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    Freightliner trainee driver positions ('Graduate scheme')

    Just found this post in the db trainee section Can only let you know whats happening in my area we have taken on loads of ground staff all from outside railways. But nearly all trainee driver were from ground staff and engineering all ready working for db as far as i know its like that at...
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    Freightliner trainee driver positions ('Graduate scheme')

    The first intake is at the end of September for trainees. I would imagine that those who have had medical already are successful and those that haven't aren't seems freightliner and db schenker operate the same way from past experience. And I would imagine freightliner are hoping for...
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    Freightliner trainee driver positions ('Graduate scheme')

    Can I ask those that have had medical letters are you internal or external candidates ?.
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    Is the railway employee blacklist real or is it a myth?

    I'm over it The job I do now i don't have to impress anyone just do the job go home and I don't have to worry about bosses with other motives. Other staff back stabbing you points scoring. So no I'm not. But just proves the point about blacklists to not employ. Beats working with...
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    Is the railway employee blacklist real or is it a myth?

    Point is it shouldn't be allowed lots of good people don't get the jobs because minor issues in the past but must have been good to get the job in the first place. Also why do train co bother testing people if they have no intention of interviewing you. Waste of time and money springs to...
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    Is the railway employee blacklist real or is it a myth?

    I had my drivers tests 18 months ago no interview. Applied over 2 years ago. Guards tests last year had a mock interview no problems as I've done the job before. I've had lots of practice and I know what their after I'm very chatty and approachable. Still didn't get the job. What if...
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    Is the railway employee blacklist real or is it a myth?

    It's not just about screwing up if you get sacked on trumped up charges then you have had it I know experience I passed all the drivers and guards tests that's 3 times I've sat guards test once since. And no job interviews just get fobbed off So it's true alright Check out perry Webb blog...
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    Had some interview feedback from a failed interview today..

    I've passed all my guards and drivers assessments inc fault finding and mechanical. All first time. And don't get through the interview stage. Although I have given all the correct type of answers. I have had fob off answers which you find hard to believe. My situation is different as to...
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    DB Schenker Trainee Vacancies

    I got interviewed last time didn't get through. Was told by someone I know that its jobs for the boys So I don't think the if many jobs exist. As their advertising for qualified again aswell.
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    TOCs: Illegal Blacklisting Uncovered

    Well it must be true how many sacked staff or staff that have rocked the boat have made it back on to the rails only one that I know of and he had to make a few sacrifices and he still isn't were he would want to be ! When a lot of the time it's down to personality clash with a manager or the...
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    Greater Anglia Trainee Depot Driver position

    Managers interview can be whatever they want its supposed to be all competency based but if they want to question you about your cv they will Keen on travel distance to work aswell My situation is different to most so mine is purely pot luck
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    Greater Anglia Trainee Depot Driver position

    They can do it when they want I did my fault finder and structured same week Then managers interview week after ! Did not get position.
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    Swt trainee positions from last year

    Does anyone have any info on Swt trainee positions status been waiting a year and half and never had structured interview It changes soon so if it wasn't or another toc I would have had to sit assessments again !
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    DM Interview GA

    What was asked at dm interview at ga ?
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    Greater Anglia Trainee Depot Driver position

    How long a wait are talking ?

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