Thanks Malky, like Journeyman before me I got through the computer based tests without too much stress but thought I had seriously messed the MMI - just had a phone call to tell me I'd passed!
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Same sentiments here Bluebri - can I ask were you had your interview and what depot you've applied for?
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I went for Grangemouth first choice and Motherwell second and was interviewed yesterday. I think I got on alright, but the waiting is doing my head in. I know there were more interviews today so I guess it might still be a while before we hear.
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No news yet. This is doing my head in.
I went for Grangemouth first choice and Motherwell second and was interviewed yesterday. I think I got on alright, but the waiting is doing my head in. I know there were more interviews today so I guess it might still be a while before we hear.
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No news yet. This is doing my head in.
Blimey, and I thought I was bad lol Patience Journeyman hahahaha. They said to me they were interviewing up until the end of next week. They did say that some slots for Medicals were already booked in, so to be ready to get the call for that. However, the course dates were originally planned for end of July, but due to changing circumstances and requirements, this could now be August or even September. One thing I'm sure of though, is that successful people will be notified within the next few weeks. Just a case of sitting tight and praying for all your worth that you've done enough. Fingers crossed for everyone.
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I went for Grangemouth first choice and Motherwell second and was interviewed yesterday. I think I got on alright, but the waiting is doing my head in. I know there were more interviews today so I guess it might still be a while before we hear.
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No news yet. This is doing my head in.
What routes do Grangemouth do?
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Still no news, a week and a half on. I take it no-one else has heard either?
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Hi Guys anyone heard anything yet?
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No, nothing. I sent them an email earlier in the week in an attempt to hurry things up but no joy so far. It's driving me nuts.
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Got a rejection letter this morning.
Journeyman,
Did your letter state anything about a second phase of recruitment? I was advised about being placed 'On Hold' until the second phase in early 2015 - no idea what that means beyond what is says. They did say something within the interview about splitting the intake - and so they are!
Perhaps Bluebri or Saltire have some good news though?
Did your letter state anything about a second phase of recruitment? I was advised about being placed 'On Hold' until the second phase in early 2015 - no idea what that means beyond what is says. They did say something within the interview about splitting the intake - and so they are!
Perhaps Bluebri or Saltire have some good news though?
Sorry to hear about the guys who haven't got through. Got the offer pending medical and security clearance, start end of October. Have been told that a number will be pooled and taken on in another tranche next year. Can't tell you all how made up I am. Time to knuckle down and take the opportunity with both hands.
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Well done mate delighted for you.
Know how hard you've worked to break into the industry.
Hi 31233, I got the same letter as you. I called HR for some feedback and was told that they had split the intake, I had been successful at all stages of the process, but unfortunately for me there were no positions available in Scotland at this time. There would be an intake in spring/summer 2015 but as yet they have no idea how many or where the positions will be - fingers crossed.
Well done to Bluebri on his news
Definitely - well done Bluebri - will be nice to hear of anyone else who got through to a post this time. Will wait to see what if anything this second tranche brings for myself next year then - am happy in just having got through the process, especially as a nerve-wracking first attempt. Good luck to anyone else who's made the cut - maybe we'll join you one day!
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Sadly I wasn't offered the "on hold for 2015" thing - my letter was a straightforward rejection. However, when I got some feedback, it was all pretty positive and there was only really one thing I fluffed at the interview, in the flexibility/resilience area. I can think of what it was, it was about the only question that slightly flummoxed me and I had to think of something on the spot for. Clearly it wasn't quite good enough. Under normal circumstances for most of the jobs I've gone for it probably would have been, but they can obviously afford to reject anyone even slightly less than perfect.
It doesn't help that they seem to have lost some business in Scotland - clearly there weren't many jobs going.
I won't deny I was extremely disappointed indeed, but hey, for a first attempt at this, there's plenty I can be happy with. I've got the psychometrics out the way and I really did get pretty close. I have my ScotRail interview coming up on Wednesday, so for now I really need to focus on that and make sure I brush up on the weak areas, but I can go into it feeling quite confident I think. I've also got a six-month contract in finance lined up to keep the wolf from the door if I don't get it.
DRS have also said they'd welcome an application from me in the future, so I'll take that as a hint that they think I'll make the grade one day.
Onwards and upwards, my friends, onwards and upwards - thanks to everyone on this thread who has helped and encouraged me. While my test passes are valid, I'm going to keep trying, and hopefully I'll get there.
However, when I got some feedback, it was all pretty positive and there was only really one thing I fluffed at the interview, in the flexibility/resilience area. I can think of what it was, it was about the only question that slightly flummoxed me and I had to think of something on the spot for. Clearly it wasn't quite good enough. Under normal circumstances for most of the jobs I've gone for it probably would have been, but they can obviously afford to reject anyone even slightly less than perfect.It doesn't help that they seem to have lost some business in Scotland - clearly there weren't many jobs going.
I won't deny I was extremely disappointed indeed, but hey, for a first attempt at this, there's plenty I can be happy with. I've got the psychometrics out the way and I really did get pretty close. I have my ScotRail interview coming up on Wednesday, so for now I really need to focus on that and make sure I brush up on the weak areas, but I can go into it feeling quite confident I think. I've also got a six-month contract in finance lined up to keep the wolf from the door if I don't get it.
DRS have also said they'd welcome an application from me in the future, so I'll take that as a hint that they think I'll make the grade one day.
Onwards and upwards, my friends, onwards and upwards - thanks to everyone on this thread who has helped and encouraged me. While my test passes are valid, I'm going to keep trying, and hopefully I'll get there.
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Good luck with your interview Journeyman - you sound pretty focused, and the long process with DRS has probably been good preparation for any future application - as you're fresh from it, it will no doubt help on Wednesday! Fingers crossed for you with that.
Thanks for all the support and well wishes guys. Anyone getting to the interviews had done very well and I'm sure they'll get there in the end one way or the other. I asked them about the numbers and they said there were just over 600 applicants and there are 12 on the course, so getting to the interview was well done indeed. I literally can't wait for October to come around and get started with all the rules and regs and stay loading my head with a ton of new info.
I went from Scotland to Crewe for the 1st stage and passed it. I was then invited to Carlisle for the 2nd stage. I got no response, so contacted them by phone and was told I passed, but due to the high number of passes, I wasn't being invited to Watford. DRS HR said the letters would be sent out. I'm still waiting for mine after 3 phone calls. I have no written proof to state that I have passed the 1st half of the OPC. I'd like to think that after the considerable expense and time invested I would at least be sent a letter of rejection. Do you think it's worth contacting DRS HR again?
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Cheers for the well wishes guys. So far so good. Have seen or heard of no evidence of the doom and gloom about DRS that keeps being bandied about here. In fact quite the opposite. This is a well run company with a well motivated and happy workforce. The qualified guys who have joined from other companies on my course have corroborated that and I can confidently say I have had a lucky escape not getting other jobs with some of the other companies on the face of it. For those that are looking, don't hesitate about applying to DRS and pay no heed to the non specific bad mouthing that goes on. I'm not saying that it will always be a bed of roses, but on genuine evidence so far, DRS it's a great company to work for.
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