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Drynet

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Hello,

I've done the first part of my driver assessment yesterday with national express next week will be the driving assessment and interview part.

Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with national express or any other bus companies during the early stages of the application recently.

Thanks.

Dave.
 
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Is it coaches or buses? I've had recent experience with the coaches...
 

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Hi, I got through the driving assessment got the an interview this Tuesday.
 

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Hi, I got through the driving assessment got the an interview this Tuesday.
Well done. Interviews in the bus industry are nothing to worry about, normally just go in for a chat with the staff manager. Just brush up on the company details, like where they operate to (you can mention the coaches as well (check the group website)) and things they've done recently (like any new tickets/mobile apps/routes or something) just to show you are observant and interested in the company.
 

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Ok will do thanks for the advice I appreciate it. Hoping it goes well got my heart set on it now.
 
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Yes it does, They will put you through the driving school and teach you how to pass a PCV test then once you have passed and get let loose with a service bus then you really start learning!
 

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Yes it does, They will put you through the driving school and teach you how to pass a PCV test then once you have passed and get let loose with a service bus then you really start learning!

I can imagine it is so much to take in and constantly learning it must be mentally tiring.
 

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Also be worth whilst doing a bash on days off, so you can be familiar with the routes operated by the depot you're choosing to be based at, if you don't already know the routes.
 

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Also be worth whilst doing a bash on days off, so you can be familiar with the routes operated by the depot you're choosing to be based at, if you don't already know the routes.

That's a good idea will do thanks Statto
 

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Congrats! Welcome to the world of buses, time to grow a thick skin ;)
 

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All done just waiting for a start date :)
Nice one. Listen to what your instructors have to say and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Driving is easy, it's dealing with other road users that's the hard part!
 

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Nice one. Listen to what your instructors have to say and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Driving is easy, it's dealing with other road users that's the hard part!

Thanks. I will do no worries there.. and thanks for your advice over the last few weeks :smile::smile:
 

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Start training on Tuesday can't wait [emoji16][emoji16]



Congratulations!

I miss driving buses, but I haven't done it for 10 years so no doubt a lot has changed. We didn't need a CPC and there was none of this iBus nonsense!
 

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Yes done it a month ago ��

It's a good job really, one thing I was always told is the job is only as hard as you make it for yourself, and it's been very true in my career so far!

It's also good to have a PSV licence, you'll basically never be out of work! Hope you are enjoying it?
 
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