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Barry K

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i applied when Night Tube first started. Got all the way to the interview, but didn't make a great impression on the Depot Manager. I'm a lot more experienced in handing stressful situations and working in a safety-critical role now, and, if I could get it, it would solve a LOT of issues. For example, my better half could go back full time without having to worry about childcare costs, or I could do 2 nights on NT and 2-3 days coach driving. Preferably the former......
 
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i applied when Night Tube first started. Got all the way to the interview, but didn't make a great impression on the Depot Manager. I'm a lot more experienced in handing stressful situations and working in a safety-critical role now, and, if I could get it, it would solve a LOT of issues. For example, my better half could go back full time without having to worry about childcare costs, or I could do 2 nights on NT and 2-3 days coach driving. Preferably the former......
I struggled with the question on when I'd changed a health & safety policy and the customer service question.
Since then I've had an MMI with Greater Anglia, passed questions with flying colours but failed because I have a very mild stammer(their words, not mine). So I think I'm much better prepared now for what to expect.
 

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I struggled with the question on when I'd changed a health & safety policy and the customer service question.
Since then I've had an MMI with Greater Anglia, passed questions with flying colours but failed because I have a very mild stammer(their words, not mine). So I think I'm much better prepared now for what to expect.

I Just read this and am wondering about the question about changing a health and safety policy, surely many people never have.
 

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I Just read this and am wondering about the question about changing a health and safety policy, surely many people never have.

It was something like that(although this was in March of 2016). The wording might have been slightly different, but that's all I can remember. I ended up using some terrible example with ladders, as I couldn't think of anything else.
 

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It was something like that(although this was in March of 2016). The wording might have been slightly different, but that's all I can remember. I ended up using some terrible example with ladders, as I couldn't think of anything else.

To be honest i would struggle, unless you are a health and safety officer, i would think most companies have it set in stone or would be following the hse rules.
 

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To be honest i would struggle, unless you are a health and safety officer, i would think most companies have it set in stone or would be following the hse rules.

Exacltly. While currently I do work in a school and have some good health & safety examples, I've never had an input on those policies.
 

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Dont know if this is just a coincidence but this is my second role i applied for with l.u and noticed when i failed ac1 the first time they sent an email within 2 days stating i failed but the second time i did ac1 and passed it took around 6 days for the email. I noticed a similar pattern reading through a few ppls posts. Wondering if this pattern is same for ac2 results and if so maybe its a good thing if you dont hear from them in first few days?
 

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Same here and i work at luton airport.

At least this time around I know what to expect. Tbh i didn't find the AC1 tests that bad, and the more I think about it, the more of the AC2 interview questions I can remember(hopefully they're the same each time). With the rVce test I think I just need to take my time and speak more carefully, as last time I was very very nervous and it set my stammer off.

Wonder how soon in 2018 they'll start advertising?

HKD: Not sure really. When I passed AC1(in the original campaign in 2016) I was told within a few days. However when I failed the AC2 they took nearly two weeks to let me know. Whereas successful people had a phone call within a few days. Not sure whether this is still current though!
 
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At least this time around I know what to expect. Tbh i didn't find the AC1 tests that bad, and the more I think about it, the more of the AC2 interview questions I can remember(hopefully they're the same each time). With the rVce test I think I just need to take my time and speak more carefully, as last time I was very very nervous and it set my stammer off.

Wonder how soon in 2018 they'll start advertising?

HKD: Not sure really. When I passed AC1(in the original campaign in 2016) I was told within a few days. However when I failed the AC2 they took nearly two weeks to let me know. Whereas successful people had a phone call within a few days. Not sure whether this is still current though!

Whats the rvce test mate
 

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Whats the rvce test mate

They make you listen to a call from a driver who's hit something. Think it was a shopping trolley. You then need to take notes and 'relay' the message with only the important information(as the driver waffles a lot).
From what I remember, you listen to the recording twice and make notes the second time.
 

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I work in a control room environment now, I only get one chance to take notes for the log. A second run through is luxury!
 

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Exacltly. While currently I do work in a school and have some good health & safety examples, I've never had an input on those policies.
They give u beforehand wat they will test u on..do make up scenarios for each...its not like they going to call up ur last job and ask them....or u could say " u did not change the policy as you use to ensure the company followed legislation by holding monthly meetings snd you facilitated that...and a new lolicy was to recycle paper..so you put posters telling people where to put the paper from now on..." ....there is answer right there!
 

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They give u beforehand wat they will test u on..do make up scenarios for each...its not like they going to call up ur last job and ask them....or u could say " u did not change the policy as you use to ensure the company followed legislation by holding monthly meetings snd you facilitated that...and a new lolicy was to recycle paper..so you put posters telling people where to put the paper from now on..." ....there is answer right there!

If I make it to AC2 in the 2018 intake, I at least know the questions this time round. So can properly plan 2/3 answers per question. I'm terrible at coming up things on the spot. :)
 

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They called me in the laSt hour of the 10th working day....longest wait ever lol
Hello Sir!
What time did they call you and was it a Monday? I'm currently on day 9, waiting and fearing the worst!
Did they give you a reason why it took so long?
 

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Hello Sir!
What time did they call you and was it a Monday? I'm currently on day 9, waiting and fearing the worst!
Did they give you a reason why it took so long?
No reason.....but I got called on the 10th day which was a Friday and called me at 4.00pm.....but was good news. .it killed me...but I heard they email within few days if unsuccessful but if they wait till they long it's looking positive ( I think )...but they do call on withheld number....so if Monday is your 10th day. Then just have your phone on you all day from 9 to 5
 

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Has anyone known anyone to fail a medical? If you have drunk an awful lot on the night before the medical...would they pick that up?
 

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Has anyone known anyone to fail a medical? If you have drunk an awful lot on the night before the medical...would they pick that up?
On my course alone there were supposed to be 10 externals but 3 were failed on the medical...
 

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No reason.....but I got called on the 10th day which was a Friday and called me at 4.00pm.....but was good news. .it killed me...but I heard they email within few days if unsuccessful but if they wait till they long it's looking positive ( I think )...but they do call on withheld number....so if Monday is your 10th day. Then just have your phone on you all day from 9 to 5
Thanks. I just hope I'm not part of some group that's yet to be discarded or they haven't made their decision yet and their waiting to compare me with the other applicants?
I'm feeling a lil better though
 

DARK CHOC

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Oh damn, starting to get nervous about the medical now lol
When is your medical...no need to be nervous if you give yourself about a week to detox...but the medical...Has this test where u r in some booth all alone..they don't play with their medicals
 

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I thought part time pay was 24 when qualified.
Yep it is, when qualified. It's pro rata of full time rate £53k. So 16 hours = £24k. Full time training is 35 hours at £32k.

So it is technically more money when qualified but reduced hours so in reality it's a pay cut after training.
 

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Yep it is, when qualified. It's pro rata of full time rate £53k. So 16 hours = £24k. Full time training is 35 hours at £32k.

So it is technically more money when qualified but reduced hours so in reality it's a pay cut after training.
Thank you for the clear explanation
 
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