GWR Train Driver talent pool

Scott1991 · 22 Jun 2019

Goingloco said:
Does anyone know what it means if you're in the talent pool as 'reserve', I assume it's a negative, the worst of those in the talent pool?!?

I emailed GWR to ask if I had made the October course because it was mentioned in my interview. They said I am on reserve also so probably not made the October course. I imagine it just means we're in the talent pool waiting to hear further

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Termy · 22 Jun 2019

Daydr3am3r said:
Absolutely but there must be a reason for the delay, because as you say it should be straightforward to update candidates expeditiously.
Maybe they are waiting on completing the interviews before identifying the pass mark?

But then... How have a lot of other people been offered talent pool positions, then swiftly moved off the talent pool within a span of 24-48 hours? That would indicate that the scoring is set, and people have had their results checked against the criteria. XD

Devon156 · 22 Jun 2019

Termy have you escalated it to anyone more senior in HR?

Termy · 22 Jun 2019

Devon156 said:
Termy have you escalated it to anyone more senior in HR?

I have followed up twice, both times the response was "Your application is still active, we can't give any time frames". I'm not sure I can really get it escalated any, or whether that will help. XD

Devon156 · 22 Jun 2019

Termy said:
I have followed up twice, both times the response was "Your application is still active, we can't give any time frames". I'm not sure I can really get it escalated any, or whether that will help. XD

I am still waiting for my DMI feedback so I have emailed the HR director hopefully I will get a reply now. I can't believe they are taking so long to tell you at least I know the outcome.

Daydr3am3r · 22 Jun 2019

Termy said:
But then... How have a lot of other people been offered talent pool positions, then swiftly moved off the talent pool within a span of 24-48 hours? That would indicate that the scoring is set, and people have had their results checked against the criteria. XD

To be honest I’m not sure but to me there must be something going on to cause such a delay in updating you of the outcome.

Termy · 22 Jun 2019

Daydr3am3r said:
To be honest I’m not sure but to me there must be something going on to cause such a delay in updating you of the outcome.

Yeah, I expected railway recruitment to be slow. But... The interviewers said within a week. Its now been over five weeks. That's... Definitely a little wrong.

Daydr3am3r · 22 Jun 2019

Termy said:
Yeah, I expected railway recruitment to be slow. But... The interviewers said within a week. Its now been over five weeks. That's... Definitely a little wrong.

Like Devon said I would make contact and explain you would appreciate contact from a HR Supervisor. You have to be careful not to rock the boat too much though. Very tough situation to be in...

Busandrail · 23 Jun 2019

Goingloco said:
Does anyone know what it means if you're in the talent pool as 'reserve', I assume it's a negative, the worst of those in the talent pool?!?

My emails said the same and I thought it was weird. Emailed HR and was told it was just another term for Talent Pool and it's the exact same thing.

Goingloco · 23 Jun 2019

Busandrail said:
My emails said the same and I thought it was weird. Emailed HR and was told it was just another term for Talent Pool and it's the exact same thing.

Thanks fella.

Daydr3am3r · 23 Jun 2019

Goingloco said:
Thanks fella.

Sorted!

What depot are you in the talent pool for Goingloco?

Tezza32 · 23 Jun 2019

Good evening everyone.

Just a quick email I applied for Birmingham new street and snow hill for the trainee train driver. I've passed the swift test but now in a talent pool any idea how long the way could be or any advice.

Many thanks
Terry

Daydr3am3r · 23 Jun 2019

Hi Terry

Wrong thread I think mate!!

Tezza32 · 24 Jun 2019

Okay sorry and thanks

Scott1991 · 25 Jun 2019

Anyone on any courses after October?

PaulBusDriver · 26 Jun 2019

Anybody here who's external and awaiting a DMI date?

Liam00086 · 26 Jun 2019

PaulBusDriver said:
Anybody here who's external and awaiting a DMI date?

Yeah, I emailed them
And they said my interview has been requested and they will let me know details soon

PearoTheHero · 26 Jun 2019

I've got my speedos...room for one more in the pool??? And when can i start waving my willy??

Confirmation email received this morning. I'm in a happy place right now

Stigy · 26 Jun 2019

PearoTheHero said:
I've got my speedos...room for one more in the pool??? And when can i start waving my willy??

Confirmation email received this morning. I'm in a happy place right now

Congrats! Waving willies is once you’re fished out of the pool, hopefully not long though!

stretchdj74 · 26 Jun 2019

PearoTheHero said:
I've got my speedos...room for one more in the pool??? And when can i start waving my willy??

Confirmation email received this morning. I'm in a happy place right now

Great stuff! congratulations!

Scott1991 · 27 Jun 2019

PearoTheHero said:
I've got my speedos...room for one more in the pool??? And when can i start waving my willy??

Confirmation email received this morning. I'm in a happy place right now

Congratulations. What depot have you applied for? Did they mention any possible courses you could be on in your interview having passed the DMI

PaulBusDriver · 27 Jun 2019

Liam00086 said:
Yeah, I emailed them
And they said my interview has been requested and they will let me know details soon

Thanks buddy, was beginning to wonder if I was the only one left dangling.

PearoTheHero · 27 Jun 2019

Scott1991 said:
Congratulations. What depot have you applied for? Did they mention any possible courses you could be on in your interview having passed the DMI

Thanks Scott
I've applied for Exeter St David's. The HR lady said the October course was now probably full but there was another one in November and February.

Scott1991 · 28 Jun 2019

PearoTheHero said:
Thanks Scott
I've applied for Exeter St David's. The HR lady said the October course was now probably full but there was another one in November and February.

Brilliant thanks for letting me know. Let's hope for November and Feburary

Jaytrains · 28 Jun 2019

Is the second stage which has the computerised tests harder then the first stage?

I passed the first stage in may

Stigy · 28 Jun 2019

Jaytrains said:
Is the second stage which has the computerised tests harder then the first stage?

I passed the first stage in may

The second stage I found easier (albeit a few years ago). However the computer tests are not generally something you can practice for like the stage one tests are. You need to be aware of what they will be like, but it tends to be a case of you can either do them or you can’t.

Devon156 · 28 Jun 2019

Termy have you had any contact from HR this week? I am still waiting.

Termy · 28 Jun 2019

Devon156 said:
Termy have you had any contact from HR this week? I am still waiting.

Nope. None at all. Nada. Six weeks, and counting.

tiptoptaff · 28 Jun 2019

Readvetised today for Bristol and Exeter, for 2020/2021

Tommy222256 · 28 Jun 2019

To the internal candidates in this feed and people who work within the railways, I live within easy access of Bristol, Reading or oxford. Do you think it’s worth me telling HR I am happy with either of these 3 or shall I stay with the first choice?!?!

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