I have just received notification that I have an interview for the position of shunter driver with a FOC. Is it possible to just have an ‘interview’ to see if I am suitable for the position, or would this be the first step before I takes assessments & further interviews? I have not done any tests in the lead up to the interview, I just applied direct from the FOC’s careers site. The e-mail notification I have received does not mention any future tests or assessments.
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Shunter Driver Interview
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HeritageSussex
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Some interview first. If the interview goes well they will have you do any relevant testing.
See this is what is confusing me a bit, I have sat the test for a shunter driver before but never got anywhere with it, it was with the same company (Freightliner). The tests were first which I presume I bombed, this time I have gone straight to an interview, I'm just wondering if its possible to learn on the job if the interview was a success, or is it mandatory for new shunter drivers to sit tests before they get offered a position?
Bucephalus
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As far as I know, any driving roles require full psychometric tests done in person. It makes sense for the FOC to interview first because the tests are hard and you only get 2 attempts. Once those 2 lives are used up you cannot drive for any company.
When I applied for a non-driving shunter role with Freightliner I still had to do a couple of tests (online) - which I failed
When I applied for a non-driving shunter role with Freightliner I still had to do a couple of tests (online) - which I failed
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