quinnd6 wrote: » I applied to do a Java7 associate developer course with fas so have to do an aptitude test next week. I was wondering for anyone who has done a fas java course before what do they test you on in the aptitude test? Is it maths, c++, java itself what? I have no idea what the aptitude test is about and would like to be able to prepare in some way.
shaneo93 wrote: » im doing my aptitude test next week any tips r hints? im kin of anxious to whats gonna come up on it ? thanks
PhilDawn wrote: » What day is yours?
PhilDawn wrote: » Same day at 11am!! I'm pissed off to be honest because I applied about 4 months ago and was told nothing about this test. No time to prepare. I did a test for a java programming course which was extremely difficult. It wasnt a FAS course- it was a paid course. Ill attach the link so you can practice it.http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/tests/computer-test.htm
shaneo93 wrote: » Yeah at 11. Yeah sure i only got the letter 3 days ago saying I've to go do an exam to get into this course. I'm not gonna lie I really need to get onto this course aswell nd now I barely have anytime to get ready for it. I'm sure ur in the same boat aswell. Ah thanks man. Much appreciated. There is also a website where u can kind of get used to doing programming in general it's called www.code.org personally I think it's a good website gets the basics of java and all other types of programming.
PhilDawn wrote: » Yep- I'm freaked out! I sent an email to the guy at the local job centre expressing my frustration and disappointment in him. He assured me was going to get onto the course as I applied well before the threshold was reached. I had my heart set on this course and had an internship lined up in my friends company when I finished. If I don't get onto to I would have wasted the past 4 months.
shaneo93 wrote: » Fair play to ya for letting him know that he was wrong. It is fairly ridiculous to be honest. I know it's only fas but come on we're not getting a chance from the get-go. Would there be much interest and need for java programmers in much companies? U seem to have more knowledge than me about it?
PhilDawn wrote: » To be honest i probably don't- I got that "Java for Dummies" book which I intended to read during August to get some idea of what it's about. There are a few reasons why I chose this course. One is that you go to any job site and the sector with the largest number of jobs is the IT sector. Two- there is a high demand for decent programmers in Ireland and with the forecasted growth in mobile technology we have a healthy looking future. Three- after 4 years you could be on €70k a year if you continue up skilling and work hard whereas I could go a do a degree which takes the same time and I would only be starting at an entry level job. Personally I would love to find a job that I truly love doing but this just hasn't happened for me so my motivation is driven by the future salary a job can provide and the easier/nicer life that salary pays for. I am fascinated by the mobile apps today and must download a few every day of the week on my iphone so perhaps I might love being a programmer
shaneo93 wrote: » Yeah we'll they are pretty good reasons to be doing the course. I was in college last year and one module was computer programming and I really loved it bu hated the course so I really do like programming well I liked as much as I done yano. But yeah it's a hard job pays well if ur good at it. If u like it sure you wud be stupid not to do it.
PhilDawn wrote: » What course did you do last year?
Tar.Aldarion wrote: » You dont need the course, it's not great anyway. Firstly get a java basics book, head first java or something. Understand the basics. Get the main book for the qualification then, it is excellent. Great book, goes through everything you need to know. Do a few sample exams and away you go.
PhilDawn wrote: » Thanks- what's the book called?
shaneo93 wrote: » Electronic engineering in itt
PhilDawn wrote: » Hi- how did it go today? Was it hard? What did it involve? And was there an interview?
shaneo93 wrote: » Did u not show? Yeah it went grand. Wasn't hard at all pretty easy actually. Just typical aptitude test. I thought it was pretty easy anyway. There was no java on it just basic arithmetic and language. That's it. No interview whoever they select will go for an interview
PhilDawn wrote: » No- feckin car broke down on the way but there are going to be more appointments thank god! I wonder why they've made the test easy. I assumed since there are more than double the number of applicants than actual places they would have set an exam that would distinguish people with a more natural ability with problem solving and so on.
shaneo93 wrote: » Just typical when you need your car it breaks down haha. Emm yeah I thought it was going to be harder but I thought I did ok so hopefully it will be ok .
