Interview response time

Taylor93 · Post by **Taylor93** » 31 May 2018, 19:59

Hi all
I attended an interview on the 15/05 for a postman with driving. I thought it went pretty well to the assumption of already feeling like i got the job before i left the room, i was strictly told i would find my result out in 14 days as youd of guessed 14 days went by and not a single update, my online appication still says interview/assessment 15/05. Ive since messaged the application recruitment team for an update but no response from them either!! Has anyone had any similar trouble? Im in the final week of my current job through redundancy and its incredible frustrating as i feel a bit in limbo mode

fiveoclockhero · Post by **fiveoclockhero** » 31 May 2018, 20:23

Don’t despair. It was 4 weeks before I found out I’d passed the interview. That was 2 weeks ago and now I’ve got my conditional offer. Can expect at least 2 weeks for the security checks before I get my formal offer. You’ve just got to be patient.
Good luck.

Jacko29 · Post by **Jacko29** » 31 May 2018, 21:58

It took 3 weeks for me. Do u work at sainsburys by any chance

MrBrinks89 · Post by **MrBrinks89** » 01 Jun 2018, 08:09

I had my interview on the 29th and the manager said I'd receive and email as to whether I've been successful or not within a week. Was he being optimistic by any chance?

Jacko29 · Post by **Jacko29** » 01 Jun 2018, 08:40

MrBrinks89 wrote:I had my interview on the 29th and the manager said I'd receive and email as to whether I've been successful or not within a week. Was he being optimistic by any chance?

Haha definitely was and it only gets worse if you get the job, all the waiting around it drives you mad! I got the congrats email on the 16th of April, found out yetsterday I passed the security checks but now got to wait for a suitable induction start date near me

MrBrinks89 · Post by **MrBrinks89** » 01 Jun 2018, 10:05

That's ridiculous. The manager said it's usually 5 weeks from the date of the interview to when you start but obviously that ain't right from what I've read here!

Could I not just pay extra for special delivery and get the job quicker that way? Lmao

Jacko29 · Post by **Jacko29** » 01 Jun 2018, 10:14

MrBrinks89 wrote:That's ridiculous. The manager said it's usually 5 weeks from the date of the interview to when you start but obviously that ain't right from what I've read here!

Could I not just pay extra for special delivery and get the job quicker that way? Lmao

That is all lies from reading this forum! Haha would be great if we could do that. Have no clue how long I will be waiting for an induction date now either

Taylor93 · Post by **Taylor93** » 01 Jun 2018, 19:52

Jacko29 wrote:It took 3 weeks for me. Do u work at sainsburys by any chance

i do, been a horrid couple of months can wait to leave

the wait wouldnt of been so bad if i knew id of passed, i do wonder if you failed youd of been notified straight away rather than drag it on for weeks so im quite optimistic hoping the long wait is for background checks and future training courses etc

MrBrinks89 · Post by **MrBrinks89** » 01 Jun 2018, 19:56

Taylor93 wrote:
Jacko29 wrote:It took 3 weeks for me. Do u work at sainsburys by any chance
i do, been a horrid couple of months can wait to leave the wait wouldnt of been so bad if i knew id of passed, i do wonder if you failed youd of been notified straight away rather than drag it on for weeks so im quite optimistic hoping the long wait is for background checks and future training courses etc

I was just about to ask the same thing. I'm hoping the longer the wait the better. Why would they bother taking ages to get back to you if it's a no?

Jacko29 · Post by **Jacko29** » 01 Jun 2018, 20:02

Taylor93 wrote:
Jacko29 wrote:It took 3 weeks for me. Do u work at sainsburys by any chance
i do, been a horrid couple of months can wait to leave the wait wouldnt of been so bad if i knew id of passed, i do wonder if you failed youd of been notified straight away rather than drag it on for weeks so im quite optimistic hoping the long wait is for background checks and future training courses etc

Do we all work at sainsburys haha! They update you at each step so when u hear it will be yes/no or waiting list. Then they send separate emails for security checks etc.

Jacko29 · Post by **Jacko29** » 01 Jun 2018, 20:04

MrBrinks89 wrote:
Taylor93 wrote:
Jacko29 wrote:It took 3 weeks for me. Do u work at sainsburys by any chance
i do, been a horrid couple of months can wait to leave the wait wouldnt of been so bad if i knew id of passed, i do wonder if you failed youd of been notified straight away rather than drag it on for weeks so im quite optimistic hoping the long wait is for background checks and future training courses etc
I was just about to ask the same thing. I'm hoping the longer the wait the better. Why would they bother taking ages to get back to you if it's a no?

They took three weeks to get back to me and I got put on a waiting list but luckily a job came up the same day and I applied and got the congrats email a few days later

fiveoclockhero · Post by **fiveoclockhero** » 01 Jun 2018, 22:33

Jacko29 wrote:
Taylor93 wrote:
Jacko29 wrote:It took 3 weeks for me. Do u work at sainsburys by any chance
i do, been a horrid couple of months can wait to leave the wait wouldnt of been so bad if i knew id of passed, i do wonder if you failed youd of been notified straight away rather than drag it on for weeks so im quite optimistic hoping the long wait is for background checks and future training courses etc
Do we all work at sainsburys haha! They update you at each step so when u hear it will be yes/no or waiting list. Then they send separate emails for security checks etc.

I don’t. What’s happening at Sainsbury’s?

MrBrinks89 · Post by **MrBrinks89** » 01 Jun 2018, 22:36

I actually used to work at Sainsbury's too hahaha

Jacko29 · Post by **Jacko29** » 02 Jun 2018, 03:07

Many team leaders and managers being made redundant. I’m not, I just wanted a new job anyway

Taylor93 · Post by **Taylor93** » 06 Jun 2018, 10:35

Well after 3 weeks ive had a response from recruitment!! They are sorry for the delay and are still waiting for the paperwork from the interviewing manager!! Is this normal?