Greater Anglia Conductor Assessment

[Tenfoot]

Hi guys, iv been invited to an assessment day with Greater Anglia in January.

Can anyone tell me what to expect/what tests they will have on the day?

This is my first ever assessment.

Thanks in advance.

 

[uberslacker]

Will be concentration test (SCAAT), ticket checking/selling test. Rules test and a customer service roleplay. Did they send you practice materials?

Good luck, my first was a conductor assessment. Which depot are you going for?

 

[Tenfoot]

Will be concentration test (SCAAT), ticket checking/selling test. Rules test and a customer service roleplay. Did they send you practice materials?

Good luck, my first was a conductor assessment. Which depot are you going for?

Thanks!

No, they didn't send any practice materials or mention anything really other than inviting me.

There was no option to specify a depot when i applied, they did mention that if your not within 20 miles you will be asked to relocate though.

 

[uberslacker]

I would contact HR as they should send practice materials.

Good luck, the tests aren't too bad

 

[Tenfoot]

Cheers.

Ill contact them to check, maybe they don't do this any longer.

What do they normally send?

 

[uberslacker]

They should do. Mine was sent out by post, but was a long time ago
You should be sent some info on the tests you will sit and a few practices

 

[TheEdge]

Hi guys, iv been invited to an assessment day with Greater Anglia in January.

Can anyone tell me what to expect/what tests they will have on the day?

This is my first ever assessment.

Thanks in advance.

What uberslacker said but also a comprehension test and a maths test. Also be prepared for the X-Factor style eliminations. At least when I did it after some of the tests they would call in people who had been unsuccessful at each stage and sent them off.

Also what he said, they are not as hard as you will probably work yourself up into thinking they are! Hardest was probably the SCAAT test, more because there is no way to know how well or not you are doing, rather than it being difficult.

Feel free to ask about anything else.

By the way, Norwich is the best depot!

 

[Tenfoot]

What uberslacker said but also a comprehension test and a maths test. Also be prepared for the X-Factor style eliminations. At least when I did it after some of the tests they would call in people who had been unsuccessful at each stage and sent them off.

Also what he said, they are not as hard as you will probably work yourself up into thinking they are! Hardest was probably the SCAAT test, more because there is no way to know how well or not you are doing, rather than it being difficult.

Feel free to ask about anything else.

By the way, Norwich is the best depot!

Thanks for the info!

I take it your at the Norwich depot then!

Not too worried to be honest, just gonna make sure I'm prepared and practice with the SCAAT test. What's the role play test like?

 

[uberslacker]

The roleplay assessment you are given info regarding a fictional service/station. You may be asked about assistance for a mobility impaired passenger, timetable queries. Pretty much what you will encounter in daily life as a conductor.

I'm sure Norwich is a lovely depot

 

[Tenfoot]

Thanks so much for the tips guys.

Do i detect some depot rivalry lol

 

[uberslacker]

Is all good fun. Just couldn't be doing with the slam door stock

 

[Tenfoot]

Hi guys, thanks for the tips you gave me, really helped!. I had the assessment and passed, got my interview next week! I think I'm pretty prepared for the interview but if you have any advice its much appreciated.

Thanks again!

 

[uberslacker]

Well done. The managers interview is largely along the line of

-can you give a time when you had to deal with a difficult situation
-working to rules

Experiences relating to past work, why you think you will be right for job etc.

good luck. Who is it with?

 

[Tenfoot]

Well done. The managers interview is largely along the line of

-can you give a time when you had to deal with a difficult situation
-working to rules

Experiences relating to past work, why you think you will be right for job etc.

good luck. Who is it with?

Cheers. Its with Abellio Greater Anglia for Norwich or Ipswich depot