Just to ask, did you apply to Southern or Southeastern?
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Southeastern - Trainee Driver - Recruitment Discussion
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Just to ask, did you apply to Southern or Southeastern?
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Next, you'll receive an email offering you some potential dates to attend the assessment centre, where you'll complete the 8 different psychometric tests. They send you practice materials for these beforehand. We got told that same day whether we'd passed or not. After that, there will be an invitation to do the MMI - again, I was told on the day that I'd passed. And then, finally, you'll get invited for the DMI for your chosen depot with a couple of managers
newbiewannabe
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Can I ask exactly what tests they are because from what I understand every toc is different. Cheers.Next, you'll receive an email offering you some potential dates to attend the assessment centre, where you'll complete the 8 different psychometric tests. They send you practice materials for these beforehand. We got told that same day whether we'd passed or not. After that, there will be an invitation to do the MMI - again, I was told on the day that I'd passed. And then, finally, you'll get invited for the DMI for your chosen depot with a couple of managers
Carrot12345
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On the group
Bourdon I’m getting around 12 lines each time with 1 or 2 missed (4dots) no mistakes selecting 5 or 3 dots.
Is it better to miss 4 dots or select the wrong amount of dots (5&3)
Hope that makes sense, thanks
Bourdon I’m getting around 12 lines each time with 1 or 2 missed (4dots) no mistakes selecting 5 or 3 dots.
Is it better to miss 4 dots or select the wrong amount of dots (5&3)
Hope that makes sense, thanks
It's:
Group Bourdon
TEA-OCC (beeps)
Trainability for rules and procedures 1 - memory test and multiple choice questions
Trainability for rules and procedures 2 - dials
WAFV (grey flashing square on white screen)
ATAVT Perception Test (traffic images)
Two-hand co-ordination
VSE
Southern
newbiewannabe
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Nice one. Cheers!
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Did you have double symbols next to the area codes on the TEA-OCC?
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Yes, you ignore the actual company names on the sheet and just concentrate on finding the matching symbols.
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Ah, ok, that makes sense now! I was wondering why your DMI and MMI were the other way around, and why you'd been asked to pre-fill your MMI questions.
I did the assessments for Southeastern in February and was potentially expecting the MMI on the same day, based on the fact that it was included in the practice materials they sent out. In the end, it was just the eight psychometric assessments on the day, split up into computer tests and paper tests. We were told the results after we'd completed each set of tests, and then the day finished with the VSE, and again we were told the results afterwards. Unless they've changed it since then, I'd expect it to be the same.
I then got an invitation to go and do the MMI on a different day, which is when I did the pre-MMI SJT, and then filled out the MMI questions ahead of the interview itself.
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newbiewannabe
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Much appreciated
thejedtrain
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Hi all, just to confirm, is Southern Eastern enhanced or national? I know the list OPC states is enhanced, but it’s 5 years old and may of changed.
Still enhanced
userr389992
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I heard back around 5 days after submitting
Carrot12345
Member
Thank you for letting me know. Hopefully I’ll hear something this week. Do have a stage 1 assessment on Friday for freightliner
Recently just passed my assesment day test and now have a MMI booked in Ashford. Honestly can’t believe it if I’m honest as some of the tests were tricky however it’s done now thankfully. Can anyone help me prep by telling me what kind of questions to expect? Thank you!
Congrats
I used these two threads for guidance, and had about 20 potential questions prepped when I went in.Multimodal Interview (MMI)
Hi all, I've recently passed a structured interview with manager at SWT for a drivers position. The next stage is an MMI. Now, doing research on this forum and elsewhere gives no clear explanation of how a MMI is conducted or the structure of this type of interview. What little is...
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MMI Areas
I've just found out this week that I didn't pass my MMI. I was told it related to Area C. Does this mean question 3 or is it a more general characteristic that spans all of the six questions?
