EMR - Trainee Depot Driver - Nottingham & Derby (04/01/23)

[luvlyjubly86]

If you can pass DMI, then you should be able to pass MMI, I've failed to go through DMI twice, different companies but passed MMI twice, maybe it's just me. The computer based ones I found them easy as long as you don't panic and the practice materials I bought in 2017 helped me prepare. I bought DVDs that I think I still have somewhere, will dig them out.

Done them before, expired last year.

That's made me feel a bit more at ease.
Oh no, what a pain that they expired. At least u know uve passed it before and u know what to expect.

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I never even thought about the rail links but that is a very good point!


I had an email last week confirming that they are accepting my previous OPC stage 2 mark and that I'm all the way through the process email to follow some point in May with further details!
In relation to timescales at my interview they said expected start dates would be late 23/early 24 but a lot of guess work going off there..

That's great! So fingers crossed ull get on one of the 1st courses.

 

[JFerreday]

There's no rush from my side of things, just taking everything as it comes!

Hopefully everyone else passes on here so we can join together

 

[Laurenann]

Oh I am so happy I have found this chat! I also have OPC stage 2 in June and struggling to know what to revise. Well done everyone for getting this far.

 

[luvlyjubly86]

Any one had their stage 2's yet and got results?

 

[alexander744]

got mine in July still a long way off for me sadly, have you had yours ?

 

[Termak]

Not gone for mine yet, end of June for me.

 

[luvlyjubly86]

got mine in July still a long way off for me sadly, have you had yours ?

Wow, it's really being dragged right out! Good luck for July!
Had mine yesterday, have passed computer assessments, said 7-10 working days for MMI results. Not holding out much hope on that one tho but fingers crossed!

Was hoping someone would say they've done theirs and how quickly the result came back. Stage one assessments felt like they took forever, and I know they've said 7-10 working days but she said they have to say that and it depends on how quickly emr get results out to people.

Not gone for mine yet, end of June for me.

Good luck

 

[alexander744]

Wow, it's really being dragged right out! Good luck for July!
Had mine yesterday, have passed computer assessments, said 7-10 working days for MMI results. Not holding out much hope on that one tho but fingers crossed!

Was hoping someone would say they've done theirs and how quickly the result came back. Stage one assessments felt like they took forever, and I know they've said 7-10 working days but she said they have to say that and it depends on how quickly emr get results out to people.

Good luck

Congrats on passing the computer tests! and as you say fingers crossed for you on the MMI I hope you get the successful phone call quicker than the 7-10 days, how did you find everything on the day ? did you only do the computer tests and MMI ?

 

[Adzlib]

Wow, it's really being dragged right out! Good luck for July!
Had mine yesterday, have passed computer assessments, said 7-10 working days for MMI results. Not holding out much hope on that one tho but fingers crossed!

Was hoping someone would say they've done theirs and how quickly the result came back. Stage one assessments felt like they took forever, and I know they've said 7-10 working days but she said they have to say that and it depends on how quickly emr get results out to people.

Good luck

Any advice for the tests that helped you get through them?

 

[luvlyjubly86]

Congrats on passing the computer tests! and as you say fingers crossed for you on the MMI I hope you get the successful phone call quicker than the 7-10 days, how did you find everything on the day ? did you only do the computer tests and MMI ?

Thanks. Yes so it ran as follows - write down answers for MMI questions, short break situational judgement questionnaire, short break, all 3 computer tests, short break, results, then given time for MMI. Then home

Any advice for the tests that helped you get through them?

Just similar stuff that's been said on a lot of these forums really, stay calm, don't loose ur nerve, and be prepared to explain ur reasoning & feelings for MMI.
I found the ball on track way harder than I thought I would, I'd had a fair bit of practice on my computer so went in feeling confident but by the tenth time round (the last one) my hands were shaking like mad! The images one just say what u definitely saw, don't think oh I saw X so I must have seen Y too.
Oh and take some lunch too, there was free tea/coffee available (was very nice actually) and some nice blueberry muffins but if ur gonna b there all day u might want to take something more substantial.
Hope that helps.

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Got my email, I've passed stage 2. I'm over the moon!!!
Good luck everyone else.

@JFerreday have you had any news on next steps etc yet?

 

[Adzlib]

Thanks for the advice, I've passed as well now just waiting for the next email woop

 

[luvlyjubly86]

Thanks for the advice, I've passed as well now just waiting for the next email woop

That's brilliant news mate, well done!!
Have u put in for derby or Notts?

 

[Adzlib]

That's brilliant news mate, well done!!
Have u put in for derby or Notts?

Derby for me but im happy wherever.
I'm guessing we will have to wait till the July opc tests untill there's anymore news but all exciting

 

[luvlyjubly86]

Yea thats what I thought, prob won't hear anything else until July at earliest. Very exciting indeed!

