I don't think you will have to wait too long although like most people say on here it really is a guessing game!
As for prep for the FEAST and DART tests, I have to agree with the majority on here in that there is not a great deal of prep you can do. The FEAST is just an extension of Stage 0 and 1 tests, I would look over headings and bearings and brush up on mental arithmetic.
DART is just a more complicated and realistic version of the Gateway game on the NATS careers website. Any other multitasking games would help with this but can't recommend any sorry!
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Hope this helps and if you have any more questions about Stage 2 don't hesitate to ask
Well done for passing the initial tests! I passed stage 1 on the 30th Jan, and received the same "We are not currently holding any assessment dates. Once we have dates planned we will send you an invitation to register." They then emailed me very shortly after with some dates in Feb and had my Stage 2 on the 19th so I don't think you will have to wait too long although like most people say on here it really is a guessing game!
As for prep for the FEAST and DART tests, I have to agree with the majority on here in that there is not a great deal of prep you can do. The FEAST is just an extension of Stage 0 and 1 tests, I would look over headings and bearings and brush up on mental arithmetic.
DART is just a more complicated and realistic version of the Gateway game on the NATS careers website. Any other multitasking games would help with this but can't recommend any sorry!
Games - NATS
Hope this helps and if you have any more questions about Stage 2 don't hesitate to ask
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@norse12
Well done for passing the initial tests! I passed stage 1 on the 30th Jan, and received the same "We are not currently holding any assessment dates. Once we have dates planned we will send you an invitation to register." They then emailed me very shortly after with some dates in Feb and had my Stage 2 on the 19th so I don't think you will have to wait too long although like most people say on here it really is a guessing game!
As for prep for the FEAST and DART tests, I have to agree with the majority on here in that there is not a great deal of prep you can do. The FEAST is just an extension of Stage 0 and 1 tests, I would look over headings and bearings and brush up on mental arithmetic.
DART is just a more complicated and realistic version of the Gateway game on the NATS careers website. Any other multitasking games would help with this but can't recommend any sorry!
Games - NATS
Hope this helps and if you have any more questions about Stage 2 don't hesitate to ask
Well done for passing the initial tests! I passed stage 1 on the 30th Jan, and received the same "We are not currently holding any assessment dates. Once we have dates planned we will send you an invitation to register." They then emailed me very shortly after with some dates in Feb and had my Stage 2 on the 19th so I don't think you will have to wait too long although like most people say on here it really is a guessing game!
As for prep for the FEAST and DART tests, I have to agree with the majority on here in that there is not a great deal of prep you can do. The FEAST is just an extension of Stage 0 and 1 tests, I would look over headings and bearings and brush up on mental arithmetic.
DART is just a more complicated and realistic version of the Gateway game on the NATS careers website. Any other multitasking games would help with this but can't recommend any sorry!
Games - NATS
Hope this helps and if you have any more questions about Stage 2 don't hesitate to ask
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Hope you hear from them soon and all the best with Stage 2.
Hello pufut, yep that is pretty accurate from what I can remember. The 'ball on the wall' test and 'flight strip' test were not in there though, everything else is pretty much spot on. There is also a ridiculously long personality questionnaire at the end.
Hope you hear from them soon and all the best with Stage 2.
Hello pufut, yep that is pretty accurate from what I can remember. The 'ball on the wall' test and 'flight strip' test were not in there though, everything else is pretty much spot on. There is also a ridiculously long personality questionnaire at the end.
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@ norse12
Hope you hear from them soon and all the best with Stage 2.
Hello pufut, yep that is pretty accurate from what I can remember. The 'ball on the wall' test and 'flight strip' test were not on there though. There is also a ridiculously long personality questionnaire at the end. Have you booked onto a stage 2 test?
Hope you hear from them soon and all the best with Stage 2.
Hello pufut, yep that is pretty accurate from what I can remember. The 'ball on the wall' test and 'flight strip' test were not on there though. There is also a ridiculously long personality questionnaire at the end. Have you booked onto a stage 2 test?
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@Brentmeistergeneral
Wow, that was quick! Did you pass?
I finished my stage 0 and 1 online tests on 20th of February, so I hope that it won't take that long now! Fingers crossed. I have passed both FEAST and DART (with Eurocontrol) before so I hope my abilities are as good now as a year ago!
Let us know how you did!
I finished my stage 0 and 1 online tests on 20th of February, so I hope that it won't take that long now! Fingers crossed. I have passed both FEAST and DART (with Eurocontrol) before so I hope my abilities are as good now as a year ago!
Let us know how you did!
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Stage 3 success
Well Evie it looks like being the last two people to be interviewed turned out to not be so bad ! Have you ( or anyone else given a start date of April 13th) started looking at accomodation ?
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Here... although for some reason a bit nervous regarding my medical (I'm perfectly healthy afaik), so can't make 100% certain plans yet, I have indeed started to look for accommodation. PM me.
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@vc21 Good luck with yours tomorrow!! I'm still waiting to hear about more stage 2 dates. Fingers crossed for you!
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). I haven't done anything extraordinary to prepare, just the same you'd do for any competency interview. Also I think we're not allowed to say much more than that anyway.. good luck with your interview!
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Stage 2
Another 315 mile road trip done and all checked in watching Evolution waiting on my 7:30pm table at TGI's. Table for one. On Mother's Day 
What's the Billy No Mates equivalent of a Gooseberry?
Relaxing night before my Stage 2 tomorrow (third time's a charm ey?).
Anyone else down tomorrow?
What's the Billy No Mates equivalent of a Gooseberry?Relaxing night before my Stage 2 tomorrow (third time's a charm ey?).
Anyone else down tomorrow?
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Another 315 mile road trip done and all checked in watching Evolution waiting on my 7:30pm table at TGI's. Table for one. On Mother's Day What's the Billy No Mates equivalent of a Gooseberry?
Relaxing night before my Stage 2 tomorrow (third time's a charm ey?).
Anyone else down tomorrow?
What's the Billy No Mates equivalent of a Gooseberry?Relaxing night before my Stage 2 tomorrow (third time's a charm ey?).
Anyone else down tomorrow?
I'll be next month.
Anyway, best wishes and good luck!!!