Hello, I am currently looking at vacancies in my area or close as possible to (Merseyside). Currently, I am working as an intervention teacher in a primary school, I’ve completed my degree in university and worked 6 years in customer service for Asda while studying in 6 form and university. Would the above experience give me a good opportunity and be considered for a job if it came up? I’ve enjoyed what am doing but I feel like a change of career and I’m really interested in a career working on the railways. Thanks.
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Seejwalker
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There are people from all walks of life and backgrounds who work across the rail industry mate. You have as good a chance as anyone mate.
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I joined the railway off the back of 6 years at Asda, I didn't even put my degree on the application form.
Really? I’ve worked in a school setting for 3 years also so i have a lot of experience in situations with children,adults and customers. Thanks for the advice.
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That's the beauty of the railway for me. They employ you based on who you are, and not what you've achieved in your life.
If you can demonstrate that you work well in volatile situations and can keep calm under pressure, then you're good for the job. Someone with a Masters degree but no real world experience would struggle to get a job on the railway.
If you can demonstrate that you work well in volatile situations and can keep calm under pressure, then you're good for the job. Someone with a Masters degree but no real world experience would struggle to get a job on the railway.
Agree with all of the above. In my DMI I was asked about my ability to study and used my 3 year degree to answer but was told they want to know about putting that study into practice and did I have a more relevant example. I then told them about a 2 week training course at work which was needed for my job, which got a much better reception.
Life experience from any background counts for far more than qualifications in this industry. No pieces of paper or previous railway experience required.
Life experience from any background counts for far more than qualifications in this industry. No pieces of paper or previous railway experience required.
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martin2345uk
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I'm joining the railway after 15 years of being a pen-pusher in desk jobs! Nothing stopping you!
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