ROCsteadycrew
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Could anyone confirm what workstations/links the current two jobs advertised at York are for please? There's a grade 7 and 9. Thanks in advance!
Leeds North West covers from Armley Junction to the fringe with Hellifield including the branches to Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley.Thanks Qball, do you know where each panel covers from/to by any chance? Had a search but can't find specifics.
Congratulations!Hope you're all having a great and safe weekend!
Just wanted to say that after 12 years of applying, I've finally managed to successfully get the job of Signaller Grade 3.
Lurking around here has given me some valuable tips. For those who are still going through the grind, I'm afraid the crux advice is true: if you fail, keep applying. Believe or not, there are little nuggets every time that help improve your chances each time. It's easier said than done, no doubt, but one day it will happen.
Anyway, cheers for helping me out. Can't wait to start in January!
Amazing!!!Hope you're all having a great and safe weekend!
Just wanted to say that after 12 years of applying, I've finally managed to successfully get the job of Signaller Grade 3.
Lurking around here has given me some valuable tips. For those who are still going through the grind, I'm afraid the crux advice is true: if you fail, keep applying. Believe or not, there are little nuggets every time that help improve your chances each time. It's easier said than done, no doubt, but one day it will happen.
Anyway, cheers for helping me out. Can't wait to start in January!
Many thanks!Amazing!!!
Congratulations and all the best!
Just wanted to say that after 12 years of applying, I've finally managed to successfully get the job of Signaller Grade 3.
Thanks! It took a while, but glad it paid off. And to be somewhere nearby is a bonus!Fantastic news and massive respect for displaying such perseverance!
Welcome to the grade
Congratulations, that's amazing newsHope you're all having a great and safe weekend!
Just wanted to say that after 12 years of applying, I've finally managed to successfully get the job of Signaller Grade 3.
Lurking around here has given me some valuable tips. For those who are still going through the grind, I'm afraid the crux advice is true: if you fail, keep applying. Believe or not, there are little nuggets every time that help improve your chances each time. It's easier said than done, no doubt, but one day it will happen.
Anyway, cheers for helping me out. Can't wait to start in January!
Thanks! It took a while, but glad it paid off. And to be somewhere nearby is a bonus!
Yes it certainly is possible.In your case it may simply be your location,which you state as Hampshire.If they weren't satisfied you'd make it to St Blazey for each shift (the supposed criteria is within an hour of your workplace,although we all know people who are more than that),then you could of been refused it on that basis.But it certainly happens whereby jobs are readvertized because they couldn't find the person they wanted.A question for the wise old owls on here.. Applied for St Blazey a while back and was lucky enough to be invited to interview. over 120 applicants and only 4 interviewed so even though I received the dreaded 'unsuccessful' email, I nevertheless was pleased to have got so far. However I now see that the vacancy is now listed again under the exact same reference with a January close date. Is it possible for even at interview stage for not one person to be offered the job? I also see that I cannot reapply for the position which seems odd?
Thanks in advance
Thank Toots. However my application stated that I would move for the position and this was confirmed at interview when I explained that I was already in the process of renting my house out. Is it worth enquiring with HR, not least because the requested feedback from LOM has not arrived yet? Out of the few interviews I've had its the one I really wanted.Yes it certainly is possible.In your case it may simply be your location,which you state as Hampshire.If they weren't satisfied you'd make it to St Blazey for each shift (the supposed criteria is within an hour of your workplace,although we all know people who are more than that),then you could of been refused it on that basis.But it certainly happens whereby jobs are readvertized because they couldn't find the person they wanted.
Enquiring with HR would raise many eyebrows among your future colleagues on here.To be honest,and it may be different where you are,there is very little confidence in anything relating to HR.My advice ,if you aren't precluded from applying for all Signalling jobs,just that one, is to keep applying for anything and everything.You must be doing something right to get to the last four. Once in and passed out you can attempt the equally frustrating task of moving to a location or job that you do want.Thank Toots. However my application stated that I would move for the position and this was confirmed at interview when I explained that I was already in the process of renting my house out. Is it worth enquiring with HR, not least because the requested feedback from LOM has not arrived yet? Out of the few interviews I've had its the one I really wanted.
Thank Toots. However my application stated that I would move for the position and this was confirmed at interview when I explained that I was already in the process of renting my house out. Is it worth enquiring with HR, not least because the requested feedback from LOM has not arrived yet? Out of the few interviews I've had its the one I really wanted.
I think it depends on what the hiring manager is looking for and who else applies. Last year I applied for approx. 10 Signaller roles over the space of a couple of months, most were grade 2, one a 6 and an 8. I used the same application answers for them all and I was only invited to interview for (and offered) one which was the grade 8. If you think you have the competencies required to do the job then keep applying and eventually a job offer will come. There's not necessarily anything wrong with your application as such, there are a lot of high calibre candidates applying for the roles so competition is tough.Hi folks.
This thread has been awesome in supporting insight and applications to become a signaller, thanks to all who've contributed!
I've applied for many signaller roles in recent months, and all have ultimately come back unsuccessful. For the first application I completed the online questionnaire and submitted my CV, I completed the online assessments and was advised I reached the required benchmark which would then be banked for subsequent applications, but I haven't been successful in being shortlisted for interview for any. After the stage at which the test scores have been attached and the application further considered, I have been unsuccessful with a message:
"All applications have now been reviewed against the specific role criteria by the Hiring Manager. I am sorry to advise you that on this occasion your application did not meet the required criteria and will therefore, not be progressed further."
I've had a look through the information in this thread and can't find definitive guidance on what I may be failing at (apologies if I've missed the information). Is anyone able to shed any light on how the application process works as you progress through the stages, and what is considered for shortlisting at each stage? Does the interview shortlisting look back over the 70 question online questionnaire or my CV? Or am I failing on my test scores, as whilst they're above the benchmark they may be less than other applicants being considered - do they purely take the top scores and interview those applicants? Am I doomed with my test scores until the 12month period has passed and I can redo them?
Any and all insight and guidance gratefully received, thanks in advance!
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I think it depends on what the hiring manager is looking for and who else applies. Last year I applied for approx. 10 Signaller roles over the space of a couple of months, most were grade 2, one a 6 and an 8. I used the same application answers for them all and I was only invited to interview for (and offered) one which was the grade 8. If you think you have the competencies required to do the job then keep applying and eventually a job offer will come. There's not necessarily anything wrong with your application as such, there are a lot of high calibre candidates applying for the roles so competition is tough.
There could be various reasons for this......So finally after 5 months of waiting heard off HR regarding an earlier application for boxes on Cotswold line. Sadly I do not meet the criteria for the vacancies...which is ironic because my previous Signalling experience mainly as a grade 3 for around 9 years doesn't count for anything then, and even more ironic that the majority of the time was on the same line! Still without going into more detail than is necessary (for specific reasons) if sh*t happens it usually sticks, regardless of innocence. Done with applying now & so sorry to sound negative and dejected, but its not worth my hopes being raised time & again just to have them extinguished.
ManeaEven better! Whereabouts are you heading?
a question to those in the grades for longer: is it a common move from an operative/technician position to a signaller? (more specifically, S&T operative or technician)
I understand that the knowledge about safety, possession, and how the signaling systems work could be advantageous on the selection process, but how many of your colleagues come from the tracks?