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I wore a full on suit, just incase someone from my TOC was there. First impressions count! If you don't have a suit go for anything formal you have.

I can hand on heart say I was never asked for proof of address in my role with my current employer. But an upto date utility bill (not mobile phone ) or council tax bill is the best bet. However with my previous rail employer it was virtually impossible to pass the third party security checks...

Oh I get that, for online things I've had to input my NI number. But what's stopping some nefarious person entering incorrect details online. At least in person things are slightly more formal and verified in person. I've even seen people turned away for not having proof at assessments.

Just note that when you do the assessments in person, you must show proof of NI number. Online you dont have to show the proof. Hopefully that helps ease your mind that online tests don't count towards your lives.

Sounds like you're on about me. I highly doubt it though.

I'm fairly certain that if you physically didn't sit the tests you have not used a life. I remember at my tests a member of the assessment team warned someone that if they failed a test they would lose their lives and then in turn their standard psychometric pass. But with anything, as said...

You'll hit the year one salary increase after one year in the job if you are delayed in training due to no fault of your own.

You're not too ambitious at all bud. I got the role at another depot and I come from working in hospitality. When applying in the future, make sure you use key words like others have said. Have a peak into Non-technical skills. There are things we all do in our day to day life that can be...

There's a bit more to it than just studying for year one. After your first 12 weeks in training school you will be out in your depot. You will have several tasks to undertake these include front end turns and even driving.

It isn't the case as much anymore. Prior to me leaving employment with them a couple weeks ago coach E wasn't unreserved. It tended to be the first sets of seats on each side of each coach when you entered them, you know those lovely windowless seats. Something changed and it wasn't...

That's exactly what talent pools are for. Wether it be filling in for retirement or natural wasteage in the job. When positions are available they have a pool of people they can pick from.

Can only speak for myself, but I've been in talent pools in the past and my place has expired. It was disheartening having to reinterview and subsequently failing the second interview attempt for conductor But on the flip side, I've recently been pulled out of a talent pool and currently on a...

You'll get contracts after the medical if successful. When you receive the contracts and are asked to fill things out, you're then asked for references and a character reference too.

Ahh I didn't know this, the more you know!

I was under the impression PTS couldn't be transferred over? Like if you moved from one TOC to a new employer they wouldn't accepted your PTS from older employer.

Extract from an email I received from Northern states psychometrics are valid for 5 years; "We would like to remind you that your Psychometric Assessment will remain valid for 5 years from the date taken."

Throughout the whole process I've only gone by the material given to me prior to interview and assessments. This forum is a godsend for advice so use it to your advantage but try not to overthink things. I've applied a few times for this role and been knocked back majority of the times. But...

You'll have been sent a handy little guide from Northern once they confirm your interview date and time. Essentially it'll tell you that the questions will be competency based. "Tell me about a time you have followed rules and procedures?" Or "tell me about a time you have worked in a team?"...

Yeah, I start next month with a different TOC as a trainee. Gutted it wasn't with TPE, but to be given a chance elsewhere is a blessing! Who knows what five or so years down the line entails for me. But for now im over the moon with where i'm off to.

I passed my psychometrics with tpe in Feb 2020. Never did get offered a DMI afterwards, so good job you did take the start date!