i am in the same boat as you rmondo, past the ref checks and was very disappointed when everything was put on hold.
i too have heard recruitment will recommence again in january 2009, but am not sure if that is just for QCCA or MAM also.
is it true that if it has been over 6 months since they last saw you, you have to go through the whole interview process again?
i hope not
lets hope we hear something soon
