LNER - Apprentice Driver - Kings Cross & Leeds (06/01/22)

[MintyMango]

Just got done with my video interview. Not nearly as bad as I made it out to be in my head tbh

Fingers crossed!

 

[Nuttygooner]

Which is half the reason I (and I suspect other users) was puzzled at the 20 Questions from some users about what kind of questions we get asked.

It's honestly pretty straightforward, we weren't lying when we were saying "just read the instructions and get on with it"

Everything crossed for you

 

[Hevs]

Just submitted my interview

Just got done with my video interview. Not nearly as bad as I made it out to be in my head tbh

Fingers crossed!

That’s great- We must have been talking to our screens at the same time! Submitted mine too and I feel the same. All we can do is wait now. Good luck to you.

I have been reading posts on this forum and researching for months now and for anyone wanting advice, read, research and prepare. All the info you need is on the forum somewhere.

 

[bruebunny]

I feel sorry for the poor staff whose job it is to watch many many many videos of potential interviewees and whittle that list down.

 

[4-SUB 4732]

I feel sorry for the poor staff whose job it is to watch many many many videos of potential interviewees and whittle that list down.

agreed. Must be a horrid day.

 

[Frankie4763]

I feel sorry for the poor staff whose job it is to watch many many many videos of potential interviewees and whittle that list down.

That’s what I was thinking. I wonder if they’ve got a computer program that picks out key words

 

[criminalcabbag]

That’s what I was thinking. I wonder if they’ve got a computer program that picks out key words

Nope, from experience it's all manual. There will be a team of people that go through them one by one

 

[Sparkynm]

Nope, from experience it's all manual. There will be a team of people that go through them one by one

Does anyone know how long this process takes for them to go through the videos and then replying and letting people know how they got on? Thanks

 

[Nuttygooner]

Nope, from experience it's all manual. There will be a team of people that go through them one by one

Oh my god, my cat descended during one of the questions, and plonked her bum on the remote control (had the TV on mute, but needed the light as my living room is pretty dark).

I guess my face when the sounds came on, and trying not to give my cat a stare of daggers will be giving them a bit of a laugh

 

[MeatAndTwoMeg]

Oh my god, my cat descended during one of the questions, and plonked her bum on the remote control (had the TV on mute, but needed the light as my living room is pretty dark).

I guess my face when the sounds came on, and trying not to give my cat a stare of daggers will be giving them a bit of a laugh

At least you'll be memorable!

 

[Oldnewbie]

Video Interview done. I've got a new found respect for radio DJs and QVC presenters who have to talk out loud to themselves in an empty room... It's clearly not something everyone can do!

TBH it didn't go as well as I hoped but you never know... Good luck all.

 

[Paul_T]

Pants, failed at the first hurdle.... I do wonder on that first automated thing if its predetermined? as I thought I answered them well.... but obviously not

good luck to those who got on

 

[iwasyoungonce]

Oh my god, my cat descended during one of the questions, and plonked her bum on the remote control (had the TV on mute, but needed the light as my living room is pretty dark).

I guess my face when the sounds came on, and trying not to give my cat a stare of daggers will be giving them a bit of a laugh

Mrs Slocombe had similar issues

 

[Star S W 9]

Video Interview done.
Fingers crossed.

 

[Spencer2511]

Done my video interview this morning, fingers crossed. Not confident but able to answer the questions at least, it’s an usual experience to say the least.

 

[Zed]

The position is now closed, I got email saying they received alot of applicants. Anyone else didn't make it just before the deadline ?

Done my video interview this morning, fingers crossed. Not confident but able to answer the questions at least, it’s an usual experience to say the least.

When did you do your VR1

 

[Mjhayes123]

Is there a standard rota for Lner out of kings cross - I don’t mean times of day/night just —- x number of days on - y numbered off

 

[Jericho]

The maximum on in a row is seven. No single rest days - always a minimum of three off.

