Crosscountry - Apprentice Train Drivers (08/12/22)

[dereksingh291]

applied for Birmingham so good luck to everyone applying.

 

[kajojek3232]

I’ve applied for Bournemouth. My first time.

 

[Frothy_B]

Applied for a couple of depots. Best of luck all.

 

[Skyrail]

Applied for a couple of depots. Best of luck all.

Do you live within an hour of each of the depots then? I was condisering doing the same as I own a house which I live in in the South West, and a flat which I rent out in Edinburgh which I could move back to if necessary. I didn't in the end as I thought it may look disingenuous as realistically I can only live in one place at a time. Fingers crossed my application is accpeted for Bristol.

 

[Frothy_B]

I live 62 minutes from Cambridge and 65 mins from Leicester, but depending on start times I can get it to within 1 hour if I drive 20 mins to Kettering then it's only 20 mins to Leicester on the train.

We shall see, those couple of minutes may take me out of contention for both. At 4 am I'm within an hour of each, but I don't know how they work the 60 minutes out.

 

[Skyrail]

I live 62 minutes from Cambridge and 65 mins from Leicester, but depending on start times I can get it to within 1 hour if I drive 20 mins to Kettering then it's only 20 mins to Leicester on the train.

We shall see, those couple of minutes may take me out of contention for both. At 4 am I'm within an hour of each, but I don't know how they work the 60 minutes out.

Well good luck to you on both!

 

[kajojek3232]

I live 62 minutes from Cambridge and 65 mins from Leicester, but depending on start times I can get it to within 1 hour if I drive 20 mins to Kettering then it's only 20 mins to Leicester on the train.

We shall see, those couple of minutes may take me out of contention for both. At 4 am I'm within an hour of each, but I don't know how they work the 60 minutes out.

Don’t quote me, but I'm pretty sure I’ve read somewhere on here once that they use Google Maps and they work out the times at rush hour traffic but I could be wrong.

 

[dereksingh291]

Don’t quote me, but I'm pretty sure I’ve read somewhere on here once that they use Google Maps and they work out the times at rush hour traffic but I could be wrong.

yes they do, they check to make sure that you live within 1 hour of the depot that you apply for.

 

[DJP78]

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Good luck everyone

 

[43066]

I’ve applied for Bournemouth. My first time.

If I were you I’d lose the toilet selfie from your profile on here!

 

[kajojek3232]

If I were you I’d lose the toilet selfie from your profile on here!

HAHAHA sorry, vanity took the better of me.

I changed it to something very original.

 

[43066]

HAHAHA sorry, vanity took the better of me.

I changed it to something very original.

Sensible. It’s a very small world, as you’ll realise once you join!

 

[Owen83]

Has anyone heard anything yet?

Cheers

 

[bcfc171081]

Has anyone heard anything yet?

Cheers

Will be 2-4 weeks before hear anything

 

[dereksingh291]

I think we'll receive an update in the new year ideally January time

 

[Frothy_B]

Just had two emails so I assume one for each depot applied for with regards to the online assessments.

Edit: It appears I now have 3 identical emails, so not entirely sure what's going on here.

 

[Scrambled Eggs]

I’ve also had an assessment come through

 

[bcfc171081]

Just had email saying to follow link and to expect email from OPC

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Anyone else have to provide email address and NI number ?

 

[Koko07]

I have had same as well

Two emails

I assume was for two depots I applied for as well

Fingers crossed

 

[Diedinium]

Yep same email, filled out the form and now I guess we just need to wait for another email from the OPC once they've processed our details.

 

[TraineeD]

I've had the same email. Applied for Birmingham. Any ideas what's involved in the online assessment and how to prepare? This is my first time applying.

 

[kajojek3232]

I’ve just had the email too. I know this maybe isn’t much but to get through the initial stage on my first application is huge for me.

Also, that’s a really speedy reply from them actually.

 

[bcfc171081]

I've had the same email. Applied for Birmingham. Any ideas what's involved in the online assessment and how to prepare? This is my first time applying.

It’s a series of scenarios then you have multiple choice answers and you select correct one. You have 20 mins to get as many as you can

 

[Koko07]

I’ve just had the email too. I know this maybe isn’t much but to get through the initial stage on my first application is huge for me.

Also, that’s a really speedy reply from them actually.

it is a progress

Not everyone gets such

Every stage is a good thing I suppose

 

[bcfc171081]

I’ve just had the email too. I know this maybe isn’t much but to get through the initial stage on my first application is huge for me.

Also, that’s a really speedy reply from them actually.

I’m taking it as , my cover letter and application stands out and is what they want to hear/see. So it’s a good start , can use on future applications

 

[Aviator88]

It’s a series of scenarios then you have multiple choice answers and you select correct one. You have 20 mins to get as many as you can

I passed the M7 SJT very recently - I'm curious if I'll have to do it again or if it's 'in the box' with the others I've done! I'd also be interested to know if a human has cast their eye over the applications yet or if they've been sifted via an algorithm as this is the first time I've had to include a cover letter.

 

[Demx93]

I doubt very much the applications have been looked at by anyone, seems everyone who’s applied has received an email today

 

[Scrambled Eggs]

I passed the M7 SJT very recently - I'm curious if I'll have to do it again or if it's 'in the box' with the others I've done! I'd also be interested to know if a human has cast their eye over the applications yet or if they've been sifted via an algorithm as this is the first time I've had to include a cover letter.

I’ve passed my SJT and all the other tests at enhanced level with WM trains - I’m also interested if I will have to re-sit.

 

[onme]

Hi everyone, I've just received my assessment email and joined the forum today. Good luck to all

 

[C4.]

I have just checked my emails and I have received an email also to do the assessments.