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Sulj8374

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Hi, new to group, passed the psych test 3 years ago when going through the Virgin application, had medical and then got let go due to the changes on East Coast ownership. Anybody on here in the same boat?
Passed the telephone interview and sent off certificates and National Ins number to prove Psych test passed. There was an issue with not being able to open my math/English grades and contacted me to resend. Anybody got any inkling/knowledge on what the next stage will involve? Cheers!
 
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Sulj8374 said:
Hi, new to group, passed the psych test 3 years ago when going through the Virgin application, had medical and then got let go due to the changes on East Coast ownership. Anybody on here in the same boat?
Passed the telephone interview and sent off certificates and National Ins number to prove Psych test passed. There was an issue with not being able to open my math/English grades and contacted me to resend. Anybody got any inkling/knowledge on what the next stage will involve? Cheers!
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I also applied in 2017 and made it to the stage where we did the group activitys. We are on the sinking ship etc.. it was horrible! And hope its not that again!!

That must have been devastating to get to that stage and then not make it.. I'd heard everyone got let go, I was glad in hindsight I didn't make it that far!

What was the reason they gave you? Did Virgin do it out of spite because they had invested in all that recruitment, didnt want to hand it over to LNER so just let yous go? Horrible to think that like
 
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I did my phone interview on 14th April for KGX. Not heard back yet. They told me I’d find out within 28 days which is tomorrow. Fingers crossed...
 
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It's now over 5 weeks since phone interview for KGX for me.
Anyone else who has applied to KGX received an answer?
 
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Hi first time posting, I had my phone interview on the 9th April. My preferences were Doncaster or Leeds. I was told I would hear back within 2-4weeks although reading this thread everyone has been told different. I’ve seen a lot still waiting to hear regarding Kings Cross, is there anyone still waiting for Doncaster or Leeds?
 
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Nat93 said:
Hi first time posting, I had my phone interview on the 9th April. My preferences were Doncaster or Leeds. I was told I would hear back within 2-4weeks although reading this thread everyone has been told different. I’ve seen a lot still waiting to hear regarding Kings Cross, is there anyone still waiting for Doncaster or Leeds?
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Hi,
I’m waiting for both donny and/or Leeds!
 
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badger1badger

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Nat93 said:
Hi first time posting, I had my phone interview on the 9th April. My preferences were Doncaster or Leeds. I was told I would hear back within 2-4weeks although reading this thread everyone has been told different. I’ve seen a lot still waiting to hear regarding Kings Cross, is there anyone still waiting for Doncaster or Leeds?
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I am waiting for Leeds
 
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Just received an email to tell me I’ve been unsuccessful (for Leeds). I did email them yesterday asking for an update as it’s been 6 weeks since my telephone interview but at least I know now. Good luck to those who made it.
 
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Sorry to hear that na281093.

I just got my no just a minute ago for KX. A TOC too premier for me it seems!
 
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Broot said:
I also applied in 2017 and made it to the stage where we did the group activitys. We are on the sinking ship etc.. it was horrible! And hope its not that again!!

That must have been devastating to get to that stage and then not make it.. I'd heard everyone got let go, I was glad in hindsight I didn't make it that far!

What was the reason they gave you? Did Virgin do it out of spite because they had invested in all that recruitment, didnt want to hand it over to LNER so just let yous go? Horrible to think that like
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Are you through past the tel interview? Yeah is was a big disappointment when got let go, the reason given was that they over calculated how many they would need but it did coincide with Virgin losing the contract so who knows. I enjoyed the sinking ship thing haha
 
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Broot

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Are you through past the tel interview? Yeah is was a big disappointment when got let go, the reason given was that they over calculated how many they would need but it did coincide with Virgin losing the contract so who knows. I enjoyed the sinking ship thing haha
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Yeah just waiting for next steps.

Based on this forum, the telephone interview has been an absolutely brutal cut. Loads of rejections.
 
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I’ve got no current applications and won’t have for at least a couple of years so I’m not asking to gain any advantage... but what did the telephone interview entail? Was it much different to the other interviews? Very intrigued to find out how TOCs are going about business differently (or perhaps not) in the current circumstances.

Of course, good luck to those who progressed and keep going to the ones who didn’t. Tricky time to be applying as it is, especially when it’s with a TOC who rarely recruit externally.
 
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Heard back today (Applied 29 March - Leeds). Unsuccessful. I'll request feedback and can hopefully learn something useful for future use.
 
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