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    Assesment day fairness

    Heya , what role was it for ? Hopefully your results come through quick . If you aren’t successful it might be worth mentioning the above Good luck
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    GWR Train manager recruitment

    Hi, Definitely do the practice papers a few times and time yourself . You have 3 lots of papers to get through on the day . There were around 11 people during my session - some internal and some external . I went on a Friday afternoon and got an email Tuesday morning to let me know I had...
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    GWR Train manager recruitment

    It’s definitely a test of remaining calm under pressure
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    GWR Train manager recruitment

    Good luck :) was this for the tests or the second round with groups etc ?
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    GWR Conductor assessments

    I know ! I’ve just signed a contact with a company until the end of December . I’m hoping for January start now :) Bet you can’t wait to get going now ?!
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    GWR Conductor assessments

    I was the only candidate in my group to get an assessment . I waited a week but it varies depending on the companies needs . I’m sitting in a talent pool now awaiting a call to start on a course . It’s not ideal , as I have been made redundant so was hoping to start straight away
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    GWR Conductor assessments

    My paper tests were on Friday afternoon and didn’t get the results until the Monday ( they are manually marked . Stage 2 was a group assessment in two parts . 6 of us were in the room together . 5 were internal and then me external . You all get put in staff canteen whilst the interviewing...
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    GWR Conductor assessments

    Do the practice tests a few times and time yourself . Try and be as relaxed as you can on the day ! I did mine early August and had a f2f the following week .
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    Talent Pools

    I’m in the same position and understand your frustration . I’ve just chased via email for an update and has the standard response . I’m just about to sign a temporary contract until December . This will be extended until March and I have a feeling I’ll still be in a talent pool come March
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    GWR Train Manager and Guard Harmonisation

    Brilliant news ! Keep us updated on how training looks . I’m hoping to get a start date for January :)
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    GWR Train Manager and Guard Harmonisation

    I give a polite email last week to check if there’s any info . I’ve been made redundant so when I was told I was successful but might be 9 month wait I’ve started to apply for temp jobs ( or my redundancy money becomes my wages ) I’ve secured a contact until the end of December . GWR email said...
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    Thomas cook - GWR

    It must be ..
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    Thomas cook - GWR

    Lovely story https://twitter.com/paulcliftonbbc/status/1177353830805254145?s=21
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    GWR Train manager recruitment

    I was told the same . I’m Hoping with the new timetable and more trains that we will start sooner rather than later !
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    GWR probation period

    Hi, Which station base did you apply for ? I’m in pool for Cardiff
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    GWR Train Manager Annual Leave Entitlement

    I applied for Cardiff but was asked would Bristol be achievable for me too . Hoping with the new timetable launching and extra trains that it will be quickly .
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    GWR Train Manager Annual Leave Entitlement

    Wow January ? Wondering if that’s when I’ll be starting then .... that will be one of my first questions too around annual leave lol
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    GWR Train Manager application

    That’s awesome news !! Well done . I’m still awaiting the call asking me to go for medical so I can start . Is it Paddington you got ?
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    Train Guard Interview

    What TOC are you applying with ?

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