Trainee Train Drivers (Talent Bank) - Avanti - Multiple Locations (02/10/22)

[Diesel1985]

Just had my invite. I've applied to Euston. Good luck everyone

 

[Sorcerer]

Has anyone applying to Liverpool had the email yet…?

Nothing yet, but still marked as submitted on Avanti careers. Just keep an eye out and hopefully you'll know within the next few days.

 

[Jordmurray23]

Avanti says you need to live an hour away from the depot? Is this a strict requirement?

 

[BlueMike26]

Avanti says you need to live an hour away from the depot? Is this a strict requirement?

Same almost everywhere I've seen, though Northern wanted 45 mins on their latest ad.

 

[PK96]

Is this now closed anyone know?

 

[Sorcerer]

Is this now closed anyone know?

The position has been closed for a while now. They only opened on the 2nd and then Manchester and Euston opened again for a bit longer on the 3rd.

 

[PK96]

The position has been closed for a while now. They only opened on the 2nd and then Manchester and Euston opened again for a bit longer on the 3rd.

Damn... I missed it! I was having problems with rail forums. Only now did I manage to get back on it and saw this! Would have applied

 

[TP113]

The ones who have been successful, what's your application status on the website?
Has anyone had a rejection email?

 

[IFeelTheNeed]

I've received OPC email too. Euston.

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Avanti says you need to live an hour away from the depot? Is this a strict requirement?

Yes

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The ones who have been successful, what's your application status on the website?
Has anyone had a rejection email?

 

[karl grindrod]

Morning guys, I've had my invitation for the first round of assessments for the Manchester Talent Bank. The only assessment I recognise on the list is the situational judgement one, anyone else know what the others are? They seem almost like interview assessments and not the usual concentration and AART tests?

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The ones who have been successful, what's your application status on the website?
Has anyone had a rejection email?

Mine still says application submitted on the website

 

[golfsareus]

No it won't affect anything g at this stage. You simply don't matter.

Thank you for confirming, it's a relief to know.

Sorry can you clarify what you mean by having your application with anyone else at risk. How do others affect you?

I do not know/ can not remember if I did any of these tests previously so was not sure if I failed this time it would mean I can no longer be in the running for the position also do not want it to look bad to the other TOC that I am still applying for roles despite being in process still so not sure if they can see these tests there side. Thanks

 

[WombleGuard]

Just completed tests. All standard stuff and common sense.

 

[TP113]

I'm guessing if we've not had the email, we've been unsuccessful then

 

[GAZZERROVERS]

Situational Judgement Test
More about you
Preference Questions
Priorities - Driving Tasks
Priorities - Non-Technical Skills

Hi
Can anyone give more explanation to these please ? First time applying here
Understand the SJT and NTS, but the middle 3…? Standard I presume ? Ta …

 

[Sorcerer]

I'm guessing if we've not had the email, we've been unsuccessful then

I've been told that you would receive a rejection email or at the very least your application will say you've been rejected. That said I have sort of resigned myself to thinking that if anyone doesn't hear anything today then chances are they probably weren't successful.

 

[Kelki]

I've been told that you would receive a rejection email or at the very least your application will say you've been rejected. That said I have sort of resigned myself to thinking that if anyone doesn't hear anything today then chances are they probably weren't successful.

Thats not the case unfortunately. Some just remain submitted and do not change in status.

 

[Sorcerer]

Just got my email for the OPC assessment. Fingers crossed!

 

[TP113]

Just got my email for the OPC assessment. Fingers crossed!

Well done. Good luck

 

[Sorcerer]

Genuine question, but if I failed the OPC criteria for a Virgin Trains driver apprenticeship a few years ago, does that count as previously failing the train driver assessment process?

 

[Ex2215]

Genuine question, but if I failed the OPC criteria for a Virgin Trains driver apprenticeship a few years ago, does that count as previously failing the train driver assessment process?

Your 2 chances refer to psychometric testing, so if you've failed any of them once then that counts as a strike.

What do you mean by failed the OPC criteria? Do you mean you did psychometrics and passed but didn't meet the enhanced standard?

 

[Sorcerer]

Your 2 chances refer to psychometric testing, so if you've failed any of them once then that counts as a strike.

What do you mean by failed the OPC criteria? Do you mean you did psychometrics and passed but didn't meet the enhanced standard?

I mean that I did an assessment similar to the one now but didn't meet the criteria.

 

[Ex2215]

I mean that I did an assessment similar to the one now but didn't meet the criteria.

Well if it was the online assessments then no it doesn't count as a strike.

The strikes are when you go to the assessment centre and do the proper psychometric testing.

That being said, when I emailed OPC they said if people get through these first online tests then any further online testing will be classed as a strike if you fail which is quite disconcerting.

I wonder what other online tests there could be and imagine if your WiFi cut out or something and you lost a life! Hopefully any further testing will be at a proper assessment centre.

 

[karl grindrod]

Just completed tests. All standard stuff and common sense. Just done mine

Just completed tests. All standard stuff and common sense.

Just done mine now, did you get a confirmation email once you completed it?

 

[WombleGuard]

If you've already been accepted into a TOC talent pool your OPC assessment results have been checked right? So how could failing Avanti's weird extra test that replaces MMI affect that? Do they re-check your results when offering you a course? Or do OPC contact all TOCs to tell them you've now failed? Doesn't make sense

 

[Ex2215]

If you've already been accepted into a TOC talent pool your OPC assessment results have been checked right? So how could failing Avanti's weird extra test that replaces MMI affect that? Do they re-check your results when offering you a course? Or do OPC contact all TOCs to tell them you've now failed? Doesn't make sense

I honestly have no idea, if I were you I would contact OPC and ask them.

 

[Theoffs]

Just got an email from OPC test centre for Liverpool app - petrified to login now!

 

[Sorcerer]

So I've completed my tests and submitted my application. Now I just have to anxiously wait to see what the results may be. Last time though when I applied for a VT apprenticeship they were quick to tell me I failed, so this time I think it's somewhat promising that this hasn't happened yet. Fingers crossed!

 

[raveon]

Just got an email from OPC test centre for Liverpool app - petrified to login now!

Did mine this morning. It's not that bad - just try to relax and not rush.

 

[TP113]

Just at the point I was getting disappointed, boom. The email invitation lands (Euston applicant).

 

[D Rivers]

If you've already been accepted into a TOC talent pool your OPC assessment results have been checked right? So how could failing Avanti's weird extra test that replaces MMI affect that? Do they re-check your results when offering you a course? Or do OPC contact all TOCs to tell them you've now failed? Doesn't make sense

I was thinking the same. I’m in a talent pool for someone else. They’re not gonna check again surely!