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Crosscountry - Apprentice Train Drivers (08/12/22)
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Tractor MKH
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Thanks I will sit patiently and hope the link gets sent. I have checked emails and junk box etc and haven't nothing yet.
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Cal_NG4
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I recieved the same email also. But have already filled out the online assessment details form so I am thinking that emails have crossed.
I got the same email yesterday.
Am asking my self if its even possible to answer the 34 questions in 22 minutes?
tonyianmoore@g
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Yes, didn't know how much time I had left
JWS
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yep I recieved login details for my RAAT and completed and submitted today, I found it challenging.
onme
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Totally possible, with time left also
bawelc26
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Hi, new to the forum
Sat the Raat today and was wondering about the next stage of assessment. Think the Raat went well so hoping to hear something soon !
Sat the Raat today and was wondering about the next stage of assessment. Think the Raat went well so hoping to hear something soon !
Diedinium
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It's definitely possible, I managed to complete all 34 with a minute to spare - set yourself a timer for 22 mins before you start it, since it doesn't show one, you can keep track of how you're doing this way - there are 11 sets of text to read and answer questions for, which means 2 minutes per set of 3 questions (or 4 questions in the case of one of them).
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Welcome!
None of us are quite sure - but last time XC recruited they went straight from the online tests/shortlisting to Driver Manager Interviews - so with any luck the next stage should be an interview.
If successful in interview candidates then get to go on and do the psychometric testing.
EchoMike
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Just completed my RAAT. I think I did okay, but time will tell.
tonyianmoore@g
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And if CrossCountry do the same OPC tests that Avanti do the rules memory test has 18 questions to answer in 7 minutes without the text still being visible
What is a good score for the raat test?
I don’t know what is regarded as good, but most Trainee TD positions are intensely competitive
I can’t imagine they’ll be looking for anything less than mid twenties possibly even higher
It’ll probably also depend on other applicants scores. If 30 applicants get 34/34 correct, I’m guessing they’ll be going through to next round lol
I can’t imagine they’ll be looking for anything less than mid twenties possibly even higher
It’ll probably also depend on other applicants scores. If 30 applicants get 34/34 correct, I’m guessing they’ll be going through to next round lol
sneaky_1982
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do they work out the results on per question ie 1 point per question or 3 points per question?
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Diedinium
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Ah the group bourbon, I actually think it's one of the nicer tests in the psychometrics to be honest, at least compared to the glop test and tones tests... practice 100% makes it easier, hopefully you've already found this online one I'm linking below, it's very accurate (even down to the dot positioning!) to the real test:
Group Bourdon test - dot cancellation test
The group Bourdon test, or a variation of it, the Bourdon-Wirsma test, also known as the dot cancellation test, will help you assess your ability to focus
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Any idea how to work the scores out with this?
Diedinium
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I've read on here that you should aim for 6 accurate (no errors) rows worth on each bourbon grid, more the better
Branston
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Ah well….shall have to see what happens in the New Year now…gutted at the moment though.
Was doing the RAAT test and my Google Chrome done a forced close and auto update that only gave me 5mins warning during the test with no option to snooze/delay the update. Still had around 4-5mins on the test and was on target to complete ♂. Even more stomach churning wait now
Was doing the RAAT test and my Google Chrome done a forced close and auto update that only gave me 5mins warning during the test with no option to snooze/delay the update. Still had around 4-5mins on the test and was on target to complete ♂. Even more stomach churning wait now
Hello everyone… I have a question if someone can help me .. what tests exactly will we need to prepare if we get a chance to go to the physiometric tests? I am currently preparing the bourdon test … what are the names of the other ones?
bcfc171081
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Have people been sent the Bourdon test then? Does that come after you complete the Raat?
If you search on this rail forums site you can find descriptions of all the tests.
I practiced the group bourdon - you can print pages of it off google but didn’t practice any of the others.
These tests aren’t designed so you can practice your way to a pass. You can either do them or you can’t. Hence the two chances only at doing them. Even though at the time the tests may seem odd, they are all relevant to the job.
Pinkxx
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Has anyone heard anything from their raat test?
When I did mine in March there was a 19 day gap from when I did the test to receiving the results.
Pinkxx
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Thank you for that I didn’t receive an email or anything to confirm, just thought I would check, thank you!
BoTheRigger
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Anyone here already passed the Psychometrics? Did mine 3 years ago. Do XC recognise them up to 5 years?
Passed mine 18 months ago
I know RSSB hold them for 5 years. A lot of TOC’s accept up to 3 years. But I don’t know about XC policy specifically
Have you checked other threads on this forum??
Yes they do. I passed mine in 2019 and got the position with XC in 2022
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