Recent content by NorthernLad

Well I feel a bit more prepared now. I have Been Practicing the Group Borden test every day as well as the SCAT just to keep the brain in tune. On the psychometrics side, I think I've just about got my brain working full swing in connection to the memory recall test. the dials and cable test...

As a random reply to the above posts, I used to work for BT for 3 years in Newcastle. Seems to be a bit of a trend, people wanting to leave BT to go work for the rail industry lol anyway it made me Chuckle :)

That's cracking news you passed the interview stage waiting and well done to Derek S too. Least you don't have to to the testing again. I'm away to Doncaster for testing on the 14th. Dreading it! lol I'm pleased there is 8 places to start with, hopefully that will improve the odds a little...

Well that's the Interview in the bag! :) HR rang me on Sunday to confirm I had successfully made it through. I had a little celebration dance mid phone call, I was that happy lol So now onto the psychometrics stage. I had a little crack at the Group Bourdon Test and the SCAAT Test last night...

Oh dear, I'm sure you did well enough for a crack at Doncaster again. Fingers crossed. If I get a shot at it, I think I shall get in touch with them and ask to see if they can advise me of what to expect in the testing stage. so I can best prepare. good luck.

Well that's the interview out the way, and I must say it was a very enjoyable experience. The staff interviewing me were very polite and the questions put forward in a very friendly manner, I felt very comfortable and think I did reasonably well. Just hoping I did well enough to get a crack at...

Thanks for the information Waiting. I had a rough idea about some of the assessment stuff, and have already got hold of a few brain training things to stimulate my gray cells lol I work in IT at the moment, so in the same boat as you when it comes to the mechanical Comprehension stuff, though...

cheers for the info Fankfurt. I've been trying for years just to get an interview, so I'm thrilled to get this far. Its the only job I've ever really wanted to do and I have passion for trains, well anything with wheels lol. I shall send Waiting a PM to see if he can help with my preparations :)

WOW, thats some cracking logistics there. Wish I had the chance to witness it in person.

I have applied many times for this role and have eventually managed to get an interview :) which I'm thrilled about, now I am trying to get mega prepared. but not sure what to expect? I'm guessing that the 30 min interview mentioned in the letter is the standard sit down interview chit chat...