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Status still reads "interview booked"

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DugDig
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Status still reads "interview booked"

Post by DugDig »

At my interview Way back in October (11/10/11), told that I'd (practically) got the job, Night shifts at Ipswich's Main centre, starting the 29th of Nov, pending the secuirty checks/ vetting.

Well, the 29th is less than a week away, and having checked my emails and the RM applications page every day, I haven't heard Diddly-squit.

Before anyone suggests it, I've tried phoning the numbers (found here) for Angard, and its changed from no one talking to me (Ringing and ringing), to what I presume to be REFUSING to talk to me (Rings, answers slams phone down.)

So, what the hell do I do? Turn up on tuesday night, and get turned away, having wasted bus fare and having to make a 6 mile walk home at 10 at night?

Being on JSA, I'm kinda stuck. If I turn up, work, I'm breaking the law, working whilst still on JSA, If I close my JSA, turn up and get turned away, I'm screwed.

Seriously, the hell do I do?

Is it perhaps worth contacting the Ipswich Main centre and seeing if there expecting me?


EDIT: Oh and I absolutely love the fact all the Angard paperwork I have says "Any problems and concerns? Feel free to contact us!" with NO contact information on it anywhere.

Well played Angard, Well played.
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Re: Status still reads "interview booked"

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Before anyone suggests it,
Yeah yeah i know but tbh that is all you can do.Keep trying.
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florin2s
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Re: Status still reads "interview booked"

Post by florin2s »

You are not alone!
My status also reads 'interview booked' despite attending the interview/registration event at Swindon mail centre on 27/10/11 and a subsequent health and safety event on 10/11/11.
I'm not due to start work until 5/12/11 so I still have a week and a bit to receive my contract from Angard. I will, however, try to email and phone them in the meantime.