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chris11256
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I think i managed about 1/2 a page on each sheet and passed with an enhanced score.
@Webby you shouldn't place worry on those questions you asked. The key for passing the group bourdon is practice. When I done my first practice test on paper I was VERY slow and only managed to complete a couple lines while others managed 12+ lines. I was disappointed and knew I needed to up my game. I purchased a book which had practice material (mini group bourdon tests) and I spent some minutes daily completing them. What I can tell you for sure is that with practice your eye recognition improves and you're able to see 4 dots in an instant. I got to a level where it didn't matter what the pass mark was or how many grids there were as I knew I was gunna pass 100%. So bottom line is just practice and you won't need to worry about the questions you asked as you will pass. Good luck!
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Gekko is right. After a while you learn to recognise the patterns that the dots come in, making it much quicker.
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Hi all,
I have applied a couple times with GA, managed to get to driver manager interview stage each time - completed and passed the assessments twice... However i have fallen at the last hurdle!
Last assessment was 26 months ago, so unfortunately HR have told me i will probably have to complete them again! Ill know them off by heart soon! HR also told me there have been over 2000 applicants this round! So, will only pick the top scorers! Any of you that get selected to the next stages, well done
So third time lucky for me! I have applied again last night, and been invited to online assessment, which im about to complete this evening. Wish me luck!
I have applied a couple times with GA, managed to get to driver manager interview stage each time - completed and passed the assessments twice... However i have fallen at the last hurdle!
Last assessment was 26 months ago, so unfortunately HR have told me i will probably have to complete them again! Ill know them off by heart soon! HR also told me there have been over 2000 applicants this round! So, will only pick the top scorers! Any of you that get selected to the next stages, well done
So third time lucky for me! I have applied again last night, and been invited to online assessment, which im about to complete this evening. Wish me luck!
chris11256
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2000 is insane!!! Need to seriously scrub up my MMI answers.
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Hi all,
I have applied a couple times with GA, managed to get to driver manager interview stage each time - completed and passed the assessments twice... However i have fallen at the last hurdle!
Last assessment was 26 months ago, so unfortunately HR have told me i will probably have to complete them again! Ill know them off by heart soon! HR also told me there have been over 2000 applicants this round! So, will only pick the top scorers! Any of you that get selected to the next stages, well done
So third time lucky for me! I have applied again last night, and been invited to online assessment, which im about to complete this evening. Wish me luck!
Oh gosh i'm bricking it now...Is their manager interview that tough?? Did you get feedback?
2000 is not that much compared to VTEC's recruitment!
euphoria87
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It seems to be, in my experience, a tough interview! I was sure I done well in the last one i completed a couple years ago, but nothing come of it unfortunately!
Yeah 2000 applicants so far, which is mad! Like someone has already mentioned, many wont make it past the online questions!
Not much feedback on the last interview, i think they basically had too many people who done well and got to interview stage, and not enough jobs to go around, that was the feeling i got. On my first interview, I wasn't prepared enough for the questions they asked regarding the company in general, silly mistake to make!
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How long have people had to wait between finishing online assessments, and receiving further email inviting to group assessments at assessment centre?
This is a new procedure from how the application was 2 and a half years ago!
This is a new procedure from how the application was 2 and a half years ago!
That's the answer I'm looking for too
Same, I applied in Nov 2015 and the scenario questions was part of the application, but never heard from them again apart from keeping it on file.
I applied 13th, got invite for assessment 3 days later then day after got invited to their office in Stratford for OPC assessment, my passes are still in date including DFFT.
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I think mine was similar. I applied Sunday night(15th). Was sent the online test on Monday, had stage 2 test email on Wednesday.
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Not necessarily. Applications don't close until the 27th.
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You'll be fine.
I've reached the point where the more I practice & go over my MMI answers, the more I'm convinced of failure.
I've reached the point where the more I practice & go over my MMI answers, the more I'm convinced of failure.
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Thank you for the offer. I think I've got solid example, it's just nerves.
At the end of the day, I can only do my best.
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In my case I've only got a test date because I have a previous stage 1 pass.
I see, I'm just nervous :roll:
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Still heard nothing at all since doing the SJT...! 
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