 

[alexander744]

Thanks. Yes so it ran as follows - write down answers for MMI questions, short break situational judgement questionnaire, short break, all 3 computer tests, short break, results, then given time for MMI. Then home

Just similar stuff that's been said on a lot of these forums really, stay calm, don't loose ur nerve, and be prepared to explain ur reasoning & feelings for MMI.
I found the ball on track way harder than I thought I would, I'd had a fair bit of practice on my computer so went in feeling confident but by the tenth time round (the last one) my hands were shaking like mad! The images one just say what u definitely saw, don't think oh I saw X so I must have seen Y too.
Oh and take some lunch too, there was free tea/coffee available (was very nice actually) and some nice blueberry muffins but if ur gonna b there all day u might want to take something more substantial.
Hope that helps.

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Got my email, I've passed stage 2. I'm over the moon!!!
Good luck everyone else.

@JFerreday have you had any news on next steps etc yet?

thanks for the advice!

wow congratulations to the both of you for passing! hopefully i'll be with you in July, when it's my turn

 

[wizardstoenail]

Passed the computer tests last week just waiting to hear back from MMI, I have absolutely no idea how I did really, you always think you could have done better but fingers crossed. Well done to those that passed

 

[dereksingh291]

Passed the computer tests last week just waiting to hear back from MMI, I have absolutely no idea how I did really, you always think you could have done better but fingers crossed. Well done to those that passed

what depot are you going for?

 

[luvlyjubly86]

Passed the computer tests last week just waiting to hear back from MMI, I have absolutely no idea how I did really, you always think you could have done better but fingers crossed. Well done to those that passed

Fingers crossed for u! I came out thinking I'd probably not done too well, but just goes to show, you never know ‍♀️
hopefully u get a quick response.

 

[Adzlib]

Passed the computer tests last week just waiting to hear back from MMI, I have absolutely no idea how I did really, you always think you could have done better but fingers crossed. Well done to those that passed

Mine came back the day after mate so I don't think you will be waiting long

 

[luvlyjubly86]

Mine came back the day after mate so I don't think you will be waiting long

Blimey that was quick!!! I did mine on a Wednesday, result came thru Monday morning.

 

[wizardstoenail]

Mine came back the day after mate so I don't think you will be waiting long

Mine came back this evening and I passed, really thought I'd be waiting til next week. Good luck to everyone who is doing theirs!

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what depot are you going for?

I live near city center in Nottingham so hoping to get in at Nottingham

 

[luvlyjubly86]

Mine came back this evening and I passed, really thought I'd be waiting til next week. Good luck to everyone who is doing theirs!

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I live near city center in Nottingham so hoping to get in at Nottingham

That's fab news, well done!

 

[alexander744]

very good news congratulations to you all! any advice on the MMI? is it intense as some say it can be with the probing questions

 

[wizardstoenail]

very good news congratulations to you all! any advice on the MMI? is it intense as some say it can be with the probing questions

If I'm honest, although my hands were shaking because I was so nervous, the interviewer was fantastic she didn't make it feel intense at all, as long as your answers are genuine and you can talk about them in some detail you'll be fine. Make sure you use answers where you can remember exactly what happened and how you felt about the situation.

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Where is everyone going for? Most people I've spoken to are looking to go to Derby, any for Nottingham?

 

[alexander744]

If I'm honest, although my hands were shaking because I was so nervous, the interviewer was fantastic she didn't make it feel intense at all, as long as your answers are genuine and you can talk about them in some detail you'll be fine. Make sure you use answers where you can remember exactly what happened and how you felt about the situation.

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Where is everyone going for? Most people I've spoken to are looking to go to Derby, any for Nottingham?

That's good the interviewer was nice hope its the same for me but I get what you mean thanks for the advice. If successful I'll be going for Nottingham

 

[Adzlib]

That's good the interviewer was nice hope its the same for me but I get what you mean thanks for the advice. If successful I'll be going for Nottingham

Good luck mate youl be fine. They were spot on for my mmi and tests very chilled etc.

Anyone already working at EMR heard anything about possible start dates etc?

I think from previous threads they started around January the following year.

 

[luvlyjubly86]

That's good the interviewer was nice hope its the same for me but I get what you mean thanks for the advice. If successful I'll be going for Nottingham

Was the same for mine, none of the "catching you out" type stuff ive seen others post about previously. Good luck!

Good luck mate youl be fine. They were spot on for my mmi and tests very chilled etc.

Anyone already working at EMR heard anything about possible start dates etc?

I think from previous threads they started around January the following year.

I dont think any one knows when start dates will be. I don't work for emr but have heard various different responses regarding course dates from people who do, so I think the best thing to do is stick with the frame of mind that you will be in a talent pool for up to 2 years and if you get something sooner rather than later then that's a bonus. I suppose at this point they don't even know how many they will have in the talent pool if they are continuing stage 2 testing into July.

 

[wizardstoenail]

That's good the interviewer was nice hope its the same for me but I get what you mean thanks for the advice. If successful I'll be going for Nottingham

Well good luck! is it beginning of July? Wondering when the final stage 2s will be.

 

[Termak]

See you in training boys and girls, and good luck to those still to go for their stage 2.

 

[wizardstoenail]

See you in training boys and girls, and good luck to those still to go for their stage 2.

Well done!