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GWR - Trainee Train Drivers - Multiple Locations (26/01/24)
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It is possible but not guaranteed. There's usually a button saying something like "I'm not available for any of these dates". It won't withdraw your application but you could end up waiting for more dates to open up. There might well be more in the new year so don't give up.
Thank you for this.
So it's basically a gamble and hope they will offer further dates when they come up.
Iv emailed recruitment but nothing back so didn't want to click the button until I was sure. Il just keep my fingers crossed
Cheers
Unfortunately yes. There will probably be further dates but, like I said, nothing is certain..
They do take a bit of time to respond sometimes. With numerous depots being sorted through, it can take time. If you don't hear anything after a couple of weeks then try again.
brocktrainguy
Member
is the 6 month rule from when i received my rejection email or from when i had the video interview?
I'm not 100% sure but work from when you got the rejection email.
brocktrainguy
Member
that's a shame I'm a month short
celebrator
New Member
Anyone still waiting for a response to their video interview? I did mine over two weeks ago.
I did mine in July and only heard back end of last month for assessments. It will take time as there are a lot of applicants and video interviews to work through. Two weeks is like 5 minutes in railway recruitment so just sit tight and they'll be in contact. Patience is the name of this game.
Good luck with your assessments
celebrator
New Member
Thanks for your response. The waiting is tough. Good luck with your assessment. Out of interest, where are they held?
JH-OB
Member
Yes, I’ve been invited to attend the assessments in Dec. I’ve already passed them though, so waiting for the MMI now.
Good luck with the MMI!
I had to delay sending my interview back due to being on holiday for 3 weeks. I wonder if that has anything to do with it... I'll keep my fingers crossed. I haven't been rejected yet and it's been 6 weeks or so, hopefully that means it was somewhat ok haha
I'm in the same boat except I applied for Oxford. Just over a month but no rejection yet. Fingers crossed.
In the same boat, I emailed them and they said they’re still working through interviews
claphamsw4
New Member
Hi all. I have recently been invited to a video interview with GWR for a trainee driver role. I have not done one of these before and the email says it is to get to know you a bit better. Was just wondering if anyone has done one of these before and what type of questions they ask/ any generic advice on how to format the answers to the questions.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Neatro
Member
I've done one with WMT, it was just 2-3 questions that you had a minute to answer. Think it's nothing in depth just another way to analyse candidates.
I don't know if GWR is the same though
I don't know if GWR is the same though
claphamsw4
New Member
Was it just the generic 'talk about a time when you...' 'provide an example of...' type of questions from what you remember?
Neatro
Member
It was "Tell me about the role of a driver", and "What does safety critical consist of"
As I said I had about 1-1.5 minutes to answer so they're not asking for details but key words.
Have either of you heard anything yet?
I emailed the other day and been advised my video interview is still waiting to be reviewed by the driver management team.
claphamsw4
New Member
thank you
BA11Eagle
Member
Have you gone for your MMI?
I am awaiting to go to the assessment day (I haven’t already done these before) so I’m curious to see if those who have already passed the tests have had their interview and also if they’ve heard back from their interview.
JH-OB
Member
I’ve passed the MMI (and all other tests) through another TOC. I’m just waiting for a DMI with GWR now.
Melmatrixx2
Member
I passed all my test march 2021.. recently passed video interview for Paddington.. anyone knows how long test are valid for ?
In my understanding, they are valid for 5 years from the day you received email stating that you have passed the assessment. Seems like you have another year and a bit to complete the process before they ask you to redo the tests.
It's 5 years from the date you sat the assessment