Virgin east Coast csa candidate pool

[Meg25]

Hi all
I recently applied for a csa on board position based at Leeds.
I attended the assessment event and received an email the day after saying my details have been forwarded to local line managers and I was now in their candidate pool could anyone please advise me on what the time frame for being in the pool is and how this works, I would be very grateful to hear from anyone who has been in same position
Thanks

 

[Railpem]

Hi

This too has happened to me. I sent an email to recruitment last week asking when I may expect to hear anything and how long I may have to wait. I have had no reply. It's just my current job I have to give a months notice and would like to know something. Please let me know if you hear anything. Thank you

 

[Meg25]

Hi railpem
I too have emailed and had no reply, I don't want to come across as pushy but I'm in same position like yourself with current job, I've never come across recruitment like this and didn't realise there was a candidate pool from what I can gather on other posts it's all about point scoring depending on how many points you scored in the assessments, if someone scored more they will be offered a position first. Be nice to know what the score was and is there definite employment I don't mind waiting asking as the result is good at the end of it.
I will be in touch if I hear anything good luck hope you hear soon . When did you go to assessment event?

 

[Railpem]

Hi Meg,

I went on the 2nd June.

Just wanted a reply to put me at ease and wish they had explained more about the candidate pool. I will keep you updated if I hear anything.

 

[Meg25]

Thanks let's hope we hear something

 

[viixen]

I have exact the same situation. I have been successfully placed in candidate pool after attending the assessment day few months ago. I have been told by email in April, that line manager will be in touch with me as soon as possible...and now there we have July and absolutely nothing happen. They did not reply to my email, which I have sent 2 weeks ago.. I am starting loosing my hope, that this job will ever happen....

 

[Meg25]

Hi guys
Just an update I received an email stating that they couldn't give an exact time frame due to the number of candidates but as soon as a position becomes available they will be in touch has anyone else heard anything yet x

 

[Railpem]

Hi Meg,

Yes I received that email too. I feel a bit more relaxed about it all now and am hoping we hear something before September. Just want to start now

 

[viixen]

Hi guys,
I also got the same reply, not a lot of clear facts and information included in the email, but as you said I feel a bit better too

 

[Meg25]

Hi everyone
Got the phone call yesturday and am being sent for a medical.
With a start date for October for training.
This is for a temporary contract with probation of 3 months anyone else heard anything?

 

[viixen]

Hi Meg25
Congratulations

 

[lagarr]

Hello, Where did you find out about Vigin East Coast vacancies, I have looked on their website but couldn't find anything? Is there a email alert to jobs?
Thanks.

 

[Meg25]

Hi
It's a temp position with 6 months probation the line manager reassured me that in her whole time there it is occasional that a permanent position would not be offered after the probation period.
I saw the job on a recruiting website but if you go on virgin east Coast careers you can register for email alerts as roles become available .
Hope you hear soon

 

[K.Milne]

Congratulations Meg
I had my assessment day at York yesterday and I've not heard anything yet really hope I get the csa onboard post think I came across a bit silly and ditsy in the interview tho' x

 

[Meg25]

Hi
I'm sure you will be fine you should know within next48 hrs whether your assessment day went well, if successful prob go in candidate pool be prepared for a wait like rest of us I didn't know the process in recruitment when I went to my assessment day but extremely glad I've heard something as know some people are still waiting I've got my medical next week and hoping to start training beginning of October I wish you all the best and well done for getting where your at as I know how nervous I was xx

 

[K.Milne]

Thanks constantly refreshing the ole email That sounds fab you'll be off in no time, good luck too

 

[donpoku]

What's the pay?

 

[lagarr]

Thanks Meg & congratulations on the job.

 

[viixen]

Hi Meg25
Thank you for your reply and update. I m delighted for you, that finally it is happening

 

[K.Milne]

I'm in!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so happy I'm in the candidate pool!! So happy thanks guys - words can't explain what this opportunity means.

 

[Meg25]

Big congratulations well done really happy for you x

 

[K.Milne]

Thanks Meg, I'll hopefully be where you are in a few months wonder what the medical entails. So many new experiences already in this job, the video interview, medical etc never done anything like that before

 

[viixen]

Well done k.milne, what base have you applied for? hope you won't have to wait long

 

[Meg25]

I've received information about the medical its alcohol and drug testing also any prescribed medication fingers crossed will all be fine just a bit worried about prescribed medication that I'm on but hopefully this will be fine

 

[viixen]

Don't worry, I'm sure you will be fine, seems to be pretty straight forward, I think they just want to be aware and you to be honest with them what medication you have prescribed. I'm sure you are gonna be OK ??????

 

[K.Milne]

Sounds fairly straight forward Good luck, I thought they'd test for that and blood pressure etc / health.. Think most work places will follow this protocol soon I'm hoping to be based in Edinburgh btw Keep us posted

 

[Railpem]

That's great news Meg. I have not heard anything yet but will keep hanging in there. When they rang you was it a Leeds number or an unknown number? cos I never answer those!!! How did your medical go? Wish we could've started together. Good luck anyway

 

[Meg25]

It was a mobile number medical was ok nurse was lovely I've got to see a doctor due to some medication I'm on to get the all fit for work I'm just keeping my fingers crossed still I felt really deflated yesterday , it's something I want really badly and to get this far it's within reach just need this next appointment now

 

[Railpem]

I'm sure it will all be fine. I'm just sick of waiting. When I stop thinking about the job thats probably when they will ring. Have you handed your notice in yet?

 

[Meg25]

No as line manager told me not to but it's all I want now just need to know a yes or no such a long process with heart set on it