You front end with other drivers so basically just sit in with a qualified driver
I bet the drivers love that lol
You front end with other drivers so basically just sit in with a qualified driver
Yeah lol they do enjoy company from trainees but it’s frustrating for trainees I’ve been through it having no driving instructor and front ending for weeks on weeks gets frustrating I’m pretty sure it happens at every TOCI bet the drivers love that lol
We do, well I do had numerous front enders for months at a time, over the years.I bet the drivers love that lol
New closing date of 3rd April. I haven’t got a reply no, I can’t imagine that being up until the 3rd April though. I’ve rarely ever seen vacancies for trainee drivers up for more than a week if that.
Think it may be a while, as when you click on the link the advert is still up until April..Hello,
Does anyone know how long they usually take to respond to applications. I know they usually get quite a few, but average time on response?
thanks!
Think it may be a while, as when you click on the link the advert is still up until April..
Hmm, interesting.Not as long as you may think.. I've just got the thanks but no thanks email!
I'm intrigued as to how they sifted the applications based only on CVs (no bitterness here, just curiosity)
I got the same email mate........but as I mentioned the advert was/is still live.Not as long as you may think.. I've just got the thanks but no thanks email!
I'm intrigued as to how they sifted the applications based only on CVs (no bitterness here, just curiosity)
I got the same email mate........but as I mentioned the advert was/is still live.
I haven't had any emails yet, I even checked my portal and nothing new on there either...Have you got any applications in for any other companies in group? Southeastern or Southern for example?
Lol I’m in your boat. (The no boat) I think they done it Of location distance maybe? I was 48mins awayNot as long as you may think.. I've just got the thanks but no thanks email!
I'm intrigued as to how they sifted the applications based only on CVs (no bitterness here, just curiosity)
Nope, no other applicationsHave you got any applications in for any other companies in group? Southeastern or Southern for example?
Lol I’m in your boat. (The no boat) I think they done it Of location distance maybe? I was 48mins away
I’m hours away from Brighton, assume they know I will happily relocate instantly should I need to & I haven’t had a rejection email yet so I’ll take that as good news I guess.
I'm not sure if they do allow relocation.. the question asked whether you lived within 45 to 60 minutes of the location. Still good luck to you
I’m guessing it’s all about finding ways to illuminate and filter... what annoys me is I’ve passed all the assessments and only require a DMI yet they already reject me with out even checking or askingI never understand that with the relocation thing and some companies not taking on applicants who live further than 1 hour away. You’d assume people wouldn’t apply should they not be able to relocate INSTANTLY and TOCs would allow it in all cases. Usually you’ll know your start training date in advance anyway leaving plenty of time to sort out your new accommodation. Then again I guess if they find a good enough candidate who already lives close its not needed but you’d think they would give themselves the best possible chance of finding a candidate from anywhere who will be one hour away from the depot before starting.
I’m guessing it’s all about finding ways to illuminate and filter... what annoys me is I’ve passed all the assessments and only require a DMI yet they already reject me with out even checking or asking
What do you mean by in house , I did mine through gtr and it was done by the opc. Also I believe you do sometimes get prioritised if you have the psychometrics , as gtr didn't give me the job at interview , but I then got three interview offers quite quickly after that. Someone I know passed the psychometric tests in January and February , was waiting for a dmi with the company and then applied elsewhere and got two interview offers on the same day for a week later . He got offered the first job a day later , less than a month after applying.I keep hearing this same argument, and just want to clear something up. While I do agree with you to a certain extent, for companies like GTR and SWR who conduct the driver assessments in-house, it isn’t an issue for them to book assessment centres and start seeking applicants from scratch. Passing the psychometric tests isn’t some huge achievement which will automatically put you in good stead for any application, rather your core technical skills and experience on your resume in your initial applications holds more value to a TOC than holding the assessment centre passes.
Believe me, I would know... I’ve held passes until they’ve expired and only recently managed to retake the assessments to get them current, and all that time I’ve passed my tests, it didn’t benefit me in any way, and why should it? That’s just how railway recruitment is, psychometric passes aren’t even a thing for the TOCs, they can conduct them in large batches without an issue. It isn’t necessarily a free ticket towards the interview, or shouldn’t be interpreted as such.
Sorry if I come across as being harsh, but just talking based on experience as I keep hearing this argument.
I keep hearing this same argument, and just want to clear something up. While I do agree with you to a certain extent, for companies like GTR and SWR who conduct the driver assessments in-house, it isn’t an issue for them to book assessment centres and start seeking applicants from scratch. Passing the psychometric tests isn’t some huge achievement which will automatically put you in good stead for any application, rather your core technical skills and experience on your resume in your initial applications holds more value to a TOC than holding the assessment centre passes.
Believe me, I would know... I’ve held passes until they’ve expired and only recently managed to retake the assessments to get them current, and all that time I’ve passed my tests, it didn’t benefit me in any way, and why should it? That’s just how railway recruitment is, psychometric passes aren’t even a thing for the TOCs, they can conduct them in large batches without an issue. It isn’t necessarily a free ticket towards the interview, or shouldn’t be interpreted as such.
Sorry if I come across as being harsh, but just talking based on experience as I keep hearing this argument.
This is my first application so maybe I’m missing something, but aren’t the vast majority of interviews for jobs awarded from just a CV? Also there was a question on the application form which I personally put a lot of thought into answering. Waiting to see if it was good enough.