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As previously mentioned, I am due to attend a second interview for a conductor position and I'm thinking of approaching it with a different attitude this time.
I'm currently on around 17k and intend to mention that I would be open to accept a job at a lower grade in order to get eventual...
Hi All
I am due to attend an interview for Skipton conductor shifts on 9th January and would like to ask for any advice as to what they may ask or how I should prepare for it.
Also, I have applied for Skipton but would be open to working at Leeds aswell, would it be a good idea to mention...
Received a call this afternoon.
Been given another interview on 9th January for Conductor positions in 2014 due to the combination of a high success rate in October recruitment event and my first interview score becoming invalid on 28th November preventing me from getting a place on the...
I am thinking of seeing how things go for the upcoming Conductor Course selections before I consider doing this and I'd be greatful for someone advice.
I'm due to come out of Northerns Skipton talent pool at the end of February 2014.
As this deadline approaches I am thinking of asking HR...
Just asking if anyone on here applied for the Skipton and Leeds Conductor vacancies in October?
I know the interviews for Leeds were done a few weeks ago but not sure about Skipton.
Has anyone done thier Conductor assessments yet or been given an idea of the next Conductor course start...
Training places are allocated based upon scores achieved by candidates during the assessment process, thus if candidate "a" achieves score of "12", candidate b "14", candidate c "15". The training places would be allocated 1st to candidate c then candidate b then candidate a.
Based on the...
I am currently in a talent pool and have been there since September 2013 and an due to come out of it right at the end of Feb 2014.
What I want to ask is:
Do they work
Does the toc offer you vacancies that become available just after you have left the pool, for instance, a course is due...
Hi all,
As you may already know, I am currently in the Northern rail talent pool after passing my interview and conductor assessment.
Northern have advised me that I will be contacted if any vacancies arise at the depot I applied for, I have just noticed that they are advertising for...
Hi Folks,
A few quick questions,are successful applicants who are placed on the NR Talent/Holding pool more often than not offered a position?
What's the longest anyone has in it for?
Hi,
Does anyone know if Grand Central Trains have had thier franchise extended until 2026 yet and what their future plans would be if they were to obtain this extension?
Thinking of a career with them is the reason for asking.
Just asking if anyone knows where first train thier conductors for transpenine route.
Thinking of applying when a role comes up, I live in Bradford so I assume that huddersfield would be my nearest depot?
Lastly, where is the nearest depot to Burnley?
Hi all,
I have been on hold for a conductor post since passing my conductor assessment in June, I have today been told that there will be no more vacancies at Skipton until next year due to a change in thier train crew plan and I'm in the talent pool now
My results will be valid for the...
Hi Folks
Just a few questions.
I have mentioned before that I have been out on hold for one of three vacancies for Northern Rail.
When I received the notification that I had passed the assessments I was told that they were assessing the conductor requirements for the depot I had applied for...
Hi
Can anyone tell me where the conductor training centre is for people who will be working at Skipton?
Also, a possible start date of 30th September has been muted and I have to serve a months notice to my current employer so what I want to know is when will I be called up for a medical...
Hi all,
I recently applied for One of Three Conductor Jobs with Northern in late April 2013, I made the interviews and was successful and was sent on a Conductor Assessment at York, I was informed a week later that I had passed the test and that they were currently assessing the conductor...
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