Abandonment of the 'Hold File' is probably related to the new selection process. The days of being recommended by lots of your mates and an informal interview with a couple of FOMs to see if you are a good bloke is history. Now, you will be expected to be assessed in accordance with a psychometric exam as well as personality type, sim ride, group activity, panel assessment as well as seeing if you are a 'good bloke'. It all part of the Bold New Way.
