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Online application problems

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Robtor
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Re: Online application problems

Post by Robtor »

If you're logged in and you click the test link, it shouldn't be trying to download it at all, it's done within the browser.

How to fix that when I have no idea what it shows, I don't know.
shadow
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Joined: 02 Jun 2009, 18:17
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Re: Online application problems

Post by shadow »

Robtor wrote:If you're logged in and you click the test link, it shouldn't be trying to download it at all, it's done within the browser.

How to fix that when I have no idea what it shows, I don't know.
Just comes up saying my computer is not compatable for reasons underneath. Probably popup killer. I have tried after disabling this.
TrueBlueTerrier
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Re: Online application problems

Post by TrueBlueTerrier »

shadow wrote:
Robtor wrote:If you're logged in and you click the test link, it shouldn't be trying to download it at all, it's done within the browser.

How to fix that when I have no idea what it shows, I don't know.
Just comes up saying my computer is not compatable for reasons underneath. Probably popup killer. I have tried after disabling this.
those reasons would help can your son do a screen grab and post it here
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gunny3k
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Re: Online application problems

Post by gunny3k »

I guess your using Internet Explorer. Certain versions can be problematic.

Try Mozilla Firefox. This definetly works.

Free download:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/products/d ... lang=en-GB" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Robtor
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Re: Online application problems

Post by Robtor »

I'm guessing you skipped the bit about him using Firefox, and how mine initially wouldn't work with Firefox but did when I undusted IE.
mma83
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Joined: 28 Oct 2010, 18:39
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Re: Online application problems

Post by mma83 »

Long shot, but when you click on the link, try pressing right button and open in new tab/window. I've just tried on mine, using win7 and google chrome and went straight through to the 'submit application' page(normal procedure not right click)

If this is after the 'submit application' page when you receive a email telling you to sit test etc as mentioned earlier, get your lad to disable internet protection and firewall.....BUT make sure it gets put back on the your computer isn't vulnerable to intrusion etc

And Yes, it is a crap system and not sure how true, but was told at induction, it is 1st come 1st serve as regards the test....got my job whilst going through the test with my 2 year old,watching t.v(So prob got a few wrong at least!) Didn't get interview when I know for a fact I got all correct(The same postcodes etc every time!)

good luck
shadow
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Re: Online application problems

Post by shadow »

Well i think my son has missed out now as this has been going on for three days now. But i can tell him to do this next time a vacancy arises. But what about the people that don't have access to a computer. I think the whole system is discriminatory and the best of it is thats how i got my job. Whats worse is Royalmail don't give a damn.
shadow
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Re: Online application problems

Post by shadow »

shadow wrote:Well i think my son has missed out now as this has been going on for three days now. But i can tell him to do this next time a vacancy arises. But what about the people that don't have access to a computer. I think the whole system is discriminatory and the best of it is thats how i got my job. Whats worse is Royalmail don't give a damn.
Sorry can't seem to do a screen grab.
postiebowler
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Re: Online application problems

Post by postiebowler »

I believe royal mail are updating there online recruitment section (google it) any online applications that are in the middle of the process need to phone up for a telephone interview. I don't have the number ( google it)