Irish Rail Jobs Discussion

BarrowBoard

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121800950#Comment_121800950

I think you're making general assumptions there. Some rejection emails have been sent out, but that doesn't mean more won't be sent out later. If they fill the panel from those who got 16pf/line manager interviews before you, there's still a risk that you'll get a "thanks, but no thanks" email later - that happened to a friend of mine in the 2019 campaign.

BarrowBoard

Just wondering if anyone who did the line manager interview in the last couple of weeks has heard back yet? Friend of mine did it & has heard nothing since & is getting a bit anxious/impatient...

leev24

Hey everyone new to this forum stumbled upon this thread! Loads of great information here so I'll add my own experience too if it helps.

I was looking for more information on Irish Rail train driver job.

I did my first assessment online on 29/10/23 finished my online tests by middle of December, went for phase 1 testing middle of December, did phase 2 11th January, personality test 19th January, 16pf interview 8th February, I've just done my medical today 5/3 and have my line managers interview Thursday 7/3.

I applied for Dublin/Bray for train driver position.

The medical was as follows;

Finger prick test for bloods for diabetes/liver function/cholesterol etc urine test for drug screen, eyesight test (don't forget your glasses or contacts), colour blindness test, eye test left and right and grey scale type eye test, height, weight, ECG trace.

The 16pf interview was good Ciaran from the training centre in Inchicore was the person doing my interview. It went on a bit I could tell he was trying to get more detailed information from me but I found it hard to get it across . That being said I've got the line managers interview so what I'd say for both interviews is definitely the STAR approach for the situational examples such as how you reach in an emergency situation or difficult situation I found that hard.

I now am focusing on those to get across my skills and how they transfer for the line manager interview on Thursday. It's been a long road but I'm happy with the work I've put into it.

Best of luck to everyone this round! Hope that information helps anyone!

leev24

I will post info on my line managers interview tomorrow.

Johng88

Hi guys so I've completed my 16pf and line manager interview and am waiting to hear back from that and going for medical but no word on that just yet. I did the line manager interview on 29/2 felt it went well like it has been said before safety is the key to what they want to hear and customer service so try your best to come across friendly which is tough with nerves. I'm getting a bit antsy waiting to hear back but it does seem to be a thing reading everyone's comments. If I hear back soon I will let you all know fingers crossed and best of luck to you all.

Designator

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121863669#Comment_121863669

I did my medical and line manager interview back in September and still am waiting to hear back. Emailed them before Xmas to ask if there was any update and was told they would email me the following week to update me and still haven’t heard anything , so be patient , takes a while

slowclap

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121856970#Comment_121856970

Well, how’d it go? 👀

Johng88

From someone I know who made it through last year they got a phone call to inform them after the interview and medical so don't be rejecting unknown numbers haha.

It's mad that it can be left so long they should have some system to update people who are waiting months. I hope you hear soon I'm a week waiting and I'm already anxious so can only imagine how others feel.

Alpha1-1Cretty

@BarrowBoard

You're right, No need for me to assume anything whatsoever. Since posting that I've definitely slipped into doubt quite a bit I've begun to conclude that I might be snookered this time around. Guess I'll be back next time. Until then, I'll make sure I remain in here and try to boost the morale!

BarrowBoard

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121868718#Comment_121868718

The important thing to remember is that no news is just that - no news. For some people, it'll have a happy outcome when HR eventually get in touch, for others, the news might not be good. There are people waiting for news at various stages of the process - some, like you, have done the assessments, some have got through the 16pf interview & others are waiting for news after the line manager interviews.

I know of at least one driver who waited almost two years between stages. It's a matter of getting on with your life & if a message ever drops into your inbox, deal with whatever the news is then.

Alpha1-1Cretty

@BarrowBoard

I appreciate the advice. Once I read your response it definitely made me ease up a bit and not treat it all like life or death.

As it turns out I recieved my invite this morning. My attitude from here on in is just take it as it comes.

Thanks again Barrow

james87c

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121879331#Comment_121879331

Iv received an invite this morning myself i taught I had been forgotten about. It’s gonna be tough to be on a video call for 1 hour 30 😄

Alpha1-1Cretty

@james87c Don't worry man we'll get through it. The more it flows like a regular conversation the better really. I've been told it goes by quicker than you would think it does. We're almost there. No point in getting scared now! 😂😂

Citizen Six

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121879584#Comment_121879584

You'll be grand. Just remember to surround your monitor with notes!

Johng88

My 16pf lasted about 50 minutes and line manager was just a bit longer. As long as you hit the points they want to hear they don't need you to talk too much just explain your story health and safety is primary and you never cut corners. You'll smash it

yuppiaa

Well lads I applied last year and got up to the 16pf interview and unfortunately no further, I’m back in again and have my 16pf next week. Could you give me some of the pre interview questions if ye remember? I can’t remember a lot of them.

Johng88

I was asked about dealing with an emergency

A time a had to deal with my own emotions

A time I helped another person in an emotional situation.

A time where you had to deal with an aggressive person.

