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Kennedys TC 2025 & SQE

TC19881

Star Member
Mar 13, 2023
27
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When you submit the video interview it said that ACs would be starting from end of March but that didn’t happen either… I don’t really trust them.

It’s so frustrating. But I have a bit of hope. I didn’t receive the video interview invite until 3 days after everyone else started hearing back.
To be fair last year their organisation was shocking, everything was delayed and responses to emails took 3+ weeks
 
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Lsc9013

Well-Known Member
Jan 29, 2024
23
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No literally! I don’t trust them either with the timeframe they give lol.

And also same here, but people have already heard back for the same position that I also applied to, so I’m feeling a bit nervous. But at least I haven’t gotten a PFO so I’m trying to keep my head up high!
What did you apply for?

I applied for healthcare SQE Birmingham
 

Eli

Star Member
Dec 14, 2023
26
9
I don't want to make anyone lose hope yet but having looked at previous chats, It seems that when updates come late they are usually PFO - but you never know so keeping my fingers crossed for you all.
 

useruseraeni

Active Member
Feb 28, 2024
15
4
I don't want to make anyone lose hope yet but having looked at previous chats, It seems that when updates come late they are usually PFO - but you never know so keeping my fingers crossed for you all.
True, but the same happened with those who got their VI later than others. Some heard 3 days later than the first ones who got an invite
 
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