Good afternoon Folks
Ive received the news that I have my assessment day next week, can anyone give me any insight into the day? Like what questions they ask in the interview, what sort of assessments I’ll be undertaking? I haven’t been given anything to suggest I need to do a presentation was it clear that you would be doing one for those who had to do one?
Thanks in advance
From my experience, youd have received a document to talk about an incident, what causes it, what were the learnings etc. Do a proper research in to it. Maybe use the website railways archive for information. You'll have 15 minutes. Try not to rush it in 5 minutes but be aware you get not a second more.
Questions otherwise were normal interview questions such as why you want to be a signaller, what do you know about network rail. Try to stand out. Don't give the generic information. They know this and it's kind of expected you would know this (after all, you were initially attracted to it on this).
What experience have you had that would help with the role, relate what you've done in past (doesn't have to be work related as such, life experience helps).
Just relax and breathe.
They'll likely judge that too.
Remember, it's a safety critical role, it's a role you require calm, attention to detail and clear communication.
That last point. Clear communication. Speak well, speak clear, don't mumble. Take a sip of water if you need thinking time so that you're not rushing into an answer.
Hope this little bit helps.
