Successfully passed all stages but no start dates available

[BBA82]

I recently successfully passed all of the stages for trainee train driver but was informed there are no start dates just yet and that I would be held on record for up to 9 months.
Is this common?
I know there was a recruitment drive before and after my application too.
Thanks

 

[transportphoto]

Very frequent and nothing to worry about - known as a talent pool.

 

[LeeMck9]

I recently successfully passed all of the stages for trainee train driver but was informed there are no start dates just yet and that I would be held on record for up to 9 months.
Is this common?
I know there was a recruitment drive before and after my application too.
Thanks

Who’s this with if you don’t mind saying?

 

[BBA82]

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Very frequent and nothing to worry about - known as a talent pool.

Thank you for reply

 

[AverageJoe]

I recently successfully passed all of the stages for trainee train driver but was informed there are no start dates just yet and that I would be held on record for up to 9 months.
Is this common?
I know there was a recruitment drive before and after my application too.
Thanks

Although it probably feels sickening, be proud that you have made the standard. So few do!

 

[SeanW90]

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Thank you for reply

I’m in the same position. Been on hold since November. I’ve emailed and called HR but heard nothing back. Just have to be patient I suppose.

 

[LeeMck9]

I’m in the same position. Been on hold since November. I’ve emailed and called HR but heard nothing back. Just have to be patient I suppose.

What depot Sean if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[si_145653]

Massively feel for people in this Situation.

Hopefully a start date comes up. Congrats on getting this far though.

 

[BBA82]

I’m in the same position. Been on hold since November. I’ve emailed and called HR but heard nothing back. Just have to be patient I suppose.

Congratulations on being successful too. Which depot is that for?