It probably has something to do with the new application process. It really seems to be messing everything up, as recruiters don't know how to process new applicants. When I called yesterday for an update the recruiter I spoke to said they have no idea when they are going to select people for further processing i.e. medicals and interviews. That may have something to do with things changing.
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Rohandro said:That would suck on so many different levels..
At least you're merit listed. I've been waiting for close to 5 months now to be selected for further processing and the CFRC told me today it could be upwards of a few months to a few years before I hear anything.
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i think it's because you applied through the Toronto CFRC, they seem to process applicants slower then normal because they are overworked (too many applicants, too few counsellors). i've also been waiting about 4 months with no response since the CFAT. i personally know people who applied at other CFRC in january 2014 who have already completed their interviews and medicals.
BTW KerryBlue, what have you heard about the new application process, my recruiter mentioned it but didn't have much information about it, and since then i have been unable to reach him for about 2 months. the only thing i know about the new application process is that they now conduct the interviews BEFORE it is sent to Ottawa.
My file is in Ottawa, I only applied through Toronto because at the time I was home between school years.
What I have heard from DAA, and my recruiters is this. The new process for the most part as you see in the application process is that CFVRC no longer screens applications or takes source documents from applicants. Instead the files usually now within a week are transferred to the local CFRC. When you are called to come in and book your CFAT, or your initial contact you bring in your source documents i.e. birth certificate, transcripts etc. You then book your CFAT and once completed and you pass you are put into holding. What I mean by this is to lessen the administrative burden on CFRC's they only take the best CFAT scores/applicants. You need to be selected for further processing. So basically if you are not competitive my recruiter said you could be stuck in the system for a long long time. BUT, and that is a BIG BUT right now because of the transition a lot of CFRC's have no idea what to do with applicants. DAA can maybe pipe in and attest to this, but recruiters don't know how to proceed.
So some people end up like yourself and me who are stuck waiting and waiting because our CFRC's do no know how to proceed further while others are just operating under the old system and continuing to book people and process people etc.. It is frustrating when my recruiter is telling me they are now primarily relying on the CFAT, and myself knowing that my score was high enough for Pilot and other officer trades and here I am applying NCM.
I hope DAA doesn't get mad at me for posting that PM here :
What I have heard from DAA, and my recruiters is this. The new process for the most part as you see in the application process is that CFVRC no longer screens applications or takes source documents from applicants. Instead the files usually now within a week are transferred to the local CFRC. When you are called to come in and book your CFAT, or your initial contact you bring in your source documents i.e. birth certificate, transcripts etc. You then book your CFAT and once completed and you pass you are put into holding. What I mean by this is to lessen the administrative burden on CFRC's they only take the best CFAT scores/applicants. You need to be selected for further processing. So basically if you are not competitive my recruiter said you could be stuck in the system for a long long time. BUT, and that is a BIG BUT right now because of the transition a lot of CFRC's have no idea what to do with applicants. DAA can maybe pipe in and attest to this, but recruiters don't know how to proceed.
So some people end up like yourself and me who are stuck waiting and waiting because our CFRC's do no know how to proceed further while others are just operating under the old system and continuing to book people and process people etc.. It is frustrating when my recruiter is telling me they are now primarily relying on the CFAT, and myself knowing that my score was high enough for Pilot and other officer trades and here I am applying NCM.
I hope DAA doesn't get mad at me for posting that PM here :
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I have been reading through this thread, and i am concerned i am doing something wrong;
I was merit listed in July, 2013, for Infantry , and was informed I was high on the merit list. Is there something i should be doing to ensure i pop out for selections?
Thx.
I was merit listed in July, 2013, for Infantry , and was informed I was high on the merit list. Is there something i should be doing to ensure i pop out for selections?
Thx.
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SJantzi said:
If you haven't been in contact with your CFRC within the past little while, you should give them a call to find out what's up with your file. If you were in fact Merit Listed back in Jul 13 and haven't heard anything since, then something is wrong.
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