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Macfarlanes second online assessment- job simulation

taniachahal

New Member
Nov 12, 2024
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I just progressed to the second assessment for Macfarlanes (the job simulation one). If anyone has advice about how to approach that I would be very grateful! I don't know if they just introduced it this year and it confusingly says it is both timed and not timed.
Congratulations for progressing!! That's v exciting hehe.

I have just been invited to complete the second assessment as well and was wondering if you'd be able to share some tips on it/what to expect. Are the video responses to SJT questions or are there also some motivational or strengths based questions. I would rly appreciate the help! :)

Thanks,
T
 

Surayhat

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Dec 7, 2025
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I'm just completed it. It's an online trainee simulation, basically a mixture of video response, writing, and SJT. The video responses are timed, but not for anything else. There are also some motivational video questions. I messed up quite a few questions unfortunately so don't think I'll be getting it :(

I think just remember to review all the resources they give you, don't panic when it's timed, and just absorb and analyse what you can.
Hi there, can I ask what was the content regarding the written questions? Thanks, and good luck with your application, I hear lots of people feel they messed up and end up getting through so try not to stress!
 

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