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Macfarlanes second online assessment- job simulation

taniachahal

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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
 

aspex

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Nov 16, 2025
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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.

Congrats on getting through to the second stage! For the first online assessment, it asks to complete it in 1 sitting. Is that mandatory or are you allowed to take breaks in between doing it?
 

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