[Prodigy]

(Original post by niyaz93)
Has anyone got paid for training yet ?

You don't get paid until you work 5 olympic shifts...

[nikki_alaska]

I have received a single date for 'Rapiscan' training, 9th June...in london- is anyone else attending the same course?


I had my 5 day course waivered as I have already received my certificate from Highfields for my SIA course


Still states that the role depends on screening etc- surely they cant take over 3 months to do a background check!

[H.Maleki]

(Original post by nikki_alaska)
I have received a single date for 'Rapiscan' training, 9th June...in london- is anyone else attending the same course?


I had my 5 day course waivered as I have already received my certificate from Highfields for my SIA course


Still states that the role depends on screening etc- surely they cant take over 3 months to do a background check!

My interview was on the 26th of jan and im still in screening lol

[niyaz93]

(Original post by Prodigy)
You don't get paid until you work 5 olympic shifts...

For further training you do, that only applies to the SIA course, i have recieved my payslip from g4s regarding my other course payment.

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

I have my training starting on Monday through to Friday. I'm still feeling a bit so-and-so about whether I really want to do it, but since jobs are so hard to come by at the moment I feel I ought to just give it a go for now. It's quite a bummer that I have to be in Stratford at 7:30am, which according to TFL means leaving the house at around 6:00am! . So long, lie-ins

[kaisiangng1]

(Original post by CherryCherryBoomBoom)
I have my training starting on Monday through to Friday. I'm still feeling a bit so-and-so about whether I really want to do it, but since jobs are so hard to come by at the moment I feel I ought to just give it a go for now. It's quite a bummer that I have to be in Stratford at 7:30am, which according to TFL means leaving the house at around 6:00am! . So long, lie-ins

Yh, ive got the same training date on monday too. ah man, Tell me bout it, i dont even know why they should have to start so friggin early!

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

(Original post by kaisiangng1)
Yh, ive got the same training date on monday too. ah man, Tell me bout it, i dont even know why they should have to start so friggin early!

I know, right? End at 5:00pm as well so it looks like they're gonna be very long days! Starting from tomorrow night I've got to really force myself to get to sleep by about 10pm if I want to make it through the days.

On the bright side, it's a chance of getting a job, which equals real work experience and money . I'm really wanting to save up for a travelling trip so that's the main thing driving me to do this at the moment. Good luck with yours

[DaniLou17]

(Original post by CherryCherryBoomBoom)
I have my training starting on Monday through to Friday. I'm still feeling a bit so-and-so about whether I really want to do it, but since jobs are so hard to come by at the moment I feel I ought to just give it a go for now. It's quite a bummer that I have to be in Stratford at 7:30am, which according to TFL means leaving the house at around 6:00am! . So long, lie-ins

I feel your pain have to be on a train by about 5:15 meaing leaving the house at like 4:45 go for it itll be a good experience aswell!

[kaisiangng1]

(Original post by CherryCherryBoomBoom)
I know, right? End at 5:00pm as well so it looks like they're gonna be very long days! Starting from tomorrow night I've got to really force myself to get to sleep by about 10pm if I want to make it through the days.

On the bright side, it's a chance of getting a job, which equals real work experience and money . I'm really wanting to save up for a travelling trip so that's the main thing driving me to do this at the moment. Good luck with yours

Yep, thats the time i set for myself to sleep next week. I Feel like a school kid again sleeping that early. lol. But hopefully we'll get the job. Is your role PSA team leader too?

[kaisiangng1]

(Original post by DaniLou17)
I feel your pain have to be on a train by about 5:15 meaing leaving the house at like 4:45 go for it itll be a good experience aswell!

Wow, thats mad. lol. i cant complain then, i'll still be in bed at 5.15.. : ) Hehe. Is Your training date on monday?

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

(Original post by DaniLou17)
I feel your pain have to be on a train by about 5:15 meaing leaving the house at like 4:45 go for it itll be a good experience aswell!

