Rejection from Northridge and Lewis Silkin literally at the same time…
Give my heart some rest please 😓
Give my heart some rest please 😓
I see, I put specific work dates though because the forms wouldn't let me move on to the next page!Hi, I did something similar - worked at a company for about 3 years during uni holidays etc. I've never failed a background check, despite not putting specific dates worked into my forms, so I think you'll be ok
Oh ok - I assume they'll check with the company, as normal, and your dates will match theirs so it will be ok. It might flag up an issue as the dates entered on the background checker are different to those on your app form, but if this is flagged to the firm, they'll realise that it's just 'dates worked' vs 'employment period'. I really don't think you have anything to worry about - the background checker isn't trying to trip you up, it's just to check that you've been truthful there are always ways to sort these things out - the firm wouldn't just renege your offer!I see, I put specific work dates though because the forms wouldn't let me move on to the next page!
For future applications, make this clearer in the description of the work experience as things like this can be an issue as your application will have read that you were in employment consistently for three years rather than on and off for three years.I see,
My period of employment was on and off from 2019 to 2021 due to leaving and going back a few times when I had free time during my studies and being told I am welcome back whenever I want. On my applications, I put 2019 to 2021 as I thought doing it three separate times would be pointless.
Would this be an issue when they come to check? Or would they just give the company a call.
They don't have to be completely new - but I would definitely try to update and refine any subsequent application.If I applied for a firm's VS and am now applying for its TC (same cycle), should I write completely new answers if some questions are the same? @Jessica Booker
No - there are a whole host of organisations that do reference checks. Some firms do the process themselves too.Am I right in saying all law firms checks are conducted by Sterling Talent? Because my previous VS, was conducted by that agency. And I did have couple errors, but the firm just approached my internship companies instead. Still not sure on what the errors were..? Thank you for pointing out some of the possible errors
No have u emailed CRShas anyone emailed CRS grad rec or A&P grad rec? thank you!
@Lord Sumption did that mean you have heard something back on the applications or you want to know too?Has anyone heard anything back on the Barclays joint training contract? From TLT or Simmons?
What should I do if the charity store I volunteered for closed and none of the original people I worked with continued? Should I try get in contact with the charity's general inbox that handles recruiting UK-wide or is it sufficient to just inform the firm about it?For future applications, make this clearer in the description of the work experience as things like this can be an issue as your application will have read that you were in employment consistently for three years rather than on and off for three years.
If you go through a reference check, explain this to the reference company. It might not have been an issue if you were on a Zero hours contract the entire time, but could be a bit of an issue depending collectively how long you actually worked for the company. For instance, if it was collectively only 3 months across 3 years, you might find that problematic.
Sounds like a voluntary role, so it’s unlikely to be checked where it isn’t employment.What should I do if the charity store I volunteered for closed and none of the original people I worked with continued? Should I try get in contact with the charity's general inbox that handles recruiting UK-wide or is it sufficient to just inform the firm about it?
Don't worry about it. Rejection is redirection! That's what I try and tell myself anyway!!!Rejection from Northridge and Lewis Silkin literally at the same time…
Give my heart some rest please 😓
Hi, sorry I should have been more clear but I'm waiting to hear back post VI late Feb@Lord Sumption did that mean you have heard something back on the applications or you want to know too?
VI for the joint training contract with Barclays?Hi, sorry I should have been more clear but I'm waiting to hear back post VI late Feb