Barbarian98 wrote: » For sure it isn’t ideal. Its a long process too. I would assume roles start in September as they wanted all masters applicants finished by 1st September . I was fortunate my work is retail and I am due to finish soon anyway as I’ve a placement over summer for my masters thesis.
High_castle wrote: » friend of a friend has been assigned and is starting in the summer. That's all I know
FlatEnt wrote: » I got a message through my portal early last week saying I had been assigned (no information as to what department/office) - for reference, I am high on the OOM in batch 2.
Barbarian98 wrote: » Congrats , how long after clearance was finished did you get the message ðŸ™႒
lolly101 wrote: » great! hopefully you won't have too much longer to wait in regard to department assignment/start dates etc.. looks like there are a few opportunities this year. Atm I am waiting to hear back that PAS will contact my referees. my vetting cleared last week
KD1934 wrote: » Need to some advice - I’m going through clearance at the moment and currently in a job. I don’t think my manager will be happy when I tell him I’m leaving and also need a reference. When PAS contact asking for permission to contact my current employer, should I hand in my months notice then? I’m just worried that I might be left out of work for a few weeks if I don’t get assigned to a position within the month. It’s a tricky situation.
ShatterResistant wrote: » Tough going - I’d definitely explain to PAS your situation and ask if they can hold off contacting your current employer unless there is a job ready to go. They must fully understand the predicament it puts you in, more so than the private sector even, given the delay in moving between stages in these competitions. It could also be worth seeing if you could hand in your notice to finish in six weeks or even two months - risky as you might be told to just leave after the month but could give you a cushion if there is a delay in being placed.
lolly101 wrote: » any other movement/assignments? I'm still waiting to hear back from pas on past references .. jw what oom has been assigned a post so far in batch 2?
lolly101 wrote: » congrats shatter resistant, that's great! question - do they acknowledge that you've 'passed' clearance, or before they contact current employer. im presuming after they contact current, waiting time is about 1-2weeks for assignment?
lolly101 wrote: » ya same here.. I suppose (taking this with a pinch of salt) if they have contacted your current ref, you are likely of a job.. im still waiting for this step ... maybe you could chase ur officer and explain your situation and if there is defo a role there :? what oom are you also?
lolly101 wrote: » your prob right, Im higher on oom and haven't heard an update since contacting ex employer so maybe when I do and they contact current, u will follow.. I suppose we can be placed anytime b4 September its just an unsettling situation to be in
ShatterResistant wrote: » Contacted by DPER this morning to see when I'm available to start work as there are a number of vacancies across a couple of departments to be filled sooner rather than later. Told them I was available to start immediately, have been passed on to my department this afternoon and am getting setup for a start date of Monday week as they're keen to get staff working as soon as possible. So the department allocated was based on being able start right away in my case. Probably my last update on here but if anyone has any questions they can PM me!
KD1934 wrote: » Well done, that’s great news! Wish you all the best with starting.
lolly101 wrote: » great news shatterresistant @KD1934 or @barb have you had any updates?
