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[Chaos87]

If you want to change your div speak to recruitment asap. Unfortunately theres less freedom of choice these days and you will most likely be allocated to your nearest division unless you have a good reason to go to another one close by. My original choice was the A (north manchester), I was allocated the B (moss side & longsight) which I was happy about and then right at the end of the process they tried to move me to Bolton or Wigan but after lots of moaning we compromised and I ended up on the F, Salford. I'm happy things worked out as from my point of view its the perfect division for me and I wouldn't want to work anywhere else.

[L.i.am]

Thanks guys, I've asked for the L division

Nice of you to keep my home town safe.

[jgillard1]

I've got my Fitness Test on the 9th @ Claytoon Brook

[andituk]

I've got my Fitness Test on the 9th @ Claytoon Brook

Good luck, although I was really nervous at the time, I enjoyed the fitness, much more laid back than the assessment. First time it felt like it was really happening too I think.

I'm getting nervous about next week now. All should be fine, I don't think I've got any problems to worry about, I've just had too much time to think about it.

[Briskoda]

Good luck with the rest of your application process!


Are any of you coming to the B?


Im a response cop working there and only ever see two special constables on my division. Id take anyone out on shift just give me a shout


Tim

[BenFF]

Im due to be on this months intake (induction weekend 21st Jan) and passed my medical in October. Couldnt make the November intake.

Rang HR in December and they said "we are due to send out references soon and are continueing background checks". I think its cutting it a bit fine with 2 weeks to go!! no references rec. by my employer yet.

[andituk]

It says on the reference requests that they need them back in 7 days, so there's definitely still time, I think you're right though, it is cutting it fine, I'd give them another ring..

[BenFF]

It says on the reference requests that they need them back in 7 days, so there's definitely still time, I think you're right though, it is cutting it fine, I'd give them another ring..

I take it your employer has received references? even before the medical?

[andituk]

Yes, had them the week before Christmas.

[BenFF]

Apparntely all is well, im on track with the other candidates and it is usally the week before intake (next week) files are closed off and sent for uniform fitting.

[andituk]

Nice one Ben, good to hear. Finally getting close now

It must feel like forever since you applied if your medical was back in October!

[BenFF]

Yeah, less then 2 weeks if all is well !!

Attended event back in July, its felt much longer but I believe some people on here have to wait much longer than 6month from app to start date!

Did you say your applying to Salford division? (is that B?)

[jgillard1]

Just passed my Fitness Test This morning

[BenFF]

Just passed my Fitness Test This morning

Congrats!, did many fail on the push/pull test? About 5 did when I was their

[andituk]

I've asked for L (Wigan), Salford is F division.

Just passed my Fitness Test This morning

Well done! The feeling when they say you've passed and start talking about the next stages is awesome. Getting your conditional offer is great too..

[andituk]

All went well, and I'm fit for duty

[BenFF]

All went well, and I'm fit for duty

Well done

Not long now, you should be back this time next week for a uniform fitting

[Lee]

All went well, and I'm fit for duty

Good luck :-) Just the vetting to pass now, which i found the worst part as you don't hear anything back and can't get any updates until it's complete.

[SiGo]

Just had the call. Uniform fitting monday.


Great feeling and can't wait to start.

[Lee]

Congratulations It will seem a little surreal when you first get the uniform on. Welcome to the team.

What division are you going too ?

[andituk]

Just had mine too

Uniform fitting Tuesday afternoon

[Owen]

Well done!!
I just had mine as well!!!!!!!























In my dream

[Topman]

Congrats to you both , as Lee said what divisions are you going too ? Andi your the L aren't you

Edited by Topman, 13 January 2012 - 10:18 PM.

[SiGo]

After being tempted with the bright lights of F, I stuck with my 1st choice K.

The induction next weekend, is that in uniform or not?

[andituk]

I got L division, same as I asked for

Si, I think the info will be in the welcome letter, but I did find an old thread earlier (I was wondering the same thing) that said it was "smart casual". I hate that phrase...