Fast Stream Tests case studies
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The Civil Service Fast Stream is a leadership development programme run by the UK Civil Service for people who want to accelerate their careers while delivering public work that matters. It is aimed at graduates - most schemes are open to those with a 2:2 degree or above, and many also accept degree apprentices - as well as at existing civil servants, who may be able to apply without a degree. Fast streamers join a permanent contract, start on £31,554, and have earning potential of £45,000 to £55,000 after completing the programme. There are 18 specialist schemes, with postings across England, Scotland, Wales and occasionally overseas, typically moving through different departments and roles over a three-year contract. The Fast Stream Tests case studies are 5 cases and about 3,999 words.
1The Friday Deadline
You are a 27-year-old assistant operations manager at a distribution centre, applying to the Fast Stream. The deadline is 23:59 on Friday; it is Wednesday evening.
820 words, about 4 min2Six Minutes Forty
You are sitting the online numerical reasoning test for your chosen scheme: 20 questions in 18 minutes, one attempt only. Questions appear one at a time and you cannot return to a previous question.
781 words, about 4 min3Bypassed
The situational judgement test has 12 scenarios, 30 minutes, one attempt. For each scenario you rank five responses from most to least effective.
875 words, about 4 min4Two Million, Four Projects
Assessment centre, group exercise. Six candidates, 25 minutes, no assigned chair and one assessor at the table.
750 words, about 4 min5The Twenty-Minute Scenario
Final Selection Board. You have 20 minutes to prepare a 10-minute presentation on a scenario, then 25 minutes of questions from three panel members: a director, an HR business partner and an occupational psychologist.
773 words, about 4 min