DWP Recruiting Again - 2012

drwho2011

Esoog wrote: »

I think it's the way the online application is set up; only the first competency has an asterix denoting mandatory. I would assume this is an "error" with the application rather that meaning only one is mandatory.

I came across this when I was completing the application form and accidentally went to the next section before finishing the competencies.

Personally I think its a bit misleading.

Esoog

camelot1971 wrote: »

Any online testing will be done during the application, ive not heard of any additional testing other than the 75 min one that you complete after you have submitted your app.

This is what the form says;

The tests are not supervised and we rely on your integrity in completing them. For validation purposes further paper versions of these tests will be given to candidates who reach the final selection stage.

I'm not sure if that's correct or not though? Might just be default setting with the new CS Resourcing application system? I thought the whole idea of the "one" e-recruitment system across the civil service was to do away with different application systems for each department and have a standard online system. Who knows! Not me, someone else got the job in CS:R that I was after!

creditcardhelp11

You can get your online score by clicking feedback at the bottom of the options.

agrinnall

creditcardhelp11 wrote: »

You can get your online score by clicking feedback at the bottom of the options.

If I could click on thanks more than once I would, that is excellent advice. It's a shame it doesn't tell you anywhere that you can do that, although maybe working it out is part of the test! Anyway, I got 99% :j

Sarahj13

Hi, does anybody know how to interpret the RAW score after taking online test? I'm disappointed with my overall Score but don't understand the breakdowns.. It says I got 210/24 and 1980/336??


Thanks!

agrinnall

Those figures can't be right, in each case the first number has to be smaller than or the same as the second number. For instance, my first set is 23/24, so I got 23 right and 1 wrong out of 24.

Edit: Actually, I'm guessing that somehow a 0 has been added to the end of the first number in each set, so you actually scored 21/24 and 198/336. I imagine it's the second set (which is questions 5 and 6 in each scenario) that has let down your overall score.

fairy_princess

tsimehC wrote: »

I wouldn't apply for this job regardless of pay because of several factors

Please explain what these factors are, as I am a disabled and my current job gives me flexibility in managing that and sustaining a job, but just to be in that entry level management grade I was thinking of applying for this job but wouldn't want to risk my current work/life balance if i am not going to be happy in this one, after all money isn't everything.

thanks in advance

Esoog

fairy_princess wrote: »

Please explain what these factors are, as I am a disabled and my current job gives me flexibility in managing that and sustaining a job, but just to be in that entry level management grade I was thinking of applying for this job but wouldn't want to risk my current work/life balance if i am not going to be happy in this one, after all money isn't everything.

thanks in advance

Probably doesn't like job centres/the people that visit them or such like?

creditcardhelp11

agrinnall wrote: »

Those figures can't be right, in each case the first number has to be smaller than or the same as the second number. For instance, my first set is 23/24, so I got 23 right and 1 wrong out of 24.

Edit: Actually, I'm guessing that somehow a 0 has been added to the end of the first number in each set, so you actually scored 21/24 and 198/336. I imagine it's the second set (which is questions 5 and 6 in each scenario) that has let down your overall score.

What did you get in the second set out of 336 if you don't mind me asking?

agrinnall

creditcardhelp11 wrote: »

What did you get in the second set out of 336 if you don't mind me asking?

I didn't post it because I'd forgotten the figure and couldn't be bothered to log back on last night. I've done it now, I got 23/24 and 253/336. Here's the full feedback (including the typo in the next to last bullet point ):

Overall Score (percentile): 99%

Interpreting your score

This means that your score on this exercise was higher than most people you have been compared to. You have performed to a high standard in responding to the case studies presented in the exercise.

Analysis and Interpretation Raw Score: 23/24

Interpreting your score

Your score was higher than the majority of people you have been compared to. You have demonstrated considerable strength in this area.

It is likely that when you review complex written information, you can quickly identify the critical points being communicated, separate fact from opinion and draw meaningful conclusions. Your performance also suggests that you can accurately interpret financial or statistical data and use it to support your decisions. Together, these elements are likely to mean that you are capable of analysing complex data or information effectively under tight time pressure and others will probably see you as an incisive and logical problem solver.

As this area is a clear strength for you, it is important that you maintain this strength by using it where ever possible. You might consider:

• Maintaining your focus on clear analysis and interpretation by choosing to coach or mentor a colleague or friend who is less effective in this area.
• Actively seeking out challenges which involve analysing complex information and data in order for recommendations to be made.
• Keep up to date on techniques and approaches that can be employed to structure your analysis of information.
• Offering your support to others where appropriate if you feel you can help them in making sense of complex information and data.

Action Planning Raw Score: 253/336

Interpreting your score

You scored higher than most other people you have been compared to. You have demonstrated considerable strength in this area.

It is likely that you are effective at judging the relative strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to a situation and have a good understanding of the impact of different courses of action on people and tasks. Your performance suggests that you have a good appreciation of the actions that will help to achieve the organisation.s goals and the actions that will cause problems.

As this area is a clear strength for you, it is important that you continue to put it to use either for yourself or others. You might consider:

• Maintaining your focus on effective action planning by choosing to coach or mentor a colleague or friend who is less effective in this area.
• Reflecting on decisions that you make and learning from their outcomes.
• Evaluating the pro.s and cons of the information used to make decisions.
• Offering your support to others where appropriate in evaluating different courses of action.