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Waiting for a start date

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danieljp
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Waiting for a start date

Post by danieljp »

Hey all

I'm new to all this so forgive any amateur mistakes :chuckle

I've been through all the usual processes for becoming one of you guys, and was told I would be contacted with a start date when my checks came back. My online status now says 'security checks passed' but I've heard nothing. Tried contacting recruitment support but have not had a response. Should I fear the worst or do I just need to give it some time?

Thanks in advance for your help :Very Happy
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Re: Waiting for a start date

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It takes time mate,could be a while yet.How long? who knows.
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
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danieljp
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Re: Waiting for a start date

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I reckon I'm just being impatient, its only said passed for a few days...

Cheers fella
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Re: Waiting for a start date

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good evening
just applied for a 20 hour collection /network driving job and have got a interview
what can i expect at the interview what questions ect ??
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Re: Waiting for a start date

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what will the collections /network driver job entail exactly ??
it would be a 20 hour 3 month contract working 2 pm to six pm can you do extra hours before the 2 pm start or does it have to be after the 6 pm finish ( in essence can i start early to work extra hours ) ??
danieljp
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Re: Waiting for a start date

Post by danieljp »

Evening

My interview was for a Postie, but the questions I was asked were:

A time you worked in a team
A time you worked alone
A time you worked to a deadline
How you kept motivated whilst doing a repetitive job
A time in the past when I was trusted with something eg. Keyholder, someones belongings

They also asked things I would check before taking out a work van, so things like tax, lights etc..

As long as you plan answers to these you should find the whole thing fine and quite relaxed, good luck mate :pray
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Re: Waiting for a start date

Post by dozandmaxine »

great thanks for that
hope you get your start date soon
what hours and contract have you got ??
danieljp
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Re: Waiting for a start date

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No problem!

Mine is a 30 hour 3 month contract, 9.30am-3.30pm.

Let us know how you get on :cool
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Re: Waiting for a start date

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It's very hard to fail an interview,Dan has given some good pointers. :Applause
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.