No, so in April I was put into a holding pool after passing the SJT but they’ve got rid of the holding pool for some reason and made everyone apply again if they were still interested
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Spider1806
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Hi there mate I have just been offered the SJT - can you shed light on what you had to do?
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Any advice on the SJT? Before I jump on it
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All - any advice and tips on the SJT assessment? Just been sent it
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Hi All - any advice and tips on the SJT before I complete it?
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Spider1806
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But why are you not simply taken to the next stage?
irishiron99
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Same thing happened to me. Passed the SJT’s, then only told a couple weeks ago that my application had been withdrawn. On the same boat - having to re do the tests again
Spider1806
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Just don’t get why?
irishiron99
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Me neither. Incredibly frustrating
Spider1806
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So you pass SJT and then they don’t take it any further?
Not sure why they’ve done it if I’m honest
irishiron99
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That’s what happened to me anyways. Not sure if anyone managed to actually do the psychometric testing, but I was told I passed onto that stage then nothing happened
Spider1806
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OK I have the OPC written tests in the bank so we shall have to wait and see
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All - what process does Greater Anglia follow? Application SJT - then what?
If anyone knows that would be great
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Last time they took 10 days to tell me I was in a talent pool, but this time nothing yet. Supposed it depends when and if they need the staff at the time
Process is SJT then psychometrics then manager interview.
There are a large number of drivers needed in the short to medium term across the company.
The academy is running at max capacity and churning trainees out regularly. If you don’t hear back it’s just luck of the draw I’m afraid and keep trying
There are a large number of drivers needed in the short to medium term across the company.
The academy is running at max capacity and churning trainees out regularly. If you don’t hear back it’s just luck of the draw I’m afraid and keep trying
Spider1806
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Do you work for greater anglia?
kenzcr21
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Hi guys, i applied for this on 10/11 and got an email the next day for SJT. I completed it on 11/11 but now still haven’t heard anything. Does it usually take a while to hear back from them?
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spellbound330
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When I completed the SJT in the previous campaign I heard back the following week to say I had passed, although it took another 6 months to get invited to the next stage…
kenzcr21
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OK thanks for clarifying for me
Just got an email from GA saying I wasn't successful as I didn't pass the online SJT. Can't believe it! I focused on safety for the answers. They must have turned the computer pass rate to extremely high. 1 wrong answer and you are out!
kenzcr21
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Sorry my friend. I am currently waiting for an email. Can I ask what the heading of the email was?
The email stated 'In regards to your application for Trainee Mainline Driver'....
Still dont understand how I didn't pass. Only 2 that i wasnt sure on. (mainly because the situation was too vague and had multiple correct answers). just went with the safety answer for them.
Still dont understand how I didn't pass. Only 2 that i wasnt sure on. (mainly because the situation was too vague and had multiple correct answers). just went with the safety answer for them.
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Passing an SJT is a fine balance. The answer isn't the safety one, or the customer service one. It's invariably the "middle ground" answer. The one that shows you're a rounded/balance individual.
Covnarcom
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I’ve successfully passed many an SJT and this is pretty much it.
There will be times where there are clear-cut wrong answers and one clear-cut right one, but a lot of the time the answers will be quite similar and you need to figure out which one is optimal. Usually, that’ll be the one that shows you balancing customer service with safety, conflict de-escalation with following procedure, communicating clearly with communicating accurate information, etc.
tiptoptaff
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And that's why you failed, unfortunately.
They can spot very quickly someone who's answering what they think is wanted.
Spider1806
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Has anyone else heard if they passed or failed?
Never worry too much about the sjt. When I was trying to get a trainee role I would pass some and fail others. I passed all the psychometric tests but was unsuccessful at the driver manager interview and then applied to quite a few companies and sometimes passed the sjt and sometimes failed. As a qualified driver if I was to apply now for trainee roles just to see , I guarantee you I wouldn't pass every sjt.
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