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Went to the site and looked under "browse jobs". All the check marks are gone.
forces.ca updated?
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Looks like the CF is full. ;D
It may have been an error, or, there really are no trades accepting applications at this time. Wouldn't surprise me if some green check marks pop up after Christmas when everyone goes back home from BMQ, realize how cushy civilian life is and then VR.
It may have been an error, or, there really are no trades accepting applications at this time. Wouldn't surprise me if some green check marks pop up after Christmas when everyone goes back home from BMQ, realize how cushy civilian life is and then VR.
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alsbball said:
Did you apply online or in person? If you applied online, chances are they will not send your papers to a recruiting centre. If you applied at a RC, they probably will not call you to arrange your processing until the new fiscal year is here.
Sizzle said:
'Sizzle' is not a serving member of the military, doesn't work in recruiting, and is not in a position to be saying such things. His comment, quoted, is inaccurate and has zero informative value. Call a recruiting center or visit one in person.
Sizzle: It is not useful for us to have non-members of the Forces giving out false information about recruiting. I don't care where you read it or who you heard it from; we have actual recruiters on this site. Please desist.
Reaper-1 said:
I originally went to a recruiting center and I asked them about a few areas that I would like to work as. I applied online as they told me to and 1 week ago I sent my documentation to North Bay.
Since High School I have been dreaming of working for the CF but I needed my knee healed (2 years ago I had a knee injury). I am now at 100%
so I thought this would be a perfect time to apply. However if it takes a few months until my medical and basic training I will not complain as I understand that basic training will not be easy and the extra few months will help me improve my cardio and strength (I downloaded the beep test to practice every day... I used to run a level 11 and now I run level 7 so I need to improve). I just applied last week in person at the recruiting centre & there were several trades still open at that time. But if everything is actually closed then guess there's nothing to do but wait for now.
I did notice that the "in demand" red stars are still there, but not accepting applications. Confusing.
I did notice that the "in demand" red stars are still there, but not accepting applications. Confusing.
One thing to note on the website is that while there is still a legend indicating the red stars means in demand trades, it no longer indicates that green check marks mean trades that are currently accepting.
TAKE THIS WITH A GRAIN OF SALT, this is merely my opinion, BUT...
Judging by the amount of disagreement between the website and the recruitment centers, it seems that the website was not keeping the most up to date and accurate information, which is not surprising, being that recruiting numbers change quickly, and there is not someone monitoring and updating the website on a daily basis. (imagine the amount of incoming and outgoing information coming from the many recruitment centers in Canada, in addition to the changes during and after basic training courses) To keep up with all of this would be a lofty job. It would not surprise me if they removed the information on what is and isn't accepting applications, in the hopes that people would contact their local recruitment centers to get the most up to date information. I have seen many posts of people unhappy with the differing information they have received from both the website and a recruitment center. (i.e. the website said this trade was open, but the recruitment center said it was closed) It might also encourage more people to apply for different trades and professions, rather than waiting for the website to tell them a trade or profession is open. (i.e. the website said that trade X was closed so I didn't apply and I missed me opportunity!)
I always think if you want the most up to date information, real person beats the internet. Just my opinion...
TAKE THIS WITH A GRAIN OF SALT, this is merely my opinion, BUT...
Judging by the amount of disagreement between the website and the recruitment centers, it seems that the website was not keeping the most up to date and accurate information, which is not surprising, being that recruiting numbers change quickly, and there is not someone monitoring and updating the website on a daily basis. (imagine the amount of incoming and outgoing information coming from the many recruitment centers in Canada, in addition to the changes during and after basic training courses) To keep up with all of this would be a lofty job. It would not surprise me if they removed the information on what is and isn't accepting applications, in the hopes that people would contact their local recruitment centers to get the most up to date information. I have seen many posts of people unhappy with the differing information they have received from both the website and a recruitment center. (i.e. the website said this trade was open, but the recruitment center said it was closed) It might also encourage more people to apply for different trades and professions, rather than waiting for the website to tell them a trade or profession is open. (i.e. the website said that trade X was closed so I didn't apply and I missed me opportunity!)
I always think if you want the most up to date information, real person beats the internet. Just my opinion...
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This could be a good thing too. I have read many posts by applicants that have selected a trade because it was accepting applications just in hopes that they may get in sooner, rather then make their choices based on what they prefer to do for the rest of their lives.
Hey, I also checked the forces.ca website and noticed this as well. I finished my processing on the 9th of October. The Captain who interviewed me said, " Are we hiring at this moment no, But are we accepting applications yes. He said I would most likely receive a call in April but it could be earlier. The occupation I chose does not have any check marks now either.
Essentially, I am worried.
KC
Essentially, I am worried.
KC
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I've been browsing job websites and I found Forces.ca advertising a huge amount of jobs on Talentegg.ca - all with the deadline to apply "2012-10-31". I don't understand why they're doing that considering A) none of these jobs are accepting applications, B) clicking these jobs just takes you to the Forces site. They make me scratch my head sometimes.
Reaper-1 said:
The Canadian Goverment makes me scratch my head sometimes too..... I am starting to think that this is either a glitch or some other problem that is associated with the forces.ca website..... if you have questions just call the recruitment office as that woudl save your scalp from bleeding
I noticed this today too, but I called the recruiting center main office in Ontario today before I had checked the site. The jobs are still open, so I wouldn't worry about it. My first thought when I saw the jobs page was that they're updating it. I also have to go to my local recruiting center tomorrow, so I'll find out more.
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