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Plodster

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:rolleyes:Acorn sent a link through earlier which I opened on my phone
It’s timed out now so can’t use the computer to complete!
Hope they will send me a fresh one in the morning as don’t really want to complete the questions on my phone
 

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Tried applying, when I go to log in it says it's sent a Access code to my mobile but nothings coming up on my phone. Amazing technology, can't just do with the normal username/password combination like every other TOC.
 

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Tried applying, when I go to log in it says it's sent a Access code to my mobile but nothings coming up on my phone. Amazing technology, can't just do with the normal username/password combination like every other TOC.
Hope you managed to sort
Acorn sent another link
What is the code for - face book or linked in?
 

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Leavesontrack

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Anyone else managed to get theo

thanks mate
Filled in brief detail with acorn then had a link mailed to me and logged in via FB to the application questionnaire that had to be completed in an hour
All boxed off

hope you guys got in ok?

mmm, never got that. Great, over before it begins...
Filled in Acorn form, uploaded CV, then got acknowledgement from Acorn..

Strange times we live thats for sure
 

Burt807

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The set up seems a little glitchy, why dont you email Acorn direct tomorrow? Still time, and it can't hurt!!
 

TOPCOVER71

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I applied via usual process and have had confirmation email from TFW. It appears ACORN are only assisting in the process. Was surprised as originally went to apply via mobile and was directed to ACORN, but later applied using laptop and went through TFW process.
 

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mmm, never got that. Great, over before it begins...
Filled in Acorn form, uploaded CV, then got acknowledgement from Acorn..

Strange times we live thats for sure
I havnt received anything apart from confirmation of applying. Leavesontrack, did you apply a year ago aswell?
 

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Wierd stuff eh, why cant we all do the same process. Strange eh.

Some through Acorn, some through TFW website. mmm some getting questionaire, I even applied again last night through Acorn to see if I got that.

Will just leave it now.

As long as I get further in the process this time. Applied initally in Sept 2017, got to telephone interview, but didnt make it past that.
Last feb, I tried again but I was under the 6 months cutoff.. and didnt make it past the first sift.
 

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Wierd stuff eh, why cant we all do the same process. Strange eh.

Some through Acorn, some through TFW website. mmm some getting questionaire, I even applied again last night through Acorn to see if I got that.

Will just leave it now.

As long as I get further in the process this time. Applied initally in Sept 2017, got to telephone interview, but didnt make it past that.
Last feb, I tried again but I was under the 6 months cutoff.. and didnt make it past the first sift.
The questionnaire was from TFW the Acorn link takes you to it
10 Questions to be answered in an hour
I’m in for Chester
 

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Hi guys. I do not seem to have the link mentioned from Acorn either. I applied Monday. I wonder if it is something they introduced later in the week.

No questionnaire for me. What kind of things was it asking?
 

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Wierd stuff eh, why cant we all do the same process. Strange eh.

Some through Acorn, some through TFW website. mmm some getting questionaire, I even applied again last night through Acorn to see if I got that.

Will just leave it now.

As long as I get further in the process this time. Applied initally in Sept 2017, got to telephone interview, but didnt make it past that.
Last feb, I tried again but I was under the 6 months cutoff.. and didnt make it past the first sift.

I’ve applied via the Acorn link for Cardiff as well. Submitted the initial application and received an email confirming my application. Haven’t received a link to answer any questions though.
 

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At least im not the only one.

It looks like it is for a talent pool position so I'm assuming it may be a while before we hear anything. I've applied for Chester.
 

Leavesontrack

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might be dependant on when you applied?? I was going to say location also but no.. strange brew eh.

Oh well sit tight.. we have time
 

Plodster

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I applied via usual process and have had confirmation email from TFW. It appears ACORN are only assisting in the process. Was surprised as originally went to apply via mobile and was directed to ACORN, but later applied using laptop and went through TFW process.

when was that mate and what did you need to do?
 

Plodster

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After submission Acorn sent an automated mail saying they will review and be in touch in the next few weeks if shortlisted
I imagine they will be working through in due course and the first e mail confirms your interest is registered with them
 

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I've applied for Chester but am yet to hear anything. To be fair, due to the circumstances at present, I'm not expecting anything anytime soon. We can only hope they don't pull the jobs entirely. Someone I used to work with managed to get in at Chester, I think during their last recruitment. I might try and get in touch if it's still all quiet over the next few weeks.
 

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I've applied for Chester but am yet to hear anything. To be fair, due to the circumstances at present, I'm not expecting anything anytime soon. We can only hope they don't pull the jobs entirely. Someone I used to work with managed to get in at Chester, I think during their last recruitment. I might try and get in touch if it's still all quiet over the next few weeks.
Agree mate - did you just do the Acorn stuff? Were you sent the links to do the questionnaire 10 Questions in an hour?
I’ve applied for the train crew role also which has now gone on hold on TFW site
Suspect things will take a while.
Good luck with it
 

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Agree mate - did you just do the Acorn stuff? Were you sent the links to do the questionnaire 10 Questions in an hour?
I’ve applied for the train crew role also which has now gone on hold on TFW site
Suspect things will take a while.
Good luck with it

Yeah Acorn site mate.

Worked my way through the questionnaire, finished with about 25 minutes left and then decided to go back to the first two questions as I had "loads" of time. Proceeded to finish with about 50 seconds left!
I'm happy with what I wrote but whether or not that's good enough we'll see.

It was counting 150 words in each answer the second time round that slowed me down, had to chop and change it a few times.
 

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Had an update today saying they've received a huge amount of applications, and will be looking to short list over the next few weeks.
 
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