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    Reference from current boss

    I’ve received my contract from northern however on the references form it states these should ideally cover the last 2 years employment. My problem is I’ve worked for my current boss for the last 2 years and getting a reference from him is like getting blood from a stone. My question is if I...
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    Do you work any weeks in advance at northern

    Say for example, your first day is next Monday and pay day is the following Friday would you receive a weeks pay or have to wait until the following pay day. I’m assuming it’s monthly or every 4 weeks. Think I can guess the answer but I have my start date and am just trying to make sure I have...
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    Quit smoking tablets and northern medical

    I’ve got my medical coming up and just started on the quit smoking tablets. Reading the side effects depression is listed. Would the mere fact I’m taking them have an effect on the medical. I have taken them before with no side effects however with conductor being safety critical would I be...
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    Wait time between successful interview and medical

    hi all. Just wondering what the average wait time between a successful interview email being received and a date for medical email is with northern. I have a provisional start date 3 months from now so plenty of time to get the medical done and dusted. Just can’t wait to get started now...
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    Medical at northern

    Never had a medical before and don’t foresee any issues but just wondering what’s involved.
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    Shortlisted for interview (northern)

    2 and half weeks ago I received an email informing me I’ve been shortlisted for an Interview with northern (conductor). Just waiting for time, date and location to be confirmed. I was wondering what I can expect from the interview. I had an interview with grand central last year and was just me...
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    Northern rail online assessments

    Has anyone been able to get an extension to the deadline due to technical issues. I’ve had problems logging on and have contacted the assessment company and northern about it. I am now awaiting a response from both but as it’s bank holiday I’m expecting a long and anxious 24 hour wait. I...
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    Northern rail

    Has anyone ever asked for feedback on an application after receiving a rejection email? I only ask as every one I’ve received from them has said, due to the high volume of applications they can’t provide feedback on why I didn’t progress to the interview stage.
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    Grand central interview

    I’ve got an interview with grand central rail and am just looking for some advice from anyone who’s had an interview with them or works for them on what to expect.
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    CrossCountry application process

    I’ve applied for a position at CrossCountry. Taken the online tests and passed. Just wondering if anyone knows what the next step is i.e interview etc. And how long between being informed I’ve made it to next stage by passing the onlines and actually doing the next stage. I know I’m being...
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    Customer host Leeds. Virgin east coast

    Virgin east coast are advertising a part time customer host in Leeds. Anyone know what there part time hours/salary is. On indeed it say 18,168 but no mention of the number of hours. On another site it says 12.5 hours which at 18,168 a year works out roughly at £26 an hour. This sounds a lot to...

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