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LNER - Apprentice Train Driver - Doncaster (26/06/24)
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Adzlib
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Thanks for the post.
Regarding lner does anyone know what makes their psychometric enhanced?
As in is it just purely pass marks or do They require you to pass extra tests as I know that can make it enhanced
Cheers
Regarding lner does anyone know what makes their psychometric enhanced?
As in is it just purely pass marks or do They require you to pass extra tests as I know that can make it enhanced
Cheers
slinkyjinx
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It paper tests are enhanced only! I’ve recently done mine and asked the question. The computer tests are just standard score.
It’s just an enhanced score, higher. I don’t believe there are any extra tests.
Ive applied for this and passed the initial assessments upon application. Ive passed another one today and have a further one to do, which I will need to do later from the peace and quiet of home.
From where I live, I can get to Doncaster in just under an hour (during off peak times). Will they have already looked at my location situation?
From where I live, I can get to Doncaster in just under an hour (during off peak times). Will they have already looked at my location situation?
slinkyjinx
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There is usually 3 online assessments:
1: situational judgement test
2: error checking
3: verbal reasoning.
Each assessment, once passed you go onto the next section.
Video pre recorded interview is the next one. All questions are based around example questions.
1: why do you want to be an apprentice driver and what skills and qualities can you bring?
2: when was it important to follow and rule and why?
3: how do you maintain concentration when working alone or repetitive tasks
4: give us a time when you’ve dealt with a high pressure situation
5: when have you had to communicate a difficult message to an individual or group
6: give us as example of great customer service
Just a tip, LNER are really hot on alertness at the moment. Managing fatigue. So do lots of research as this will help in both video interview and interview with DTM.
Sorry forgot to mention - I’m not sure how the base the 1 hour rule in regards to off peak basis. They will probably look at this before invited you to an interview.
slinkyjinx
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You might be able to apply again with a different email?Thanks for your reply. Doesnt matter now...I failed the verbal reasoning
I wouldnt say it was hard...more confusing. Trying to determine the difference between false or cant tell. It sounds simple enough but unfortunately wasnt.
True - this statement is in black and white
False - it would have the statement mention in the txt but using a different word? For example - the lion was named Jeff- in the answer it says “the lion is named Charles. That means it’s false
Cannot say - there’s no real evidence to say if it’s true or false. Hope this helps!
Were all the assemsney delivered at the same time? I applied last night and I've only done one round of assessment. The situationla judgement test were you pick the answer you would do the most and the answer you would least likely pick. I finished that. Do I have to wait for them to assess the results before I potentially progress to the next assessment?Thanks for your reply. Doesnt matter now...I failed the verbal reasoning
I wouldnt say it was hard...more confusing. Trying to determine the difference between false or cant tell. It sounds simple enough but unfortunately wasnt.
slinkyjinx
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Usually should be invited to the next assessment straight away.
I wonder if I failed the first one then? It didn't say I had. And when I log in it says application submitted not failed or withdrawn etc.
slinkyjinx
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Maybe wait for an email, give it a day! Might need checking in more detail with it being a sjt, going off behaviours etc
Oh OK! Thanks!
Adzlib
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Mate I'm the same as well did the first online yesterday but didn't get another one so I wouldn't worry these things are waiting games at times
Can I ask how you know you’ve failed it, once you had done it did it automatically tell you?Thanks for your reply. Doesnt matter now...I failed the verbal reasoning
I wouldnt say it was hard...more confusing. Trying to determine the difference between false or cant tell. It sounds simple enough but unfortunately wasnt.
Anyone know whether Drivers at LNER strictly work a variety of shifts based on a rota, or are there arrangements within each Driver Depot to allow semi-regular shift patterns.
Appreciate the latter can't be guaranteed and might vary by Depot, but I wondered if working the rota in full is the norm or otherwise?
Appreciate the latter can't be guaranteed and might vary by Depot, but I wondered if working the rota in full is the norm or otherwise?
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slinkyjinx
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It’s a mixed roster, early mornings, mids, lates and nights. Especially at Doncaster as right next to hitachi depot
Usually it’s based on a 12 line roster…
I got an email within minutes of the test. So it must all be automated at this stage.
Trainstop1
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Hi all,
Has anyone got as far as video interviews yet? I have applied for this position in the past and got as far as video interviews. I'm sure I seem to remember I got invited to do them straight after finishing my assessments but I could be wrong?
I find verbal reason seriously hard
Has anyone got as far as video interviews yet? I have applied for this position in the past and got as far as video interviews. I'm sure I seem to remember I got invited to do them straight after finishing my assessments but I could be wrong?
I find verbal reason seriously hard
BobCratchit
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Yes, the video interview invitation came through virtually straight away. I’ve given up on LNER now, applied and got to the DMI stage last time they recruited for Doncaster, having already passed the aptitude tests with Freightliner to their enhanced level, thought I’d answered all the questions well (they were virtually the same as the video interview questions) but wasn’t good enough. Folk I know who already work for LNER say it’s a bit of a lottery getting in externally.
CreswellSig
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After doing the verbal reasoning test, I didn't receive any confirmation whether I had passed or failed.Hi all,
Has anyone got as far as video interviews yet? I have applied for this position in the past and got as far as video interviews. I'm sure I seem to remember I got invited to do them straight after finishing my assessments but I could be wrong?
I find verbal reason seriously hard
I also found the verbal reasoning test hard, so I thought I had failed the test. Then the following day I received an email advising me to upload my GCSE certificate before I could progress to the online interview stage.
Maybe, you will hear something back soon. Good luck!
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Trainstop1
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Thanks everyone. Luckily had an email today to upload my GCSEs or equivalent. No idea how I managed to somehow get through those verbal reasoning questions!
WhiteRoseRoth
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I have 2 video interviews in my ‘to do’ section of my account for the same position. I’ve now done 1. You’d think I need to ignore the other as it’s identical but I keep getting the automated email to complete it. What should I do? Who can I contact as it’s surely an error?
I had the exact same but received an email today to disregard the second one as long as I’ve done one of them. Not sure if it was a generic email or if it was in response to my email I sent them highlighting the problem.
Has anyone had any update since the video interview yet?
Trainstop1
Member
It was a generic email as I received one too.
I only completed my video interview Friday, does anyone know when the closing date actually was? I'm sure it was still open past 1st July as stated at the top of this thread.
WhiteRoseRoth
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I had my email today to say I was unsuccessful beyond the video interview.
Same here. I thought I'd done quite well on the video interview this time (this is my 2nd time applying with LNER). I just wish these were face to face as I've always done really well with in person interviews throughout my career.
I'd love to know how many external applicants actually get in vs internal applicants. I can't help but wonder if these positions are advertised externally because they have to be? Oh well, 3rd time lucky maybe!
MrPeanutButter
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Yes but found out I didn't progress beyond interview - how did you get on?
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