Recent content by daniellondon

Because I’ve gotten every job I’ve ever applied for (my last job I got before my conviction so they didn’t check). So obviously it’s not a problem with me but with them and the fact they worry about unspent convictions. Just annoyed at them because I know I’d do a great job and be more...

100% the reason I failed the paper sift, I have a history of both mechanical and customer service roles. I’ve also read through the train RSSB rule book like 10 times and referenced most of the information in my cover letter - showing a proactive approach. Anyway not going to let it bother me...

They aren’t spent, I just assumed they aren’t allowed to discriminate on unspent convictions either. But maybe they are. Anyway I’m at a cross roads in life, either becoming a train driver, which has always been a dream of mine and having a steady pay check or starting my own business. Which is...

I was 19 at the time of the offence, it was the result of an illegal search of my home (which actually doesn’t matter in English law as the evidence is still admissible) and they delayed my prosecution for two years (which is why the conviction is still unspent). Unfortunately not everything is...

No because that would be illegal. But I’m 99% that’s the reason. I think my CV and prior experience should be enough to at least invite me to the first stage tests.

I applied for a trainee/junior apprentice role for DB cargo for their talent pool and got rejected. A lot of threads on here advised to be honest with past criminal convictions. So I was. What hurts the most is that my CV is fantastic. I demonstrated I have the appropriate physical and...

Just applied for my dream job as a trainee driver for a FOC and hopefully I will be considered. It's a talent pool so might have to wait a few days or weeks to hear back . . . or years haha :)