• Our new ticketing site is now live! Using either this or the original site (both powered by TrainSplit) helps support the running of the forum with every ticket purchase! Find out more and ask any questions/give us feedback in this thread!

Search results

  1. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    I'm still yet to see any unqualifieds getting though to the psychometric testing stage.
  2. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    Are there any non qualifieds that were successful on the assessment day?
  3. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    Apparently 400ish non qualifieds. 300ish Qualifieds.
  4. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    I was asked to choose 1-4 for both location of next stage and preferred depot.
  5. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    :lol: :lol::lol::lol:
  6. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    2-3 weeks, so tomorrow onwards then. Fingers crossed hey?
  7. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    Has anyone heard anything back from the assessments on the 29th Nov?
  8. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    I would imagine qualified drivers would have the upper hand anyway. Less training cost.
  9. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    I was told it will take 2-3 weeks
  10. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    The initial sift is done via computer software. It picks out key words from your cover letter.
  11. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    Does anyone know if your CV is taken into account during any of the recruitment process?
  12. N

    No, Not at all. Just enjoy it. Don't be nervous, it's nothing like having an interview. I...

    No, Not at all. Just enjoy it. Don't be nervous, it's nothing like having an interview. I didn't feel any pressure at all. Just be you, unless you are terrible of course lol.
  13. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    You are given a sheet during assessments with dates and locations to choose from for if you are successful.
  14. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    There were also a few candidates that didn't bring any documents with them (as specified on the joining instructions) and a couple who turned up late. Wouldn't think that would do you any favours either.:roll:
  15. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    Casual was not mentioned in the joining instructions. Just be aware of that. :wink:
  16. N

    Hi. Yes I attended an assessment and no, there is no preparation you can do. You will have 3...

    Hi. Yes I attended an assessment and no, there is no preparation you can do. You will have 3 group tasks to complete, your group will keep changing so you don't get too friendly with the group. The trick is to be yourself. Nobody knows exactly what they are looking for so it's a waste of time...
  17. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    Ha ha. Yes. There were a few that talked over everyone else. Then there were the few that didn't say anything at all. The Q&A session was the worst for me. I had nothing to ask as I had already read up on the job, I.e shifts, hours, routes and pay. They were the questions that others were...
  18. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    I wouldn't really consider myself a snowflake but I do understand your point. 'Snowflakes' wouldn't be much use in my current line of work either. The point I was making was, if I decided who I employed the same way that VTEC are, I would have missed out on some fantastic employees. That's not...
  19. N

    Trainee Train Driver - Virgin Trains East Coast

    First time I post and I get called a 'jerk'. Nice! It was the first time I had come across this style of recruitment and found it rather strange. I am not entirely sure what they are looking for, but I believe that they will miss some good candidates. Not everyone is comfortable with opening...

Top