Sorry to read this, did you get feedback? I'm still waiting to hear.
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Leeward
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Signaller Grade 4 - 8 Rugby, Marston Vale & Wembley
First of all, well done for getting that far. I applied to this one too but didn't get offered an interview.
There is lots of information in this thread about what to expect in the interview, that is repeated every few pages or so. As for the scenario assessment, this will normally have to be completed at your leisure some time before the interview date. There should be a pdf brief attached to your interview invite email(?).
LC346
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Thank you. Yh ive had an interview in the past which ive done over the computer but just wanted some information about the assessment day as the time is 9-4 so obviously very different to a normal hour interviewFirst of all, well done for getting that far. I applied to this one too but didn't get offered an interview.
There is lots of information in this thread about what to expect in the interview, that is repeated every few pages or so. As for the scenario assessment, this will normally have to be completed at your leisure some time before the interview date. There should be a pdf brief attached to your interview invite email(?).
Bn98
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Have had some feedback will request more, seems like I wasn't far offSorry to read this, did you get feedback? I'm still waiting to hear.
Leeward
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the time is 9-4 so obviously very different to a normal hour interview
Oh. I wasn't aware this was still a thing. Interesting.
Did your feedback come with the email?Have had some feedback will request more, seems like I wasn't far off
Bn98
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I had a small amount of feedback with the option to request more which I have done. It was very positive but sooo close it seems!Did your feedback come with the email?
For a first application I'll take it!
Nothing on mine♂️ I recieved what looks like a generic template, I did request feedback tho.I had a small amount of feedback with the option to request more which I have done. It was very positive but sooo close it seems!
For a first application I'll take it!
LC346
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Yh i was quite shocked as it looks like over the past 2years its been remote interviews. Trying to find some information out about these assessment days. Looking forward to it.Oh. I wasn't aware this was still a thing. Interesting.
blake123
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Hi Woody, have you been told that IST is still on? Not heard anything or received any Joining Instructions my end.Hi mate, I’m also going Bristol on the 14th, and have been told we break up on the 16th and go back on the 3rd
Hi, yea hotel all booked, train tickets all ready, so definitely starting on the 14th Nov, I’d give your LOM a call, see what’s going on !!Hi Woody, have you been told that IST is still on? Not heard anything or received any Joining Instructions my end.
blake123
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Hi, yea hotel all booked, train tickets all ready, so definitely starting on the 14th Nov, I’d give your LOM a call, see what’s going on !!
Nice! What hotel did they pick?
Yeah I’ll give the LOM a call tomorrow.
Cheers bud
Bn98
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Interested to know, do those applying for signalling roles on here go for a mix of locations not necessarily local with the view to relocate and after a number of years maybe look to move internally back if they feel like it/it's an option?
Double tree by Hilton, looks good!Nice! What hotel did they pick?
Yeah I’ll give the LOM a call tomorrow.
Cheers bud
I starting applying everywhere, as there weren’t many opportunities near me, ended up getting a position about 50 minutes away, but would have taken anything offered to get inInterested to know, do those applying for signalling roles on here go for a mix of locations not necessarily local with the view to relocate and after a number of years maybe look to move internally back if they feel like it/it's an option?
Leeward
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Interested to know, do those applying for signalling roles on here go for a mix of locations not necessarily local with the view to relocate and after a number of years maybe look to move internally back if they feel like it/it's an option?
I'm based in the Midlands but I've applied for positions the length and breadth of the UK. Everywhere between northern Scotland and Cornwall. As Woody says, location ain't an issue when you so furiously want IN.
Hi, yea hotel all booked, train tickets all ready, so definitely starting on the 14th Nov, I’d give your LOM a call, see what’s going on !!
Ah man, I wish I were joining you! I wish you all the best.
Mines still stuck on assesmentAnyone had the call about TBROC G9? Recruitment website has been updated - reserve list for me
Check the bottom of the page ' I havent actually recieved any emails but they're showing sent on the recruitment siteMines still stuck on assesment
Yeah just did, last email was the one for the interviewCheck the bottom of the page ' I havent actually recieved any emails but they're showing sent on the recruitment site
Thanks mate, just keep at it buddy, took me 15 applicationsI'm based in the Midlands but I've applied for positions the length and breadth of the UK. Everywhere between northern Scotland and Cornwall. As Woody says, location ain't an issue when you so furiously want IN.
Ah man, I wish I were joining you! I wish you all the best.
Seejwalker
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Yes they do. It’s extremely annoying for those of us who have to spend time training a person who ups and leaves. Or they take the spot of another person who would of worked here long term and they use our budget up.Interested to know, do those applying for signalling roles on here go for a mix of locations not necessarily local with the view to relocate and after a number of years maybe look to move internally back if they feel like it/it's an option?
All that said. Signalling can be life changing for most. Especially in the current climate, so give yourself as many options as you possibly can at getting your foot through the door.
endofthetunnel
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Part of the terms of the pay offer currently on offer (and not accepted, hence the strikes) is that the old rules of staying in a position for 52 weeks from joining the company, or 6 months after an internal job move, would be put back into the contracts.
Should help with the constant movement of low grade signallers that currently happens.
Should help with the constant movement of low grade signallers that currently happens.
A351
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Rof1 & Bn98 was there any mention of a reserve list? Or was it a generic "unfortunately on this occasion...?"
My email was a thanks your skilled/ experienced enough etc etc so we've put you on the reserve list for this cohortRof1 & Bn98 was there any mention of a reserve list? Or was it a generic "unfortunately on this occasion...?"
Maybe ask recruitment a question then?Yeah just did, last email was the one for the interview
A351
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Mine was the same. Fingers crossed...My email was a thanks your skilled/ experienced enough etc etc so we've put you on the reserve list for this cohort
Congratulations Royal351!
Well done! Glad to hear someone got in!Phew, got the phone call. Got the job!
Grade 6 instead of 9. But still at Three Bridges. So no idea what "area" that could be.
Hope those on the reserve list get something soon!
And toes!Mine was the same. Fingers crossed...
Congratulations Royal351!
Seejwalker
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yes mate they will.First post here! Hello everyone.
Does anyone know if signalling school has a break for Christmas/Easter if there are courses running over that time period?
I'm hopefully expecting a confirmation soon of the dates of the training
Thanks - is that just the bank holidays or the traditional 'school holidays' ie a week break?yes mate they will.
Seejwalker
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Yeah it should be a week or even two (I had two over the Easter period when I joined a few years ago)Thanks - is that just the bank holidays or the traditional 'school holidays' ie a week break?