Network Rail Apprenticeships

[Dan_225]

it went quite well i think they still had some interviews to do and said i should know by next week hopefully i could see the list of people getting interviewed on there desk and they only seemed to be interviewing 8 or 9 people for 4 places so fingers crossed

Thats positive news! It's just waiting that's the killer now, a phonecall from NR is what you want, but an email ain't so good I reckon there was about 4 people including myself being interviewed for 2 track positions, fingers crossed too!

 

[Hydro]

The depot round by the panel?? i had to walk down the side of 2 buildings.. is that what you mean?

Sorry, the signal box (signalling centre) right down the side of the station. You walk past the Ibis and Thistle hotels, the road curves left and the depot's on the corner.

 

[Kelsey]

Sorry, the signal box (signalling centre) right down the side of the station. You walk past the Ibis and Thistle hotels, the road curves left and the depot's on the corner.

erm i no where ur on about i stayed in the thistle and could see the depot... But theres a buildin aswell right next to that and thats where i had my interview... Is that the depot aswell or is there two buildings that they own next to each other? If that makes sence?

 

[Hydro]

I'm not sure, I think that building's part of the signalling centre. I know where you're talking about now though.

 

[iky]

so when u treating me ?
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Yeah i am from b'ham but fancied a change and also have family in London so thought why not
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WAHOO IKY!! lol u didnt take long to get on here
Just look through it and see what people have put... sure youll be fine :P

wshen u treating?

 

[hedpe]

Just to help ease my nerves a bit, could anyone who's had an interview perhaps just give an idea of the examples they used for some of the questions. I have a few in my head but i want to make sure they are comprehensive enough.

Thanks.

 

[Kelsey]

Just to help ease my nerves a bit, could anyone who's had an interview perhaps just give an idea of the examples they used for some of the questions. I have a few in my head but i want to make sure they are comprehensive enough.

Thanks.

I didnt get asked a lot that was in the email but i prepared the examples for them just in case... (not gonna be exact cuz i cant really remember)

Taking responsibility- I went on site for work experience and had to take responsibility not only for my health and safety but also for other workers

An example of learning something new- 'The way I see it I learn somethin new everyday but an example is when i went to college to do my electrical installation course'

When people have had to rely on me- In my current job we rely on each other to turn up for work or it makes everyone elses job difficult... Also if somebody phones in sick im the first person they ring to cover the shift.

My answers were quite short and he liked the fact i didnt waffle on (he told me that after the interview) if u keep them short u can always expand on them if asked to. When your in the interview you will be less nervous and it will flow, aslong as u have some information around the points so it looks less rehearsed youll be ok!

 

[hedpe]

Thanks. That was about what i was expecting. Just verifying helps ease the nerves a bit!

I didnt get asked a lot that was in the email but i prepared the examples for them just in case... (not gonna be exact cuz i cant really remember)

Taking responsibility- I went on site for work experience and had to take responsibility not only for my health and safety but also for other workers

An example of learning something new- 'The way I see it I learn somethin new everyday but an example is when i went to college to do my electrical installation course'

When people have had to rely on me- In my current job we rely on each other to turn up for work or it makes everyone elses job difficult... Also if somebody phones in sick im the first person they ring to cover the shift.

My answers were quite short and he liked the fact i didnt waffle on (he told me that after the interview) if u keep them short u can always expand on them if asked to. When your in the interview you will be less nervous and it will flow, aslong as u have some information around the points so it looks less rehearsed youll be ok!

 

[tom brav]

ive got my interview tomorrow in stockport for signaling just wondering if anyone else has an interview there ? and if anyone has had the interview wouldn't mind some help with the questions i'm also only 17 so i will be one of the youngest if i get the job
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had my interview today i think i smashed it they asked many questions which i didn't expect but i was on the ball and answerd every question without fail. Goodluck everyone

 

[Dan_225]

Anyone heard back yet?

 

[Crossforth]

I had my interview on Wednesday. One of the interviewers said I was the second (who was the first?) most confident (I didn't feel it) person he'd ever interviewed. They were both very positive and said I stood a good chance.

They also said that even though they themselves would make a decision by that evening, I would probably not find out for around a month as it has to be put through the officials

 

[Dan_225]

I had my interview on Wednesday. One of the interviewers said I was the second (who was the first?) most confident (I didn't feel it) person he'd ever interviewed. They were both very positive and said I stood a good chance.

They also said that even though they themselves would make a decision by that evening, I would probably not find out for around a month as it has to be put through the officials

Crikey, a month?! The guys said to me I would hear back shortly! I wouldn't say a month is a short period. Nothing we can do but wait I suppose. Good luck anyways, hope you are successful!

 

[Crossforth]

Crikey, a month?! The guys said to me I would hear back shortly! I wouldn't say a month is a short period. Nothing we can do but wait I suppose. Good luck anyways, hope you are successful!

