Well it seems reading this forum that they have jsut about gone throught he whole list of external perople ! I do wonder however if you applied as an external why they wouldnt treat you like one like you Mr Seatback 2 and cloud nine !! Why would they care and isnt the choice yours at the end of the day even if you did want to take out a contract !! Strange ... Guys why do you think that might be the case ..Even more strange asking you if you work for Virgin!! I guess they would have called a few people and the shortlisters that appled externaly might have also appled with the Virgin Group and have started with them but still remain on the short list!! Like at the end of the day not sure why it matters, surley you got on the shortlist becouase they want what you have got. mmmm dont understand!! Can anybody shed any light on this ongoing DRAMA !!