London Underground - CSA1 / CSA2 - Recruitment and Discussion

[tanks88]

So if they are offering may end now .. and if anyone has 3 months notice and unable to accept the may dates , do they go back on the waiting list ? Or are they offered alternatives dates immediately?

 

[heretohelp]

So if they are offering may end now .. and if anyone has 3 months notice and unable to accept the may dates , do they go back on the waiting list ? Or are they offered alternatives dates immediately?

I’d imagine they’d put you back on the wait list, they wouldn’t let you go through the whole process and not respect your notice period. All companies are different and they will take your notice period into consideration without a doubt whether it be 4 weeks or 3 months.

A friend of mine turned down a start date of November last year but she was able to accept a late Jan start of this year due to family commitments and working elsewhere.

 

[ac2552]

Here’s hoping August may get a look in at these dates if they take 10-15 people per date! (But who’s to know how many were given the job in July anyway! Just me trying to be positive lol)

Congrats to July offers

 

[Universelove]

The night time csa1 was for the Friday Saturday night P/T so that is maybe why they are prioritising full time as cs1 is only 2 days a week

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I may start a csa1 update thread as I just realised this is csa2 post

 

[transportphoto]

I may start a csa1 update thread as I just realised this is csa2 post

I’m going to adjust this thread slightly to encompass both CSA 1 and 2 Mindful we should probably just be clear which we’re discussing.

Mod Note - To highlight change of thread title and purpose, slightly, to encompass both CSA 1 and CSA 2 recruitment as an ongoing concern.

 

[Sterlingldn]

Here’s hoping August may get a look in at these dates if they take 10-15 people per date! (But who’s to know how many were given the job in July anyway! Just me trying to be positive lol)

Congrats to July offers

i called and asked how many people roughly do they have to go through in July, there’s about 100. Although not all will take the offer the recruitment team are also not receiving many training slots as supposed to usual. So I still there’s a longer wait for us august offers unfortunately. I assumed April may but it’s looking like August September

 

[ac2552]

i called and asked how many people roughly do they have to go through in July, there’s about 100. Although not all will take the offer the recruitment team are also not receiving many training slots as supposed to usual. So I still there’s a longer wait for us august offers unfortunately. I assumed April may but it’s looking like August September

Yeah with that figure it’s looking likely isn’t it. I’ll have to be the latter of that as I’ve got a holiday booked in August so won’t be able to have any August dates unfortunately

 

[Hills]

Yeah with that figure it’s looking likely isn’t it. I’ll have to be the latter of that as I’ve got a holiday booked in August so won’t be able to have any August dates unfortunately

What is your Conditional offer date ?

 

[ac2552]

What is your Conditional offer date ?

11th August I believe, or 12th
That’s when the email came but I was offered on 1st

 

[tanks88]

When they offer you a joining date . Can you take a day to find out if they are suitable for you ?

 

[Universelove]

When they offer you a joining date . Can you take a day to find out if they are suitable for you ?

yes just like any date its a mutual thing. Don't do anything you are not comfortable with and if you don't see a future, tell them your auntie lost her keys and you need to go let her in. Always works for me

 

[bluegoblin7]

yes just like any date its a mutual thing. Don't do anything you are not comfortable with and if you don't see a future, tell them your auntie lost her keys and you need to go let her in. Always works for me

Do not lie. Ever. It’s the fastest way to losing your job on the Underground and you will find out.

Just tell the truth: I need a day to check my diary/plans/with my family and will have all the info ready by lunch time tomorrow.

No-one is expecting an immediate response (although don’t drag your heels as training spaces won’t get held).

 

[Heartbreakkid]

Do not lie. Ever. It’s the fastest way to losing your job on the Underground and you will find out.

Just tell the truth: I need a day to check my diary/plans/with my family and will have all the info ready by lunch time tomorrow.

No-one is expecting an immediate response (although don’t drag your heels as training spaces won’t get held).

They were having a joke about dating someone.

 

[bluegoblin7]

They were having a joke about dating someone.

Which isn’t helpful in a thread where people are literally putting their careers on the line. People have acted on jokes before in the various LUL CSA threads with bad consequences.

 

[heretohelp]

Which isn’t helpful in a thread where people are literally putting their careers on the line. People have acted on jokes before in the various LUL CSA threads with bad consequences.

