John Bishop
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I am in the exact same position as you unfortunately.
TriumphRat
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I think when the adverts are posted they generally say if you haven't heard anything from them within 12 weeks you are likely to have been unsuccessful. However, many do hear back several months later (probably to save the company the trouble of another recruitment drive).
Train Newbie
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I applied in December 2022 and up until now I had heard nothing.
However I was contacted by HR yesterday to send an up to date CV and highlight any changes to contact details, convictions etc for their records. Has anyone else received any communications of this nature?
However I was contacted by HR yesterday to send an up to date CV and highlight any changes to contact details, convictions etc for their records. Has anyone else received any communications of this nature?
RossMc
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Likewise. I recieved an email today stating the same.
Dmcb
Member
Nothing for me as of yet, applied back in January 2023. I heard they have advertised internally again and traditionally the public applications go live a few weeks after that.
lufulujadot@ao
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Hey thanks but where and when this will happen because I have been looking everywhere
bigtweedy77
Member
I received the same email this morning. Update any details that have changed and attach a CV.
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Train Newbie
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Did they ask for a CV or just confirmation that your details are the same and that you are still interested?
RossMc
Member
Same as you. Send CV, update details if required and confirm still interested. I'm assuming (hoping) this means we are past the sift and will be progressing to the next stage.
Train Newbie
Member
Hope so
dmccluskey
Member
Same here!
I emailed them a few weeks back asking if my application is still in process, as I am unable to login to the application portal online.
They got back to me, with somebody else copied in, asking for an up-to-date CV. They also let me know that my application was still active.
Everything crossed
Train Newbie
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Nice one. They didn’t specifically say that my application is still active so I’m hoping that they have asked for the CV because it is active.Same here!
I emailed them a few weeks back asking if my application is still in process, as I am unable to login to the application portal online.
They got back to me, with somebody else copied in, asking for an up-to-date CV. They also let me know that my application was still active.
Everything crossed
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I posted this 10 years ago!
delboy84
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I’m in the same boat - applied in December 2022, then sent in another application from a different email address in Jan 23. Heard nothing, then received an email on Wednesday this week (to both email accounts) so looks like they’re reviewing old applications. The jist of the email to me looks like “this is the process you’ll be going through if you’re still interested.” I wonder why they would include an 84 page guide to the assessment process if they weren’t going to invite to attend. So fingers crossed I get an invite for initial assessment fairly soon. Circumstances have changed at my current job (plus mortgage has gone up) so it would be a struggle to drop to the training rate, but think it would be a worthwhile investment. Right now I’m thinking I’ve got nothing to lose so if I’m not successful at any stage, no harm done.
RossMc
Member
I'm the same. Surely receiving such an email containing the guide etc means we are through to the assessment stage?
In any case I've started my preparation and studying now so fingers crossed we are.
delboy84
Member
I received a reply yesterday (surprising!) to say “I will put you forward for one of our sessions after 11th March” - requested after this date because I’ve got a pre-booked holiday. So the answer would be yes, you should expect an invite to assessment soon.
RossMc
Member
Yeah I recieved another email yesterday saying they would be back in touch with an assessment date.
Train Newbie
Member
I got the email about requesting a CV when I asked if my application was still live. I sent the CV and my reply was that they had received it. So no confirmation that my application is still live and no instructions like the ones some you you guys have received.
bigtweedy77
Member
Hi everyone,
I got an email tonight inviting me to part 1 of the train driver assessment on the 12th of March.
Does anyone have any advice for the initial assessments?
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RossMc
Member
Great news. Did it mention if that includes an interview?
bigtweedy77
Member
No interview mentioned. Just the first psychometric tests.
Train Newbie
Member
Hi, congrats on getting a date for assessment centre. where’s your nearest depot? I’m from Ayrshire so it would make sense that I haven’t been contacted because your area is more of a priority.
RossMc
Member
Priority? What do you mean by that?
ZackCulross
Member
im guessing he means the area you applied for needs drivers more than his area, so he wanted to know where you applied for/what area you are in.
RossMc
Member
Any ideas what areas are more in need? Im Edinburgh area.
Train Newbie
Member
Just meant what areas are in need of more drivers because I’m assuming applicants from those areas will go through the assessment process first
bigtweedy77
Member
My closest would probably be Motherwell.
Train Newbie
Member
Best of luck to you. Hopefully they get round to Ayrshire soon