AQA successful applicants??

jayneuk

I disagree. It is difficult to get your head around the way the want the questions answered - the style in which you need to compose the answer, ie writing in the third person, full sentences, quoting the question in the answer, etc. For me, the difficulty was getting my head around these things and remembering them each time - not finding the answers.

In other words, taking the test is not necessarily about how good you are at finding answers (although it is that as well of course) - it is also about learning what they want and being able to provide it (which isn't necessarily going to happen immediately).

If people want to take the test more than once, then I admire their perseverence. I know it isn't easy money, but if you had been stuck at home as long as I have looking for work, you would probably take it more than once too lol. I failed the first test because I answered some of the questions in the wrong style - not because I can't research.

jayneuk

rainbow_carnage wrote: »

AQA can be a decent source of income, but only if you're good at it. I passed my test on the first try, but took on average close to 5 mins per question. If I was still working at that rate, I would've given up by now. That's only £3.60 an hour. You'd be better off doing pretty much anything else.

From home?? Not too many options, trust me.

iwanttoberich

I agree with Jayneuk, you do need to get your head around the questions. Not to mention, the 'text speak' and trying to edit your answers to fit the space that you have.

I do the surveys, clicks and mystery shopping. Nothing beats the AQA, even though the hourly wage is not fantastic. It's nice to be able to work any time of the day or night that you feel like it. I work during the day, so the nights are ideal for me.

I consider the fact that I would have otherwise been sitting in front of the TV worrying about my bills. And besides, it is great fun.

chloebelle

I actually agree with both sides. I failed first time but was determined to try again - I consider myself a bright person and was sure I could do it. I passed second time, got good feedback for my first 30 questions and have just had a successful 2nd review.

I am so pleased I tried again, got paid today and it felt so good having a second wage going into my account. Some questions take ages - finding out the star signs of all the X Factor contestants took me over 20 minutes!! However, loads of questions take literally 30 seconds because the answers already exist in the database. Also, so many people ask questions like 'when will I have a girlfriend?' which are so easy to answer.

I agree that if you've failed the test 5,6, 7 times then maybe you need to move on. But if you really feel you have the brains and initiative to do well, give it another try.

frivolous_fay

I think I heard that after the first review, reviews are sporadic, and not scheduled as such. Anyone have any comment on that? Just curious when I could expect my 2nd.

maninwhitecoat

Wow well i got a rejection replied after about 30 mins...i thought i answered quite well!

[Deleted User]

i applied yonks ago and got through to the tests. I thought i did a good job and submitted it back within the time limit... never heard back from them i even emailed to check up a week later

GavB79

Does anybody know how strict they are on the 48 hrs response window? Mine is due back this evening but working full time with other commitments in the week it's not a generous time allowance!

And yes I'm free at weekends to actually answer any questions if I can get the application done!

ikkleosu

Help, I'm confused over the Self-employed form from the tax office.

I've never been employed so have no idea what Tax refernce number to put in.

Also, what do i put as my position in the buisness? sole trader? Sorry I'm totally dim about all this tax malarky.

I assume as I'm on benefits (SDA- which allows me to earn £86 a week without changing my benefit) that I won't have used up my tax allowance so I won't pay tax if I earn £86 a week (nowhere near that at the moment.)?

Any help, very gratefully received.

jamlaw

jayneuk wrote: »

I disagree. It is difficult to get your head around the way the want the questions answered - the style in which you need to compose the answer, ie writing in the third person, full sentences, quoting the question in the answer, etc. For me, the difficulty was getting my head around these things and remembering them each time - not finding the answers.

In other words, taking the test is not necessarily about how good you are at finding answers (although it is that as well of course) - it is also about learning what they want and being able to provide it (which isn't necessarily going to happen immediately).

If people want to take the test more than once, then I admire their perseverence. I know it isn't easy money, but if you had been stuck at home as long as I have looking for work, you would probably take it more than once too lol. I failed the first test because I answered some of the questions in the wrong style - not because I can't research.

I agree totally. I'm half way through my first 30 questions before my first review, and the first couple had me pretty nervous. Now I'm really enjoying it, I'm learning as I go, having a laugh at some of the questions, and I've done a few of the hard questions too. The time I'm spending logged into AQA I'd only normally be spending browsing through forums and looking at rubbish online. So if I end up with the price of a few beers in my pocket, I'm happy.

And failure is no reson to quit!

James