Northern Rail- Wigan and man

[302PS]

What the hell? Told me.there was only 7 jobs each depot and 7000 applied lol

 

[MrsSundayMorn]

Obviously didn't get what they was looking for...

 

[302PS]

Clearly, he said 5 days of interviews this week and 2 going along side each other. Can only be 12 or so per day so not alot from 7k

 

[Louby]

Clearly, he said 5 days of interviews this week and 2 going along side each other. Can only be 12 or so per day so not alot from 7k

And you can't reapply till we get the yes or no, but to be fair they did say to me it's ongoing, so I wouldn't give up just yet

 

[spad3189]

What the hell? Told me.there was only 7 jobs each depot and 7000 applied lol

The interviewers just told me they were looking for a pool of peolpe. This wait to find out if i'm one of them is a killer though. All good things come to those who wait they say

 

[Louby]

The interviewers just told me they were looking for a pool of peolpe. This wait to find out if i'm one of them is a killer though. All good things come to those who wait they say

How far have you got?

 

[Jimbob1984]

Did anybody get told about the company pension/discounted rail travel type stuff? I did- just not sure if that's a good sign or not.

 

[Ste45]

The interviewers just told me they were looking for a pool of peolpe. This wait to find out if i'm one of them is a killer though. All good things come to those who wait they say

Thats good to know then sounds like theres more than one position available

 

[302PS]

Did anybody get told about the company pension/discounted rail travel type stuff? I did- just not sure if that's a good sign or not.

They ran through all the benefits at the end of my interview then I asked tons of questions to which they were all too happy to answer, the driver manager seemed like a genuinely nice chap

 

[Jimbob1984]

Aah cool- did they say how long it would be to find out if your through to the next stage? I was too scared to ask that haha

 

[302PS]

He said usually within 7 days but could be as soon as Friday afternoon

 

[MrsSundayMorn]

Best of luck to all those waiting.

 

[MadeinWigan]

It does seem to be on a tight timescale. Had an email through with assessment practice material, if we're successful at the interview it seems the first stage is the 7th Feb.

 

[302PS]

Iv had no such material, hope that's not a sign

 

[Jimbob1984]

It does seem to be on a tight timescale. Had an email through with assessment practice material, if we're successful at the interview it seems the first stage is the 7th Feb.

what day was your interview on?

ive not had any emails from them yet


edit- actually if you have had an interview and have now received practice material, how much time was there inbetween your interview and receiving the practice material!

 

[Osprey1]

I applied for Wigan 3rd Jan and still haven’t heard if I’ve got through the initial sift. Is anybody else in the same boat? They’re now advertising for Manchester depots again, closing tonight! What should I do?

 

[Louby]

I applied for Wigan 3rd Jan and still haven’t heard if I’ve got through the initial sift. Is anybody else in the same boat? They’re now advertising for Manchester depots again, closing tonight! What should I do?

If it's man you prefer with draw and apply, but be careful as sometime it comes up with an error and then you could miss both

 

[Ste45]

Ive recieved my practice material and not even had my interview yet its on friday

 

[Osprey1]

If it's man you prefer with draw and apply, but be careful as sometime it comes up with an error and then you could miss both

Thanks, I think I'll stick with Wigan and see what happens Good luck everyone.

 

[Osprey1]

If it's man you prefer with draw and apply, but be careful as sometime it comes up with an error and then you could miss both

Thanks, I think I'll stick with Wigan and see what happens Good luck everyone.

 

[Hprice1099]

Thanks, I think I'll stick with Wigan and see what happens Good luck everyone.

I'd withdraw it and apply for manchester, there starting the assessments on 7th Feb.

 

[Louby]

I'd withdraw it and apply for manchester, there starting the assessments on 7th Feb.

Too late they have gone

 

[Softsofa]

I put my application last night for Manchester positions. I hope it was strong enough.
Is it normally a huge wait to find out if you have passed the paper sift?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Louby]

I put my application last night for Manchester positions. I hope it was strong enough.
Is it normally a huge wait to find out if you have passed the paper sift?
Thanks in advance.

Can take 3-4 weeks, best bet keep an eye on here

 

[Softsofa]

Thanks, I know I look impatient! If I don't pass the application form stage I think I will email HR to see how I can improve. I have no idea what they are looking for.

 

[Jimbob1984]

Ive recieved my practice material and not even had my interview yet its on friday

Do u work for northern already? Or do you just happen to have a hell of an application lol

 

[spad3189]

Whoo I'm through to the test stage.

 

[Sunday_mornin]

Thanks, I know I look impatient! If I don't pass the application form stage I think I will email HR to see how I can improve. I have no idea what they are looking for.

You have applied for the role of Train Driver so surely you have researched what the job entails and also the qualities an individual must possess in order to be effective within that role, if you know this then you know what Northern are looking for.
Best way IMO to make your application stand out, is when answering the questions, try and prove multiple competencies within the answer you give. From memory I think there are only 4 questions on the app form but yet there are far more than 4 key qualities needed to stand out. Take time to really structure your answers and sell yourself appropriately.
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Do u work for northern already? Or do you just happen to have a hell of an application lol

The people being interviewed on Friday have received their practice material early because the rules state that a candidate needs to be in possession of the practice material for atleast 7 days prior to sitting an assessment. The Stage 1's are booked for the 7th of Feb, so waiting till next week isnt going to work. Thats all.

 

[Softsofa]

Thank you. I have done a lot of research this time around. I'll just have to wait and see now!

 

[302PS]

I'm through too, just had the mail, ooooosh