I logged onto the application then copied all the questions to word, I then spent a fair few days thinking up the best possible answers I could and putting them into the most articulate way I could, All the best
Well now I'm thinking I might do it differently next time!! Nice technique sw1ller, why do they do that 2 hours thing? I've only ever done one job interview so I'm a bit rubbish at this sort of thing.
you will know soon enough if you made right move as I think Firsts system automatically kicks out applications for bad spelling and not enough key words
What sort of evidence would be acceptable, TDK? If I got to interview, I was thinking of taking my tenancy agreement, to show that I rent and can give 1 month's notice, plus a few printouts from rightmove.co.uk showing the sort of places I'd be looking to rent if i did get a position.
For info, I've applied to Bristol and i live in Notts.
you will know soon enough if you made right move as I think Firsts system automatically kicks out applications for bad spelling and not enough key words
That is good thinking, as long as the panel are sure your intensions are to relocate and you submit the evidence you describe this will be in your favour!
I honestly don't know, I've completed loads of application forms over the years and First is the only company I've come across that puts in a time limit. I'm sure others do but I'm not sure why. My guess, to put pressure on you to complete the form or to keep website traffic down to a minimum to avoid the site crashing when 50,000 people log on to fill out the forms. Anyway, just a guess.
RED18 "I did exactly that too. As mentioned before though, I did find that the spell check on Word gave different results to the one on the application form
In almost all cases there is only one spelling traditionally defined by the Oxford English Dictionary, however, these days American spellings are slipping into common usage not least because of the influence of Microsoft, Google, etc. I would say use a dictionary to be sure and don't use words spelt by an HR/transport company who may be very good at what they do but won't always be right. Trust your judgement and do what you know to be right rather than what you think someone else might want you to do............
Just a thought on this actually...... Maybe they purposely put in words that are incorrectly spelled (spelt???.... too early, heavy night last night) so they know if you have used their spell check with no thought..... Hmmmm
Finally...............Sw1ller, Oxford is for winners!!!
I read section 10 with interest. good advice however what do you know about the prospective employer?
I'm going to do two things.
1: Get studying. I've started reading parts of the Network Rail Rule Book (from the RSSB) to try and give me bit of a head start should I be successful.
2: Practice my handwriting. I have used a PC for most of my working life so my handwriting is not that great. I don't want to fail for something as simple as this.
With that in mind, does anyone know how much handwriting is required as part of the various assessments?
And, if handwriting is required, is it acceptable to print?
Just a thought.
If you want to learn something in advance to help you it would be learn all the stations on the routes and the junction names, tunnel names, LC names on the routes your depot signs.
If you want to learn something in advance to help you it would be learn all the stations on the routes and the junction names, tunnel names, LC names on the routes your depot signs.
Could you give us some direction as to where we could get all that information please TDK?
You can also download a copy of the relevant Sectional Appendix from the Network Rail site, though note that they're only updated to 1st December 2012.
You can also download a copy of the relevant Sectional Appendix from the Network Rail site, though note that they're only updated to 1st December 2012.
Satations are easy, Level crossings, tunnels and junction names I belive are on quale maps or if you want maps of some routes I have a few on my PC, I probably won't have the ones you are looking for but may have some that can help. PM me for details
So now your applications have been submitted what
Practice my handwriting. I have used a PC for most of my working life so my handwriting is not that great. I don't want to fail for something as simple as this.
With that in mind, does anyone know how much handwriting is required as part of the various assessments?
And, if handwriting is required, is it acceptable to print?
Just a thought.
To be fair it does not help in reading the NR rulebook as from experience trainees who have studied the rule book tend to get more confused on the rule course and actually hold the others back. ...............................
If you want to learn something in advance to help you it would be learn all the stations on the routes and the junction names, tunnel names, LC names on the routes your depot signs.