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Recent content by marcustandy

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    how2become - NOT!

    However, the online training material will have you working out multiple pulleys, levers and fulcrums ..... never to be seen at any stage of the (GTR) application process!!! :roll:
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    Multi Modal Interview Assessment Day 2

    I'm going to throw something out there; I have no idea of it's correct or if it just worked for me but it'll give you something (else) to think about ..... I passed my MMI at the end of 2014. I was lucky in-so-much-as, I had many examples for every question, having been in the army for 24...
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    how2become - NOT!

    Having been through the recruitment process and now completed (Driver) training, I feel 'qualified' to comment on 'how2become'. I know a lot of 'hopefuls' use that company and it's resources and perhaps place a lot of hope/faith in what they tell you. I only discovered them just as I got my...
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    Career prospects.

    I'm not sure about the age thing but maybe the following is worth taking into consideration before you make any decisions: Network Rail upgrade delayed by Government Network Rail statement
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    Medical - Laser Eye Surgery

    I had virtually settled on a date for laser eye surgery when the train driving job came along and in a matter of a few short weeks, I was into assessments and interviews (for GTR). Consequently I never followed through with the eye surgery as I had always been led to believe that it was not...
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    "Golden Handcuffs" contracts?

    I previously worked in recruitment (transport & logistics sector). These type of clauses are common, however, we were always led to understand that it would be very difficult to enforce if ever it were to be called upon. Most likely, an employer wouldn't have the appetite for the 'fight' and...

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