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Usually what happens is that they advertise internally first. If they don’t hire internally as no one suitable/passes tests or an interview, they then advertise externally.

With a less than 1% chance, I wouldn’t be as positive that everyone will live the dream, but that’s my opinion.

you’re doing well at 19 then! Still, get some experience, even if it’s years and keep applying.

Na, I see where you’re coming from but I know it’s not always the case where females get the roles. Best people usually get them over the course of the application. And I’m not a driver but have applied many a time, nothing but rejection unfortunately.

Well put.

It could be many things, yes train operators seem to be more diverse these days but we don’t know how many have been declined. There will likely be thousands of applicants and we’ve heard from a fraction. There will be some that have got through and would be wrong to think it’s just diversity.

How do you know application was spot on?

It could be many things. Age, general application, life experience. You’ve got time on your hands though. Get a job, get some life experience behind you and try again.

You’re right, 3.5k -4K people applied for Lumo last year. Were only two apprentice positions.

Referring to “customer driver” What’s confusing? If you can’t read a job description, maybe not the job for you.

Does anyone know where training takes place for this role? Any overnight stays? 1721390455 Anyone heard back from DMI?

It does if you get put in a talent pool.

I’d check whether it’s a no or a No, but added to talent pool.

It’s crazy that people ask for insight or what to expect for interview questions. As if people will give you an advantage over their own application.

Found out this morning was unsuccessful due to having two attempts at an application.