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Chiltern Railways Customer Service Inspector Assessment Day

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Good evening,
Been lurking around the forums for a while. I've got an assessment day coming up for Chiltern Railways for a Customer Service Inspector role, please can anyone shed some light on the process? The email states the following:
Morning:
  • Introductions
  • Individual exercise
  • Group exercise
Afternoon
  • Individual interview
  • Individual role play
Anyone been at the assessment day? Would really help me out, examples would be perfect.
 
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Bump! Really need help for the above, please give examples. The email has no work packs to practice.
 

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I can’t give specifics because I’ve never taken these assessments. What does the job entail? They should really send something I’d imagine so you know what to expect? My generic advice is to study the company and focus any answers on customer service/safety as these are the two most important aspects of the rail industry. Its hard to be any more detailed than That without knowing more. Have you called them to find out more?

From what you’ve posted, they don’t really appear to be assessments that you can practice for, but sufficient information about what to expect should be forthcoming.
 
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Hi Stigy,

Thank you for posting, I've pretty much researched the company and got good examples of customer service and safety for the interview part. It's the other assessments that I have no clue. I've worked as a CSA for TfL, I remember them providing practice packs.
The job description:

  • Ticket checking and selling, taking appropriate action with fare evaders following company guidelines where ticketless travel or ticketing issues are evident, providing passenger enquiries and information by providing a safe and secure environment as well as offering support to your other on board colleagues.
  • At times, you will also assist our station teams during disruption or events. You may also need to attend court as required to evidence in case of fraudulent travel.
  • Within the role you will be required to carry around various items of equipment whilst on duty as well as wear a uniform.- Qualifications
To be successful in this role you must clearly demonstrate the following:

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Pro-active, friendly attitude with good interpersonal skills
Ability to write comprehensive and accurate reports fit for presentation as evidence in court
Ability to work well in a team
Have the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision
Ability to deal with diversity
Excellent customer service skills
Confident in conflict handling, remaining calm and professional under pressure. Able to work productively in a high
  • pressure environment and keep emotions under control during difficult situations
Demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude
Drive improvement
Be adaptable in out of course situations
Have an outgoing confident personality
Eye for detail
It would also be desirable to have some basic geography knowledge and experience is using electronic tablets and devices.-
 
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