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    Career Progression at SWR

    Hi folks, As per the title, what's career progression like at SWR? E.g. how long can it take to progress from a Rail Operator on the platforms to potential Guard or Trainee Driver (if that's something you wanted to do)? Any info will be great. Thanks
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    Another Unsuccessful Application!

    Hi folks, As per the title, I have another unsuccessful application under my belt :( this is my sixth now, four with SWR. I completed an online assessment with SWR for a Commercial Guard's job at Salisbury, I've done the same online assessment twice before and each time not progressed to the...
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    CrossCountry Interview Questions

    Hi folks, I have an assessment and possibly an interview tomorrow with CrossCountry Trains. What sort of questions are they likely to ask during the interview if I reach that stage? I've already been given one question and would like to know if there's any more. Thanks.
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    Advice Please SWR

    Good day folks, hope you all had a good Christmas. I'm considering applying for a Commercial Guard job with SWR in the new year. I applied for the role earlier this year but was unsuccessful and have to wait 6 months before reapplying. With the strikes going on at SWR is it worth joining as a...
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    Just to clarify

    Hi folks, I'm considering applying for a trainee driver role with SWR, I applied for the same role with Freightliner but was unsuccessful at the pen and paper assessments in August. My question is can I apply to SWR or do I have to wait until the six months are up before reapplying for any...

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