Sunday_mornin
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Errrrm, Tuesday at 10:30, I got the good news about 3pm Friday. Have you not heard either way yet?
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Nah, had mine 10.30 Thursday. I do believe its for a different course and depot to those who had interviews on Tuesday.
mr double 77
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That's the right attitude to have I failed for picc in aug time then passed interview for Vic sept, then failed stage 1 oct so always looking as you say to get that bit further and finally you will make it, I was close to stage 2 as failed MT4.1 with good passes on remainder, but them are the lessons you learn m8 , there is alot of really good lads on here, I'm also on hold for ScotRail so who knows what 2014 will bring for all of us
Sunday_mornin
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I wouldn't like to say kenni, what does it say on your Northern account? This whole process is being rushed through as some candidates were receiving their emails saying they haven't short listed at the initial sift, at the same time I'm being told I've passed my interview.
Keep your fingers crossed and let's see what happens mate.
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At least the MT test has gone now and so has the Reactions test (which I failed on last year). Of course all been replaced with what seem to be equally tricky tests. Christmas has been cancelled in my house, I'm busy prepping
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I'm internal so should just receive an email. Yeah fingers crossed for today or tomorrow, I don't like waiting much
good luck with stage 1!
Sunday_mornin
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Ah you're internal, from what role are coming from. My wife has her Conductor assessments the day after mine.
Sunday_mornin
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Best of luck, hope you get the email you want just in time for a Happy Christmas.
mr double 77
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That's the right attitude to have I failed for picc in aug time then passed interview for Vic sept, then failed stage 1 oct so always looking as you say to get that bit further and finally you will make it, I was close to stage 2 as failed MT4.1 with good passes on remainder, but them are the lessons you learn m8 , there is alot of really good lads on here, I'm also on hold for ScotRail so who knows what 2014 will bring for all of us
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I have re done my app ready for next year, done it on the Workington one but not applying for that one as it's too far, but with the very little time span I want to be ready!!
Silv1983
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Are you still here? You've made a goodbye speech every day now for nearly a week!
"Adieu, Auf Wiedersehen... goodbye cruel world!" (knelt on one knee, back of hand on forehead).
If you had made it into the job, you'd come accross a big thing in the railways at the minute called "non-technical skills". A year or two ago the RSSB realised that it took more than a repertoire of impressive experiences and technical abilities to make a good train driver. I think that these will be looked out for during an interview. The competencies assessed in interview form a framework from which several qualities are gleaned. But as you're not one to listen to constructive criticism - I expect you'll stick to your guns.
Beveridges
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Regarding the emergency question - if you think you can pull it off - why not make it up if you don't have a real life example ?
I have spoken to several colleges over the years who have admitted that they made up their answer.
Indeed even my own answer was overexaggurated.
Making stuff up is the modern way into getting a job.
I have spoken to several colleges over the years who have admitted that they made up their answer.
Indeed even my own answer was overexaggurated.
Making stuff up is the modern way into getting a job.
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Sunday_mornin
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They haven't contacted you with regards the interview yet?!
No nothing yet mate
Sunday_mornin
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I think we can guess the answer but they should have let you know either way. Arent you going to apply for the jobs currently on the website just be on the safe side?
I received the 'no' email at 10.09 this morning, had my interview for picc Thursday 19th December. Have asked for feedback. Well, that was my 3rd interview for driving I have failed, I am not going to give up I will just have to change a few things I think.
I had mine on the thursday to. Maybe ill hear something today even if its bad news
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How did it go yesterday mate?
Sunday_mornin
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I'm not sure how it went to be honest, we were told that we "should" hear the results by this afternoon but they couldn't guarantee it as things are quite rushed at the moment. I haven't had any emails today, so I have a nervy weekend ahead of me.
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Just learnt a valuable lesson today. Never stop checking the websites for vacancies as the alerts simply do not work. If it wasn't for checking in here I would have missed the Wigan vacancy. I would have been devastated add I knew it was coming up and was waiting for the email alert as per northern advice. Be warned lol. Just glad I got it in. Fingers crossed I have tinkered it to at least have a shout at the interview this time.
Bert and Ernie
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I was there yesterday and not heard anything yet? Stage two is supposed to be next week starting Monday !
Sunday_mornin
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Aye the email did state the stage 2's will be starting Monday through till Friday. Maybe some have received emails today. To be honest it didn't seem very organised did it?!
Bert and Ernie
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Not really I will struggle to get time off work next week now ! Got to see if I have passed first
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Training schools are in Bolton and Leeds only so no.
I spoke to someone in Northern HR just before Christmas and they said that not much would happen until the New Year. I am guessing that with the new vacancies coupled with the tests to organise from the openings before Christmas, it will take them a while to plough through it as it didn't sound like there were many people doing the sift.
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