Colleague getting a job without an interview

[LondonMackem]

Recently applied for a new position at work, 2 positions were more senior and 2 were less senior but a more specialist role. For the role, I needed to have a certification passed and I'd had an informal chat with my boss who encouraged me to apply anyway as long as the certification was gained by the time the job role officially started if I was to be successful. (despite doing that role most of the time presently).

Anyway, 3 positions were filled and I was turned down for my role based on the fact I didn't already have my certification passed, despite having the exam booked 2 days after my interview and 11 days before the role started. I felt quite let down that I was encouraged to apply anyway, with them knowing I hadn't passed my exam, and for then that to be the reason I wasn't successful.

They then pulled one of my colleagues into a room, who had applied for one of the other roles but was unsuccessful in that, and offered him the role I applied for on the spot. Is that legally sound for them to do that? He obviously interviewed for the other role but didn’t get it.

Edit - Other colleagues were also aggrieved the role I applied for was never re-advertised too, as some colleagues didn't apply based on the fact I had, thinking they wouldn't get it.

Nothing wrong with that unfortunately for you.

 

[Deleted member 30853]

Did that at my last place. Mind it was a lass, who had an amazing arse.

Rules FFS!!!

 

[dangermows]

Rules FFS!!!

Aye, I often take creepy pics of lasses at work and keep them

 

[JohnSmithUK]

Aye, I often take creepy pics of lasses at work and keep them

I have images of the works party dilemma again.

 

[Deleted member 30853]

I have images of the works party dilemma again.

Somewhere out there, there is an office party secretary unaware she is an SAFC legend.

 

[Mickdundee]

Public sector is easily the worst. Proper face fitting exercise.

I’ll just pretend that the job I was offered last week had absolutely nothing to do with the fact my dad worked there for 26 years!

 

[Seaham Towny]

Call centre?

I’d imagine so.

Class at ours. Literally seen one fella complete basic training and given a managerial role before he was out of probation.

 

[Deleted member 4700]

I was offered an interview at a school in the North East last Friday and I replied that I could do a Skype interview this Thursday. I heard nothing back, so I emailed them this morning, this afternoon I got an email back saying they're interviewing tomorrow and if the candidates are unsuccessful they'll contact me for an interview but only in the UK.

To me, that's unprofessional.

 

[Billy2Sheds]

Ask if they'll pay you're expenses. Hate to say it but if they were keen they'd make arrangements / be flexible. You're probably better off not getting it or going through the hassle

 

[BigPete]

I’d imagine so.

Class at ours. Literally seen one fella complete basic training and given a managerial role before he was out of probation.

Hate the places worked in a few years ago, never again.