Recent content by paulh1969

May be of interest: http://www.northern.engageats.co.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmBFUNcNiZL1K4sZKiTe3v8LpIfG/gOFb/qbprrP5AXtgGPL0DPKEmOGOjxBO2/EFfw== Good luck...

Unfortunately, I failed an interview with Northern recently. When I asked for feedback why, I was told it was because I wasn't specific enough with one of my answers. My advice would be practice the STAR technique and have specific examples in mind (Situation/Task/Action/Role). Its difficult not...

Hi Shrimper, Just a quick note to say thanks - your advice was spot on. I prepared as well as I could, and hope the interview went well. I spoke with a couple of other candidates and they appeared strong contenders. Fingers crossed, however. BR PaulH

Thanks for the feedback. I guess this is just an initial sift before the harder stuff really kicks in!!!

Hi Hopeful2015, yes I sent my on-line application form in mid October. Received email confirming interview backend of last week. Regards, Paul

Hi all, I've managed to get a first interview for a trainee driving job in Leeds with Northern. The invite makes it appear that this is simply an "Example Based Interview" using the STAR technique to formulate answers. I'll be putting effort in to thinking through as many...