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If you work for a council...

27 replies

jibjibb · 19/06/2026 10:08

Posting for traffic…

How long did it take for you to hear back about the job after applying?

I’m not sure whether I’m no longer being considered or if their process just takes longer than other organisations.

The post closed on 13 June.
It’s an office role that would be perfect for me, I put a lot of effort into my application and meet all the criteria including the desirable criteria

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KnickerlessFlannel · 19/06/2026 10:10

In our team we would need the 2 hiring managers to agree the shortlist and then use the shitty HR system to notify you of that. If one manager has leave etc, it may take just over a week so don't be too disheartened. The automated system also means that the interview and no thanks.emails get sent at the same time.

MysticHalfWitch · 19/06/2026 10:09

That’s less than a week, you’ve got a good chance yet. Ours go to HR, who collate them, then we have to get the shortlisting panel together before going back to HR, who send out interview invites. I would expect it to be longer than a week so don’t worry.