Is 2months usual for First?

222007 · 13th February 2012, 19:45

Hi guys

I applied for a trainee conductors positions with Transpennine Express back on december 18th and it's still showing as awaiting shortlisting. Is this timescale normal for First Group? I've contacted HR and they say there awaiting the recruiting manager to let them know who's made the shortlist. I wouldnt mind but it's a job i really want.

Ta

222007

lewisrday · 13th February 2012, 19:55

Same for me, I applied on the 7th Dec and still showing 'Awaiting shortlisting'. Which depot did you apply for?

222007 · 13th February 2012, 20:26

York

lewisrday · 13th February 2012, 22:07

Ah, I did Manchester. Good luck though!

185 · 13th February 2012, 22:56

One of the HR'rs / horrors is on maternity I believe.

(I'm picturing John Hurt in Alien)

Clip · 14th February 2012, 00:59

Thats not too bad considering First use word recognition in their application forms.. I think I got hit back with a no once within an hour

mac · 14th February 2012, 07:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by 185

One of the HR'rs / horrors is on maternity I believe.

(I'm picturing John Hurt in Alien)

Maternity leave,so only 9 months to wait

Class377/5 · 14th February 2012, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by 222007

Hi guys

I applied for a trainee conductors positions with Transpennine Express back on december 18th and it's still showing as awaiting shortlisting. Is this timescale normal for First Group? I've contacted HR and they say there awaiting the recruiting manager to let them know who's made the shortlist. I wouldnt mind but it's a job i really want.

Ta

222007

Since First went to a central HR group for all recruitment, it feels slower. Even the internal stuff is around the same sort of timescales as you've stated.

222007 · 14th February 2012, 10:02

At least i know its nothing personal then lol

i'll keep checking and keep my fingers crossed

Talbot · 15th February 2012, 19:33

Hi, last year I applied on the 9th March, did all the application online, took until May before I had an email giving a link for the online test, then another wait to hear if I had passed before finally getting my interview date on 8th of june. It can take a wee while, but always take into account that no news is good news, apparently if your not suitable, you will hear of this much quicker, best of luck.

route101 · 16th February 2012, 23:27

I applied too though being rejected for onboard hospitality assistant i doubt i will get the online test.

GadgetMan · 17th February 2012, 00:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clip

Thats not too bad considering First use word recognition in their application forms.. I think I got hit back with a no once within an hour

That explains it. Been wondering how I got rejected when I applied last year. I submitted at around 2 am, and by 5 am the same morning I had a rejection email.

I also noticed that the form uses American spellings when picking up spelling mistakes, so if the systems designed to reject applications automatically with x amount of spelling errors, a candidate could be rejected for words like; Colours (colors), customised (customized) etc.

Mattmatt · 17th February 2012, 11:53

I think as others have mentioned that if your still in the 'awaiting short-listing' scenario as i am. Then we've possibly made it through the computer sift, & waiting for a real person to go through the applications! I tried to get an answer from First about my two applications, Trainee driver & conductor and got this response:

Dear Matt

Thank you for your email.

We are currently waiting for the results of shortlisting from the line manager, as soon as we have received this we will contact you by email with the outcome of your application.

Unfortunately we do not have time scales on how long the shortlisting takes.

You can check the status of your application by logging back in to your account and selecting application submission history. This will show you the status of any applications you have made.

Kind regards

Resourcing Advisor
FirstGroup Resourcing

I imagine standard stuff from First?

222007 · 17th February 2012, 20:27

I got that email from them as well

Lattridge · 28th February 2012, 11:29

Didn't want to start another thread, so i thought i would post in here.

I've made an application for first capital connect for trainee train driver. I submitted my application in nov, but the closing date was 7th feb.

However, im still showing as awaiting shortlisting. Has anyone been offered an assessment as of yet? Wondering how much longer i am going to have to wait for a decision.

Thanks.