Although what you’re saying is totally true and I am in agreement with you, do not lie ever, it’s the fastest way to lose your job and it happens all the time.

I do think you should lighten up a bit as I imagine that what was being said was in jest and it’s also okay to not be serious 24/7.

My Advice to everyone, please be mindful about what you choose to post on any kind of forum and social media platform as it could come back to bite you and the consequences could be awful, it really isn’t worth it.

 

[itsm4]

Hey all,
Anyone else applied for Night CSA1? I gave them a call again and i have been moved up the list and hoping to get the date soon.

Hey CSA1 night tube as well, if you don’t mind me asking how did you get “moved up the list”?

 

[heretohelp]

Hey CSA1 night tube as well, if you don’t mind me asking how did you get “moved up the list”?

This means that training has taken place from other candidates at Ashfield house which has shifted their position to a higher one, hence being “moved up”

Example - previous position held number 95

Training at Ashfield takes place with 15 candidates (an example)

New position would then be 80

 

[itsm4]

This means that training has taken place from other candidates at Ashfield house which has shifted their position to a higher one, hence being “moved up”

Example - previous position held number 95

Training at Ashfield takes place with 15 candidates (an example)

New position would then be 80

Makes sense thanks

 

[Universelove]

I have never been told my position on the waiting list

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Do not lie. Ever. It’s the fastest way to losing your job on the Underground and you will find out.

Just tell the truth: I need a day to check my diary/plans/with my family and will have all the info ready by lunch time tomorrow.

No-one is expecting an immediate response (although don’t drag your heels as training spaces won’t get held).

nobody told anybody to lie

 

[ac2552]

I have never been told my position on the waiting list

I feel like it would be worse for some reason lol!

 

[Universelove]

I feel like it would be worse for some reason lol!

yes your right hearing a 6 figure number might not help anyone lets stay positive. time is always on time

 

[tanks88]

Do not lie. Ever. It’s the fastest way to losing your job on the Underground and you will find out.

Just tell the truth: I need a day to check my diary/plans/with my family and will have all the info ready by lunch time tomorrow.

No-one is expecting an immediate response (although don’t drag your heels as training spaces won’t get held).

Yes. Thanks . Asking for a day or two to answer seems reasonable and realistic. Also will give us chance to negotiate with current job ( notice period)

 

[Hills]

Anyone else get any Training Dates?

 

[Hubble17]

Came here to check the same thing for potential training dates, also passed in August so I’ll watch this in case anyone gets something!

 

[tanks88]

After 6 months of working as CSA2 ,once you nominate yourself for csa1 station group. How long did one have to realistically wait until you land a csa1 post ? I am aware that each station has its own waiting list as per popularity ( as per previous posts on this thread ) however I was looking for someone who has done this themselves recently to share their own experience. Thanks

 

[bluegoblin7]

We don’t need anyone to share their experience: it takes as long as it takes.

Every station has its own waiting list and you will get visibility of this.

Equally: you are applying for a CSA2 position and you should not expect anything other than a CSA2 role and a CSA2 salary unless and until you apply for something else. A “free” promo should be seen as a bonus, not a right.

 

[tanks88]

We don’t need anyone to share their experience: it depends as long as it takes.

Every station has its own waiting list and you will get visibility of this.

Equally: you are applying for a CSA2 position and you should not expect anything other than a CSA2 role and a CSA2 salary unless and until you apply for something else. A “free” promo should be seen as a bonus, not a right.

Thanks

 

[ac2552]

After 6 months of working as CSA2 ,once you nominate yourself for csa1 station group. How long did one have to realistically wait until you land a csa1 post ? I am aware that each station has its own waiting list as per popularity ( as per previous posts on this thread ) however I was looking for someone who has done this themselves recently to share their own experience. Thanks

Yeah I’ve heard some can have a year’s waiting list! Or as quick as straight away!
It will be intriguing to see how it all works that’s for sure

 

[tanks88]

Yeah I’ve heard some can have a year’s waiting list! Or as quick as straight away!
It will be intriguing to see how it all works that’s for sure

For sure !

 

[Hills]

Any news on Training dates? (I’m an early August Candidate)