 

[Sparkynm]

Does anybody know how many apprentice drivers will be picked for each location?
Also if they all complete the apprenticeship (if its multiple people chosen) is everyone guaranteed a job as a driver or will some be let go?

 

[masif1]

Wow, just completed the online interview. Not going to lie - it was tough.

And I messed up on the last question as I always used the first video as a draft before doing the 2nd/final video. It done the first video on the last question and glitched so didn't allow me to do the 2nd video. So I'd advise you to make sure you don't say or do anything silly on the first video - just in case

Good luck to all.

Does anyone have any idea when we find out if we've got through the video stage?

 

[NumberTen]

Does anybody know how many apprentice drivers will be picked for each location?
Also if they all complete the apprenticeship (if its multiple people chosen) is everyone guaranteed a job as a driver or will some be let go?

this article says 10 positions across the country but not sure how true this is. Dread to think how many applied!

The LNER train jobs available including one where you can earn £70,000

Many a train lover could fulfill a lifelong dream by applying to LNER for their next job

www.google.co.uk

 

[Traindriver99]

I have been waiting by now 2 days without receiving any reply in terms of the outcome of verbal and reasoning test. I guess I won't be called to do any interview.

 

[Nuttygooner]

this article says 10 positions across the country but not sure how true this is. Dread to think how many applied!

The LNER train jobs available including one where you can earn £70,000

Many a train lover could fulfill a lifelong dream by applying to LNER for their next job

www.google.co.uk

In the article, at the time of publication, there were 10 different roles listed (including auditor etc).

So, I am sure they're looking for more than 10 folks in total. Just sit back and be patient, what's done is done.

 

[Sparkynm]

this article says 10 positions across the country but not sure how true this is. Dread to think how many applied!

The LNER train jobs available including one where you can earn £70,000

Many a train lover could fulfill a lifelong dream by applying to LNER for their next job

www.google.co.uk

Thanks for the reply, yep I bet the number of applicants is very high but fingers crossed... As the advert states they are looking for a new generation of drivers id like to think all 10 (if they pass the relevant tests) would get a driver job on completion.

 

[NorthernTech]

Thanks for the reply, yep I bet the number of applicants is very high but fingers crossed... As the advert states they are looking for a new generation of drivers id like to think all 10 (if they pass the relevant tests) would get a driver job on completion.

Welcome to the forum! If the company take you/anyone on to start training, unless the company suddenly has to let staff go for financial reasons, then once you start you are employed as a trainee driver to learn to drive. It’s not a case of once trained there ‘may’ be a job for you, the only caveat being that you fail the training, but it’s not in the company’s best interest for you to do that. With thousands of applicants, it’s likely the ones chosen are fit for purpose.

 

[Sparkynm]

Welcome to the forum! If the company take you/anyone on to start training, unless the company suddenly has to let staff go for financial reasons, then once you start you are employed as a trainee driver to learn to drive. It’s not a case of once trained there ‘may’ be a job for you, the only caveat being that you fail the training, but it’s not in the company’s best interest for you to do that. With thousands of applicants, it’s likely the ones chosen are fit for purpose.

Yep this makes sense, thanks.

 

[Zed]

The King's Cross vacancy is now closed

Do you think there's more people applying for King's Cross than leeds

 

[Nuttygooner]

Mrs Slocombe had similar issues

Oooh, you are awful but... That was Dick Emery

 

[No Fault Found]

I’ve seen that there are 3 questions and there are 10 minutes to answer each.
Without asking anybody to give too much away, can I ask, do you have any time to prepare an answer to each question or is the question asked and then straight into the ten minutes?

 

[MeatAndTwoMeg]

I’ve seen that there are 3 questions and there are 10 minutes to answer each.
Without asking anybody to give too much away, can I ask, do you have any time to prepare an answer to each question or is the question asked and then straight into the ten minutes?

Hi, I did the video interview yesterday and you get 30 seconds to prepare your answer. You choose when to reveal the next question and start that timer. You actually get 3 minutes answering time after the 30 second prep time is over. There's an option for a second attempt on each question if you want to re-record.