Online Assessments

Lana · Post by **Lana** » 16 May 2017, 12:24

Hi everyone, I applied for a postman/woman with driving job back in September but was unsuccessful (didn't get an interview). I actually spoke to my postman about it a few months later and he said that it's most likely the online assessments that I've failed, as if you pass that you will get an interview. Another job has come up in my area (they don't come up very often) and I applied this morning and got an email to complete these assessments so I was wondering if anyone has any tips on what answers they're looking for as I have no idea what I did wrong last time! Any hints or tips would be much appreciated, thanks in advance :) Lana

thumbcat · Post by **thumbcat** » 16 May 2017, 12:55

The personality one is just common sense - Do you get stressed really easily? No...etc.

For the other one I've heard that correct answers are more important than speed, so get as many as you can but make sure you're accurate.

Good luck.

Lana · Post by **Lana** » 17 May 2017, 10:40

Thanks, I just did it as best and honest as I could, but the postcode part is really difficult! Just have to wait now :)

Lana · Post by **Lana** » 25 May 2017, 21:28

Well I must have done something right as I got an interview! I can hardly believe it and I'm so happy so I really want to make a good impression on the day. If anyone. Has any advice or tips I would really appreciate it, especially what kind of questions I'll get asked as that would be a huge help! Thanks :) Lana

Mobey · Post by **Mobey** » 25 May 2017, 21:56

Team working.

What checks you need to do on a vehicle before taking it out?

Communication skills.

Dealing with unhappy customers.

Dealing with busy and challenging days.

Lana · Post by **Lana** » 26 May 2017, 21:00

Thanks so much that's great! Another thing is, can I use my passport for proof of right to work in the U.K if it's expired? Or would I be safer just to take my birth certificate?

Post by **POSTMAN** » 26 May 2017, 23:35

Lana wrote:Thanks so much that's great! Another thing is, can I use my passport for proof of right to work in the U.K if it's expired? Or would I be safer just to take my birth certificate?

Take as much as you can just to be sure.

The Postman · Post by **The Postman** » 27 May 2017, 10:47

Lana wrote:Thanks so much that's great! Another thing is, can I use my passport for proof of right to work in the U.K if it's expired? Or would I be safer just to take my birth certificate?

Yes, you can provide an expired passport as long as it's a U.K one.