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Recent content by orbit8475

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    assessment centre borderline pass

    If you got a borderline pass in one area and did ok on some of the other tests, your overall score might still be ok. Whatever you do dont beat yourself up about it, you passed so that's the main thing.
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    bop it VS video games

    I did this yesterday and just about managed to pass, even though i felt that I was doing really well. The big thing to remember with this test is not to just press any button if you cant keep up. Its far better to pause and then restart, rather than pressing the wrong buttons/pedals. I used Bop...
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    assessment centre borderline pass

    I did an assessment today at DBS and managed to pass, however I was told that on the fast reaction test I only got a "borderline pass". I understand that some TOC's will not accept this, and was wondering if anyone knows anything about this topic.I did the assessment at my own expense, and was...
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    Any good study material for trainee train driver???

    hi there thanks very much for that......
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    Any good study material for trainee train driver???

    I have also applied to FCC, but have an assessment next week with DBS as I had already booked this in advance. Does anyone know if numerical reasoning tests are included these days or is it just mechanical comprehension? Thanks in advance for any advice.
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    Assessment day with First Capital Connect for a Trainee Train Driver

    Good luck with that, I applied yesterday but still awaiting short listing. Out of interest can I ask how long you had to wait between submitting your application, and getting news of your assessment? Best wishes, Dave --- old post above --- --- new post below --- I'm no expert in this...
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    FCC application question

    Hi BC.....I believe you are right in what you are saying, which further complicates matters. I have submitted my application today, and plan to go ahead with the DBS assessment as planned. If I fail I will simply have to withdraw my apllication to FCC, and if I pass I'll email them straight...
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    FCC application question

    Thanks to all of you for your advice, I have decided to go with it and submit my application today, but will only mention the assessment once I have passed it, and of course If I pass it !!!! FCC did mention that they will accept the DBS assessment when they responded to my query.
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    FCC application question

    Hi All, I am new to the forum and wonder if I may ask a question regarding my current situation. I was made aware last week that FCC are recruiting for trainee drivers. I have previously booked and paid for an assessment with DBS on 17th Jan, as I felt that this would help with my application...
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    Trainee Drivers (First Capital Connect)

    Hi All, Im a new user to this forum. I have applied for the trainee drivers jobs at FCC. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, or if any other people have applied and want to chat about it, feel free to give me a shout. Happy new year to you all

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