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Going to FTE a week today. Seems like people are complaining more about the FTE tests than the BA test?
Seems strange they would put a big emphasis in the interview on stuff which you learn (equations etc) rather than stuff you can't (mentail arithmetic, dealing with things under pressure).
As an engineer, equations don't worry me, but I will now go back and look to make sure something trivial does not catch me out.
A tip when you can't remember an equation - use dimensional analysis, if they ask for momentum for example and you know the units kg.m/s you can have a good guess that it's mass (kg) times velocity (m/s). If you don't even know the units.... Well you pretty much had it.
Seems strange they would put a big emphasis in the interview on stuff which you learn (equations etc) rather than stuff you can't (mentail arithmetic, dealing with things under pressure).
As an engineer, equations don't worry me, but I will now go back and look to make sure something trivial does not catch me out.
A tip when you can't remember an equation - use dimensional analysis, if they ask for momentum for example and you know the units kg.m/s you can have a good guess that it's mass (kg) times velocity (m/s). If you don't even know the units.... Well you pretty much had it.
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@Budding,
I'm not disagreeing with you. I understand exactly what your saying. I wasn't insinuating that you have not done any preparation, I was merely suggesting that those that dig around the internet for extra information also could be seen to be preparing well.
I have never been assessed by Oxford and only FTE and CTC and they have always provided me with adequate information to reasonably prepare myself. May I ask, why did you apply to Oxford this time if you have previous experience of applying to CTC? Was this because you thought Oxford was the right school for you or personal reasons (I don't mean to pry, I'm just curious)?
@FrankMatt,
Nobody has complained about FTE tests. Budding is referring to his assessment at Oxford. I don't know what kind of questions they ask at Oxford but knowing the formula for momentum or the use of SI units certainly is not a requirement for FTE or CTC.
@All at Sea
When you say the head girl, do you mean from BA or from FTE?
I'm not disagreeing with you. I understand exactly what your saying. I wasn't insinuating that you have not done any preparation, I was merely suggesting that those that dig around the internet for extra information also could be seen to be preparing well.
I have never been assessed by Oxford and only FTE and CTC and they have always provided me with adequate information to reasonably prepare myself. May I ask, why did you apply to Oxford this time if you have previous experience of applying to CTC? Was this because you thought Oxford was the right school for you or personal reasons (I don't mean to pry, I'm just curious)?
@FrankMatt,
Nobody has complained about FTE tests. Budding is referring to his assessment at Oxford. I don't know what kind of questions they ask at Oxford but knowing the formula for momentum or the use of SI units certainly is not a requirement for FTE or CTC.
@All at Sea
When you say the head girl, do you mean from BA or from FTE?
@Budding,
Don't you think you could have at least waited till everyone had gone through OAA this time round before giving everyone who is doing their assessment this week a heads up on what to expect?
Nice one...
Yes it was a shocker but the only hope is that everyone found it as hard. They seem to be new tests so the school might not yet have enough data to know how high to set the bar.
Don't you think you could have at least waited till everyone had gone through OAA this time round before giving everyone who is doing their assessment this week a heads up on what to expect?
Nice one...
Yes it was a shocker but the only hope is that everyone found it as hard. They seem to be new tests so the school might not yet have enough data to know how high to set the bar.
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@Capewell, no not really, I don't think I've given away any prized information. I've simply reinforced that it's TOUGH and people need to do a lot of prep. If you think someone that was going to fail is now going to read that and pass I'm afraid I disagree.
I do think we should ALL be given a LOT more information not just the odd few that are lucky enough to have friends that have done it a few weeks prior. As I said, I've not given out any specifics, I've simply voiced my opinions and there is also plenty of similar information on here.
Good luck anyway.
I do think we should ALL be given a LOT more information not just the odd few that are lucky enough to have friends that have done it a few weeks prior. As I said, I've not given out any specifics, I've simply voiced my opinions and there is also plenty of similar information on here.
Good luck anyway.
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The assessment was fine. They made us feel really comfortable and relaxed. There were some really nice people doing it with me which made the team work exercise a lot easier to deal with. The girl I'm talking about was from BA but she wasn't 'officially' there. She was just moderating their interview techniques. It was most definitely an FTE day and she just had a little Q&A session with us at the end. Regardless of the outcome, I had a brilliant day. Good luck to all that have assessments coming up!
. How did you find the interview?
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The interview was fine. The interviewer was really friendly, lots of smiles and laughs. Standard interview questions. Obviously difficult to go into specifics, but remembering that these interviews are personality based and not technical based. The scheme is open to people that have never flown before so it's aimed at those type of people. Saying that, throwing in the odd bit of technical knowledge couldn't hurt. I had major nerves going to the assessment but they were completely unfounded.
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I would echo All At Sea's analysis, even though I did my assessments through OAA.
The day was well orchestrated and I enjoyed each aspect. The group ex and interview were both as expected really - nothing too unsettling.
Best of luck to everyone still waiting to be assessed, and for those who have been assessed, enjoy the wait until we find out the news!
The day was well orchestrated and I enjoyed each aspect. The group ex and interview were both as expected really - nothing too unsettling.
Best of luck to everyone still waiting to be assessed, and for those who have been assessed, enjoy the wait until we find out the news!
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Those having assessments with FTE check your emails.
Those being assessed from the 7th - 13th April, the assessment will now be at Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow, not Lampton Park Conference Centre like those previous!
Those being assessed from the 7th - 13th April, the assessment will now be at Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow, not Lampton Park Conference Centre like those previous!
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Good luck and hope you go all the way. It would be fantastic to read your feeds from Andalucia just like G-FORC3.
G-FORC3; How is the culture affecting your training thus far.
G-FORC3; How is the culture affecting your training thus far.
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One week to go for me. I have mixed feelings about the whole thing, but what All at sea said has made it a little better.
The aptitude tests are worrying me the most I think, they're the most unpredictable. How difficult were they All at sea?Without going into detail of course.
The aptitude tests are worrying me the most I think, they're the most unpredictable. How difficult were they All at sea?Without going into detail of course.
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Landingconfig; I think what you're experiencing is perfectly fine because it's nervousness with a lot of excitement but it wouldn't be helpful if it turned into an irrational fear sort of thing which would dent your confidence. Keep it in check!
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G-FORCE3; How is the culture affecting your training thus far.
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The interview lasted about an hour, and it was pretty quick fire. They stopped me talking when they had what they needed I guess.
The aptitude tests were fine. Actually quite enjoyable. Not sure how I did but I had fun doing it! They did go on a bit though.
The aptitude tests were fine. Actually quite enjoyable. Not sure how I did but I had fun doing it! They did go on a bit though.