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If you copy and paste the link into your browser, it should work. Mine did.
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Tom Quinne
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If enough people apply it auto closes, also Core Valley Lines transferred to TfW Infrastructure Co last weekend so that MIGHT have something to do with it.
Although signalling staff remain Network Rail staff for another year I think it is.
Allaboard78
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I thought it was 13th? Perhaps it was then.
LOM
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Its not automatically closed. When there have been lots of applications HR will contact the hiring manager and ask if they would like it to be closed early. Its their decision what happens.
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Yeah good idea, I think you need to clear your cache etc from your internet browser too, if you’re having problems.
Allaboard78
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Fingers crossed then!!
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It's not that the subject itself is hard it's just the sheer speed u need to grasp an understanding of such a large amount of information in such a short amount of time. Plus the pressures of having to pass the 3 exams. As the saying went on our course, it's not a 'turn up and pass course'. Just giving you a heads up that you will quite probably have to work hard at it to pass. And any distractions whatsoever will certainly hinder your chances. Out of 10 of us 1 quit at week 5 and 1 failed the final exam and had to go back 2 weeks.
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P.S. I was in the same boat as you, no previous experience and nothing to fall back on so in that sense was probably my own worst enemy. Had to much to lose so put unnecessary pressure on myself. But as long as you work hard and revise on the evebings i'm sure you will be fine.
Midlands_lad
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Again thank you for your experience of the course. I am also probably putting extra pressure on myself so I need to just go, work hard and try to enjoy the course!
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Where abouts is your course going to be??
Midlands_lad
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Birmingham
WL113
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Isn't the Signalling School in the West Midlands now being held at Walsall Training Centre?
Midlands_lad
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I’m not sure, I don’t start signalling school until September but I was told Birmingham.
Big change to application process for nwr!
What will the process be…
Application - completed on our career's portal, you'll need an up to date CV
Application questions - completed online, you'll need 10 minutes in a safe, quiet spot where you are comfortable typing short answers to a handful of questions about your interest and understanding of the Signaller role
Virtual assessment - you'll take part in in an online assessment. Don't worry we'll provide more information on how to prepare for an assessment closer to the time
Video interview - you'll receive a video call from our interviewers to talk through your skills and experiences in more detail. You'll need to show your identification documents virtually, we will provide more guidance on this before the interview.
Offer - you'll receive a call from our Careers Team to discuss further details including salary, benefits and your medical declaration
Pre-employment Screening - you'll need to provide some documents to prove your identity and right to work in the UK
Induction - you'll receive more information about your Signaller training closer to the time
What will the process be…
Application - completed on our career's portal, you'll need an up to date CV
Application questions - completed online, you'll need 10 minutes in a safe, quiet spot where you are comfortable typing short answers to a handful of questions about your interest and understanding of the Signaller role
Virtual assessment - you'll take part in in an online assessment. Don't worry we'll provide more information on how to prepare for an assessment closer to the time
Video interview - you'll receive a video call from our interviewers to talk through your skills and experiences in more detail. You'll need to show your identification documents virtually, we will provide more guidance on this before the interview.
Offer - you'll receive a call from our Careers Team to discuss further details including salary, benefits and your medical declaration
Pre-employment Screening - you'll need to provide some documents to prove your identity and right to work in the UK
Induction - you'll receive more information about your Signaller training closer to the time
Kraken
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Oh now they change it, after I spent a day doing my 70 questions!
That does sound better in all fairness. I’m assuming the interview will follow the same format of NTS and Safety Vision?
Not sure if it's for all roles or just this specific one though
High Dyke
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Good old HR...
If it's any consolation when I do my ongoing rules and knowledge assessment there's usually about 30 pages of questions.
Allaboard78
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Is this because it's for grade 2 future opportunities?
LOM
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This is very interesting, I have heard nothing at all about any change to signaller recruitment. Mind you I suppose it is not surprising to read it here first.
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Yeah definitely sounds like a temporary solution for the short term to allow them to continue the recruitment process to a degree..
ArchangelA
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Hi Amanda,
Where has this come from?
Network rail website (via yesterdays email update for new openings)
headshot119
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The change only appears on one Grade 2 future opportunity role that I can see (IRC2181167). It also comes with the following caveat
So it would appear this is only during current world events, and only for certain vacancies.
So it would appear this is only during current world events, and only for certain vacancies.
Allaboard78
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I'm even more impatient than I was before waiting for short listing news/new vacancies/updates from hr. Being sat at home gives you too much time to think!!!! I suppose it shows how much I desperately want to be a part of the signaller community
7Paul7
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Does anyone know if signalling school did resume yesterday as was implied at the back end of last week?
Midlands_lad
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I’m not sure how it would be possible to continue with signalling school under the current circumstances?
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I was told at my interview that signalling schools were still proceeding albeit with smaller classes