MMI Examples - How Recent?

[Inamberclad]

Hi all,

After passing the assessment and DMI I have my MMI this week. As it's the last place I can fall down (aside from the medical which I don't think I'll have any issues with) I really want to be prepared.

For a couple of the questions I have good examples but they're not recent. For example following rules and procedures or safety critical role I can draw from when I had flying lessons but this was some time ago as I had to stop due to financial reasons.

I can answer the rules and procedures from my current job but it isn't a safety critical role.

Thanks in advance!

 

[ComUtoR]

Choose what you believe to be the best example. I have never heard time being a factor.

Flying sounds like a very good example.

 

[rwalk365]

I'm same situation at the moment, just got the MMI next week, I was more curious as to what to ask them at the end? With the DMI you could ask about the role more, who are the people that do the MMI? I understand they're more or less assessing if you're right for the job whereas the DMI was a bit about the role and you as a person.

 

[Sotac464]

I'm same situation at the moment, just got the MMI next week, I was more curious as to what to ask them at the end? With the DMI you could ask about the role more, who are the people that do the MMI? I understand they're more or less assessing if you're right for the job whereas the DMI was a bit about the role and you as a person.

You don't need to ask them anything, it's done with the opc and to be honest I found it quite relaxed. You write down a brief answer to each question, I only wrote one sentence, and then you elaborate on the answer in the interview.

Answer everything in the mind of a train driver and you shouldn't have any problems. Good luck.

 

[Sotac464]

Hi all,

After passing the assessment and DMI I have my MMI this week. As it's the last place I can fall down (aside from the medical which I don't think I'll have any issues with) I really want to be prepared.

For a couple of the questions I have good examples but they're not recent. For example following rules and procedures or safety critical role I can draw from when I had flying lessons but this was some time ago as I had to stop due to financial reasons.

I can answer the rules and procedures from my current job but it isn't a safety critical role.

Thanks in advance!

They don't need to be recently, just as long as you can remember them properly.

 

[vintagegt]

I'm same situation at the moment, just got the MMI next week, I was more curious as to what to ask them at the end? With the DMI you could ask about the role more, who are the people that do the MMI? I understand they're more or less assessing if you're right for the job whereas the DMI was a bit about the role and you as a person.

Basically an MMI is done with the OPC (you can Google this if you want to know more) and they assess your suitability for the role of driver. This is independent of any TOC so you don't ask them anything. They ask you and then feedback to the TOC.

A DMI is an interview with one or more managers from your particular TOC so this is when you can expand on the role if you wish. This is more a classic interview scenario which is basically the people who you will be working for assessing your suitability as an employee rather than just as a driver.

If that makes sense?!

 

[vintagegt]

You don't need to ask them anything, it's done with the opc and to be honest I found it quite relaxed. You write down a brief answer to each question, I only wrote one sentence, and then you elaborate on the answer in the interview.

Answer everything in the mind of a train driver and you shouldn't have any problems. Good luck.

I'd second this. I found it quite a relaxed affair and certainly not the brutal interrogation its reputed to be.

My advice, do some research into 8 or so possible questions you may get and then write down your answers using the STAR format and memorise them. Have someone else ask you in a mock interview scenario to see what you can recall. Don't get overly bogged down in detail, stick to the point, and don't make up tall tales as you will likely come unstuck on the day and if they suspect you're fabricating stuff you will fail. If you quite genuinely do not have an example then I'd suggest thinking of the closest thing you've ever experienced that could relate to it or, if you're totally stuck, be honest and say you don't have an applicable example.

Remember...your SJT will go someway to determining which questions you are asked so no one can fully predict what you will get on the day though there is a core of about 8, maybe 10, possible questions I believe so with good prep you should be able to cover these and at the end of the day, you're only being honest so if a question crops up you haven't rehearsed then just be honest, concise and confident in your response. I certainly don't think time scales come into play at all so don't be overly concerned about that.

Most of all, go in relaxed and well rested the night before and you will be fine. Like I said, it really wasn't that bad and the other guys on the day with me also said they found it far more relaxed than they had been led to expect.

Good luck.

 

[rwalk365]

Thanks to you guys, very helpful.

 

[Sotac464]

Describe a time when you've received ongoing training and support, was one of the questions I got in the mmi, which threw me a bit, but you get time to think about your answers when you right them down.

I know people who have failed due to poor communication, so remember to speak clearly and slowly as you will be assessed on this too.

 

[vintagegt]

Describe a time when you've received ongoing training and support, was one of the questions I got in the mmi, which threw me a bit, but you get time to think about your answers when you right them down.

I know people who have failed due to poor communication, so remember to speak clearly and slowly as you will be assessed on this too.

I've not heard that one before, even when I was researching possible questions so that's a good example of one to practice.

 

[GMT]

Describe a time when you've received ongoing training and support, was one of the questions I got in the mmi, which threw me a bit, but you get time to think about your answers when you right them down.

I suppose this is a different version of "Describe a time when you've been on a training course for over 2 weeks or your greatest achievement."

 

[trump]

Great info guys. Does anyone have an example of the 6 questions or a link to some prep info?

One thing I was worried about was finding examples of emergency situations.
What do you say if you have been mainly in an office environment in the past and don't have any juicy examples that say, a copper or fireman may have?

Thanks in advance

 

[vintagegt]

Great info guys. Does anyone have an example of the 6 questions or a link to some prep info?

One thing I was worried about was finding examples of emergency situations.
What do you say if you have been mainly in an office environment in the past and don't have any juicy examples that say, a copper or fireman may have?

Thanks in advance

All of this info exists all over this forum, and all over the internet.

Google is your friend, do a bit of leg work.

 

[LETHLFH]

Your examples don't have to be work specific my example I gave for an emergency was a time my daughter and wife slipped on ice whilst holding hands, both dragged each other to the floor and both were injured

 

[trump]

Cheers guys. Will dig through the foum posts

 

[rwalk365]

When we did the assessment we had to give 6 brief answers to questions for the MMI, which will be a basis for the interview, do any of you know if they allow you to see what you wrote for each of the answers? I roughly know what i put, but think it would help to be able to see exactly what i wrote.

 

[GMT]

When we did the assessment we had to give 6 brief answers to questions for the MMI, which will be a basis for the interview, do any of you know if they allow you to see what you wrote for each of the answers? I roughly know what i put, but think it would help to be able to see exactly what i wrote.

Concerning Thameslink, you won't see what you wrote, they don't put the answers in front of you. When I had mine, I sat down and the interviewer started asking questions. No harm though in asking whether you can see them or get your mind refreshed when you sit down. I have the feeling the answer would be no anyway, but you never know.