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      Trainee Train Driver Interview

      Oct 3, 2020
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience

      Other Trainee Train Driver Interview Reviews for Northern Trains

      Trainee Train Driver Interview

      Feb 1, 2022
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Hull, England
      No offer

      Application

      I interviewed at Northern Trains

      Interview

      4 step process -web form -online interview (1 hour, questions are all situation based, STAR method is useful for structuring answers) -psychometric tests (4 written, 4 computer, the test most people fail on is the group bourdon which can be practiced before hand) -final interview (multi-modal interview)

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Example of a time you went above and beyond for a customer.
      Answer question
      5
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Northern Trains (Hull, England) in Oct 2021

      Interview

      4 Stage Process - Online application form - Face to Face interview (1 hour, questions are all situation judgement questions, use the STAR method Half general questions to answer Half competency questions Large statements read at the end about the role and to check you can work shifts, get to the deports and fully understand the commitments to the training and a year out of your life with set days and set leave built onto the course -Psychometric tests -Final stage multi-modal interview

      Interview questions [10]

      Question 1

      How did you deal with stressful situation and remain calm?
      1 Answer

      Question 2

      How who you approach working with a difficult colleague?
      1 Answer

      Question 3

      What do passengers expect to find on a long train journey?
      Answer question

      Question 4

      Name a time you've had to retain a large amount of information?
      Answer question

      Question 5

      Had several options that neither where perfect and what you did?
      Answer question

      Question 6

      Name a time you've to remain calm in a difficult or stressful situation?
      Answer question

      Question 7

      Name a time you've had to undertake a task which has had an impact on others?
      Answer question

      Question 8

      What qualities do you think are expected of a train driver?
      Answer question

      Question 9

      What do you know about northern?
      Answer question

      Question 10

      What qualities do you think you can bring to northern?
      Answer question
      13