Recent content by RobG

Just a follow up. Got an email back from them today. Seems that they pulled the job opening in general, or at least that’s what they’ve told me. As someone else on here said, they’ve probably decided that they’ve already got enough people in the pool.

I emailed them asking for clarification on why the application was closed when I was told to wait for the next stage. I explained that if it’s just a case of them choosing not to progress my application any further, then I understand, but just wanting to know why it’s no longer open and if...

Rather than quoting all three posts, I’ll just answer in one go. It was for the relatively recent BTM post that was advertised in June. I did the application, personality profile and the online alphanumerical test and then was told I’d passed those and to wait for the next stage. Then nothing...

Well after 5 months of absolutely nothing, I’ve finally heard back today. Email read like so: “Unfortunately this vacancy has now been either closed or filled and so we are unable to progress your application any further on this occasion. We'd be delighted however, if you would like to consider...

Hey buddy, just seen your reply on the thread and that you’ve not had a reply. I’m in the same boat, having applied and passed all the online assessments at the end of June. Just like you, all my online profile says is “submitted”. I did email them a little while ago and all I got back was a...

God, you did them in December and didn’t get a response til this month! Given that I only did mine in June, it would appear I could have a fair wait on my hands then. I did email them for an update, being very careful to be polite and not seem pushy, and got a very generic response back today to...

Hey buddy, been having a read through the last couple of pages as I’ve not looked for a couple of weeks. When did you do all the online stuff? I did my online application, personality profile test and the alphanumeric test at the end of June and it’s been radio silence ever since. Also, which...

I’m still waiting to hear anything. Did all the online stuff, but not received any feedback on the online assessment or anything about progressing further. Checking my emails and online account with first group careers every day, but not a peep so far. Given that they’re trying to get drivers in...

What version of the book did/do you have? When I looked online for it, there was an older version and a revised version from 2017. I bought the 2017 book. Don’t know if that’ll make any difference, but thought I’d ask. Also, it may be repetitive, but bound to be some useful info in there for me?

How long have you been in the talent pool?

Ok, thanks for that. As above, going to have a good read through the book I ordered and also now prowling this forum quite a bit. Will see what happens from here, fingers crossed it all goes ok. Been waiting long enough for a position to come up in my area as relocating isn’t really an option...

PearoTheHero, given that you’re only just in the pool and have gone through all of this recently, can you give me some advice on what to study up on? You said that you used the time well, which worked in your favour, I too want to be as prepared as I can. I ordered the how2be book last night...

Yeah I know, I questioned GWT as that was what you said in your last post. The new trains that go through my local station have got GWR on the side of them. Slightly confused now though as you said they haven’t been GWT (GWR) for about 15 years now?

GWT, as in great western trains? I know that they come under the first group, but I thought they were re-branding in anticipation of the modernisation of the fleet etc. to GWR? The new trains I’ve seen going through the stations have got the GWR logo on the side of them.

After the application I filled out the initial assessment straight away, then received the email for the online questionnaire on Saturday morning. It came through on my email address as well as through the first group website. Yes, must have had a lot of applications if they’ve closed the...