I've just been placed in their "Hold Pool" too. The email (computer generated) makes for interesting reading though.
1) Being in the Hold Pool does not guarantee
an interview.
2) Market forces dictate the above, meaning
you could spend months waiting, only to
drop out of the "Pool" if someone better
qualified or experienced comes along.
3) It appears the Pool has a limited capacity
which again means an applicant already on
hold can be bumped out and advised that
their application has been unsuccessful.
Those working for EK may be able to offer more knowledge than I on this matter, but that's how I read it.
