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[387star]

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[Greenback]

All I cna say, and it's something that won't come as any great help or comfort regarding what happened to you, is that it isn't easy having to conduct interviews all day 9or over several days) and ask the same questions over and over again.

Although it isn't very professional to yawn, sometimes it can't be helped, especially if the interview panel has already seen several outstanding candidates that they think will be hard to beat.

 

[reapz]

Hi

I recently had an interview for a position in the rail industry where I currently work.

The interview did not go at all well and I accept that... Lots of things to improve on

However despite this the interview felt rushed with few questions asked on my answers and one interviewer notably yawning several times and not apologising

One of them said it is hard to move on in the rail industry which seemed gratuitous

What do you guys think? It was like from the outset they couldn't be bothered to interview me which rubbed off on me.. They weren't even sure who they were interviewing. Handshakes felt forced too

Sounds like the job is already taken and they are interviewing as part of the procedure.

In my experience if it doesnt feel good its prob isnt

 

[pop_gun]

Sounds like the job is already taken and they are interviewing as part of the procedure.

In my experience if it doesnt feel good its prob isnt

This sounds right. I've experienced similar myself,

 

[stevienash]

I had a similar expieriance recently I went for an internal job a couple of months ago. There were 2 positions and it was based at the next town along from me. The two other people in the assement/interview were already based at that particular station where the position was for. I passed the assement and thought the interview went really well. I got a phone call a couple of days later with what I felt was wishy washy excuses why I didnt get the job one in particular reason was they are looking for people who are in for the long haul not going to jump up the ladder at the first chance that came along. Which was rubbish as the the one guy who got the job in the ticket office had just got on the short list for a guards role so as soon as one came up he would be off!! The man who interivewed us all was the station manager! so he surley would of known what is current staff are up for?

 

[387star]

I had a similar expieriance recently I went for an internal job a couple of months ago. There were 2 positions and it was based at the next town along from me. The two other people in the assement/interview were already based at that particular station where the position was for. I passed the assement and thought the interview went really well. I got a phone call a couple of days later with what I felt was wishy washy excuses why I didnt get the job one in particular reason was they are looking for people who are in for the long haul not going to jump up the ladder at the first chance that came along. Which was rubbish as the the one guy who got the job in the ticket office had just got on the short list for a guards role so as soon as one came up he would be off!! The man who interivewed us all was the station manager! so he surley would of known what is current staff are up for?

What a strange excuse. It seems easier getting a job with another toc than the one you work for...

 

[stevienash]

What a strange excuse. It seems easier getting a job with another toc than the one you work for...

Looking back on it now felt like i was there to make up the numbers :cry:

But looking at it on as positive side, It was an internal role and they currently work full time as i am only casual at the moment! so must of done somthing right to get to interview stage

 

[185]

Hi

I recently had an interview for a position in the rail industry where I currently work.

The interview did not go at all well and I accept that... Lots of things to improve on

However despite this the interview felt rushed with few questions asked on my answers and one interviewer notably yawning several times and not apologising

One of them said it is hard to move on in the rail industry which seemed gratuitous

What do you guys think? It was like from the outset they couldn't be bothered to interview me which rubbed off on me.. They weren't even sure who they were interviewing. Handshakes felt forced too

If you have an internal grievance procedure, I would use it.

Failing that, polite letter first to the HR director, then to the MD - I'd prepare both letters at the same time. The HR director will almost certainly fob you off, but you should always approach them first as a courtesy, then send the second letter.

 

[455driver]

If you have an internal grievance procedure, I would use it.

Failing that, polite letter first to the HR director, then to the MD - I'd prepare both letters at the same time. The HR director will almost certainly fob you off, but you should always approach them first as a courtesy, then send the second letter.

Good idea, he will be out the door within months.:roll:
Stick your head above the parapet ready for it to be shot off.

Just because he didnt get the job doesnt mean he did anything wrong, just put it down to experience and move on, you never know the manager may have been so impressed with him that he has "made a note" for all the right reasons rather than the wrong ones which will be what happens if he starts spouting off with no real proof!

 

[whhistle]

What company?

 

[TDK]

Failing that, polite letter first to the HR director, then to the MD - I'd prepare both letters at the same time. The HR director will almost certainly fob you off, but you should always approach them first as a courtesy, then send the second letter.

Oh dear - firstly you MUST contact you line manager, then the union (if you are in one) going straight to the directors is a certain NO NO! Go through the proper channels or you may find that you line manager may make thinhs slightly difficult for you. 185 how on Earth can you give someone advice like that?

 

[E&W Lucas]

Hi

I recently had an interview for a position in the rail industry where I currently work.

The interview did not go at all well and I accept that... Lots of things to improve on

However despite this the interview felt rushed with few questions asked on my answers and one interviewer notably yawning several times and not apologising

One of them said it is hard to move on in the rail industry which seemed gratuitous

What do you guys think? It was like from the outset they couldn't be bothered to interview me which rubbed off on me.. They weren't even sure who they were interviewing. Handshakes felt forced too

You're not going to get every job that you apply for. I've had a similar experience, when applying to a TOC as a qualified. The grapevine told me after, that the jobs had already pretty much been filled, before the process. That's real life; if the management already knew there were candidates that they were comfortable with, then making waves wouldn't have changed anything, apart from making it more difficult to re - apply for the same role in the future, when that may not have been the case.

Learn from it, and move on. A few weeks after my poor experience, I was invited to a selection event for the depot I now work at. Better job, more money, nothing lost in the long term.

 

[Quickthorn]

Hi

I recently had an interview for a position in the rail industry where I currently work.

The interview did not go at all well and I accept that... Lots of things to improve on

However despite this the interview felt rushed with few questions asked on my answers and one interviewer notably yawning several times and not apologising

One of them said it is hard to move on in the rail industry which seemed gratuitous

What do you guys think? It was like from the outset they couldn't be bothered to interview me which rubbed off on me.. They weren't even sure who they were interviewing. Handshakes felt forced too

Did you get this job? It sounds like you didn't, but it doesn't seem to actually say as much.

 

[pop_gun]

Just sent an e-mail informing me I didn't get the part time customer service assistant vacancies I had interviewed for. The same interview in which I felt the interviewers were feigning interest. It's not even a question of experience or the right background as there is a thread on railwaypeople.com forum where long serving railway staff (laid off just before the recession) aren't considered for vacancies they're qualified in.

Deep down I think the job had gone before we were interviewed. If true, it's sickening.

 

[455driver]

Deep down I think the job had gone before we were interviewed. If true, it's sickening.

Nope its the way of the world, get used to it.

We have all been on the receiving end of it but to try and do battle against it would be pointless and soul destroying with no chance of success.

Pick your battles carefully!

 

[387star]

Did you get this job? It sounds like you didn't, but it doesn't seem to actually say as much.

Got another better job so it's fine

 

[Vicpaul]

Deep down I think the job had gone before we were interviewed. If true, it's sickening.

As far as I know, even if the position has been filled they have to complete there quota of interviews.

 

[Quickthorn]

Got another better job so it's fine

Congratulations on that!