38 replies to this topic

[Prae]

I was but i left 5 months ago. because i had to much to do at home seeing we had a wedding coming up and every thing so it was very hard to volunteer.
so i had to leave but now i'm married and home life has settled down and i have lots of free time on my hands now. So i phoned up today to get the ball rolling on my come back.

They're making you re-apply from scratch after only 5 months out? That's a bit naughty.

Have you rung HR to ask if you can just come back?

[wocko]

No i just said that i wanted to join the specials. i thought the part where i declare that i used to be a special was in the application form.

[Kilo Charlie]

No i just said that i wanted to join the specials. i thought the part where i declare that i used to be a special was in the application form.

I would give HR a ring as I'm sure you shouldn't have to re apply after only 5 months . I'm certain I've heard of specials coming back after nearly a year out, without going through the whole application again.

[wocko]

thanks guys. i will give them a ring in morning and i will let you know what happens.

[Prae]

I was working with a guy last week who joined in 2008 but hadn't done any hours for 2 years and they just let him come straight back to the PDU for a bit of tutoring before going back to his NPT. He didn't actually resign but he'd been gone a lot longer than you.

Good luck!

[wocko]

I attend a presentation evening on 3rd of may. i'm just waiting for a application form now to be sent to my email now. They was a big turn out. So i might be waiting a while for my application but if all fails i will be ringing them up on monday to see if this is the normal time to wait for a application form.

Edited by wocko, 10 May 2012 - 04:44 PM.

[Scott94]

I emailed recruitment on the 27th April and they said that they have put me on an 'interest list' and would send me a letter when the next presentation night was, but obviously they haven't! Anyone know If giving them a ring would be better?

[wocko]

I emailed recruitment on the 27th April and they said that they have put me on an 'interest list' and would send me a letter when the next presentation night was, but obviously they haven't! Anyone know If giving them a ring would be better?

well i finaly got a application form just filling it in now. the application forms where already sent out and i did not get one. so i phoned up and asked. if you think that HR have forgotten you ring them and ask they will not think any less of you and it was a full turn out for our evening and depending where you are on the list might depend on which presention eveing you get invited to.

[Scott94]

Recieved a letter today to Invite me to the presentation night on Thursday! So I was straight on the phone accepting!
This is where it all begins! Can't wait

[wocko]

Just an update guy's. I got a letter telling me my application has been unsuccessful. Ouch that does hurt

[Prae]

Just an update guy's. I got a letter telling me my application has been unsuccessful. Ouch that does hurt

I still can't believe they made you reapply from the start after only a few months out.

What is the reason?

[wocko]

there was no feed back given. but i will be ringing to see if i can get feed back.

[Prae]

there was no feed back given. but i will be ringing to see if i can get feed back.

It's a joke mate and I would 100% appeal.

[SiegeMaster]

I was at a presentation evening as a Special, talking to prospective recruits. its a decent idea to go to one, they'll be able to tell you the bits and bobs about being a Constable that isn't in the ads or the recruitment pack, like going home at 07:00 because you locked someone up 5 minutes before your shift was supposed to end, or having to forcibly strip search a drug addict with leg ulcers and lice, (its so much easier when they comply...) or having to carry home most of your kit because its covered in blood and will need to be washed.

also they'll tell you about the fun stuff like screaming through red lights with blues and sirens going, or smashing in someones door, or chasing a burglar and actually catching him.

and if your very lucky like me you'll join up and enjoy all of it when it happens to you.