BarberGirl
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Aw brill thank you. Love stuff like that, so fingers crossed I get that far an I’m sure I’ll enjoy it
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LeonO
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I’m off to Cardiff for the second stage after being successful on the papers, although due to Covid I’m a stage behind, as I’m yet to have a DMI - been advised this will happen if I’m successful in Cardiff.
Can’t wait!
Can’t wait!
PavanAcorn
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Hi All, to update you due to the volume of interest the closing date has been moved forward now to Friday 11th September by doing so will ensure every application will be reviewed within the next couple months - due to the number of opportunies available across various stations assessments and offers will be staggered over the next 3 to 6 months to manage expecations on timeframe going forward.
On a seperate now, we have gone live with conductor roles today in Chester and Machynlleth for those that are interested: https://www.acornpeople.com/trainconductor
On a seperate now, we have gone live with conductor roles today in Chester and Machynlleth for those that are interested: https://www.acornpeople.com/trainconductor
BarberGirl
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How long after they asked for your NI number did you hear back from them? Thank you
Ghost_rider
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Informed me I'd passed the interview on a Friday, also asking for my NI number, then asked me to attend paper assessments via email the following Tuesday.
BarberGirl
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Thank you. I got asked for my NI number last Wednesday and nothing since. Good luck with your assessment
I had my computer assessment and MMI last Wednesday (03/09/20). I was told after the MMI that I had passed and would be in the talent pool, but not had a confirmation email yet. Hope all is ok 
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We were told at the computer assessments that if you're in the talent pool you are basically in, subject to medical. I believe there is a course starting in October, not sure about the rest of 2020, but they are running courses starting every month in 2021. We were told that if your in the pool for 2 years you will have to sit the assessments again, but they can't see that happening due to the number of new drivers required.
.We were told at the computer assessments that if you're in the talent pool you are basically in, subject to medical. I believe there is a course starting in October, not sure about the rest of 2020, but they are running courses starting every month in 2021. We were told that if your in the pool for 2 years you will have to sit the assessments again, but they can't see that happening due to the number of new drivers required.
What time was u in coz i dine mine that day aswel.I had my computer assessment and MMI last Wednesday (03/09/20). I was told after the MMI that I had passed and would be in the talent pool, but not had a confirmation email yet. Hope all is ok
We were told at the computer assessments that if you're in the talent pool you are basically in, subject to medical. I believe there is a course starting in October, not sure about the rest of 2020, but they are running courses starting every month in 2021. We were told that if your in the pool for 2 years you will have to sit the assessments again, but they can't see that happening due to the number of new drivers required.
glasgowceltic1
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Well done mate, I was in that one. Any advice on Driver manager interview? Thats my next step. Got the email today saying I'd passed the MMI.
Well done everyone who’s passed so far. I had my paper assessments last Wednesday and am waiting to hear whether I passed or not.
To those who have passed the paper assessments, did you hear back quickly? I’m starting to worry as we were told we would hear by the beginning of this week.
To those who have passed the paper assessments, did you hear back quickly? I’m starting to worry as we were told we would hear by the beginning of this week.
Around 2 weeks I think it was
BarberGirl
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on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the hardest, how would those who have taken these tests rate them?
Ghost_rider
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I had my computer assessment and MMI last Wednesday (03/09/20). I was told after the MMI that I had passed and would be in the talent pool, but not had a confirmation email yet. Hope all is ok
We were told at the computer assessments that if you're in the talent pool you are basically in, subject to medical. I believe there is a course starting in October, not sure about the rest of 2020, but they are running courses starting every month in 2021. We were told that if your in the pool for 2 years you will have to sit the assessments again, but they can't see that happening due to the number of new drivers required.
Congratulations!
Feels great to know you've passed all the tests and you can't do anything more now.
It took about 3 days to get confirmation via email I'd been placed in the pool so I'm sure you'll hear any day now.
glasgowceltic1
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I'd say about 8. The paper tests you can practice for but the computer tests are a different ball game.
LeonO
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Congratulations mate! I’m heading to Cardiff tomorrow for the 2nd stage. How did you find the MMI?
Also, does anybody know if TfW are using the National Standard pass mark, or enhanced?
Ghost_rider
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I was told at the beginning of my MMI that the pass mark required was standard.
Good luck tomorrow! And regarding your question about the MMI, it's very relaxed and as long as you know your answers you'll be fine I'm sure.
LeonO
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Good to know, thanks for the reply!
my worry at the minute is that I’m going to be talking too much, although I guess that’s a better place to be in over not having enough to say!
Hotaxlebox17
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Has anyone had an invite to the assessments for the 14th & onwards? I passed the paper & was supposed to attend the computer assessment in Cardiff on the 1st but wasn’t able to get it off work, was told they’d let me know if they had more dates but nothing yet. Seeing how many have gone ahead I’m wondering if I’m still being considered.
JLX5
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I had an email about 3 or 4 weeks ago asking for my NI number and sent it straight away. Still yet to hear anything after that. I’ve also stopped receiving the automated emails.
Just a case of being patient.
BarberGirl
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Hi all. Can anyone shed any light on what happens with the 1st assessment? Is it a test or interview? Thank you
glasgowceltic1
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The 1st assessment are the paper tests. That's the written communication, group bourdon, DFFT, TEA-Occ and TRP. You'll have the computer tests in the 2nd assessment providing you pass and if you pass the computer tests you have the MMI straight after.
BarberGirl
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Thank you for replying. Are there any sites I can go on to practice for the paper test do you know? Thank you again
glasgowceltic1
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They will send you all the practice papers through before your assessment. That's all I used and it went well for me, just have the driver's manager interview left to do.
Good luck.
LeonO
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I’ve not done my DMI yet so can’t compare, but the MMI was less stressful than I thought it would be. If you go in there prepared for the questions, and use the STAR structure you will be fine. The assessor was really nice with me and made me feel really comfortable.
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