They said up to a month, they said it should be a lot shorter but they couldn't promise

Good luck to you also. We'll have to meet up if we both get in

 

[Dan_225]

They said up to a month, they said it should be a lot shorter but they couldn't promise

Good luck to you also. We'll have to meet up if we both get in

Oh well not much we can do then, yeah we will do if we are successful

 

[Polomark]

im well upset and ****ed off, passed the assesment day got a email saying i will have an interview getting my hopes up waiting 3 weeks phone them to ask for a date they say they dont know etc then today i see this email


""""""
Thank you for your recent application to Network Rail's Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme.

As you know, we were impressed with your performance at the Assessment Centre and you met the benchmark for this stage of the process. However we have experienced an extremely high quality of candidates at Assessment Centre this year and as a result we now have more candidates in certain locations than we have positions available for interview. To ensure a fair recruitment process we have invited the top performers from the Assessment Centre in the first instance. I regret to inform you that unfortunately your score was not in the top percentile, therefore we are now unable to progress your application to the next stage for entry onto this years' scheme.

We apologise for the disappointment that this may cause you and would very much like to keep your details on our active candidate database to be considered for our 2012 intake. Should there be vacancies in your desired area in 2012 we will be in touch to let you know how to apply before we open next years' campaign for other candidates. You will be required to fill in a fresh application form however, as you have passed the Assessment Centre stage already, your results will remain valid for one year, meaning you will not be required to re-sit the Assessment Centre in 2012. Your application will be treated as a priority. If you do not wish to be on this database please let us know by emailing [email protected].

Once again, we apologise for this regrettable situation. If you have any questions regarding this then please feel free to call Melissa Carlile on 0207 557 8405.
Yours sincerely,

New Entrant Programme Team
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So basically you came for a day told u got through now we have changed our mind

 

[hedpe]

Thats annoying to say the least. I had my interview the other day, compared to how some others have said theirs went, i am beginning to fear the worst. I answered every question but felt rather nervous and perhaps didn't come across as a strong enough candidate. Im not too disheartened, it was more of a learning experience. I have an interview for another engineering apprenticeship with Southern on Monday and an assessment with First towards the end of June. The interviewers i had were fantastic and i could tell they were trying to make things less tense. Anyone else who has an interview coming up, seriously dont worry about it. The questions are pretty much the same as in the email!

 

[luke_westmids]

Same here polo mark, I ha to book a day off work for this and also had to pay for fuel, I hope they are prepared to pay me back for this. It's a complete joke. I'm guessing ur over 20 years old because it seems they don't want to pay the extra to train people like us. Disgrace.

 

[t o m]

I'm sorry to hear that, that's terrible. I hope I don't get that email. As I said earlier, I had my assessment in March and am still waiting for my interview date, I am also 21. However, I did get an email, earlier this week, saying that they are now going to be doing interviews in to August as opposed to just May to July.

 

[tom brav]

i'm still waiting for my letter to inform me if ive made it or not i had my interview tuesday and it went very well i asked every question very well and asked them 3 questions at the end im only 17 and this is what i have wanted since being 15 but couldn't apply goodluck all will post back when i get my letter they said upto 2 weeks

 

[Marklund]

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[Hydro]

Same here polo mark, I ha to book a day off work for this and also had to pay for fuel, I hope they are prepared to pay me back for this.

NR didn't force you to go to the assessment, if there are limited positions available at the depot you applied for, then that's unfortunately it. Some areas are overstaffed as it is, and some understaffed thanks to the above Phase 2b/c restructuring. There are many internal displacements going on to rebalance the imbalance of personnel.

I'm guessing ur over 20 years old because it seems they don't want to pay the extra to train people like us. Disgrace.

That's utter rubbish. I and dozens of other apprentices were over twenty on starting, and in fact, there have been those over thirty who have been taken on.

 

[jamdogg]

nearly a month now........ this wait is seriously killing me

 

[quak_C]

anyone heard back from there interview yet?

 

[Crossforth]

Still waiting on the result :/

 

[quak_C]

Still waiting on the result :/

im starting to doubt my performance at the interview now just getting woried and ****

 

[Dan_225]

im starting to doubt my performance at the interview now just getting woried and ****

There's still hope, I had my interview the same day as you, we were told a month, not even been 2 weeks yet... So don't jump to conclusions yet!

 

[t o m]

At least you've had your interviews!

 

[quak_C]

There's still hope, I had my interview the same day as you, we were told a month, not even been 2 weeks yet... So don't jump to conclusions yet!

i suppose im just really anxious i really want to get this as im sure everyone else does

 

[Crossforth]

i suppose im just really anxious i really want to get this as im sure everyone else does

I agree but we've just got to play that good old game of waiting no matter how much we don't want to

 

[Jallow88]

Anyone had an interview for the Newcastle/Middlesborough positions yet?