Neatro
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CrossCountry - Apprentice Train Driver - Recruitment Discussion
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bothtubes
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Congrats to everyone who’s passed. I know the course is sometime in June but does anyone know when people will find out if they’re on it? How do they decide who gets on it?
I imagine very soon as we would need to go to medicals and hand notices in with existing jobs.
I believe (don’t quote me) you are scored in the interview and assessments. They will take the highest ones.
Neatro
Member
When I got the phone call, the guy said they're still moving stuff around internally (I figured that's slang for organising an actual course, trainers, who's on it etc) then they'll let people know.
I've heard June but I've also known operators push courses back due to planning difficulties.
Either way I hope I'm on the next available course, if not I'm happy to wait for a potential start. I'm just glad I passed the tests
I've heard June but I've also known operators push courses back due to planning difficulties.
Either way I hope I'm on the next available course, if not I'm happy to wait for a potential start. I'm just glad I passed the tests
J3053B
Member
Bit behind but just got the call to say I’d passed my dmi, assessment start of next month although I've already done the stage 1 assessments. 
Neatro
Member
You're not behind, you're just at a different depot. They're not done at the same time.Bit behind but just got the call to say I’d passed my dmi, assessment start of next month although I've already done the stage 1 assessments.
Congratulations on passing your DMI
J3053B
Member
Thanks ☺️
365515
Member
How did you find the DMI, I have got mine next week?
J3053B
Member
I enjoyed it actually, the DM’s that interviewed me were very welcoming. The questions they asked weren’t generic necessarily but take your time with them and use STAR to formulate an answer.
But this is their only chance to find out about you as a person, these people are going to be your line managers most likely so ultimately be yourself
Neatro
Member
Pretty much the experience I had, I used STAR but the whole interview was very relaxed, a few laughs here and there.I enjoyed it actually, the DM’s that interviewed me were very welcoming. The questions they asked weren’t generic necessarily but take your time with them and use STAR to formulate an answer.
But this is their only chance to find out about you as a person, these people are going to be your line managers most likely so ultimately be yourself
Nothing compared to the grilling I got at MMI.
In both instances just go in prepared and you'll be fine.
Sunny16
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Hi guys, has anyone applied for the apprentice Train driver position in Leicester? It was advertised a few weeks ago.
Jungie1799
Member
When did you do your DMI? I did mine on the 29th but I haven’t heard back. I’m not expecting to pass it anyways, I’m just curious.Bit behind but just got the call to say I’d passed my dmi, assessment start of next month although I've already done the stage 1 assessments.
holmes3755
Member
Im in Watford on 3rd of may for opc
If anyone has got the same dates.
Decided to stay over night before to save on stressing in traffic and parking.
They are doing all tests on same day apparently, aslong as you pass the morning
If anyone has got the same dates.
Decided to stay over night before to save on stressing in traffic and parking.
They are doing all tests on same day apparently, aslong as you pass the morning
J3053B
Member
It was the middle of March for me. So I was at 5 weeks, I didn’t have any call to say well done you’ve passed!
It was more ‘Hi is this J3053B?’
‘Yes’
‘Right the next stage for you is OPC, dates are here and here, choose one’
No need to give up hope yet!
Neatro
Member
To echo this, I've passed everything but DMI to the phone call to say I had passed was 5 weeks
Jungie1799
Member
Nvm mate, I take back what I said, they’ve just called me to say I’ve passed.
J3053B
Member
Nice one
JH-OB
Member
I’m up on 1 May, again staying over to hopefully increase my chances.
I’ve been advised it’s the whole day too (if successful in the morning), has anyone else done the morning and afternoon assessments in one day before with XC?
akaMcMonagle
Member
I applied for this a couple of weeks ago too. I got an email today asking me to send in my Full name, National Insurance Number & DoB
Sunny16
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I got the same email too. Good luck
akaMcMonagle
Member
I had forgotten I applied for it as I normally make notes of what I have applied for haha. Good luck to yourself too
Neatro
Member
Those who have passed has anyone heard anything? Or are we all just patiently waiting in the dark?
Still waiting, I believe they are still sorting out candidates for the June course. I think some of us might hear something soon hopefully!
Neatro
Member
This is what I was hoping. Just been in silence so I wondered if anyone else has heard anything
bothtubes
Member
I’m in the same boat. Surely we must hear something this week or next due to medicals and giving notice. I rang last week and all I’ve been told is June. Couldn’t specify a date.
Neatro
Member
That's what I was thinking June is approaching 4 weeks away (obviously it could be any date in June) but I need to give at least 4 weeks notice so I'm just anxiously waiting.
I keep thinking I'll get updates on Fridays as every Friday is when I either received a invitation or to find out results.
I was told in my interview that the course will be mid to end of June. I would guess week commencing 17th or 24th June. So bearing in mind medicals and the usual 4 weeks notice we should hear this week If we are on that course. Best of luck to everyone!
dbabs
Member
Fingers crossed for everyone! I found out I was successful last April and have been waiting patiently for a medical ever since (having mentally checked out of my current role the day I got the phone call, it’s safe to say it’s been a very long year!)
Congratulations, I imagine it was a long wait, but you got there! When did you get the call?
dbabs
Member
Sorry meant to say I am still waiting for a medical, the phone call last April was to say hang tight and they’ll be in touch. Hopefully the call we are waiting for will come soon …