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Dublin Bus looking for Drivers

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    #932
    dashcamdanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭dashcamdanny


    TheQuietFella wrote: »
    In your case canned!
    Having a D licence is a must when applying for these positions.
    Experience behind the wheel also helps.
    What were you thinking when you applied?

    What are you on about?

    Did you not see the advertised job?

    They were looking for drivers with full B for in house training.


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    #933
    Eeeeno
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Eeeeno


    TheQuietFella wrote: »
    In your case canned!
    Having a D licence is a must when applying for these positions.
    Experience behind the wheel also helps.
    What were you thinking when you applied?


    What were you thinking in replying on a thread being so ill informed??


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    #934
    TheQuietFella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭TheQuietFella


    dashcamdanny wrote: »
    What are you on about?

    Did you not see the advertised job?

    They were looking for drivers with full B for in house training.

    Ok, hands up! I didn't see the advertisement but obviously assumed incorrectly!

    Apologies!


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    #935
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    kouffaley wrote: »
    Hi guys
    Has anyone who did the written assessment on the 4th of march heard something from dublin bus HR?

    No not yet, neither have 2 other lads who did it same day.

    Apparently the time maybe bumped up, the women's recruitment didn't go to plan and fell well short of numbers.


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    #936
    AlekSmart
    Registered Users Posts: 14,005 ✭✭✭✭AlekSmart


    PirateShampoo wrote: »
    No not yet, neither have 2 other lads who did it same day.

    Apparently the time maybe bumped up, the women's recruitment didn't go to plan and fell well short of numbers.

    In respect of the Women's Open-Days,the opposite is the case.

    The original,planned for,one-day event became two,with a third now a possibility with the main issue being one of catering adequately for the additional numbers.


    Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.

    Charles Mackay (1812-1889)



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    #937
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    AlekSmart wrote: »
    In respect of the Women's Open-Days,the opposite is the case.

    The original,planned for,one-day event became two,with a third now a possibility with the main issue being one of catering adequately for the additional numbers.

    I heard out of 40 interviews set up only 8 showed up.


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    #938
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    Lola7301 wrote: »
    Where are you getting your info from? Do you know someone in Dublin Bus? I did one of the open days for women and there were definitely 3 of these days held with a very favourable response. I applied mid March and still waiting to see will I get nod for aptitude test ...

    I know a few people, but don't quote me on it.

    Chinese whispers and all that.


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    #939
    btmp75
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭btmp75


    Today I got an invitation to attend the driving test


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    #940
    Beer Assistant
    Registered Users Posts: 284 ✭✭Beer Assistant


    Guy i know passed the driving and fell short at the interview.


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    #941
    btmp75
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭btmp75


    Beer Assistant wrote: »
    Guy i know passed the driving and fell short at the interview.

    Oh....yes. Driving test and the interview are the real tests, I heared..


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    #942
    btmp75
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭btmp75


    One of my friends also fell in interview. But can't leave hope and try. Anyway around 3000 drivers passed all these hurdles. So I am hopeful.. ( fingers crossed )


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    #943
    dashcamdanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭dashcamdanny


    btmp75 wrote: »
    One of my friends also fell in interview. But can't leave hope and try. Anyway around 3000 drivers passed all these hurdles. So I am hopeful.. ( fingers crossed )

    do you already have a d licence? if not ,how much training do you receive before the test.


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    #944
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    dashcamdanny wrote: »
    do you already have a d licence? if not ,how much training do you receive before the test.

    around 3-4 weeks.


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    #945
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,138 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    AlekSmart wrote: »
    In respect of the Women's Open-Days,the opposite is the case.

    The original,planned for,one-day event became two,with a third now a possibility with the main issue being one of catering adequately for the additional numbers.

    Confirming this. My partner missed out on the first Women's Open Day and attended the later one. She was very impressed and really enjoyed driving the bus, but feels she needs to work on the standard of her written English before applying. She very much got the impression that they were super-keen for anyone who attended the Open Day to apply.


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    #946
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    spurious wrote: »
    Confirming this. My partner missed out on the first Women's Open Day and attended the later one. She was very impressed and really enjoyed driving the bus, but feels she needs to work on the standard of her written English before applying. She very much got the impression that they were super-keen for anyone who attended the Open Day to apply.


    Get her to apply and start practice right away.

    They are mad to get women in over the equality stuff and all that.


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    #947
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    btmp75 wrote: »
    Today I got an invitation to attend the driving test

    When did you sit the written assessment did you have the Full D?


