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You should definitely not just talk about responsibilities or what you could be expected to do in a given situation as they are looking for evidence of action on your part in an actual situation. Stick to specific examples of actual events.

Just look at the job description for person specification and be sure to form your answers around that because that is what they're looking for. Also, explain each answer in stages such as when it happened, what you did and the positive outcome of your actions. They may ask you how you felt...

Each TOC will have their own way of doing things. Southern will do all assessments, written and computerised, apart from the MMI on a single day. You then have to pass managers interview before completing the MMI and your assessment. Thameslink split the assessment into 2 stages where...

It's my understanding that it is very much up to the TOC. They could accept your test scores or they may require you to take all tests again.

Just relax and you'll be fine. On this test there isn't actually that much information to take in and you should have enough time to make notes and read the text a few times, as well as hearing the audio. As with all the tests, try to relax and make sure you understand exactly what you are...

This test is about reading new information and being able to retain it in order to answer the questions based on that information. All I would say is, make notes on key points using bullet points. This will help you to recall what you have just learnt. If you are after actual answers to...

At DMI one of the most important questions you will be asked is, why do you want the job? You really need to think about it because your motivation needs to be professional and demonstrate a real understanding of the job. If you say you wanted to drive trains since you were a child, it may...

I don't think it is easy to pass. You need a bit of luck to even reach assessment stage. I just think the tests on the assessment are mainly very simple and only nerves stand in your way. Of course, this is part of the day and only people who can stay focused will succeed.

Explain when you have: Dealt with a high pressure/emergency situation. Done a job similar to that of a driver. Taken on a difficult task. Can't remember them all but being on the railway as a conductor has its benefits!

What did you find hard about the MMI? I suppose you could have a tough interviewer but I think as long as you are prepared with some relevant example situations, and you are able to explain them fully, it shouldn't be too difficult. Personally I think after the assessment, the managers...

I think if you are to purchase anything, go for the book which is only around £10. It has some helpful stuff in there and although the tests in there are not exactly the same, they are quite tricky and get you used to working accurately under time restrictions. With this, you also get access...

I passed these assessments last week. It is indeed faster to work from top to bottom because you are only interested in the symbols and can just ignore all other info [numbers, Names etc]. The test is actually a lot easier than the examples given in that test book.

I wouldn't pay too much attention to what the application 'status' informs you. My status remained at 'submitted' all the way through to the point I was offered a job [conductor]. There is a lot of interest in these positions, especially for driver roles. As others say, patience is...

Where is the assessment being held - is it Knolly's House, Croydon? Also, have they sent you practice materials?