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It's a write off, four days after some of you guys have heard and still nothing from the Morecambe postman!! Fingers crossed for the TPE job....
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Gone and got myself an interview with DB Tyne & Wear Metro!!!
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Spoke to them and they advised that if nothing is heard by the end of February you have been unsuccessful. Presumably if they don't get enough candidate who pass the tests this week they will contact the next best interviewees and invite them for tests...
I know there are tests on the 13th as well so would probably be middle of the month if they were going to do extra tests. I'm keeping my fingers crossed because I missed out by a point so hopefully would have a chance of getting one - not holding my breath though!
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Missed out on what by a point? How do you know this?
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Oh did this come from the HR dept? if so what did they tell you? I have held of from phoning them but the temptation is killing me, I so know i messed up my interview
I know someone who works there and they checked for me. I've just accepted that I've missed out and if they don't get enough passes and I get a call or letter then happy days but I don't expect it TBH.
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I was told this by HR at the interview stage. Depending on how many pass or fail at doncaster throughout the month you could still get the letter through your door up until the end of February. Good luck all
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Totally forgot about this, they did say by the end of February so there could still be a glimmer of hope...
The last tests were on the 13th. Once all of the results are back from the test centre they are added with the interview scores and the successful applicants contacted. The first school of 6 should start training around April time with the others 'banked' until further notice. Don't ask how I know that, just know that I know! 
Which current group are we talking about 142?
Aah...Gotcha!
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I phoned up for some feedback, and isn't it always the way, the answers i thought i'd done well on I flunked, the ones i thought i'd flunked i did good on.
Good on H&S, Compliance and unplanned events.
Very poor on CS question - didn't give an example, I though i answered this very well.
Flexibility - didn't give details again thought i'd made a good effort at this, showing how i am totally flexible in my current role (need to be to meet SLA's)
and aptitude to do the role, again didn't give example.
Oh well there is always next time at least i have the benfit of the interview to draw on.
Hopefully I'll pass the visual test for northern and get an interview and they'll love me..........here's hoping.
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congrats by the way, i had missed this post
Good on H&S, Compliance and unplanned events.
Very poor on CS question - didn't give an example, I though i answered this very well.
Flexibility - didn't give details again thought i'd made a good effort at this, showing how i am totally flexible in my current role (need to be to meet SLA's)
and aptitude to do the role, again didn't give example.
Oh well there is always next time at least i have the benfit of the interview to draw on.
Hopefully I'll pass the visual test for northern and get an interview and they'll love me..........here's hoping.
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congrats by the way, i had missed this post
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142094 - I assume you mean an intake from the lucky little blighters who got through last the assessment process last time.
One day!!
142094 - I assume you mean an intake from the lucky little blighters who got through last the assessment process last time.
One day!!
Sorry just seen this, yes will be the next 8. However, due to the number of drivers retiring and other factors, I wouldn't be surprised if there is another intake next year.
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I take this is the interview with the Train Driver Manager? As far as I know it is just a short meeting to see if you are still interested in the job and available for September. Not sure if it guarantees a job though. When is your interview?
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I presume this will only be opened to the unsuccessful candidates who passed the driver tests, but did not get a job during the last intake?
Probably those who were put into the holding pool. Depends on how many of them want the job.
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Looks like those interviews were for the new eight starting in September, if they all accept. Looking at it logically, they will be starting to pass out around January, so I wouldn't be surprised if there is a further intake at the end of this year. Quite a few will be retiring/part retiring next year.
Attended the Managers meeting and it was as stated just to confirm interest and fitness. Got my contract through the post this morning to start in September. Happy days.
The letter I recieved after the Doncaster assessments said I had been unsuccesful but my details would be kept on file. Dont give up hope and write off the prospect of the job just yet for those still waiting. I got a phone call 5 weeks ago out of the blue asking if I was still interested in the job and things have rolled on from there.
The letter I recieved after the Doncaster assessments said I had been unsuccesful but my details would be kept on file. Dont give up hope and write off the prospect of the job just yet for those still waiting. I got a phone call 5 weeks ago out of the blue asking if I was still interested in the job and things have rolled on from there.
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Good job whistler, glad you got it. Lucky thing.
Keep us updated as and when there are new roles available. I need a driver job!!!
Keep us updated as and when there are new roles available. I need a driver job!!!
Well done whistler!
I was one of the lucky first 8 to go through, it's already our final day of 'classroom' training tomorrow. You're in for a great time if you listen, learn and want the job. Ill more than likely see you around Metro once you start good luck and enjoy!
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