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I had my interview on the 24th July as well was yours morning or afternoon
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Does anyone have any information or links to what the medical requirements are?
My only concern is that my BMI will be over. As i understand its its not a hard pass/fail and more of a guide. Its at the discretion of the examiner to say you are "fit".
Ive played Rugby for 15 years for i'm not too concerned if this is the case.
Clarification would be great if anyone knows. i don't really want to ring and pester Nexus.
Thanks.
My only concern is that my BMI will be over. As i understand its its not a hard pass/fail and more of a guide. Its at the discretion of the examiner to say you are "fit".
Ive played Rugby for 15 years for i'm not too concerned if this is the case.
Clarification would be great if anyone knows. i don't really want to ring and pester Nexus.
Thanks.
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I don't know the exact requirements but it's roughly
- urine test (drug and alcohol screening )
- eye sight
- hearing
- ecg (echo cardiogram)
It's all quite straight forward and basic so I wouldnt worry.
- urine test (drug and alcohol screening )
- eye sight
- hearing
- ecg (echo cardiogram)
It's all quite straight forward and basic so I wouldnt worry.
Just finishing off getting my things together before heading for Doncaster! Practising my group bourdon abilities before hasn't filled me with confidence mind I missed loads but I didn't finish work til 7am this morning so I'm hoping it's that because I've seen a big improvement in my results of late on most of my practice tests.
Any last minute tips from anyone that may be of use would be great for my nerves.
Any last minute tips from anyone that may be of use would be great for my nerves.
Good news every one!. I managed to pass the assessment today.
Phew!
As daunting as it was all I can say is try and relax.
I was more concerned regarding the interviews and I found this to be a very relaxing 1 on 1 chat rather than a regular interview interigation
Phew!
As daunting as it was all I can say is try and relax.
I was more concerned regarding the interviews and I found this to be a very relaxing 1 on 1 chat rather than a regular interview interigation
Well done Cusaeng!!!
Thanks Anth best of luck for tomorrow
Well done Anth.
As far as I'm aware its references, medical then the offer of a contract.
They said at Doncaster that they don't send the test results to nexus so they can't discriminate between people for start dates.
They did say that nexus likely have an internal scoring matrix that they will use based on application form, interview and our tests that they use.
I think if we are not offered the first start date we then have to have a driver manager interview.
I might be wrong but that's my understanding.
Dave
As far as I'm aware its references, medical then the offer of a contract.
They said at Doncaster that they don't send the test results to nexus so they can't discriminate between people for start dates.
They did say that nexus likely have an internal scoring matrix that they will use based on application form, interview and our tests that they use.
I think if we are not offered the first start date we then have to have a driver manager interview.
I might be wrong but that's my understanding.
Dave
Well done for passing -
Think you're right, but I do think it's the first 8 that have their medical then start the others go into a holding pool and when called up then have their medical and a interview with operations manager.
They told me at the interview that a course was starting in September but that was using people from the last recruitment and had been in the holding pool for three years.
Also said the same when I had my MMI at Doncaster they only tell Nexus if it's a pass or fail - Nexus use the application, interview and exam to score.
Think you're right, but I do think it's the first 8 that have their medical then start the others go into a holding pool and when called up then have their medical and a interview with operations manager.
They told me at the interview that a course was starting in September but that was using people from the last recruitment and had been in the holding pool for three years.
Also said the same when I had my MMI at Doncaster they only tell Nexus if it's a pass or fail - Nexus use the application, interview and exam to score.
Yeah same here Broot! Will everyone that has passed the assessment get an offer over the next 3 years then? Not sure how the numbers work. Also is the operations manager interview a pass or fail situation?
That's how it was explained to me. Once youre in the talent pool youre guaranteed and offer at some point and you're selected from the pool best > worst based on scores from test and interview. Offer is conditional on medical, references and interview. The interview is basically a casual meet up to check to make sure you havnt had any major changes in circumstances as it could have been years since they last seen you. Not really a pass/fail.
I could be wrong but that was my takeaway from what I was told.
I'd add a word of caution here - a talent pool is just that, a pool of candidates that may or may not be used. You aren't guaranteed a job and it all depeneds on the amount of drivers leaving for retirement or going to other companies. The good news is that the talent pool from the last intake has now been fully used up with the current training course, however some of those had been waiting 2 years to start training. Bad news is that although there are drivers due to retire soon, it isn't as many as previous years.
In my interview I was told a load of drivers are due to retire soon because we were speaking about the pension details etc - I was told a load are ready and want to retire.
Also at the end of MMI at Doncaster was told that people in the holding pool do get an offer at some point and you just have to patient- he told me the last ones in the holding pool were starting September which turned out to be true , he told me had been doing these exams for Nexus for years.
So getting this far guys I'm keeping the faith so to speak
Also at the end of MMI at Doncaster was told that people in the holding pool do get an offer at some point and you just have to patient- he told me the last ones in the holding pool were starting September which turned out to be true , he told me had been doing these exams for Nexus for years.
So getting this far guys I'm keeping the faith so to speak
I hope you're right Gas! I've no problem waiting patiently, as long as I know I'm in the running. Pleased to have been successful up to now and hopeful that it will progress further soon enough.
Well done BROOT!
Contact will be made with all candidates after the last assessment day which is 21st September!
the waiting is killing me! anyone had a letter yet?
Ha ha I know the feeling!. No contact either way for myself yet.
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Did you hear anything yet Anth? Received my letter Wednesday as well.
No still nothing! Slightly concerned!
Might be worth an email to them to ask. No harm in asking.
If you still have your letter inviting you to Doncaster there was an email contact for any inquiry's on there i'm sure.
Sure you'll be fine.
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