13th February 2012, 19:45	#1
222007 RPI Member Join Date: 12 Jun 2007 Location: By The Track Posts: 392	Is 2months usual for First? Hi guys I applied for a trainee conductors positions with Transpennine Express back on december 18th and it's still showing as awaiting shortlisting. Is this timescale normal for First Group? I've contacted HR and they say there awaiting the recruiting manager to let them know who's made the shortlist. I wouldnt mind but it's a job i really want. Ta 222007 __________________ These are all personal views which might not always be agreed with!! However i'm always right

13th February 2012, 20:26	#3
222007 RPI Member Join Date: 12 Jun 2007 Location: By The Track Posts: 392	York __________________ These are all personal views which might not always be agreed with!! However i'm always right

13th February 2012, 22:56	#5
185 "no, it's not valid" Established Member Join Date: 29 Aug 2010 Location: In the aisle. Posts: 2,166	One of the HR'rs / horrors is on maternity I believe. (I'm picturing John Hurt in Alien) __________________

14th February 2012, 10:02	#9
222007 RPI Member Join Date: 12 Jun 2007 Location: By The Track Posts: 392	At least i know its nothing personal then lol i'll keep checking and keep my fingers crossed __________________ These are all personal views which might not always be agreed with!! However i'm always right

15th February 2012, 19:33	#10
Talbot Member Join Date: 4 Jul 2011 Posts: 52	Hi, last year I applied on the 9th March, did all the application online, took until May before I had an email giving a link for the online test, then another wait to hear if I had passed before finally getting my interview date on 8th of june. It can take a wee while, but always take into account that no news is good news, apparently if your not suitable, you will hear of this much quicker, best of luck. __________________ A.T.F.C.

13th February 2012, 19:55	#2
lewisrday @lewisday - twitter! Established Member Join Date: 26 Jul 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,350	Same for me, I applied on the 7th Dec and still showing 'Awaiting shortlisting'. Which depot did you apply for?

13th February 2012, 22:07	#4
lewisrday @lewisday - twitter! Established Member Join Date: 26 Jul 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,350	Ah, I did Manchester. Good luck though!

14th February 2012, 00:59	#6
Clip Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: 28 Jun 2010 Posts: 2,946	Thats not too bad considering First use word recognition in their application forms.. I think I got hit back with a no once within an hour

16th February 2012, 23:27	#11
route101 Member Join Date: 16 May 2010 Posts: 968	I applied too though being rejected for onboard hospitality assistant i doubt i will get the online test.

17th February 2012, 11:53	#13
Mattmatt Member Join Date: 25 Sep 2011 Location: Neither here, nor there, but somewhere in-between! Posts: 147	I think as others have mentioned that if your still in the 'awaiting short-listing' scenario as i am. Then we've possibly made it through the computer sift, & waiting for a real person to go through the applications! I tried to get an answer from First about my two applications, Trainee driver & conductor and got this response: Dear Matt Thank you for your email. We are currently waiting for the results of shortlisting from the line manager, as soon as we have received this we will contact you by email with the outcome of your application. Unfortunately we do not have time scales on how long the shortlisting takes. You can check the status of your application by logging back in to your account and selecting application submission history. This will show you the status of any applications you have made. Kind regards Resourcing Advisor FirstGroup Resourcing I imagine standard stuff from First?

17th February 2012, 20:27	#14
222007 RPI Member Join Date: 12 Jun 2007 Location: By The Track Posts: 392	I got that email from them as well __________________ These are all personal views which might not always be agreed with!! However i'm always right

28th February 2012, 11:29	#15
Lattridge Member Join Date: 20 Feb 2012 Posts: 7	Didn't want to start another thread, so i thought i would post in here. I've made an application for first capital connect for trainee train driver. I submitted my application in nov, but the closing date was 7th feb. However, im still showing as awaiting shortlisting. Has anyone been offered an assessment as of yet? Wondering how much longer i am going to have to wait for a decision. Thanks.