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Perfect. Thank you very muchCongrats
Multimodal Interview (MMI)
Hi all, I've recently passed a structured interview with manager at SWT for a drivers position. The next stage is an MMI. Now, doing research on this forum and elsewhere gives no clear explanation of how a MMI is conducted or the structure of this type of interview. What little is...
MMI Areas
I've just found out this week that I didn't pass my MMI. I was told it related to Area C. Does this mean question 3 or is it a more general characteristic that spans all of the six questions?
jjjjjjonny
Member
I've just done the Arctic Shores assessment for the trainee job, it had me pretty frazzled! There were 3 tests all were very easy to understand but challenging when doing them. I'm not sure there's much of a way to prepare, it clearly explains how it works you just have to do your best and I suppose you're either a fit or you aren't. They're more like games where you have to react quickly to certain numbers/ shapes and one of them is a pattern based game.
Happy to see that straight after completing it I got an email inviting me to an assessment day in Kent. Good luck, hopefully see you there!
Happy to see that straight after completing it I got an email inviting me to an assessment day in Kent. Good luck, hopefully see you there!
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Carrot12345
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Still haven’t heard anything back. I have already passed VSE, would I still need to do the artic shores assessment if I get a reply from applying. Thanks
jjjjjjonny
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I only just heard back this morning and applied over a week ago.
Carrot12345
Member
Oh ok maybe Monday or so for me then. See what happens. Thanks mate. What date is your assessment
jjjjjjonny
Member
Fingers crossed! Not for almost 4 weeks.
Carrot12345
Member
Oh wow, they sent you a list of tests? Had a stage 1 assessment day yesterday for Freightliner with the OPC
jjjjjjonny
Member
Yeah I got an email with all the tests they'll be doing, seems like a long day.
Carrot12345
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What ones if you don’t mind me asking. Cheers
jjjjjjonny
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tests of attention (Group Bourdon and Tea-Occ); a trainability/memory test (TRP1b & TRP2); a test of vigilance (WAFV); a test of perception (ATAVT); a test of hand co-ordination (2-Hand); a Pre-Interview Form (PIF); a situational judgement exercise (SJE); a structured interview (MMI).
captainmorgan
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Hi all,
First off, I am new to this forum, and forums in general, so I am still figuring my way around this.
To those of you who have applied for the job, including me, I wish you all nothing but the best.
I submitted my application for the role of a trainee driver for Southeastern around the 14th of July and heard back last week.
In the email, I was invited to complete an online assessment, which I did immediately and recieved a further email the following day inviting me for an assessment. Sadly, there appears to be no dates available that I can select from, so I can only wait till further dates are released.
I’d be grateful if those of you who are familiar with the process can help me out.
1) How often do they release new dates?
2) What does the in-person assessment centre entail?
3) how can I practise for it?
4) Any helpful tips you could share?
First off, I am new to this forum, and forums in general, so I am still figuring my way around this.
To those of you who have applied for the job, including me, I wish you all nothing but the best.
I submitted my application for the role of a trainee driver for Southeastern around the 14th of July and heard back last week.
In the email, I was invited to complete an online assessment, which I did immediately and recieved a further email the following day inviting me for an assessment. Sadly, there appears to be no dates available that I can select from, so I can only wait till further dates are released.
I’d be grateful if those of you who are familiar with the process can help me out.
1) How often do they release new dates?
2) What does the in-person assessment centre entail?
3) how can I practise for it?
4) Any helpful tips you could share?
jjjjjjonny
Member
It entails what I put in the message before yours. Not sure about the dates though, maybe email them telling them there's no dates available and when you'll be able to book one. Maybe it's an issue with the website...
captainmorgan
Member
Hey pal,
Yeah, I only saw your message after I posted mine. Thanks a lot for that. You pretty much covered everything I was after! Very helpful!
When I initially checked, there were multiple dates available. I held back as I needed to check my diary, but by the time I went back there were no dates to book. I’m hoping they get back to me with a favourable response.
Good luck with your assessment.
July this year? I'm still waiting from July last year
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