Waiting for reply

Steph140292 · Post by **Steph140292** » 13 Jun 2016, 21:39

Hi all,
Ive seen a few forums now about waiting list candidates, waiting for replys using the my application email address but wondered how long its taken people to get answers. im now more than a week after my first email and still have no reply. Is there any other contact details as i really cant miss any opportunities. Do they not reply until the closing date? Its driving me insane lol...any help appreciated and i do appologise if ive missed a similar question on this forum, Thanks

paulpp · Post by **paulpp** » 14 Jun 2016, 13:04

Yep same here,so slow and no acknowledgement of e-mails sent to HR.

Have starting looking elsewhere and slowly giving up the idea of being a postie

salomon2 · Post by **salomon2** » 14 Jun 2016, 14:15

It does take ages and they don't reply to emails, eventually you will get updated. It took nearly 6 months from when I applied to when I started a few years ago. I hear it's got quicker but not a huge improvement.

paulpp · Post by **paulpp** » 14 Jun 2016, 14:38

Well well

Just had a reply!

"Hello
Thank you for your email.
Unfortunately, the vacancy has already been scheduled for interviewing."

So why do they ask for waiting list applicants to apply for any other jobs we are interested in??

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 14 Jun 2016, 16:38

Steph140292 · Post by **Steph140292** » 14 Jun 2016, 18:47

Thanks for replying, its so frustrating if they arent going to reply then i really dont understand this waiting list. Just confirmation would be nice. Whats the point in doing as the email asks if there is no intention of replying to candidates? Its probably me being impatient but i hate not knowing where i stand.

lynnoharra · Post by **lynnoharra** » 30 Jul 2016, 10:55

Steph did you ever get a reply? I was the same waited forever and finally got a conditional offer by email yesterday!! now I have to wait on them doing pre employment checks, they said will take 14 days but I have a funny feeling it will be longer.....

Steph140292 · Post by **Steph140292** » 30 Jul 2016, 22:16

Hi, Ive now been working for royal mail for a week, it took just over a week for my pre employment checks. As long as you reply to any emails you are sent asap it should be fairly quick. The communication is a lot better now that you have been put forward, hope this helps :)