Transport for Wales advertising for Trainee Driver and conductor at Chester.
https://www.comeaboard.co.uk/jobs
https://www.comeaboard.co.uk/jobs
Isn’t there already a pool full of drivers ready for Chester?
Did anyone who had an interview before Christmas get feedback if they were unsuccessful? How strict is the six month rule for not being considered if you were already unsuccessful?
Very true, albeit very, very vaguely:-I'm not sure it's all that full at the moment - there are 3 courses on the go right now with more expected throughout this year. The pool is certainly not empty, but it's not as full as it once was, and they'll need more candidates if the current rate of training continues.
It's worth pointing out the advert does also mention all the other depots across the North, not just Chester.
Do you live within an hour to both depots?I applied for Cardiff position which is now closed, should I apply for Chester separately? Or is it frowned upon?
Usually they could close down one and they are funny with people saying they will relocate because it’s been known people haven’t actually located, not saying you’ll do this.No but I stated I will relocate near depot. I asked recruitment and they said to not worry as they will take it into consideration once applications will be processed. I'm in this lucky position that I'm highly mobile. Just wondering if I should apply for both depots separately as I do not want to be seen as serial applicant.
Hi all,
I am going to apply for both positions. I have two questions:
1. Is it frowned upon to apply for both?
2. What sort of criteria do they 'look for' in an application?
Thank you all.
I can’t answer the first one directly but if you get further they will want to know why you want to be a driver rather than conductor or vice versa and if you’ve applied for both you will need a convincing answer.
As for criteria, just go through the job description and give examples of things you currently do or have done that are similar, making sure you cover every point.
I’m intrigued as to what criteria is looked upon favourably in the application - is it more what qualifications and relevant employment history you have or is it how impressive your personal statement is?
Can anyone shed some light on this, please?
Thank you for this. Just to clarify: The work colleague of the armed police officer was the one whose personal statement was only five lines?On my course was an armed police officer that did the application with his work colleague. Their work history was almost identical but he said his personal statement was about 5 lines. The lad on the course said he filled the page with his personal statement. Only one of them got past the application stage. Take from that what you will.
This made me giggle!!!Yeah, sorry, poorly written. My work colleagues work colleague who didn’t get the job did the 5 lines...... I’ve not made this any clearer have I! I have no idea how I got the job to be fair!!
Ooh this is such a tough one.....I have applied for the trainee Drivers job and really want it...but think I probably stand more chance of getting a 'Service Quality Inspector' that has been posted as I speak Welsh....but don't know what to do as I don't want to jeopardise the Drivers application....any thoughts, please?I can’t answer the first one directly but if you get further they will want to know why you want to be a driver rather than conductor or vice versa and if you’ve applied for both you will need a convincing answer.
Where have you applied for?Ooh this is such a tough one.....I have applied for the trainee Drivers job and really want it...but think I probably stand more chance of getting a 'Service Quality Inspector' that has been posted as I speak Welsh....but don't know what to do as I don't want to jeopardise the Drivers application....any thoughts, please?
Sorry - I should have asked which depot do you want to work at as I know the vacancy is Chester and surrounding depots!Trainee Driver at Chester. The SQI is Chester / Shrewsbury.