Passed interview, now onto security checks?

Decpassat06 · Post by **Decpassat06** » 09 Sep 2016, 19:43

Hello everyone,
i posted a couple of weeks ago asking questions about an interview I was going to attend with royal mail, I received an email today saying that i have been successful and how now moved onto the security checks. I am really nervous about this as they have asked me for 5 years of employment and address history, there is a large 3 year gap in my employment, but this was on my cv, also what are they checking? do they contact previous employers? could someone provide me with what they are looking for? thanks

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 10 Sep 2016, 15:23

Like most firms they sometimes check references and sometimes not.

Also in the security checks and the 5 year work history all they are looking for is a history of honesty and trustworthiness.

On the gap in your work history http://www.royalmailgroup.com/our-peopl ... ortunities" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

When completing your details please ensure that your activity history covers the last 5 years. If you leave a gap of more than 14 consecutive days in your activity history you will not be able to progress with your application. For your current activity please ensure that you leave the end date section blank. Please note the 5 year activity history can include periods of un-employment ,sabbaticals and periods of study.

Decpassat06 · Post by **Decpassat06** » 10 Sep 2016, 17:19

Hi thanks for your reply, I have 2 references picked out already, if they want them will they ask or just pick companies in my 5 year history and ask any at random?

I can account for my full 5 years, however 3 years I was unemployed prior to my most recent jobs, I think this will put them off.

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 10 Sep 2016, 19:51

Decpassat06 wrote:Hi thanks for your reply, I have 2 references picked out already, if they want them will they ask or just pick companies in my 5 year history and ask any at random?

Don't know could be either.

Decpassat06 wrote:I can account for my full 5 years, however 3 years I was unemployed prior to my most recent jobs, I think this will put them off.

It might, but you will definitely ruin any chance if you lie. This job needs honest people, if you lie on your application, they will find out and they will sack you. That will look even worse on any future application for any job.

Of course, that fact that you are being honest by stating you were out of work shows your honesty and may tip the balance. To be honest,I wouldn't worry about it, I didn't work for 6 months, and quit my previous job quite vociferously, I was honest about it and here I am nearly 13 years later.

Decpassat06 · Post by **Decpassat06** » 10 Sep 2016, 20:32

Thanks for all your help, I had it down on my cv the gap between my first job and most recent jobs and they accepted me for an interview and he didn't mention it At the interview either so wonder if they already are aware about that one

damoj87 · Post by **damoj87** » 11 Sep 2016, 10:39

Do the dates have to be accurate to the day? Theres a couple dates for 2 previous jobs from 3-5 years ago i cant remember specifically so i just guessed the day, i know the months, but not the day. Hope this hasnt jeopardised my chances...