British Airways DEP Selection - THE lowdown Part 1
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the capacity thing is ok, I would not bother practicing. Play a video game, more fun. Can't imagine they attach too much importance to it anyway. I think if you are a decent pilot the capacity thing should be ok...Worry about the interview, IMHO
But enough of my opinion, someone who reckons they have all the answers will no doubt wade in.....
Honestly, if you are a pilot, you will be able to do the stupid cross, shapes, countdown thing......as a tip....with the countdown maybe just concentrate on the last digit.....and if you are asked to do something when a certain colour comes up, then put your finger over that colour so you don't have to remember it.....then you will only have to remember the number contained within. Again, just in my very humble opinion.
But enough of my opinion, someone who reckons they have all the answers will no doubt wade in.....
Honestly, if you are a pilot, you will be able to do the stupid cross, shapes, countdown thing......as a tip....with the countdown maybe just concentrate on the last digit.....and if you are asked to do something when a certain colour comes up, then put your finger over that colour so you don't have to remember it.....then you will only have to remember the number contained within. Again, just in my very humble opinion.
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the capacity thing is ok, I would not bother practicing. Play a video game, more fun. Can't imagine they attach too much importance to it anyway. I think if you are a decent pilot the capacity thing should be ok...Worry about the interview, IMHO
If they don't attach much importance to it then why bother including it? I think they do attach a level of importance to it, as with all of the tests and exercises. I do agree that the interview and possibly the group exercise may weight a decision; especially with regards to your overall persona. From what I gather, from those who have attended and have been successful, no one test will make or break you. They appear to look at the overall picture. But yes, the interactive side of things appear most important.
I appiled for BA DEP last October.
I was offered an interview date.
BA changed the date one week before and I couldn't attend
I had to withdraw.
So I applied again August 2011.
This time unsucessful ?!?!?!? No Interview. WTF ?
I have 2800 Hours
ATPL
A320
And work in a legacy British Airline !?!?!? Male aged 31
Why was I not successful this time with more hours in my log book?
Is it because I am six months older ?
I was offered an interview date.
BA changed the date one week before and I couldn't attend
I had to withdraw.
So I applied again August 2011.
This time unsucessful ?!?!?!? No Interview. WTF ?
I have 2800 Hours
ATPL
A320
And work in a legacy British Airline !?!?!? Male aged 31
Why was I not successful this time with more hours in my log book?
Is it because I am six months older ?
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Regarding not one thing "making or breaking" you. When I went in 2008 we were told the exact opposite - that you had to pass all parts of the selection (tests, computer, group and interview). They explicitly said there was no crossover between the different elements.
Having said that, however, no such thing was said this year. Perhaps things have changed.... The amount of time to get a "yes" certainly has.
Considering that they have considerably shaved the computer testing, I would assume that they do attach an element of importance to the bit they've kept in. Otherwise, they would have removed it all?
Having said that, however, no such thing was said this year. Perhaps things have changed.... The amount of time to get a "yes" certainly has.
Considering that they have considerably shaved the computer testing, I would assume that they do attach an element of importance to the bit they've kept in. Otherwise, they would have removed it all?
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I'm sure you are right and these things need to be passed. I guess I wanted to say that I'm not sure you can practice and improve your capacity much. It is a reasonably noddy test and In my humble opinion if you can fly an aircraft you can get through this test. I'm Trying to help others get through this, good luck everyone and watch out for HR, they are the dangerous ones...not joysticks....IMHO
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I have somehow managed to miss any previous comments about the personality questionnaire on this 130 page thread. Can someone please update me on the timing of the questionnaire? After initial offer of an interview but before the interview itself, I presume?
And what sorts of questions? I presume they're multiple choice and comprise the usual questions designed to determine the extent of your ax-murdering tendencies?
And what sorts of questions? I presume they're multiple choice and comprise the usual questions designed to determine the extent of your ax-murdering tendencies?
but, I've been waiting 4 weeks since applying and still heard nothing!!!
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questionnaire
MikeHotel,
The personality questionnaire is not timed; in the email with the link it says however you should aim to finish it within 20 minutes. The questionnaire consists of the standard personality statements were you have to indicate if you either Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree.
I received the email with the result today. Unfortunately not the result I hoped for.
The personality questionnaire is not timed; in the email with the link it says however you should aim to finish it within 20 minutes. The questionnaire consists of the standard personality statements were you have to indicate if you either Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree.
I received the email with the result today. Unfortunately not the result I hoped for.
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Jumbo: thanks for that. When I mentioned 'timing' I was referring to the timing of the sending of the questionnaire.
I've had the 'yes we'll give you an assessment when slots become available' email but nothing since then. I'm patiently awaiting slots to appear and see no reason to become agitated.
I've had the 'yes we'll give you an assessment when slots become available' email but nothing since then. I'm patiently awaiting slots to appear and see no reason to become agitated.
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Folks, I know the hotel details have been covered, but some time ago. Is the Ibis still the best bet? Or does anyone have any other recommendations having been recently?
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I believe they have had many applications to process. How that process works, I'm not sure. Maybe a clear cut yes is invited straight away with the maybe's (never sure about apostrophes, or spelling for that matter) requiring a little more discussion.
You never know, maybe they are trying to weed out the impatient sarcastic ones
Good luck
You never know, maybe they are trying to weed out the impatient sarcastic ones
Good luck
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SmilingKnifed,
Jurys Inn is the closest I think, but can be pricey at times. The Premier Inn on the Bath road worked well for me. If booked in advance as crew and on presenting your ID at reception its 45 pounds; which isnt bad at all. If you are flying into LHR there is probably a 'Hoppa' hotel bus, but you can get a local bus from central bus station for a couple of pounds. Several go past the hotel so check on Transport For London website. To get to Cranebank you can again get a local bus for literaly 3 minutes, get off at the big cross roads and it is 4 or 5 mins walk to The Rivers. Alternatively you can probably walk it all in 20-25 mins. You can even get a Costa coffee downstairs on your way out for your morning jaunt whilst comtemplating the fun ahead.
Hope it helps, best of luck to all.
Jurys Inn is the closest I think, but can be pricey at times. The Premier Inn on the Bath road worked well for me. If booked in advance as crew and on presenting your ID at reception its 45 pounds; which isnt bad at all. If you are flying into LHR there is probably a 'Hoppa' hotel bus, but you can get a local bus from central bus station for a couple of pounds. Several go past the hotel so check on Transport For London website. To get to Cranebank you can again get a local bus for literaly 3 minutes, get off at the big cross roads and it is 4 or 5 mins walk to The Rivers. Alternatively you can probably walk it all in 20-25 mins. You can even get a Costa coffee downstairs on your way out for your morning jaunt whilst comtemplating the fun ahead.
Hope it helps, best of luck to all.
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For the guys waiting you also have to factor in that it is the middle of August and school holidays, so many of the people over at Cranebank are probably on leave. When the schools go back there will probably be a big push, for example, no new courses have run for at least 2 weeks I think, but don't quote me!