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Closing date for application forms is 12 noon on Thursday 14th November 2013. The assessment centres are being run from the 25th November until the end of December. :D

As far as I was aware almost everyone with Type 1 diabetes will have a hypo at some stage.

Being hypo/hyper glycemic attack free for 6 months would be a near impossibility for a type 1 . For example if your are in a really deep sleep and your sugar levels drop. Your body wont automatically wake up until your sugar levels are dangerously low.

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Well done mate , they did say not to phone but it can't harm surely

Wonder when we will hear

I can't see that happening to be honest. You should be allowed to take the interviews again. If you fail the guard assessments then there's a problem but you've passed them. I don't know for sure. Took mine last monday, not heard anything either, keep us posted. Was my first attempt. If I...

That's very interesting, I've not been on here long and I was under the impression that due to the volume of applicants it wouldn't be a good idea. Glad to be proven wrong, may give this a try myself. Well done for getting your trainee position. What company was it for if you don't mind me...

Hi did you attend the interviews last week? Did you get a letter or phone call? Sorry it doesn't answer your question

Sure i will give you a hand. Do you want to send us a copy of your cover letter so I can read it?

I'm not sure if sending a speculative application would work, because of the volume of applications. It's worth a try definitely, you aren't going to lose anything. Not being in any rush is a good thing as it's a long process. Just keep your eyes peeled for new positions on all websites...

Just got home to find a letter from merseyrail and that I've been invited to the assessment day. Really chuffed considering the volume of applications. Can you let me know what to expect in the assessment please and how should I prepare?

Applied the other day for the Wigan conductor one. Completed the online assessment too. Best of luck

Thanks for the heads up and answering my questions. Sorry to hear about the bad news. I'm sure your next opportunity is just around the corner. Good luck !

Thanks for the useful info , luckily I did some research before doing my application, I spent ages on the cover letter and cv so fingers crossed. Also that's cool you've been a train guard- What company did you work for ? Surely it can't be down to the job why you left otherwise you wouldn't...