Whats the best way to prepare for your mmi?
In the 25 mins they give you to write your answers down!
Think of as many experiences you’ve had in your life/jobs that you think will relate going by the questions you can find on this forum by searching.
Do not lie, at all.
Answer in a STAR format. Situation > Task > Action > Result.
Talk about what YOU did, what YOU said, they don’t care about what anyone else did, they are interviewing you.
Best of luck.
It doesn’t have to be about railway safety, just safety in general, could be anything.If you haven't had any experiences that you feel are relevant to railway safety how can you not lie? By saying I haven't had an emergency or dealt with a difficult situation surely is bad in the eyes of the interviewer? What's wrong with telling someone else story but with your myself as the person doing it?
I understand you shouldn't lie but if you havent got what they are asking for that shouldn't make you ineligible for the role because of some made up personality questions.
It doesn’t have to be about railway safety, just safety in general, could be anything.
I would imagine their reasoning will be anyone can tell a hypothetical story, but they want to know what competencies you can prove and your actions/thinking from previous life experiences as a person potentially working on the railway.
If you make things up, the way they ask details will cause you to come unstuck I am sure, and they will sense this and fail you.
Yes that does make sense I was just curious that's all.
For example I haven't had an emergency situation or havent done a task that's at all similar to the role of a driver long periods of times isolation high concentration etc so I haven't taken the MMI but that would be a difficult couple to answer.
As a guard we aren't isolated and we do need to maintain concentration and level of safety and risk is high. As we are primarily responsible but not had anything happen that I could comfortably answer those with honesty.
What would you suggest I would say for something I haven't done before.
I used bullet points but don’t remember being told anything about a certain amount of words. I was just given the sheet and 25 mins.I hear you only get 50 words to write your pre-answer? Can you write in bullet point?
I used bullet points but don’t remember being told anything about a certain amount of words. I was just given the sheet and 25 mins.
I would also recommend skimming through the questions to see which you can jot an answer down quickly for then focus on the others.
No problem, best of luck.Great tip thanks.
People get het up about the whole “emergency situation” stuff. It’s worth noting that it doesn’t have to be a time when you rescued a family from a towering inferno, or been first on scene at a traffic collision. It’s about unexpected events. That could be a breakdown in the car/family emergency/issues on holiday with flights etc etc etc.Yes that does make sense I was just curious that's all.
For example I haven't had an emergency situation or havent done a task that's at all similar to the role of a driver long periods of times isolation high concentration etc so I haven't taken the MMI but that would be a difficult couple to answer.
As a guard we aren't isolated and we do need to maintain concentration and level of safety and risk is high. As we are primarily responsible but not had anything happen that I could comfortably answer those with honesty.
What would you suggest I would say for something I haven't done before.
Whats the best way to prepare for your mmi?
I would say that’s pretty much it in a nutshell. You should be fine!I’ve looked at the key competences that are tested in the MMI. I found the information online via the RSSB website. It may be old but could still be relevant. I have thought about examples where I can demonstrate the following;
-I can communicate effectively
-I can follow strict rules and procedures
-I can keep calm in an emergency
-I will be able to exceed course and training demands
-I am proactive and tenacious
-I can work alone.
If these are areas that are no longer key requirements than my examples are screwed! Good luck!
Related to a train driver? What was the question exactly? And what did you say?Hi all
I failed on my MMI last time round on one question. The question related to a train driver... could anyone please help with any info or what way to tackle this interview question as it's really panicking me
Thanks again if anyone can help
See PM.It was decribe a role you do similar to a train driver
I tried to say I work nights, long hours, work alone, as that's what I do. But the interviewer wanted more and more.
I've never done anything like train driving before so it really chucked me
I used a long car drive as mine. They’re looking for evidence that you can concentrate for long periods of time. You’ll be observing road signs and speed limits etc. They might ask how you pass the time on a long drive etc.It was decribe a role you do similar to a train driver
I tried to say I work nights, long hours, work alone, as that's what I do. But the interviewer wanted more and more.
I've never done anything like train driving before so it really chucked me
They have been know to ask it both ways. I would have preferred your way to be honest! I have however heard that sometimes they throw the pilot example back as you’d usually have a co-pilot? Assuming it’s commercial pilot people mention.I’m sure when I got that question it was worded “name a role you think would be similar to a train driver” cause my answer was a pilot. (Never been one)
Ah right, fair enough! Yeah I’d prefer my way lol. Yeah that is true, I expanded on the training, concentration, responsible for lives, big heavy vehicle etc.They have been know to ask it both ways. I would have preferred your way to be honest! I have however heard that sometimes they throw the pilot example back as you’d usually have a co-pilot? Assuming it’s commercial pilot people mention.
When is it and at what stage do you get the 25mins to write answers down?In the 25 mins they give you to write your answers down!
Think of as many experiences you’ve had in your life/jobs that you think will relate going by the questions you can find on this forum by searching.
Do not lie, at all.
Answer in a STAR format. Situation > Task > Action > Result.
Talk about what YOU did, what YOU said, they don’t care about what anyone else did, they are interviewing you.
Best of luck.
Interesting that it’s changed.the question is worded now as , Tell me about a task or job youve undertaken that shares a similar role within the train driver role.
So guard/conductor fault finding like the driver would, monotinous 10 hour shifts following a repetitive shiela/diagram/ maintaining route and traction knowledge like a driver, maintaining high levels of concentration like a driver. So fault finding in it self is an answer if you are a guard/conductor as they are responsible for the carriage faults and brake issues.
Not sure what you mean exactly, so:When is it and at what stage do you get the 25mins to write answers down?
It worked for me. However it was the trickiest one to answer in my opinion because you almost have to second guess what they want you to say when they prove you. They asked me how I’d pass the time, and I instinctively said I’d talk to the kids in the back and take a break halfway through. Then realised that probably wasn’t the ideal thing to say and it raised eyebrows haha. I then backtracked a little and emphasised that on a long trip I had the welfare of my family to think about, however if I was by myself, I’d probably have completed the journey in one stretch. I mentioned adhering to speed limits and other signage etc and making sure I was well rested before setting off.I only remember answering questions on a computer then they go towards questions they actually ask you in your mmi
I've never been a guard so thinking long distance driving could be an example? Like someone stated or is that to simple?
When is it and at what stage do you get the 25mins to write answers down?