Avanti - Trainee Train Drivers - Recruitment Discussion

[KF29]

I did my joystick test too quick I've been thinking about it and I had so much more time to complete it . Was you sat next to me?

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Good luck fingers crossed you make the dmi

Ah yeah I know, he did say speed and accuracy so you probably had that in mind, I was also worried about being too slow. Yeah I was next to you, I’m not feeling too confident about the CBI but we’ll see.

Thanks a lot

 

[wasaconductor]

Man I wish I had taken my time
Hey don't worry about it you made it though all of the test 1st go not alot of people manage that...you'll be fine good luck and all the best

 

[Aviator88]

Hi just completed stage 2 computer tests and CBI. Came out of the CBI and immediately thought of other things I could have said but oh well, just a waiting game now

I had the same thoughts and passed - totally normal, good luck!

 

[KF29]

Man I wish I had taken my time
Hey don't worry about it you made it though all of the test 1st go not alot of people manage that...you'll be fine good luck and all the best

Don’t worry on the next try you’ll smash it I’m sure

Thanks again

I had the same thoughts and passed - totally normal, good luck!

Oh did you, that makes me feel a bit better about it then lol
Thank you!

 

[RyanGosling]

For you guys that got to stage 2 of the assessments, how long was the gap between stage 1 and 2?

 

[badger85]

For you guys that got to stage 2 of the assessments, how long was the gap between stage 1 and 2?

It was just under two weeks for me but I know of others who were given four weeks notice

 

[KF29]

For you guys that got to stage 2 of the assessments, how long was the gap between stage 1 and 2?

It was close to 6 weeks for me

 

[catmandoza]

For you guys that got to stage 2 of the assessments, how long was the gap between stage 1 and 2?

I did stage 1 on April 5th, doing stage 2 Next Tuesday May 30th. So 8 weeks barring a day

 

[Gman1974]

Do you get a choice of dates for the assessments?

 

[Harvinder]

Do you get a choice of dates for the assessments?

No they give you a date, you can request a change if you feel that you can't make it, but its up to their discretion.

 

[kh500]

Hi. Has anyone received an invite for assessment centre after getting the email saying they passed. Vse etc? Was told 4 weeks. No date yet. Liverpool applicant

 

[stevetuk]

Liverpool applicant here. Did stage 2 (grey box, images, joystick and interview) two weeks ago in Crewe. Haven't heard anything (but passed comp tests, was told on the day). Anyone else heard? Was told 7-10 working days (today is day 8) but they said that we'd hear sooner in reality.

 

[Harvinder]

Liverpool applicant here. Did stage 2 (grey box, images, joystick and interview) two weeks ago in Crewe. Haven't heard anything (but passed comp tests, was told on the day). Anyone else heard? Was told 7-10 working days (today is day 8) but they said that we'd hear sooner in reality.

Been waiting two weeks, nothing yet.

 

[willtomowen]

Hi all, first post for me. Manchester applicant.

I had an email asking me to complete M7SJT by 11th May, which I did. I have heard nothing back so far. Is this the same for anyone else? I see alot of people have been invited to the next stage.

Thanks

 

[ayaz2001]

Hi all, first post for me. Manchester applicant.

I had an email asking me to complete M7SJT by 11th May, which I did. I have heard nothing back so far. Is this the same for anyone else? I see alot of people have been invited to the next stage.

Thanks

yeah same Manchester, got email from 18th April for m7 only. heard nowt since

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just heard back, ive failed the m7sjt, i thought i did well

 

[Harvinder]

yeah same Manchester, got email from 18th April for m7 only. heard nowt since

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just heard back, ive failed the m7sjt, i thought i did well

Sorry to hear that, good luck next time. I don't think you have used a life.

 

[ayaz2001]

thanks man,

i think i was answering the questions as if what i thought the company would want rather than what i would do myself. yeah hopefullynnext time therell be an opening in preston closer to me lol.
its a big relief tbh worrying every week for an email.

good luck to the rest of yous, will check back. bye

 

[Iqbal777]

yeah same Manchester, got email from 18th April for m7 only. heard nowt since

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just heard back, ive failed the m7sjt, i thought i did well

Same here , couldn’t get in , failed m7sjt

 

[ayaz2001]

ah well better luck next time man

Same here , couldn’t get in , failed m7sjt

 

[jdm365sito]

Seen a few posts since I posted where after passing stage 1 we got an email saying we'll be in touch in 4 or 6 weeks. They didn't have dates for the next stage in the email.

I've spoken to the OPC and they said they still don't have an update and to just wait. So no matter how long your email said it will be till they get in touch, just patience even if it the dates passed.

 

[J407]

Hi guys, I've been lurking in the background watching things unfold on here! I completed the initial online tests for Manchester in March, then received the email on April 6th asking me to wait a further 6 weeks for results... Still nothing, and it was 6 weeks on Friday just gone. Anyone else in the same boat?

In the same boat. Hoping to hear this week but nothing

 

[catmandoza]

I think it's clear they are prioritising certain depots. I got my e-mail 8 days after completing stage 1, with details straight away for stage 2 next week.

 

[Harvinder]

Ah this is frustrating, they are not even replying to my email messages about the delay in CBI results, as it has been over two weeks.!!

 

[stevetuk]

I had an email today to say I'd failed the CBI which is pretty weird as it went really well and I answered the follow ups without any issue, the interviewer (from OPC) was also very positive about it all.

They've said they won't provide written feedback but only basic verbal feedback.

My sense is they're massively oversubscribed? Looking at how everyone is still waiting and some haven't even got around to 1st assessment centre.

Also hearing that people who did pass through are sitting in a talent pool for up to 6 months, doesn't give me much confidence in the recruitment process.

 

[Harvinder]

I passed CBI, over the moon. Soooo happpy !!!

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I had an email today to say I'd failed the CBI which is pretty weird as it went really well and I answered the follow ups without any issue, the interviewer (from OPC) was also very positive about it all.

They've said they won't provide written feedback but only basic verbal feedback.

My sense is they're massively oversubscribed? Looking at how everyone is still waiting and some haven't even got around to 1st assessment centre.

Sorry to hear, you will smash!

 

[KF29]

I passed CBI, over the moon. Soooo happpy !!!

Same here, so happy! I can stop refreshing my emails for a little while now lol

 

[stevetuk]

Congrats guys!

Does anyone know if a pass through all tests except for CBI means I can apply for a role with another TOC?

Does CBI fail count as a 'life'?

 

[Harvinder]

Congrats guys!

Does anyone know if a pass through all tests except for CBI means I can apply for a role with another TOC?

Does CBI fail count as a 'life'?

Yes it does, if another toc uses cbi you will only have one more go, if the other toc uses mmi then I believe you have 2 lifes!

 

[stevetuk]

Yes it does, if another toc uses cbi you will only have one more go, if the other toc uses mmi then I believe you have 2 lifes!

Ok great, thanks

 

[NorthernTech]

Ok great, thanks

Depending on the Toc or FOC you apply for next and their rules, but the paper and computer passes you have may carry over to them and mean you’d just have an MMI to pass. Small bonus moving forwards..