sorry to hear that, don't give up try again, next time think of questions they will ask use the ones that are posted on here and write your answers down before hand, practice and memorise them.
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thanx mate I'm going to have a look nowWell it will be challenging. That's why we're applying isn't it?I've had chats with drivers from the TOC I currently work at. Safety & traction training is usually a few weeks. Route learning takes months. There is an article about driver training I'll link below which gives a general breakdown of what is involved. Each TOC does it slightly differently of course.
https://www.railstaff.co.uk/2016/02/19/what-it-takes-to-be-a-train-driver/
they said about 7-10 days but let us know how long it takes to get your offer. I have my medial in 12 days.
I got an email today, informing me that i have progressed to the interview stage, however the link that has been provided in the email to book an interview slot seems to take me to a page that informs me that there is no interview slots available, anyone else having or have had this issue? And know how to overcome it?
im not sure but I doubt it would be a major problem after you've gotten that far, could always use a personal ref I suppose.
yh that happened to me. all slots would've been taken. email them
Yea i have done, How long did it take for them to reply for you?
normally they reply right away or a couple hours.
They send out more emails than they have interviews for - you may have to wait another 6 months before they are ready to interview again and then you may miss your oppurtunity again!! This could go on forever and seems a very unfair way to do things given the importance of the role. When you call them they will say all the slots have gone and you will have to wait for the next batvn
have you heard anything yet mate?
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Weird question but do you go suited & booted to a medical? Or smart casual comfy clothes?
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I just went in jeans and t-shirt today, wasn’t aware i had to get dressed up
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What makes you think you had to get dressed up...did they make any remarks to what you was wearing?
I think it’s just that some companies prefer dressed up, whereas others aren’t bothered. For a medical, I think smart casual is generally okay unless told otherwise. Bear in mind you’re often going to their HQ or similar so there will be 90% of the workers there in business attire. You also have to consider that you’re always making an impression so smart won’t hurt you. And finally, you need to be relatively comfortable as you’ll be removing shirts and moving about a bit.
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Yes I'm also down for Bletchley. Just waiting for the medical results to come through and get my start date. Hopefully I'll hear by the end of the week. When was your medical?
12th august
Last tuesday.got told 2day 12th august start.
Nice one. I was told I'm pencilled in for that date too.
Hi all....found out today that I passed my 2nd assessment tests and MMI Friday just gone down in Watford at the OPC and have booked in for my managers interview this Thursday in Birmingham. Any advice would be greatly taken on board. Well done to all those already getting start dates by the way. Fingers crossed I'm not far behind you all.
Cheers it was a massive relief getting that email today. Trying to look for a few bits on WMT but not going to worry too much as read on here already they don't really ask but i'd like to know some just in case. Also what does the medical involve? am I going to be running around the block in my shirt and tie? LOL
Haha not quite. The medical was pretty straightforward actually. The usual weight, height, BMI, ECG, eye tests, hearing test, urine test. Questions about any previous health conditions. That's about it!
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I'm applying for Bletchley too.
Sorry if I worried anybody who's had their medical regarding the question about attire. Just thought since it's a stage of testing, I should treat it like all the other stages and go smart.
Well done @deano39. DMI bit like MMI in that they want examples from past experience scenarios. Remember your STAR reply method to keep on topic. I'm in Brum for my medical on Thu morning, so if you have time to meet after for coffee/pint, let me know!
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