[E&W Lucas]

Originally Posted by Gareth43

When I say that they were intense was the fact that it was test after test,
I did mine privately and all the assessments were carried out one after the other then straight in to the interview, the actual assessments I personally found easy and the interview was relaxed its just the pressure I put on myself that made it hard for me as I wanted to pass and give the best examples possible.

I did not prepare for the interview and so when I was given 20 Min to write down my responses to the base questions I struggled to choose the best situation for my answers, I had plenty to use I just wanted to use the strongest examples from my experience.
In the end I gave strong answers to the grilling I received and got a good pass.

My post was not specifically aimed at you, I just linked to yours for purposes of illustration. Lots of those reading this discussion will be younger people, probably still at school, who may want to be drivers in the future. What they can be doing to help themselves is to participate in activities that develop some of the life skills that the structured interview looks for. Rather than trainspotting, playing computer simulations, etc, get out there and do something that challenges you, and gets you recognition in the eyes of others. Sport, D of E award, Scouts, cadets or similar, voluntary work.
Driving is a job for practical people who can make things happen in the real world. Show that this is you.

[kleb15]

Originally Posted by E&W Lucas

My post was not specifically aimed at you, I just linked to yours for purposes of illustration. Lots of those reading this discussion will be younger people, probably still at school, who may want to be drivers in the future. What they can be doing to help themselves is to participate in activities that develop some of the life skills that the structured interview looks for. Rather than trainspotting, playing computer simulations, etc, get out there and do something that challenges you, and gets you recognition in the eyes of others. Sport, D of E award, Scouts, cadets or similar, voluntary work.
Driving is a job for practical people who can make things happen in the real world. Show that this is you.

Ye thats what i'm saying i've never spent time trainspotting, but i've worked in a few different areas, communications, retail etc, stuff that invloves some of the stuff e.g following instructions to do with health and safety etc, so although I realise I am quite young I don't think i'm that immature really, like I said i've been abroad working, learnt a foreign language/culture. All my travelling and messing about is done. I just want a mentally stimulating, stable enjoyable job, which I believe trai driving to be having spoken to my relative.

[RussianBear]

Does anyone have a copy of this program they may be able to email to me. As the free link to download this program does not work anymore.
It would be much appreciated as I am hoping to sit driver assessment soon and would hope to get some pratice in.

[PhilC]

I have been invited to attend an assessment day for First TPE for a trainee train driver position. If I am successful I have noticed that the second assessment day is held whilst I am on holiday. Does anybody know if this will result in me loosing out or will they offer an alternative date? I know the more obvious answer will be contact them which I will do tomorrow, but I am just wondering if anybody on here has knowledge of the recruitment process.

[SkinnyDave]

Well done on getting shortlisted, I'm still waiting

I would like to think they would offer an alternative.. There is a thread titled 3000 applicants where TPE applicants are discussing this. See you over there and best of luck

[Lanc688]

Originally Posted by PhilC

I have been invited to attend an assessment day for First TPE for a trainee train driver position. If I am successful I have noticed that the second assessment day is held whilst I am on holiday. Does anybody know if this will result in me loosing out or will they offer an alternative date? I know the more obvious answer will be contact them which I will do tomorrow, but I am just wondering if anybody on here has knowledge of the recruitment process.

Phil,

As a matter of interest what days are those assessments. If you don't want to post here can you PM me please.

Best regards
Lanc

[doubleamber]

Phil, what depot have you applied for?

[PhilC]

I put Liverpool or Manchester as my prefered depo. Sheffield was also an option, but Its more than an hour away, so it would'nt.
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Hi Lanc688 29th August assessment day.

[Lanc688]

Originally Posted by PhilC

I put Liverpool or Manchester as my prefered depo. Sheffield was also an option, but Its more than an hour away, so it would'nt.
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Hi Lanc688 29th August assessment day.

Phil thanks for that...what about second day?

PS....sorry to hear the second youre on hols, however I would imagine a call to HR with a little pleading may do the trick.

Lanc

[PhilC]

Originally Posted by SkinnyDave

Well done on getting shortlisted, I'm still waiting

I would like to think they would offer an alternative.. There is a thread titled 3000 applicants where TPE applicants are discussing this. See you over there and best of luck

Thanks Dave and I hope they offer me another date! However I have to get through the first assessments to reach the Septemeber assessments.
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Originally Posted by Lanc688

Phil thanks for that...what about second day?

PS....sorry to hear the second youre on hols, however I would imagine a call to HR with a little pleading may do the trick.

Lanc

I imagine I should get another date. 12th & 13th September second dates.

[Lanc688]

Originally Posted by PhilC

Thanks Dave and I hope they offer me another date! However I have to get through the first assessments to reach the Septemeber assessments.
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I imagine I should get another date. 12th & 13th September second dates.

Phil....I'll drag you (leave a message) over onto the main TPE thread just to pre-empt the board police if you wouldnt mind answering another question.

Lanc

[marksavageuk]

Hi Guys,
I am looking for a change of career and really want to become a train driver. From bits I've read on sites it looks like its really difficult to get a trainee post? Can anyone help point me in the right places to look/people to contact to help find openings? I currently live in Yorkshire and ideally would prefer to train round here but would move anywhere to be able to get a post!
Thanks
Mark

[notadriver]

Hi mark. What's your current job ?

[marksavageuk]

Hi,
I've done a mixture of golf coaching and retail management work over last 20 yrs, just got really bored with it and fancy an interesting new challenge!
Think I'd fit into the train drivers "reliable and professional criteria"?
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Hi
Where/how did you guys find out where to apply for trainee jobs??
Thanks
Mark
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Originally Posted by PhilC

Thanks Dave and I hope they offer me another date! However I have to get through the first assessments to reach the Septemeber assessments.
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I imagine I should get another date. 12th & 13th September second dates.

Hi guys,
Where/how did you guys find where to apply for trainee jobs??
Thanks
Mark

[notadriver]

Totally - train drivers come from all walks of life. As long as you aren't someone who gets bored easily lol