DWP Selection tests...

vegas116

Hi all,

New to here, but I have recently sat both tests for AA and AO for the DWP. I am an EO in another government dept but they don't transfer anymore you have to apply with everyone else. I have to admit the test very quite difficult due to the time you have to complete it, had the results of the AA and Lit was 10/15 and Num 14/20 (always thought I was better at eng than maths).
I have an interview next week so fingers crossed.

rcool80

Thanks...I won't turn up in interview clothes then, I'll just wear smart/casual.

rcool80

Sorry I've got another questions...my test is next wednesday, if I pass how long is it until I would have an interview. I know they aren't conductiong interviews on the day of the tests but I'm worried as I'm on holiday the following week so I'm hoping, if I pass, that it'll be at least 10 days until the interview!

iluvjohnsarg

Hi rcool80 - I'm applying for a job in DWP and on the website it says the written test days are 23 & 24 Feb, and the interview days are 25 - 27 Feb. There seems to be quite a big recruitment drive at the minute, so the interviews may be quite soon, if not immediately, after the tests.

Silencio_2

Woohoo!

passed the test and have an interview next week

iluvjohnsarg

Silencio wrote: »

Woohoo!

passed the test and have an interview next week

Well done - fingers crossed. If you read back through the posts on this thread I think people have said the interview will be based on the competencies, so if that's the case you should get clued up on your scenarios.

AVFC4life_2

Hi. I've just applied for the EO position(external), in regards to the competency questions, can anyone tell me if you can take your examples into the interview? I know during an internal exercise you would be able to take your notes.

Any advice wolud be really appreciated. ??

hanny83_2

Yep you can take notes in, you can even use the same competencies you put on your paper application as the interviewers will not be the ones that sifted the initial application.

AVFC4life_2

Thanks Hanny, that gives me a bit more confidence. Just hope I get through the sift now.

Cheers

hanny83_2

No problemo, just be positive and enthusiastic about your previous jobs and your willingness to conform to change (they like that.. if you suck up a little. But not too much)