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LOROL - Trainee Train Driver - New Cross Gate

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Hmm, I emailed them last week but still no response. I've checked my junk/spam but nothing.

I've basically guessed that I'm unsuccessful as it seems others are already being assessed...?
 
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WesC2014 said:
Hmm, I emailed them last week but still no response. I've checked my junk/spam but nothing.

I've basically guessed that I'm unsuccessful as it seems others are already being assessed...?
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It is worth noting that they Had 2 x recruitment for trainee train drivers one closed on 13th Dec and the other on 16th Dec! Unless anyone can say different ......
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I'm guessing a phone call tomorrow may resolve this then!
 
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Scottpod1981 said:
It is worth noting that they Had 2 x recruitment for trainee train drivers one closed on 13th Dec and the other on 16th Dec! Unless anyone can say different ......
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I'm guessing a phone call tomorrow may resolve this then!
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I only saw the one vacancy to be honest.
 
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I imagine those who have been successful spent a lot of time working on the CV and cover letter as these formed the main part of the application from memory
 
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I imagine those who have been successful spent a lot of time working on the CV and cover letter as these formed the main part of the application from memory
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Just spoke with HR, they received a very high volume of applicants as expected and they are still screening the applications and will be for some time, so fingers crossed
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Just spoke with HR, they received a very high volume of applicants as expected and they are still screening the applications and will be for some time, so fingers crossed
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I spent an age on my cv and covering letter
 
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Scottpod1981 said:
Just spoke with HR, they received a very high volume of applicants as expected and they are still screening the applications and will be for some time, so fingers crossed
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I spent an age on my cv and covering letter
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Bog standard fob off reply from HR by sounds of it..
 
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Sirgerbil said:
No mate but I've heard these generic replies before myself.

And it's hard to believe that with people going to 2nd assessments next week, that they are still sifting initial applications.
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She sounded very genuine. From what I have seen and researched of LOROL so far they seem a cut above the rest.
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I believe they are doing selection in small groups to try and ease the pressures of so many applicants!!
 
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It's looking quite likely and they have the luxury of picking the very best.....
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So far through my process with LOROL the OPC reps have been saying they are looking for the "best" in regards to enhanced pass marks.

But I was not aware that LOROL did the whole talent pool thing.

I wonder if the guy who passed all stages has been given a potential start date..
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Best of luck to those going in tomorrow for stage 2!
 
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Distance to depot is important.
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1.8 miles is close enough isn't it? :D

Has anyone sat the VSE? What can I expect? Is it the same as the practice material? Or harder?

What's the MMI about too? I know the questions but not sure about how to handle the "how did it make you feel" bit I was told about by a friend.
 
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Nope, a friend of mine applied too and still hasn't had a single response.
 
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Sirgerbil

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Well passed everything at Watford today, have to wait on results for MMI though, not feeling too confident but time will tell.
 
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Hi Sirgerbil congratulations for passing stage 2 assessments so far. If possible can you confirm what tests you were required to take for stage 2?
 
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Hi Sirgerbil congratulations for passing stage 2 assessments so far. If possible can you confirm what tests you were required to take for stage 2?
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Stage 2 assessments are -

Dials and Cables
GLOP test
Vienna tests - Grey square/memory of image/joysticks.

If yout pass these you progress to the VSE (LOROL specific this is broken into 3 parts.) SJT/MMI.

You do not find out results for VSE nor MMI on the day.
 
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Thanks for that. I appreciate your help.

You wrote the VSE is broken into 3 parts but only mentioned SJT/MMI what is the third part?

Also how did you find the joystick exercise? thanks
 
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Thanks for that. I appreciate your help.

You wrote the VSE is broken into 3 parts but only mentioned SJT/MMI what is the third part?

Also how did you find the joystick exercise? thanks
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Sorry you misunderstood, VSE is a LOROL specific test that contains 3 parts, similar to the tones excersize in part one. 2 separate exercise then merged into one for the third.

Joysticks wasn't too bad. The controls are very delicate and have a tendency to "Jump" when making small corrections. By my final two attempt's I was making it through with speed and maybe one mistake.

The MMI for me was the hardest part and I think will be my downfall. A competency based interview I have a lot of experience with, but when someone is asking you how you felt about a situation is suprisingly akward. But we shall see.

Are you through to second assessments?
 
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Thanks Sirgerbil for clarifying that. It sounds like a long day at the assessment centre.

Most people find the MMI challenging. Hopefully you did enough to get you through to the final stage.

Yes I have second assessments coming up soon. I am looking forward to it. For some reason I feel I will find the computer tests more challenging than the others. How many applicants in your group got through to the end of the day?
 
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