Northern holding pool

[Anton Wright]

Hi has anyone been put into a holding pool with Northern? So the story is that I got my letter on the 8th May stating that I have met the criteria and I have to wait for available medical and course dates.

I sent an email asking for an update on my application and Northern states that this current moment in time, all the Newcastle Conductor roles for 2019 are filled.

So if all the conductor roles are filled for the year then I'm gonna have to re apply??

 

[CreamNCookies]

I got placed into the pool too.

The last email i sent to them had a reply saying they will contact me when dates are available.

Im not stressing out at the moment. The application expires after 9 months. As its only been 2 months so far anything can happen. And if all has been filled for 2019 like your email response says, theres still time for 2020.

Lets just keep our fingers crossed.

I may of asked, but it was Newcastle you applied for yeah?

 

[CreamNCookies]

And as long as it doesnt say End Of Process on the DB portal, we're still in the running.

 

[Anton Wright]

Yeah it was Newcastle I applied for. Just gonna wait and see now. If it happens it happens.

 

[Anton Wright]

I have just looked on the DB portal and it still says Assessment

 

[Paul 1980]

Wish Id never read this. After reading your post I was curious to see what mine said however it was all in German and I clicked on withdraw application (when translated) Will be panicking till Monday when I can speak to them to say it was a mistake and I very much do want to keep my application live!

 

[Anton Wright]

Aww never m8. Hope they can sort it out on their end on Monday.

 

[Paul 1980]

Im sure hoping so, Id be absolutely devastated after waiting nearly 7 months to start.

 

[Traiin111]

Hi Guys,

I passed my MMI in May and was told to sit tight for a Medical (Driver Position Manchester). Now ive been told I'm in some talent pool. Im just stressing because I have put too much effort and time to be told to re apply or something.

Also, theyre still recruiting for the same position. I don't understand why would they when they have plenty of people in the pool?

any thoughts?

 

[CreamNCookies]

So anyone in the same position as me. Dropped an email to HR today, which has basically just said waiting for course dates.

Anyway below is what the email said;

"We appreciate you may not have heard from us for a while regarding your successful application for the Conductor Newcastle role. We would like to thank you for your patience.


I can confirm your application is still valid for nine months from the date of your interview, and we are still awaiting confirmation of available training course dates. We will be back in contact with you, once we are able to progress your application further.


Before any job offer is made, you will be required to complete and successfully pass a medical assessment."


Just hang tight

 

[Anton Wright]

Hi Guys,

I passed my MMI in May and was told to sit tight for a Medical (Driver Position Manchester). Now ive been told I'm in some talent pool. Im just stressing because I have put too much effort and time to be told to re apply or something.

Also, theyre still recruiting for the same position. I don't understand why would they when they have plenty of people in the pool?

any thoughts?

Hi Traiin111

Just hang in there. You have passed it's just a long waiting game now.

 

[Anton Wright]

So anyone in the same position as me. Dropped an email to HR today, which has basically just said waiting for course dates.

Anyway below is what the email said;

"We appreciate you may not have heard from us for a while regarding your successful application for the Conductor Newcastle role. We would like to thank you for your patience.


I can confirm your application is still valid for nine months from the date of your interview, and we are still awaiting confirmation of available training course dates. We will be back in contact with you, once we are able to progress your application further.


Before any job offer is made, you will be required to complete and successfully pass a medical assessment."


Just hang tight

That's what message I got. I'm hanging in there.

 

[BPL1992]

I wouldn't worry to much I've been on hold since the end of March

Worse thing about it all is people asking me every week "Have you heard anything yet?" NO!

 

[Anton Wright]

I have had the same from people. It is what it is and when I do hear I will keep you all posted

 

[Traiin111]

That's what message I got. I'm hanging in there.

Its just frustrating and even worrying. I don't want my application to be terminated due to no courses available. Guess all we can do is sit tight and wait

 

[Anton Wright]

Well 9 months is a long time and anything can happen in that time. Try not to worry. Something will happen. When you read up on different threads on this forum, alot of members have mentioned the long wait with recruitment. Relax the wait will be worth it

 

[Brett himself]

It takes ages to get started i applyed in january had my interveiw in march then heard nothing until end of june calling me for a medical and then a week later a start date
All in all taken around 7 months!