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    #948
    AlekSmart
    Registered Users Posts: 14,005 ✭✭✭✭AlekSmart


    spurious wrote: »
    Confirming this. My partner missed out on the first Women's Open Day and attended the later one. She was very impressed and really enjoyed driving the bus, but feels she needs to work on the standard of her written English before applying. She very much got the impression that they were super-keen for anyone who attended the Open Day to apply.

    The issue of gender representation in the Busdriving grade is not Dublin Bus specific.

    Attracting and retaining women is now one of the foremost aspects of any Bus Company Human Resource focus.

    http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/women-try-bus-driving-career-92783.aspx

    http://www.simplygo.com/news/hundreds-of-job-seekers-give-bus-driving-a-go/

    http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/11560884.Women_in_the_driving_seat_at_Brighton_and_Hove_Bus_Company_open_day/

    There are plenty of other examples of similar successful campaigns within the industry.

    So,as with life itself,placing excessive reliance on rumours,"Chinese Whispers",mate's gossip or stuff heard down the pub,invariably leads to misinformation,so therefore it is worth while verifying such tales for oneself.


    Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.

    Charles Mackay (1812-1889)



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    #949
    kouffaley
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭kouffaley


    btmp75 wrote: »
    Today I got an invitation to attend the driving test

    Congrats and all the best for the rest, when did you do the written assessment? was it on the 4th of March?


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    #950
    dashcamdanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭dashcamdanny


    I understand why woman should be there, but I would hate to think that a woman would be chosen for the job over a man just because she is a woman.

    I hope the testing is equal in every way.


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    #951
    AlekSmart
    Registered Users Posts: 14,005 ✭✭✭✭AlekSmart


    dashcamdanny wrote: »
    I understand why woman should be there, but I would hate to think that a woman would be chosen for the job over a man just because she is a woman.

    I hope the testing is equal in every way.

    I can't see why it should'nt be.

    It's a long time now since we expected women to give up work when they got married etc.

    What this campaign,and others in the industry are about is facilitating an increase of INTEREST in,and APPLICATIONS for Busdriving as a worthwhile career.

    The point here and abroad is trying to address the reasons why so few Females apply...not why so few are chosen.

    One possible explanation up to now,is that there are precious few Women with full D licences in the sector,which the B licence requirement may also help to address.


    Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.

    Charles Mackay (1812-1889)



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    #952
    btmp75
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭btmp75


    dashcamdanny wrote: »
    do you already have a d licence? if not ,how much training do you receive before the test.

    I have D license. But I am not that experienced.


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    #953
    btmp75
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭btmp75


    PirateShampoo wrote: »
    When did you sit the written assessment did you have the Full D?

    I have full D and written assessment was on 1st April


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    #954
    btmp75
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭btmp75


    kouffaley wrote: »
    Congrats and all the best for the rest, when did you do the written assessment? was it on the 4th of March?

    Thank you. written test was on 1st April


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    #955
    Wolf219
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭Wolf219


    Hi lads just got a job offer off Dublin Bus today. For the lads still waiting, just hang in there. The whole process for me took nearly 7 months. Keep the faith.


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    #956
    Vtwin duke
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Vtwin duke


    Well done , best of luck in the new job


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    #957
    Vtwin duke
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Vtwin duke


    Lads does anyone know where DB are in their recruiting programme for drivers ?
    I know their ad is suspended , just curious to know if the majority of positions are filled for this year or how many positions would still be open.
    Thanks..


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    #958
    Stephen15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,907 ✭✭✭Stephen15


    Just a quick question is it possible to be promoted to an inspector from a driver just wondering as I heard that must bus inpector (not ticket inpectors) bus inpectors are ex drivers.


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    #959
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    Stephen15 wrote: »
    Just a quick question is it possible to be promoted to an inspector from a driver just wondering as I heard that must bus inpector (not ticket inpectors) bus inpectors are ex drivers.

    Its possible but don't expect it. You'll be in the job about 20 years before you'll even be considered for it. But also you might not get it at all unless your uncle is an inspector etc.


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    #960
    AlekSmart
    Registered Users Posts: 14,005 ✭✭✭✭AlekSmart


    Stephen15 wrote: »
    Just a quick question is it possible to be promoted to an inspector from a driver just wondering as I heard that must bus inpector (not ticket inpectors) bus inpectors are ex drivers.

    Simplest (Factual) answer, Yes.

    Only service related requirement is One year's Post Appointment service...(Two years in total).


    Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.

    Charles Mackay (1812-1889)



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    #961
    Lola7301
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭Lola7301


    Are Dublin Bus still recruiting this year or have they filled the positions? I applied start March and thought I would have heard something at this stage re an aptitude test.


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