James_Cairns
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LNER Trainee Driver Jobs (18/03/2020)
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Even tho I’ve only applied twice I feel exactly the same. I’m quite happy in the job I’m in now luckily but would love to get onto the railways especially a driver. With lots of people loosing jobs it will probablys only make it harder to get in. I read on another web page there were a few ex airline pilots swapping over onto the railways. I personally would just love to get to the psychometrics stage.I've just had the rejection email following the video interview too. Gutted. Has to be said, I've probably applied for a train driver role as an external applicant at least 8 times over the last 7 years. Many more applications on top of that for other roles such as a conductor/train manager. Only once have I managed to get to the psychometric assessment stage. Most of the time, like many, I get nowhere at all.
Don't mean to come across as presumptuous in any way, but I feel like I always put together a decent job application (or as good as is possible for an external applicant with no previous railway experience). It's just so frustrating and upsetting when it's something you desperately want to get into. Has to be one of the toughest industries to even get a foot in the door with. Just makes you feel like giving up on the dream
I've just had the rejection email following the video interview too. Gutted. Has to be said, I've probably applied for a train driver role as an external applicant at least 8 times over the last 7 years. Many more applications on top of that for other roles such as a conductor/train manager. Only once have I managed to get to the psychometric assessment stage. Most of the time, like many, I get nowhere at all.
Don't mean to come across as presumptuous in any way, but I feel like I always put together a decent job application (or as good as is possible for an external applicant with no previous railway experience). It's just so frustrating and upsetting when it's something you desperately want to get into. Has to be one of the toughest industries to even get a foot in the door with. Just makes you feel like giving up on the dream
Don't give up....I am an external candidate and start as a Trainee Driver next month. It will happen for you....keep going with it. The best of luck.
James_Cairns
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How long has your process been ST? Well done
I'm starting in January and I think I applied in March 2020 for this vacancy.
James_Cairns
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Ok thanks for that
Thanks pal. Applied to LNER when the advert first came out earlier this year.
Northern_guard
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First time posting but been in the shadows for a while on here.
Just got my contract through yesterday for a start date in January.
Anyone else on the January course?
Just got my contract through yesterday for a start date in January.
Anyone else on the January course?
Congratulations. That's great news for you.
I am, there are a few more on here starting then too. Looking forward to starting now, see you then.
patwreynolds
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Yes I am too mate, 4 weeks tomorrow
MidnightMeat
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Out of curiosity for those whom have been successful, what kind of working experience did you have?
patwreynolds
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Same mate, no joining instructions as yet just travel pass and uniform request form!
I’m coming in from the NHS, Therapy Radiographer (Radiotherapy cancer treatment).
I’ve also received my travel pass, hoping for further information soon, but not too worried. Just looking forward to Xmas with the kids, well some kind of Xmas with all the new rules! Merry Christmas folks
I’ve also received my travel pass, hoping for further information soon, but not too worried. Just looking forward to Xmas with the kids, well some kind of Xmas with all the new rules! Merry Christmas folks
Northern_guard
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I've just left Northern as a guard there. Thoroughly loved the job, the workplace and colleagues. But couldn't say no to this opportunity.
Starting as a guard gave me a huge insight into the industry and I wish I'd applied years ago.
Would advise anyone to do the same if you're wanting to progress to a driving role to experience the industry first.
Looks like there's a at least a couple more from here who will be there. See you in a few weeks!
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Has anyone who applied for the apprentice role not heard anything back? Either positive or negative after the video?
CreamNCookies
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Still waiting myself.
But as there are people starting a course in January and its the Christmas break I don't expect to hear anything soon if I'm successful.
Maybe in the new year we'll hear something.
MRIGuy
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I'm not entirely sure what you're asking here? If you've not heard anything back how do you decide between positive and negative?
CreamNCookies
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anyone just received an email today?
Passed the video interview and onto the DMI i believe.
Passed the video interview and onto the DMI i believe.
Congratulations!
CreamNCookies
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Thanks! bud!
Plenty of time to research for the interview next year (wont say when it is incase it identifies me).
Coming from a totally non-related background to the railway, I am over the moon.
James_Cairns
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I had the DMI this week.... First time I've had an interview in over 15 years... Rejection already never mind good for the experience
CreamNCookies
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@James_Cairns I find it's good whilst it's in your memory to take note of what questions you were asked. That way when you get round to this stage again you are a bit more equipped.
For every application i've done for a job I really want I have done that, and its assisted me so far.
How was the DMI, pretty intense?
For every application i've done for a job I really want I have done that, and its assisted me so far.
How was the DMI, pretty intense?
patwreynolds
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Could anyone who is currently training on the November 2020 course send me a direct message if possible? Got a quick question if I may....?
Thanks for this.
Joining Instructions received for January via email. All looking good so far.
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