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To be flapping regarding civil service interview- waiting to hear if I’ve been successful!

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Turndownforshallot · 13/09/2019 10:01

I posted about this recently. I had 2 interviews lined up this week. First interview was for CS in a role I really want. Second interview was for an equally respectable company and a very good job role.
Both interviews went well (I think!), and I was told by CS that the would be looking at letting people know on Friday. Second job also said the same.
The second place phoned me yesterday and offered me the position, and they seemed really keen to get me in ASAP. The manager told me to have a think and get back to her today to let her know.

I’m still waiting to hear back from CS, I know it’s only 10am, but their decision affects where I go from here. If I’m unsuccessful with the CS then of course I’ll go for the second job, but I don’t know if I’m going to hear back from them today. The 2 interviewers did say Friday, but I don’t know if that’s set in stone. I’ve heard hiring in the CS can take a while and I don’t want to keep the second job waiting for too long.

Should I wait it out for as long as possible? I’m hoping they let me know before 2ish so I know where to go from there, but I appreciate that these things aren’t always straightforward and things could crop up.

I’m just so anxious, I’d really love this position and it would be an amazing opportunity for me. I’d be gutted if it was a ‘no’, but I’d completely respect that decision and just chalk it up as someone more experienced being hired.

Ahh Blush

OP posts:
NotGreatBob · 13/09/2019 10:36

My apologies - I read this as ‘fapping’ and am 😂

I suggesy binge watching something juicy on Netflix , it’ll be midnight before you know it 😉

NotGreatBob · 13/09/2019 10:38

Oh sorry - have read your post properly, hmm surely you should be able to take the weekend to decide about a job position? Let job no 2 realise you are the catch?

Pollaidh · 13/09/2019 10:40

CS recruitment can take months to hear, depending on the role. Did they give any indication of when you might know?

pimbee · 13/09/2019 10:45

Good luck op. Hope you do hear today! Mine is slightly out of CS but they kept to the deadline they promised, within the week.

FunkySnidge · 13/09/2019 10:49

Hang on in there! Cs recruitment can be so slow!

Turndownforshallot · 13/09/2019 15:59

They phoned me and I’ve got the job! Provisionally of course, but employment checks will go through fine. So exciting! Now just the horrible task of telling the second employer that I have to decline.

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PositiveVibez · 13/09/2019 16:01

Very happy for you OP! What a fab way to start the weekend 🤩

Filter · 13/09/2019 16:01

Well done!

HeadintheiClouds · 13/09/2019 16:03

Brilliant! 🍾 🍾 🍾

Turndownforshallot · 13/09/2019 17:16

Thanks everyone! I’m absolutely beaming!

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Outsomnia · 13/09/2019 17:19

Oh that is so uplifting, well done OP.

We don't often hear good news these days, and although I haven't a clue who you are, you have made my day!

pjmask · 13/09/2019 19:01

Well done!

pimbee · 13/09/2019 19:57

Oh that's amazing congratulations!!

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