Thanks for the reply, how did you find your two experiences and what do plan on doing next in terms of driving?
My first application with TFW I didn’t pass the papersift. A month later re applied and had a telephone interview, never had one before! Lots of research on the company and the role, with notes in front of me to prompt me during it. Then invited to a face to face interview in a Chester. This was very relaxed and as I had done lots of prep o was confident. Passed this; then within 4 weeks went to Cardiff for an assessment. I had 8 days to prepare with the material they sent out. As I work 6 days a week it was tough to find the time. I had to catch them train straight from work, 3 hours later arrived at the hotel they pay for. Ended up with a crap nights sleep so didn’t fee 100%, failed 2 parts of the assessment.. gutted!
With northern; I applied Sept ‘19, email Jan ‘20 with 6 days notice inviting me to interview in Manchester. On paternity leave so plenty of time to prepare. Again went in confident. 3 days later found out I passed.. same day they invite me to assessment a week later in Doncaster. Fortunately I found out that the parts I passed with TFW would count, so focused on the bits I failed on. 4 started the day, only I passed. The MMI was so tough!! I drove home which was 2hrs 30 mins and as I pulled up on the drive I got a call, which was HR asking me could I do a medical in a weeks time then start in 5 weeks time! I did the medical but couldn’t start the end of March as a holiday in a June so they placed me in a talent pool.