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wait till you get the material , it's all you need
Alright sound, thank you. I was just hoping someone could tell me what tests are involved so I can start getting early practice in, I really need to move on from my current job before I go insane so really want to do well haha. Do I need to practice the SCAAT test as well as group bourdon?
Robnw67
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Ah well, I just received a negative email from my third applicatoin to Northern. This time it was the Blackpool line which they are no longer progressing. Ah well, very disheartening but I guess I just wait for the next one.
apart from the bourdon you can't practise really until they send the practise material out, you can download that from the link at the top
DB0161
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That's the spirit keep going. This forum is littered with threads from people saying it took 5/6 attempts to get through the sifts. Good luck.
Correct!
JakeWS
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Just been invited to an interview that I can't make, disaster.
Didn’t they offer an alternate date?
JakeWS
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No but luckily somebody couldn't make a morning one and I can make that.
xabi83
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Got my interview next Tues, sightly bricking it if I’m honest.
xabi83
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I applied early Jan.
September 2019!
I could be in for a long wait then.
The anticipation is killing me.
I had start about 6 weeks after medical. Have they given you a provisional start date yet?
Was offered a start date before my medical. Which I can’t accept as I have a holiday in June. I’m expecting a call in April to arrange a start day for July onwards
JakeWS
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Had my interview this morning, anyone else?
xabi83
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How did you find the interview went?
jesus
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I had an interview on Tuesday with the leading DTM. He mentioned that there are courses starting every month up until May, but nothing planned after that - but said don't worry as vacancies do come up when drivers leave/move/retire etc.
Thanks for this.
That’s a little disappointing to hear as I can’t start until July due to pre booked holidays.
I’ll remain positive and wait to hear from them
jesus
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I'm the same - holiday booked in June.
They're taking on 6 drivers per month up until then.
For me it’s a £2k holiday, so I can’t afford to lose that much money. Plus I have a 6 week old baby and a few weddings on weekdays so I’m prepared to wait & re interview if necessary. And I’ll also be halving my salary in year 1, so it gives me longer to save up before my wage drops as I have a wife & 2 kids to support. I’m sure it will come good in the end
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