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Post by DaveB on Feb 19, 2004 0:10:25 GMT -5
Where are you applying? What division? Division E B.C. Dave |
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Post by Guards on Feb 19, 2004 10:31:15 GMT -5
Oh, wish i could help but i am literally on the other side of the country. H division, Nova Scotia.  |
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Post by DaveB on Feb 19, 2004 10:40:11 GMT -5
Oh, wish i could help but i am literally on the other side of the country. H division, Nova Scotia. Ahhh Very cool! I am actually thinking I may phone them fairly soon just to see what they have to say. Are you going through the process as well? |
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Post by Impy on Feb 19, 2004 13:41:37 GMT -5
You won't get a package until the next Bloc goes out in April/May.
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Post by DaveB on Feb 19, 2004 14:33:31 GMT -5
Perfect!
Thanks Impy.
That's what I was going to ask recruiting.
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Post by Guards on Feb 19, 2004 20:23:29 GMT -5
Ahhh Very cool! I am actually thinking I may phone them fairly soon just to see what they have to say. Are you going through the process as well? Waiting on my background investigation...passed everything else. Medical and dental coming up as well. |
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Post by crappydk on Feb 23, 2004 19:49:45 GMT -5
Rpat: Jun / 03
REsults: Sept passed!!!
Package: November
Package due: December 10th
Ist interview: late Jan
2nd Interview: ealry Feb (passed)
PResent: Waiting for security.
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Post by Guards on Feb 23, 2004 21:53:44 GMT -5
Rpat: Jun / 03 REsults: Sept passed!!! Package: November Package due: December 10th Ist interview: late Jan 2nd Interview: ealry Feb (passed) PResent: Waiting for security. Looks like you are in the exact same boat as me. What division are you from? |
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Post by crappydk1 on Feb 23, 2004 21:56:25 GMT -5
E divison. Was told to expect a phone call and thing should be moving soon.
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Post by crappdyk on Feb 24, 2004 11:51:07 GMT -5
Guards what div are you in?
Interesting reading all of the posts. Although I am excited about the possibility of being hired, the process is just wayyy to long to get really excited and I just can't get to "up" on it. I have a very good job right now so I am just concentrating on putting as much money away as possible. Though the recruiter did give me an approx date if everything went well. Which I thought was positive.
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Post by Guards on Feb 24, 2004 17:10:29 GMT -5
Guards what div are you in? Interesting reading all of the posts. Although I am excited about the possibility of being hired, the process is just wayyy to long to get really excited and I just can't get to "up" on it. I have a very good job right now so I am just concentrating on putting as much money away as possible. Though the recruiter did give me an approx date if everything went well. Which I thought was positive. I'm in H division (Halifax). Still waiting on my security clearence  They gave you a date before your background? How is that possible? |
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Post by crappdy on Feb 24, 2004 17:39:57 GMT -5
No, no, that is when I was told to expect things to happen if everything works out. No specific dates.
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Post by guest on Feb 25, 2004 10:49:59 GMT -5
Don't get too excited when they give you an approximate date. I can't count on one hand the number of times I was told (by recruiting) I should be getting the call. Things are looking very favourable. Told to start preparing, getting my finances in order. "The call is coming". Then wham, a letter saying thanks buit no thanks, try again in two years. Not trying to depress anyone but don't take anything to the bank until you get that call saying welcome to Troop X and please report to this station to sign in.
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Post by crappykd on Feb 25, 2004 11:26:13 GMT -5
I couldn't agree more. As you will read in my earlier posts I am not that excited about it. I know the realities of the situation. AS most people are very excited about the whole process, I have spoken to a number of members and the timeline seems to be between 9 mth and 16mth, if everything checks out. I am in a great career now and this adventure is what you would call a "dream shot". one shot. That is all. Now, to say that I am very not excited about the possibility of serving, would be an outright lie, but reality dictates that one must play the waiting game and hold their "bursting at the seams" in check. Knowing the failure rate is so high among potential recruits, 90% to be more accurate througout the process, when you take in the fact that approx 9,000 people apply and less than 900 get hired, why get an realistic belief that it is easy to get in? I think what people are excited about it the media stating the there is a massive shortage, so people think that it it the best time to apply, not realizing the overall process hasn't changed. However, it is still fun to chat with those going through the process. Good or bad. Don't you think?
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Post by Guards on Feb 25, 2004 14:56:09 GMT -5
Don't get too excited when they give you an approximate date. I can't count on one hand the number of times I was told (by recruiting) I should be getting the call. Things are looking very favourable. Told to start preparing, getting my finances in order. "The call is coming". Then wham, a letter saying thanks buit no thanks, try again in two years. Not trying to depress anyone but don't take anything to the bank until you get that call saying welcome to Troop X and please report to this station to sign in. Why were you disqualified? At what stage did this happen? |
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