I went for an interview for a railway job nearly three months ago. I turned up at the venue on time (about 10 minutes early). However, none of the staff from the TOC knew where within the venue my interview location was, let alone how to get me there (it was in a staff-only area). This meant I was about five minutes late into the interview room and didn't have time to freshen up. I was also a bit flustered and I explained the situation to the interviewers without trying to blame the company.
As I was exiting the interview, one of the interviewers said that I had given a "very nice interview". I also received an apology from someone at HR for the situation I found myself in, they'd phoned me after sending someone out to find me after I'd arrived in the interview, phone was turned off of course. This meant I was slightly surprised a couple of weeks later when I didn't get the role (one of many for a hold pool). I've asked for feedback, yet over two months after the outcome the interview notes haven't been sent to HR.
I'm worried that I've been marked down for being late/untidy (I'd worked up a sweat trying to find someone who knew how to get me to where I was supposed to be). I'd hope that HR would have communicated the facts of the situation to the interviewers, though I personally doubt it since things didn't appear organised. I personally think I have grounds for a re-marking/re-interview if that turns out to be the case. I'm aware that the deadline for a Subject Access Request is three months after the event and I'd be tempted to use one to get me interview notes, would I be seen as "trouble" if I did this (aware the railway is fairly close-knit)?
I would appreciate any advice on this one, I've withheld the TOC, location and role for anonymity since I'm aware this one is pretty unique.
As I was exiting the interview, one of the interviewers said that I had given a "very nice interview". I also received an apology from someone at HR for the situation I found myself in, they'd phoned me after sending someone out to find me after I'd arrived in the interview, phone was turned off of course. This meant I was slightly surprised a couple of weeks later when I didn't get the role (one of many for a hold pool). I've asked for feedback, yet over two months after the outcome the interview notes haven't been sent to HR.
I'm worried that I've been marked down for being late/untidy (I'd worked up a sweat trying to find someone who knew how to get me to where I was supposed to be). I'd hope that HR would have communicated the facts of the situation to the interviewers, though I personally doubt it since things didn't appear organised. I personally think I have grounds for a re-marking/re-interview if that turns out to be the case. I'm aware that the deadline for a Subject Access Request is three months after the event and I'd be tempted to use one to get me interview notes, would I be seen as "trouble" if I did this (aware the railway is fairly close-knit)?
I would appreciate any advice on this one, I've withheld the TOC, location and role for anonymity since I'm aware this one is pretty unique.
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