Unsuccessful at second GWR Conductor Assessment

[Neeny]

Hello,
As the title suggests, I got to the group stages for the conductor assessment but didn’t make the interview. Feedback I got was I was working with two strong characters in the presentation stage and I didn’t come through enough. I then didn’t present my points confidently enough to the room, looked at the board too much etc. One other point he made was that I talked over someone a couple of times in the group discussion.
So I guess I can work on these points with some confidence building and being more aware of myself for next time. This is my first interview in over 14 years so I WAS very nervous.
He pointed out that it was a hard decision to not put me through but in the end I didn’t make the cut. He also said that he wanted me to come back in 6 months to try again and be more confident this time and that I should really research the role of conductor so whatever question we get on the presentation part (heart or safety) I could more confidently knock out the points.
My question is. How do I do that? Apart from reading the job description back to front, front to back, riding the trains a whole heap and asking conductors some questions how can I research further?
Any advice would be appreciated!
J x

 

[Stigy]

Hi Neeny,

I’d advise asking any specific info at Forums like this, and simply looking at the company’s website for facts and figures. You might also consider visiting a depot and asking questions there, as this shows enthusiasm and conscientiousness.

 

[Neeny]

Thanks Stigy, good ideas!

 

[Emmsie]

Hello,
As the title suggests, I got to the group stages for the conductor assessment but didn’t make the interview. Feedback I got was I was working with two strong characters in the presentation stage and I didn’t come through enough. I then didn’t present my points confidently enough to the room, looked at the board too much etc. One other point he made was that I talked over someone a couple of times in the group discussion.
So I guess I can work on these points with some confidence building and being more aware of myself for next time. This is my first interview in over 14 years so I WAS very nervous.
He pointed out that it was a hard decision to not put me through but in the end I didn’t make the cut. He also said that he wanted me to come back in 6 months to try again and be more confident this time and that I should really research the role of conductor so whatever question we get on the presentation part (heart or safety) I could more confidently knock out the points.
My question is. How do I do that? Apart from reading the job description back to front, front to back, riding the trains a whole heap and asking conductors some questions how can I research further?
Any advice would be appreciated!
J x

Its very important in the group presentation to balance being confident without being overbearing. You can't sit back and let others participate, but equally you can't take over.

 

[rob wright]

what depot were you trying for?

 

[Joel466]

Hello,
As the title suggests, I got to the group stages for the conductor assessment but didn’t make the interview. Feedback I got was I was working with two strong characters in the presentation stage and I didn’t come through enough. I then didn’t present my points confidently enough to the room, looked at the board too much etc. One other point he made was that I talked over someone a couple of times in the group discussion.
So I guess I can work on these points with some confidence building and being more aware of myself for next time. This is my first interview in over 14 years so I WAS very nervous.
He pointed out that it was a hard decision to not put me through but in the end I didn’t make the cut. He also said that he wanted me to come back in 6 months to try again and be more confident this time and that I should really research the role of conductor so whatever question we get on the presentation part (heart or safety) I could more confidently knock out the points.
My question is. How do I do that? Apart from reading the job description back to front, front to back, riding the trains a whole heap and asking conductors some questions how can I research further?
Any advice would be appreciated!
J x

I had exactly the same thing in October - I was too over bearing and need to go away and learn more about the role of a conductor - what depot were you applying for? Mine was Reading which I’ve just seen is reopened again but I can’t apply again until late April

 

[Neeny]

what depot were you trying for?

Hi Rob. I was trying for Reading.

 

[Neeny]

I had exactly the same thing in October - I was too over bearing and need to go away and learn more about the role of a conductor - what depot were you applying for? Mine was Reading which I’ve just seen is reopened again but I can’t apply again until late April

Yep I’m reading too. Best of luck for April! Did they sound keen to get you back to try again?