Hi mate, it was at my DMI. I mentioned I'd been in a talent pool for 2 years with a TOC and then got told I was no longer in it and would have to re-apply when another vacancy came up, so it was in response to that. So, as frustrating as it might be, at least you know you will be starting a course sooner or later. I can think of worse situations to be in.
The results stay on file with Freightliner for 5 years though, so in theory they could keep you in a pool for that length of time until you need to reapply. All I can do is play the waiting game anyway.Hi mate, it was at my DMI. I mentioned I'd been in a talent pool for 2 years with a TOC and then got told I was no longer in it and would have to re-apply when another vacancy came up, so it was in response to that. So, as frustrating as it might be, at least you know you will be starting a course sooner or later. I can think of worse situations to be in.
That's all I've heard too, is that those heading for Crewe are taking priority on the courses, does this mean that those of us who are not won't be getting a course?
My TOC recently had a big recruitment campaign too. Our drivers were going on to a 35-hour week (not sure if it’s the same for most TOCs?), and as such there were a lot of vacancies, plus the usual retirees. We also apparently don’t have a enough DIs so they’ve recruited some trainees but have no one to do the traction training with...
Have you had your medical then pal?
No mate, all I've been told is that I had a really good Interview and I'm in the candidate pool where I will be asked to do a medical when a vacancy opens in my area
Ok mate. Don't get disheartened. You will get there
Cheers mate.
What constitutes a good interview? I know that question is a bit generic, but just wondered what yours was like and how you answered some of the questions if you could divulge? It’s only been a few days and I honestly can’t tell how mine went lol. Historically that’s been a positive sign for me, but I’m starting to think too much again...
That's a good question, as I felt my MMI went terribly and my DMI went really well. That said I did have two DMI interviews as a result of conflicting scores in my first interview. So honestly I don't know what makes a good Interview, if I can give you one piece of advice, try not to stress too much, just know that you've done your best and it will work out for you.
Thanks for the advice, it’s much appreciated. I found the MMI and DMI both very relaxing and wasn’t nervous once I was there to be honest. I don’t think the DMI went badly, but feel I could have answered some of the questions better. The fact it was relaxed was almost like a false sense of security I felt?
You will be fine mate honestly, stage 2 is no harder than the first stage. Good luck.
I'm yet to come across any IM candidates, I didn't even see it as an option when applying. Though I could be wrong.
I’m in for either. I applied for Intermodal and don’t recall seeing HH as an option as Eastleigh (which I applied for) has a lot of Intermodal work I guess, being primarily shipping containers? However, when I went for DMI I was told they will likely have a few big HH contracts starting very soon so when asked which I’d prefer, was advised to tick both IM and HH boxes to stand a better chance of getting something.
Where did you apply for?
You’ve probably said this numerous times mate, I’m losing track haha. I’ve only seen maybe one other person who applied for Eastleigh here. Not sure how many vacancies they have there or how many applicants they had. I know compared to ooooop north we don’t have much in terms of freight (we have a lot, just not the same volume from what I’ve seen).