Testing Complete

jonesmcmxcii · Post by **jonesmcmxcii** » 17 Jan 2019, 11:01

Hi guys. Some advice needed please.

I applied for a Postman/woman with Driving role at my local DO on the 8th of January. The position was took off the job site last week, but on my profile it still says Testing Complete. They are interviewing on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th of January, which is not far away. Is it worth e-mailing myapplication@royalmail? Or will that come across as too impatient?

Thank you.

DAVID8732 · Post by **DAVID8732** » 17 Jan 2019, 17:06

I can't help sorry, but wanted you to know I am in exactly the same position as you, exept the I/V date for the one I applied for is the 29th.

jonesmcmxcii · Post by **jonesmcmxcii** » 17 Jan 2019, 17:11

DAVID8732 wrote:I can't help sorry, but wanted you to know I am in exactly the same position as you, exept the I/V date for the one I applied for is the 29th.

No problem pal :)

I have another application too, with the interview date also the 29th. That still says Testing Complete too.
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Caesar · Post by **Caesar** » 17 Jan 2019, 17:16

I can't help either of you but I can say that I applied for a position back in November, took the online test and waited. The interview date was in November and the position still shows "testing complete " on my profile.

jonesmcmxcii · Post by **jonesmcmxcii** » 17 Jan 2019, 17:18

Caesar wrote:I can't help either of you but I can say that I applied for a position back in November, took the online test and waited. The interview date was in November and the position still shows "testing complete " on my profile.

Blimey lol

Think I best give them an e-mail then.

DAVID8732 · Post by **DAVID8732** » 17 Jan 2019, 18:04

Caesar wrote:I can't help either of you but I can say that I applied for a position back in November, took the online test and waited. The interview date was in November and the position still shows "testing complete " on my profile.

Oh..

Ahh well I have kind of resigned myself that it's not going to work out now. Cheers anyway.

jonesmcmxcii · Post by **jonesmcmxcii** » 17 Jan 2019, 18:31

DAVID8732 wrote:
Caesar wrote:I can't help either of you but I can say that I applied for a position back in November, took the online test and waited. The interview date was in November and the position still shows "testing complete " on my profile.
Oh..
Ahh well I have kind of resigned myself that it's not going to work out now. Cheers anyway.

Keep the faith!

Caesar · Post by **Caesar** » 17 Jan 2019, 20:19

DAVID8732 wrote:
Caesar wrote:I can't help either of you but I can say that I applied for a position back in November, took the online test and waited. The interview date was in November and the position still shows "testing complete " on my profile.
Oh..
Ahh well I have kind of resigned myself that it's not going to work out now. Cheers anyway.

Sorry, I should of explained a bit more.
I applied for 2 positions at the same time, one of them resulted in an interview where I was put on the waiting list. The other one had interviews scheduled for the following day.
I'm not sure wether the other position has been filled or if RM have just forgot about it but it is still showing on my profile.
I suspect that it's no longer available but seeing it still there gives me a little hope lol.

pinkpaws · Post by **pinkpaws** » 17 Jan 2019, 21:39

Be patient guys it takes an amazing long time to get a start date, Mine took 16weeks from start to finish but It was Xmas recruitment but expect at least 12weeks and get walking my feet are killing me lol

jonesmcmxcii · Post by **jonesmcmxcii** » 17 Jan 2019, 22:39

pinkpaws wrote:Be patient guys it takes an amazing long time to get a start date, Mine took 16weeks from start to finish but It was Xmas recruitment but expect at least 12weeks and get walking my feet are killing me lol

From reading the posts on here, I have come to learn that patience is definitely need hahahaha

I love walking. One of the main reasons I want the job so much.

DAVID8732 · Post by **DAVID8732** » 18 Jan 2019, 14:00

Caesar wrote:
DAVID8732 wrote:
Caesar wrote:I can't help either of you but I can say that I applied for a position back in November, took the online test and waited. The interview date was in November and the position still shows "testing complete " on my profile.
Oh..
Ahh well I have kind of resigned myself that it's not going to work out now. Cheers anyway.
Sorry, I should of explained a bit more.
I applied for 2 positions at the same time, one of them resulted in an interview where I was put on the waiting list. The other one had interviews scheduled for the following day.
I'm not sure wether the other position has been filled or if RM have just forgot about it but it is still showing on my profile.
I suspect that it's no longer available but seeing it still there gives me a little hope lol.

Ok, thanks for that... I read your post as though you did the test and that was it, you heard nothing.
Are you still on the waiting list?

Caesar · Post by **Caesar** » 18 Jan 2019, 14:07

Sorry about the confusion. Yes I'm still on the waiting list.

DAVID8732 · Post by **DAVID8732** » 18 Jan 2019, 15:30

I have just had an Email stating that I do not meet the criteria required, which has shocked me, as I really belive I do.
They haven't even given me the chance of an interview, nor have they offered me an explanation of why they believe I do not meet the criteria.
I am honestly gutted.

jonesmcmxcii · Post by **jonesmcmxcii** » 18 Jan 2019, 15:47

DAVID8732 wrote:I have just had an Email stating that I do not meet the criteria required, which has shocked me, as I really belive I do.
They haven't even given me the chance of an interview, nor have they offered me an explanation of why they believe I do not meet the criteria.
I am honestly gutted.

Sorry to read that pal. But don't give up hope. I have read of people being knocked back multiple times, but still getting the job eventually.

What DO was it at if you don't mind me asking? I have still not heard anything yet.

Caesar · Post by **Caesar** » 18 Jan 2019, 16:30

DAVID8732 wrote:I have just had an Email stating that I do not meet the criteria required, which has shocked me, as I really belive I do.
They haven't even given me the chance of an interview, nor have they offered me an explanation of why they believe I do not meet the criteria.
I am honestly gutted.

I'm gutted for you too David8732 but as previously mentioned, don't give up. I didn't get an interview until my 5th application.
It does appear to be a long process needing a lot of patience but hopefully worth it in the end.