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I had a long process. I applied back in October 2017. And got into the talent pool March this year. I’ve now done my medical had my formal offer and waiting to start the 1st July. *waves willy* haha
I didn’t do my first assessment until July 2018.
I’m external so maybe that’s why my process...
I’m not sure, I did have a look around the forum as well but it’s really unclear how many people were in the pool.
I personal don’t think it’s that many (in the pool) because I had my DMI in March then had a conditional offer at the end of March.
Like @tiptoptaff said, when they invite you to a medical they will tell you your start date.
But obviously that is a conditional start date, you have to pass the DBS and medical first before the formal offer.