Oh my, good luck

I'm only a little annoyed that apparently doing this training still isn't a definite as to whether we're actually gonna get the job in the end or not. But hopefully we give it our all and get it

(Original post by kaisiangng1)
Yep, thats the time i set for myself to sleep next week. I Feel like a school kid again sleeping that early. lol. But hopefully we'll get the job. Is your role PSA team leader too?

My email says I'm doing PSA/OSA Screener ( Bag Loader, Pacer, EAC Operator). My course next week is SIA Door Supervisor

[kaisiangng1]

(Original post by CherryCherryBoomBoom)
Oh my, good luck

I'm only a little annoyed that apparently doing this training still isn't a definite as to whether we're actually gonna get the job in the end or not. But hopefully we give it our all and get it



My email says I'm doing PSA/OSA Screener ( Bag Loader, Pacer, EAC Operator). My course next week is SIA Door Supervisor

Ah okay, yh Ive got the same SIA thingy to do still. Alrite then, see ya monday.

[H.Maleki]

Has anyone been told about night shifts? Im interested in doing those over the day shifts. (for example 9pm-9am)

[Erazor]

It's not really a 'real job' in my opinion (temporary work), its just about over a months and halfs worth of contracted work (During Olympic Games). I read on the news paper that over 20,000 people applied to work for the G4S olympics so I'm pretty sure we all getting the boot after. Then we going to have A LOT of experienced and SIA qualified people looking for security jobs at the same time so doesn't help all too much with future unemployment.

Also whilst £8.50 (standard role) for a starting wage might seem good it is actually relatively poor for such a short peroid of contracted work, they do generally pay better, I've been looking at security roles and the perm positions generally start at £7.50 and over, meh maybe the training pay and FREE SIA might make it worth the while.

[Prodigy]

(Original post by Erazor)
It's not really a 'real job' in my opinion (temporary work), its just about over a months and halfs worth of contracted work (During Olympic Games). I read on the news paper that over 20,000 people applied to work for the G4S olympics so I'm pretty sure we all getting the boot after. Then we going to have A LOT of experienced and SIA qualified people looking for security jobs at the same time so doesn't help all too much with future unemployment.

Also whilst £8.50 (standard role) for a starting wage might seem good it is actually relatively poor for such a short peroid of contracted work, they do generally pay better, I've been looking at security roles and the perm positions generally start at £7.50 and over, meh maybe the training pay and FREE SIA might make it worth the while.

There are other security companies you can go for if G4S don't keep you on though, not only that but G4S also recruit for Safety Event Stewards all year round in Manchester, and I can select an interview date whenever I want (I will do it after the Olympics if they don't keep me on). I know Showsec almost always recruit anyone with with an SIA badge. Also as long as you do your job well, and stand out from the rest I'm sure there will be a position for you.

[Wavy]

I've just set the date for my interview, and they've sent me an email to confirm it, and in that email it says "You will shortly receive an email inviting you to complete your online application form, it is imperative you make every effort to fill this out BEFORE attending your interview day". But... I haven't received the email, and my interview is on Monday

[Prodigy]

(Original post by Wavy)
I've just set the date for my interview, and they've sent me an email to confirm it, and in that email it says "You will shortly receive an email inviting you to complete your online application form, it is imperative you make every effort to fill this out BEFORE attending your interview day". But... I haven't received the email, and my interview is on Monday

Just login to your account online and it should have it there.

[DaniLou17]

(Original post by kaisiangng1)
Wow, thats mad. lol. i cant complain then, i'll still be in bed at 5.15.. : ) Hehe. Is Your training date on monday?

Alright dont rub it in :P!....nope not until the 28th!

[DaniLou17]

(Original post by CherryCherryBoomBoom)
Oh my, good luck

I'm only a little annoyed that apparently doing this training still isn't a definite as to whether we're actually gonna get the job in the end or not. But hopefully we give it our all and get it

I know its a little annoying especially because its taking so long could have found another job but still never mind we should be fine they need people still !

[DaniLou17]

(Original post by GuitarWizard)
Yeah me

Woo guess ill see you in a couple of weeks then ahhh!