Waiting for the next step...

[roso907]

Hi,

Finished my aptitude test about a 2 months ago, received the email and currently waiting for the next step. I contacted the recruitment centre to ask what my status is at right now. They told me that my file is being processed. Should I just be waiting or calling them to remind them about my file?

Thank you

 

[cryco]

The general consensus here is to contact your recruiter once a month just to remind him/her you're still interested, still preparing.
Good luck

 

[Jayson97]

Do you email RecruitingApplicationManagement@forces.gc.ca for a status update? I try calling CFRC Toronto but they don't seem to be picking up.

 

[deskjockey43]

The outgoing message from CFRC Toronto (when they don't answer the phone) gives the following email address for inquiries: info.toronto@forces.gc.ca
I used it and received a status update the next day.

 

[runormal]

Unfortunately the system doesn't work as quickly as some of us would like. Different trades take different priority, like the others have said just contact once a month. There aren't as many people working at a recruiting center as you think.

Just to put something in perspective I'm in the process of a component transfer from the reserves to the reg force. I applied back in march 2014. Recently I was contacted (because I was trying to change trades). I was advised that the other trades would take years to get. I asked what my status of and when I should expect an offer. I was told im 10th on the list and to not expect anything until at least fy 2016/17. It is frustarating but all I can do is wait.

I'm sure you will be processed well before then.

 

[Sempai Julia]

Instead of just calling or emailing, which takes very little effort, try going down to the recruiting office and talk directly to someone there.
Shows initiative and a real desire for the job.
But I'm an old girl (42) I was raised in the "pavement pounding" era.

 

[eharps]

Instead of just calling or emailing, which takes very little effort, try going down to the recruiting office and talk directly to someone there.
Shows initiative and a real desire for the job.
But I'm an old girl (42) I was raised in the "pavement pounding" era.

Do this. I am a 24 year-old applicant in Ottawa and walking to the CFRC has always yielded immediate results for me. The only thing I would add is; if you are going to go to the CFRC, don't show up in ripped jeans and a Slayer t-shirt. I have read here many times that those impressions are remembered, and if you are looking to make a career out of the Armed Forces, that is probably not the way you want it to start.

A little info, I am also waiting for follow-up after my CFAT in order to book my medical and interview. They seem to be backlogged with applications.

Cheers and best of luck,

eharps