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    Advice required: a non-engineer wanting to enter the project world of the railways

    Thanks so much for your response :) I've now actually manged to get a job with NR as a scheme PM starting next month... How very exciting! No grad scheme needed now hooray (y) Pinky :)
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    Hey, I'm expecting my contract tomorrow for Scheme pm... I'm wondering if you could answer...

    Hey, I'm expecting my contract tomorrow for Scheme pm... I'm wondering if you could answer some questions for me?! Thanks Jen :)
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    Calling any of you Scheme Project Managers @ Network Rail

    Hey, I've just had an offer (well intention to offer) for a Scheme PM role at Network Rail! I'd like to know to expect; maybe a typical day in the life of... Any info would be greatly received Many thanks Pinky :)
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    Assistant Project Manager Interview Tips/Advice

    Hi all, I have an interview with both Amey and Network Rail in the next week (two separate interviews for two separate Assistant PM jobs) and I'd like to know if anyone has any advice? I'm not an engineer so I'm hoping they stick more with the PM questions but any tips and hints from...
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    Advice required: a non-engineer wanting to enter the project world of the railways

    Hey Bushy, Thanks for the post! Yes I've tried to apply to as many orgs as possible; many aren't interested. The interview I have this month is in an APM role so I hope that will be my break :) Pinky :)
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    Advice required: a non-engineer wanting to enter the project world of the railways

    Yes I can understand that... I did do a very short taster at Network Rail as I knew a PM there. I'm I'm no longer in contact with the PM and I'm starting to think it is that thing of who you know not necessarily what you know?!!!! Especially when you're just starting out on the career ladder...
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    Advice required: a non-engineer wanting to enter the project world of the railways

    Thank you both! The positions I've applie for we're junior roles but even a junior role needs significant experience it seems. I've never considered the role of a project planner but it is certainly something I will investigate :) I do appreciate that the railways are understandably...
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    Advice required: a non-engineer wanting to enter the project world of the railways

    Hey, I've desperately tried to get a job within project management on the railways. I don't however have an engineering background (something I now wish I'd done) nor do I have actual project management experience. :roll: I do however have lots of work experience in a service providing...
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    Getting a job within Project Management on the railways... Advice please

    Hey, I've desperately tried to get a job within project management on the railways. I don't however have an engineering background (something I now wish I'd done) nor do I have actual project management experience.:( I do however have lots of work experience in a service providing...

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