Application

Lana · Post by **Lana** » 02 Sep 2016, 16:55

Hi everyone, just wanting a bit of info on how long it took for a reply after applying for a job. I applied for a postman/woman with driving on the 22nd of august and a few hours later got email asking me to complete some tests which I did right away, but haven't heard anything since. I'm presuming they will reply in an email so I'm checking daily. Just getting a bit anxious and would like a reply either way! Any info would be great :)

PBgirl · Post by **PBgirl** » 02 Sep 2016, 17:27

My timeline was
Interview request 8 July
Interview 12th july
Interview successful email - 15 July
Conditional offer - 15 July
Missing info email - 25 july
Confirm start of checks - 27 July
Formal offer - 8 August
Welcome day - 17 august
Start at DO - 18 august

Lana · Post by **Lana** » 02 Sep 2016, 17:32

Ah thank you, that looks like quite a short time between stages once you got going! How long after you applied did you get an email about an interview?

PBgirl · Post by **PBgirl** » 02 Sep 2016, 17:47

Can't remember but prob a week or so

Lana · Post by **Lana** » 02 Sep 2016, 18:01

Lucky you! It's been nearly 2 weeks for me and I would just like to know what's happening! :(

Livingthedream · Post by **Livingthedream** » 02 Sep 2016, 18:19

I had a interview 2 weeks ago and am still waiting to hear, but they have told me not to worry but paperwork ha not been received.desperate to get started .

Lana · Post by **Lana** » 02 Sep 2016, 19:06

Ahh hopefully you'll get there soon! How long after you applied did you get contacted for an interview?

PBgirl · Post by **PBgirl** » 02 Sep 2016, 20:15

Bit of a tip...if you've nothing to do start walking 8-12 miles as your feet, legs and back will be aching. Get practising while you still can...

Lana · Post by **Lana** » 02 Sep 2016, 22:08

Ok thanks, will get practising! :)

eneira · Post by **eneira** » 02 Sep 2016, 22:20

PBgirl wrote:Bit of a tip...if you've nothing to do start walking 8-12 miles as your feet, legs and back will be aching. Get practising while you still can...

I running almost every day preparing for half and full marathons and not received an offer :( :( :(

PBgirl · Post by **PBgirl** » 03 Sep 2016, 08:01

Well either way at least you will be fit... Hope you hear from them soon.

Lana · Post by **Lana** » 06 Sep 2016, 16:29

Ok so it's been over 2 weeks now and I've still heard nothing, does anyone have any suggestions as to why this might be? If I'm not going to get an interview that's fine but I just wish they would tell me!

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 06 Sep 2016, 16:45

Check in your Spam folder. @royalmail addresses have been faked in the past, and some ISPs mark them as spam automatically.

Lana · Post by **Lana** » 06 Sep 2016, 16:53

No, nothing there either. Thanks for the suggestion though :)

Griffsters · Post by **Griffsters** » 06 Sep 2016, 19:12

Hi Lana - I have one that is just shy of 4 weeks that still says 'Testing Complete'. I'm hoping there has just been a delay with the recruitment but i'm not confident tbh. Its my nearest DO as well so have everything crossed!