MLR95
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I had my email today for the online OPC assessment for Wolves
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I had my email today for the online OPC assessment for Wolves
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Trains101
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So with this hiring process for wolves. Am I looking to progress quite quickly then?
samtheambulanc
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Had my email a couple of days ago on the Wolverhampton job. Through to the OPC sift. They say Jan/Feb time.
tadhg1999
Member
Congrats! Am I right in saying if we are in the talent pool awaiting stage 1 OPC test, that we will absolutely put forward for that af some point or is it subject to role needs etc? And, if we pass those, is a DMI for certain? Quite new to this so still working out the process - thanks!
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Neatro
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There's no guarantee that you'll progress if you're in a talent pool.
Think of it as a bucket of apples, if they need X amount of recruits they'll pull x amount of apples out of the bucket, usually from the top. If some get pulled, you'll move up and it's just a process of trying to get to the top and pulled out before your talent pool period ends.
You could be in the talent pool for 2 years and hear absolutely nothing, or you could be in it a couple of weeks and hear something.
I was in an XC talent pool for about 6 months before I heard anything from them.
tadhg1999
Member
Gotcha - thanks for that clarification! Really is just a waiting game then isn’t it. Still, glad I got in there. Also am I right in saying you can only be on one talent pool per TOC? As in I’m in it based on my Coventry application, but could I apply and be added to a Birmingham talent pool? Thanks!
Neatro
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No, the application you went through puts you in the talent pool for that TOC and they don't really like you applying for the same role in different areas within the same TOC so highly unlikely you'd get into two separate talent pools.
Infact I've seen people progress with certain TOCs once they've pulled out of another area.
That being said, there's nothing stopping you from being in talent pools with multiple TOCs although it's not really advised within this forum.
dtr1989
Member
Good luck to those who were on Day One for Bletchley today.
I passed day one around this time last year, just need to retake one test on Day Two. Would anyone be so kind to advise of the date of Day Two when they have it? I suspect it’ll be the end of Jan.
I passed day one around this time last year, just need to retake one test on Day Two. Would anyone be so kind to advise of the date of Day Two when they have it? I suspect it’ll be the end of Jan.
dtr1989
Member
Hey. I’ve just got the email also but I already passed Stage One to enhanced standard last year so I’m a bit confused.
The email says results have been checked etc. However I emailed recruitment and they said, ‘any discrepancies with results will be checked’. I booked on as it says you need to do that within 48 hours and I don’t want my application to be withdrawn.
Has anyone been in this situation before?
As to what to expect. Basically a big room of desks. You are given a number of paper based tests throughout the morning or afternoon. It’s hard to explain but the tests you do are all in this forum. There’s nothing catching you out or awkward in terms of going around introducing yourself.
The email says results have been checked etc. However I emailed recruitment and they said, ‘any discrepancies with results will be checked’. I booked on as it says you need to do that within 48 hours and I don’t want my application to be withdrawn.
Has anyone been in this situation before?
As to what to expect. Basically a big room of desks. You are given a number of paper based tests throughout the morning or afternoon. It’s hard to explain but the tests you do are all in this forum. There’s nothing catching you out or awkward in terms of going around introducing yourself.
That’s great thanks mate
Rkr86
New Member
On the same assessment. See you there.
Oh nice see you there. Have you been sent any pre assessment materials yet?
Rkr86
New Member
Not as of yet.
Afternoon all,
I took the OPC Stage 1 psychometric assessments last week for a WMR Trainee Train Driver and happy to say that I passed! I am now waiting to be invited for stage 2 assessments which will be the computer-based stuff. I'm really happy to have made it this far and would like to work really hard towards passing stage 2 as well.
Does anyone have any advice for me, please, or any tips on getting prepared for the computer-based assessments.
I took the OPC Stage 1 psychometric assessments last week for a WMR Trainee Train Driver and happy to say that I passed! I am now waiting to be invited for stage 2 assessments which will be the computer-based stuff. I'm really happy to have made it this far and would like to work really hard towards passing stage 2 as well.
Does anyone have any advice for me, please, or any tips on getting prepared for the computer-based assessments.
Trains101
Member
When was stage 1? Was that In person or the online test? Also what depot are you if you don’t mind me asking
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I received this email on 22nd December but haven’t heard anything since-
Next Steps – OPC Online Sift
The next stage will be an online assessment conducted by the OPC (Occupational Psychology Centre). This will be sent directly from OPC.
The sift is expected to take place sometime in January or February, but we cannot confirm exact dates at this stage.
Still waiting on the online test to come through have people received this?
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I received this email on 22nd December but haven’t heard anything since-
Next Steps – OPC Online Sift
The next stage will be an online assessment conducted by the OPC (Occupational Psychology Centre). This will be sent directly from OPC.
The sift is expected to take place sometime in January or February, but we cannot confirm exact dates at this stage.
Still waiting on the online test to come through have people received this?
In person mate - you’ll do these if you get through the online stuff. I’ve applied for Wolves but bear in mind it must have been last February when I did the online assessment.
Trains101
Member
Oh okay thanks for that info mate. Seems like a very long process then. When did you do your stage 1 tests? And were they in person I’m guessing?
Has been for me yeah. I did them last week in Birmingham, this was the pen and paper tests but the second stage is computer based.
Trains101
Member
So if you pass this second one your onto DMI? How fast would your course start from there
Hi all, I sat my stage 1 assessment on the 8th and luckily I passed. Do they tell you what computer tests you’re taking at stage 2? They’ve given me the same practice pack again but not specified what I’m doing. This time though they have added the interview onto a separate date instead of at the same time as the stage 2 tests.
I’m surprised they’ve also stated that if you need help with travel costs that they can arrange a travel pass. Do you have to pay this back?
I’m surprised they’ve also stated that if you need help with travel costs that they can arrange a travel pass. Do you have to pay this back?
Trains101
Member
Hi mate when did you apply? And what depot? To confirm you’ve passed the computer test online and have been invited to do the OPC, is that correct?
Hi, I applied in the October. Compared to others, I’ve gone through the process very quickly. I’ve applied for Coventry depot. I’ve done all the online stuff like the SJT and passed Stage 1. I’m onto Stage 2 which is the computer tests at Watford
Trains101
Member
Oh okay sounds good. When are the tests in Watford?
I’ve got mine the 27th. Which bit are you on?
Trains101
Member
I’ve applied to wolves just before Christmas and was told they will send me a online test to do in Jan or Feb so just waiting on that
I have my stage 1 Birmingham assessments on Wednesday, how many weeks/days was there between your stage 1 and stage 2 assessments and interview? Does it say like it did in stage 1 what will be included on the day for stage 2 and also how close to the assessment material they gave you was it on the day to the real thing? Sorry for so many questions!
Trains101
Member
Hi mate in order to get to your stage 1 did u have to pass the online test? And when did you apply if you don’t mind me asking