Recent content by BigLee

I start 16th March too!! Re your interview, as said above, look at what the role involves. The job description generally covers all of your key competences. Think about when you have been in similar situations. Do your research on the company, have something to eat before you go in, relax and...

I'll be a month behind you Joof. 16th of March for me. Trainee Conductor for Skipton. We should have special pin badges so we recognise fellow forum members! Good luck on Monday. Lee

Thanks Darryl. I'll be based in Skipton. Interview for me was back in August. Was offered a position last September but I couldn't leave my current post until after year end. I spoke to HR once a month and found them super friendly. Partly to give them an update from my end, and to see what...

That's great news mate. I didn't mention why they called me on Friday, as I didn't want to ruin your weekend if you hadn't had a call, but I'll be seeing you in Leeds for training! Are you on for mid March? Cheers Lee

They've probably been inundated with calls this week from people with applications in, expecting to hear something now it's the new year. They'll have sent a blanket email to everyone in the pending folder to ease the amount of traffic coming in. I wouldn't take it personal. Things are still...

Had a good chat with HR yesterday. Pretty much backs up what you say. It seems all of the training spaces for the east side are full for Jan and Feb start. Looking at March as the earliest, which works out alright. Said she would hopefully give me a call in the New Year. From memory, you are...

Thats good info Andrew32, thanks. I was offered the Skipton position for an October start but couldn't accept this side of year end because of my current contract. Just sat in the talent pool now. Hopefully will join you early 2015! Looks like you are local to me too

Hey garageflower, I was hoping for a place on the Jan 26th course as I know there was a place. As I've not heard anything as yet I am guessing they filled the place internally. Although saying that, last time I had just under 4 weeks notice so there is still time yet!! It really is a mystery as...

There will be many people in the same boat, me included. All I can say from going through this a year ago, is wait. The interview isn't always a pass or fail, more a point scoring exercise. So until they have the results from every single candidate, they cannot set a cut off point. By calling...

Whenever I have received a call from them it has always come up as an 01904 York number. Never withheld. Hoping to hear something myself soon, although last time it was a number of weeks before I heard. HR are stretched with everything going on at the minute. I phoned 2 weeks ago and they were...

Just to keep folk in the loop as to my progress. I applied Friday night after seeing the posting on here. (Thanks to Driver9000 for the heads up!) Completed the online customer service questionnaire Saturday, and just got an email inviting me to a telephone interview. Booked for Friday morning...

Well done that man! Are you familiar with what to expect? I quite enjoyed the assessments. When are you doing them? Cheers

I was lucky enough to get offered a position at Skipton, but sadly had to decline as the timing was too soon. I couldn't leave my current position until the end of the year. HR were great to talk to and very understanding. They suggested deferring until a position became available in the new...

You are correct with the location. I think its the second floor you need. Dead easy to find and a really nice atmosphere once there. I had my interview at the queens hotel next to the station back in August. One of the best interviews I've ever had. So long as you do your homework on the...

I think this is a very good move, and I fear it may be my fault they now include it. As we all know things in rail recruitment have a reputation for taking a while, so when I was recently offered and amazing job with Northern, I had to turn it down as I was expecting an early 2015 start rather...