Overground Trainee Driver - Harlesden and SE London, Feb '21 & Aug '21

[Kelki]

Thanks Good luck with your interview!

Thank you, good luck to you too.

Has anyone further along in the process heard anything back, I’m at interview stage. I’m hoping they are playing catch up before inviting me in

 

[Joshy]

Eliminate all visual and audio distractions. You'll need more concentration than Robinsons squash. I found 2/3 of the tasks fine, but task 3 is where they merge. I'm not sure how I did on that

Yea, you're right. Task 3 was the most difficult. There should've been a practice screen for that one . Now I've got everything crossed!! Hope I pass this one.

 

[Clave]

Stupid question alert: What’s VSE

Yea, you're right. Task 3 was the most difficult. There should've been a practice screen for that one . Now I've got everything crossed!! Hope I pass this one.

All the best! Task 3 was definitely unkind lol hopefully we make it to the next stage

 

[Ace91]

Thank you, good luck to you too.

Has anyone further along in the process heard anything back, I’m at interview stage. I’m hoping they are playing catch up before inviting me in

Hi Kelki, I am in the same boat as you. I’m yet to hear anything, hopefully soon!

 

[Kelki]

Hi Kelki, I am in the same boat as you. I’m yet to hear anything, hopefully soon!

Perfect thanks... fingers crossed.

 

[ChappyT]

Hey Guys,

I completed the VSE yesterday. Did anyone get a confirmation email confirming they completed it?

 

[Clave]

Hey Guys,

I completed the VSE yesterday. Did anyone get a confirmation email confirming they completed it?

Hiya, I didn't get any email confirmation.

How did you find the tests?

 

[amansid]

Hey Guys. I’ve read about the VSE. However, can anyone shed some light about stage 2? What exactly do we have to do?

 

[Reece E]

It will explain it and give you some examples to try before you do it.

But initially, you got check for symbols on both sides. Whether they match or not. And confirm whether it does it not.

 

[HLK97]

Best advice is read the instructions thoroughly. Be in a room with no distractions or interruptions. Do the practice examples just before the test. Focus! Good luck!

 

[amansid]

Thanks guys

 

[BoeingBird]

Has anyone completed the VSE on a laptop? Just wondering if I should purchase a proper mouse.

 

[Reece E]

Has anyone completed the VSE on a laptop? Just wondering if I should purchase a proper mouse.

I would highly recommend a mouse. And not use the trackpad.

 

[BoeingBird]

I would highly recommend a mouse. And not use the trackpad.

Thanks Reece E, I thought that might be the case.

 

[Jaytrains]

Still checking emails to see if i hear back from them, im starting to think that they might not want to take on people that have already completed the assessments with another toc or maybe im wrong

 

[Lenny_U]

Still checking emails to see if i hear back from them, im starting to think that they might not want to take on people that have already completed the assessments with another toc or maybe im wrong

I still haven't heard nothing too, beginning to give up hope

 

[Jaytrains]

I still haven't heard nothing too, beginning to give up hope

Have u already completed the assessments?

 

[baz962]

Still checking emails to see if i hear back from them, im starting to think that they might not want to take on people that have already completed the assessments with another toc or maybe im wrong

Definitely wrong. I'm a Willesden driver and I originally did my assessments with Gtr.

 

[Jaytrains]

Definitely wrong. I'm a Willesden driver and I originally did my assessments with Gtr.

Oh ok that makes sense but gtr assessments are enhanced right? I done mine with gwr at standard level

 

[Lenny_U]

Have u already completed the assessments?

Yes I have in 2019 though

 

[Jaytrains]

Yes I have in 2019 though

At enhanced level?

 

[Lenny_U]

At enhanced level?

Yes enhanced, you aswell?

 

[Jaytrains]

Yes enhanced, you aswell?

Nope standard level

 

[Tigerkenco]

Nope standard level

I got enhanced last year and not heard anything yet either...I’ve got the impression that there is no set time frame for recruitment with any of these toc’s, patience is key and if you get an invite to another test or interview, prepare well and make the most of it.. but don’t put your life on hold while you’re waiting.. Which is 100% easier said than done!

 

[Gs1]

How do you know if you completed to enhanced or standard. I thought every toc has their own enhanced level.

 

[Lenny_U]

How do you know if you completed to enhanced or standard. I thought every toc has their own enhanced level.

We've been told at assessment centre, especially people that failed have been told they can still apply for other TOCs that accept standard level

 

[baz962]

Oh ok that makes sense but gtr assessments are enhanced right? I done mine with gwr at standard level

Well then of course you could be right . But the blanket they don't accept assessment taken at other tocs is wrong , just that they don't or didn't take national. It's still the same as far as I know.

 

[Tigerkenco]

How do you know if you completed to enhanced or standard. I thought every toc has their own enhanced

We've been told at assessment centre, especially people that failed have been told they can still apply for other TOCs that accept standard level

I think Gs1 is correct though, my understanding is that different toc’s decide on their own level of enhancement.

 

[luvash]

I received the VSE email as well even though I have passed assessments to an enhanced level with another firm in January of last year. Planning on completing it tomorrow!

 

[Chao888]

I have just taken the VSE have to say stage 2 and stage 3 is quite intense fingers cross I have done enough.