Chiltern - Apprentice Train Driver - Bletchley (06/03/24)

[Mabs]

I applied again for Chilterns but not heard anything back.

 

[baz962]

Crosscountry have also put me through to a DMI in a few weeks and I thought MMI would be required before that. Others in that process seem to be doing OPC stage 1& 2 currently so i don't know.

I'll just keep doing things as they're sent through and hopefully get a role somewhere.

Sometimes the mmi is first and other times the dmi.

 

[TacoTraveller]

Crosscountry have also put me through to a DMI in a few weeks and I thought MMI would be required before that. Others in that process seem to be doing OPC stage 1& 2 currently so i don't know.

I'll just keep doing things as they're sent through and hopefully get a role somewhere.

Crosscountry do DMI then OPC assessments, unlike the more traditional way of assessments then DMI.

 

[tonyianmoore@g]

I've done the Microsoft forms thing and sent it off. I've done the OPC tests before and passed all to an enhanced level (for Avanti) except for the MMI. Guess I'll find out when they mark the form what comes next

 

[Andreas D]

I've done the Microsoft forms thing and sent it off. I've done the OPC tests before and passed all to an enhanced level (for Avanti) except for the MMI. Guess I'll find out when they mark the form what comes next

What sort of question was you asked on the Microsoft form?

 

[12LDA28C]

I've done the Microsoft forms thing and sent it off. I've done the OPC tests before and passed all to an enhanced level (for Avanti) except for the MMI. Guess I'll find out when they mark the form what comes next

It's unlikely you'll have done 'all' the OPC tests as different TOCs use different tests, you'll have just done the ones which Avanti use. There is no catch-all definition of 'enhanced level' as has been discussed many times on this forum.

 

[PK96]

I've done the Microsoft forms thing and sent it off. I've done the OPC tests before and passed all to an enhanced level (for Avanti) except for the MMI. Guess I'll find out when they mark the form what comes next

Just saw I also have an email about this Forms.

Not asking for in details but is this form more personal or generic train questions being asked?

Or even an example if you don't mind sharing.

I understand if you don't want too

Thanks

 

[mclark87]

Have to say I was surprised by the 3rd page of questions, I know they said there's no right or wrong answer but I'd be surprised if some of those options were in any way correct....

 

[12LDA28C]

Have to say I was surprised by the 3rd page of questions, I know they said there's no right or wrong answer but I'd be surprised if some of those options were in any way correct....

It would be a bit unfair to ask you questions to which none of the answers were applicable...

 

[itsapablo]

Have to say I was surprised by the 3rd page of questions, I know they said there's no right or wrong answer but I'd be surprised if some of those options were in any way correct....

I'm guessing they mean subjectively there are no right or wrong answers - but as a company there will be preferable answers to them.

 

[Mabs]

How long is the MMI valid for? I've lost 2.5 years.

 

[Andreas D]

How long is the MMI valid for? I've lost 2.5 years.

How have you lost 2.5 years

 

[TacoTraveller]

How long is the MMI valid for? I've lost 2.5 years.

Your results are as standard valid for 5 years, but that is also TOC specific, some still are 5 years some are less

I don't understand the 2.5 years though, are you saying since you passed your tests 2.5 years ago and still waiting to secure a position?

 

[Mabs]

How have you lost 2.5 years

By waiting around and failing the DMI. Half of the time is over.

Your results are as standard valid for 5 years, but that is also TOC specific, some still are 5 years some are less

I don't understand the 2.5 years though, are you saying since you passed your tests 2.5 years ago and still waiting to secure a position?

Yes can't seem to get over the line. Seems so close but couldn't find the boost to get over the line.

I've changed my answers so hopefully I get over the line next time.

The DMI isn't easy.

 

[TacoTraveller]

By waiting around and failing the DMI. Half of the time is over.


Yes can't seem to get over the line. Seems so close but couldn't find the boost to get over the line.

I've changed my answers so hopefully I get over the line next time.

The DMI isn't easy.

Each to their own, I've just done my MMI for a different toc and I found the DMI far easier than the MMI, the dmi more of a relaxed humourous interview compared to the personality grilling you get with a DMI.

Standard wise you've still got 2.5 years but that will differ depending on what TOC you apply for if they're less or still 5.

Hang on in there, you'll get there eventually

 

[Andreas D]

I just received another email saying they would like to do another questionnaire! Has anyone one els received the same email?

 

[tonyianmoore@g]

I just received another email saying they would like to do another questionnaire! Has anyone one els received the same email?

Yes, the only difference (apart from the deadline date) is that it says "next stage" rather than "stage 2"

 

[jimmym147]

I just received another email saying they would like to do another questionnaire! Has anyone one els received the same email?

Yes I have had the same email with a deadline of 19th April? Must be different questions?

 

[mclark87]

Has anyone opened the link to see if they are different questions yet? Don’t want to open on my phone in case it starts a timer somewhere or something

 

[Andreas D]

Has anyone opened the link to see if they are different questions yet? Don’t want to open on my phone in case it starts a timer somewhere or something

Not yet

 

[mclark87]

Not yet

I've just opened up the form and it's the same questions in part 2 and 3. I'm going to email the sender to flag this

 

[Andreas D]

I've just opened up the form and it's the same questions in part 2 and 3. I'm going to email the sender to flag this

these mistakes keep happening

I've just opened up the form and it's the same questions in part 2 and 3. I'm going to email the sender to flag this

Did you fill it out again

 

[mclark87]

these mistakes keep happening


Did you fill it out again

I haven’t. I asked in the email if I need to fill it out again. Luckily I saved my responses to the questions in a word file so easy to do if needs be

 

[Andreas D]

I haven’t. I asked in the email if I need to fill it out again. Luckily I saved my responses to the questions in a word file so easy to do if needs be

I just filled it out again, copy and paste.
Just to be on the safe side

 

[Salesy]

Has anyone opened the link to see if they are different questions yet? Don’t want to open on my phone in case it starts a timer somewhere or something

The link is exactly the same. It must be the same form.

 

[PK96]

I've just opened up the form and it's the same questions in part 2 and 3. I'm going to email the sender to flag this

Does this mean page 1 is different?

It could be an error or a question they forgot to include in page 1 last time and has now been amended.

I've just opened up the form and it's the same questions in part 2 and 3. I'm going to email the sender to flag this

Let us know if you hear back from the sender.

 

[mclark87]

Does this mean page 1 is different?

It could be an error or a question they forgot to include in page 1 last time and has now been amended.


Let us know if you hear back from the sender.

Page 1 just asks for your info again like the first one, forgot to mention that

 

[PK96]

Page 1 just asks for your info again like the first one, forgot to mention that

Oh right.. well it looks like it's all the same! It's either an error from the sender or maybe... They just want us to re-do.

 

[Andreas D]

I haven’t. I asked in the email if I need to fill it out again. Luckily I saved my responses to the questions in a word file so easy to do if needs be

Have you had a reply yet?

 

[Mabs]

Each to their own, I've just done my MMI for a different toc and I found the DMI far easier than the MMI, the dmi more of a relaxed humourous interview compared to the personality grilling you get with a DMI.

Standard wise you've still got 2.5 years but that will differ depending on what TOC you apply for if they're less or still 5.

Hang on in there, you'll get there eventually

Thank you very much for your advice. The day after your message I got an email for a DMI with SWR.

I did the interview and now I got the job as an Internal driver. My medical is this Friday and I start 29th of April

Once medical done I will cancel all my other applications.

Finally made it. Been a long wait.