Recent content by PoppyPoodle

Hi Mini. The customer host pool is for the Penzance depot and the new station job is at St Austell. I put on my application this I was already in a talent pool and they invited me to the assessment day that is being held in Truro. I was wondering if the role plays etc. were likely to be similar...

Hi Does anyone know if the assessment process is the same for customer host positions and station based (ticket selling and dispatch) roles? I got through the customer host centre and have been in a talent pool for ages but have now applied for a station job and have the assessment centre next...

Same here - I'm now into a temporary contract to the middle of January.. but at least it's in a customer service role and out of sales (sp!t)!

Thanks Red... sounds like good advice. I've missed some local opportunities that I'm now kicking myself for not following up because I thought I might compromise my position with the original role (but apparently not) - so I will carry on doing what I'm doing whilst waiting (for a call) and...

I've tried contacting HR several times and get the same stock response 'you are still in the pool we'll contact you etc..' I've shied away from trying to contact the depot directly as I didn't want to come across as pushy and/or desperate... but maybe this will be worth a try at this stage.

Wow - that would be quite some wait... kind of makes any sort of planning rather difficult?

Hi I have been in a talent pool for a Customer Host position based at Penzance depot since the end of April. Despite various approaches I have not been able to get any information on if/when an opening may become available. I appreciate that being in a talent pool is not a guarantee of a job -...

Further update.... (got accepted into talent pool for for Customer Hosts in Penzance back in March) BUT still no news!!.. and now Penzance depot are advertising for customer hosts for the night riviera service. What phone number did people phone for recruitment (I've seen people say that they...

I’ve been in a talent pool for a Customer Host position based at Penzance for three months now. I really want to start with GWR and I’m beginning to panic that after all the effort to get selected and all the waiting it might all come to nothing. Has anyone else had to wait this long to be...

Hi Kevin - Just wanted to check - have you been offered a position yet? - I'm still waiting and getting a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach..

Just a quick update... still no news :( I've emailed the HR enquires address and had two generic responses saying I'm still in the pool at it can take some time - be patient. It's now three months and I'm beginning to panic... I really want this job. Has anyone else had to wait more than three...

Hi - yes, well pleased :D....and I am in a talent pool. My post here was to really find out how long people had to wait for a start date... I'm hoping it's not as long as 6 months (or that they decide that they've got enough people and I end up being surplus to requirements (if that can...

This is my first post here as I had a call on Friday to say that I had been successful following an assessment day and interview (in Penzance) for a customer host position. I am now in a pool of people waiting for a start date. Could someone please let me know what happens after the call to say...