Working with health and safety protocols eg. A check sheet. Would you bypass protocols to speed up a process or if management told you too. Never bypass health and safety protocols is the answer every time.

That's as much as I can remember at the moment.

leev24

Up to my eyes never got a minute to post how it went! I'll post below in case this goes to you privately!!

leev24

Ok, sorry I was away and didn't get a minute to post how my line managers interview went.

Went well I think.. lasted an HR, there were 3 people one HR and 2 were diesel drivers. They said it could be diesel or dart they will be offering jobs for the greater Dublin area based on business needs.

They asked me for an overview of my work /CV to date giving brief details of my achievements etc. They asked questions based on following rules and regs, safety.

Examples of when you've had to deal with a difficult situation and go through it with the STAR method, also an emergency situation. They asked me to outline in my job how I'd go about certain tasks related to my job as in a checklist of all the processes that I did from start to finish.

They asked me why I wanted the job, why I applied.

They said training would be after April if I got the job but never said when exactly. Withing your responses they wanted to dig deeper to see how YOU did what you did so don't go on much about what anyone else did. If they are happy with your answers they will move on if not they will push for more detail about WHAT you did and HOW you felt.

My advice is stay calm, just let your personality shine through, they won't bite. I felt it went really well. I can only hope it's enough.

Preparation is key you need to focus on having good examples if you felt like your previous ones weren't up to scratch, change them. I do and I was happier for it.

Also they will ask about your knowledge of Irish Rail so be sure to know some brief information such as where all greater Dublin darts, commuters, freights and intercity go to . Doesn't have to be tonnes of info just be sure to have some information ready. I think that's all I can remember for now! if I recall some more important info I'll post.

Cheers! Lisa

Alpha1-1Cretty

@leev24

Thanks a million for all the details, all of this information has been very insightful. I have my HR in the morning and company have said they're looking to finish the interview phase as a whole within the next few weeks. Its all going to escalate quite rapidly for those of us who have yet to do their interviews. This information works wonders in regards to reducing stress and giving us a better picture of the road ahead so this is much appreciated.

Thanks again for the info.

leev24

Happy to pass on the info, it's already been a long road and months of work put in for everyone so the more relaxed you can be at the interview the better the chances.

Looking forward to hearing from them. Either was I can say I did my very best and hopefully theres a job offer at the end of it!

Best of luck to everyone doing their interviews and medicals 🌟

Alpha1-1Cretty

Well that feels to have gone very well Thanks again everyone for the tips you've all be absolutely amazing!

Alpha1-1Cretty

@leev24 Hopefully you're not too busy but,

I've been going over your previous guidance just so I can keep on top of it.

When you said "you'll have to give an example of a difficult situation" would that be in any way akin to the "Give an example of a time you dealt with an emotionally difficult situation", the "give an example of when you achieved something difficult" or none of the above?

In a sense I'm wondering if they are just trying to consolidate on the "achievemt oriented" and "emotional stability" sections of the HR interview, or if they're looking for some new material to review.

I'm fairly comfortable with the Company Knowledge side of things as well as reviewing the CV i have on hand from a short while ago.

In my head the main two factors in achieving anything great is Opportunity and Preparation and if I'm fortunate enough to recieve the opportunity to be invited to phase 4 Id be delighted to be a bit more prepared for it.

Any response is greatly appreciated as always and you've definitely been a great help to the lovely people here so far.

Thanks again.

gc_1991_

Hi all will have my first interview this morning and having come across this just want to say it’s been very helpful reading through it! Just wondering if anyone has any tips for the first interview or what kind of questions to expect?

thanks in advance.

TheShepard

Be honest, err on the side of safety as well in any story...show that you don't deviate from the rules even under pressure.

Show enthusiasm and possibly want to further your career down the line. Ambition shows that you want to do well in your current role too.

Dont be too worried they are just humans looking for honest, hard-working staff. Don't overcomplicate it, worked for me nearly 5 years ago!

Best of Luck

slowclap

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121930445#Comment_121930445

Only if they need to clarify/follow up on something or need more info.

Alpha1-1Cretty

Second and last interview tomorrow. Its now or never. I'll either come out of this with an invite for a medical or a sore arse 😂

Hope everyone in the same boat has good fortune with the last hurdle.

Cheers.

samcro_savagery

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121943798#Comment_121943798

Hey Man Good Luck. I had my Line Manager Interview today seems to have went well but hard to tell. They did say if i passed today then i would be sent on for a medical. They also said a new class started yesterday 25th so next class wont be for a couple of months. Fingers Crossed we get through.

Citizen Six

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121943996#Comment_121943996

They run classes concurrently. Even if a class started on Monday, they might still have another class starting in a couple of weeks.

Alpha1-1Cretty

@[Deleted User] it certainly felt trickier to be honest and more to the point in a way, that's not necessarily a bad thing as it was a fairly prompt interview yano.

Trying to connect with 3 people and keep them engaged over a virtual call feels a little off but I got my points across and kept myself focused and calm lol. I feel it went well I'll know for sure in 2 to 4 weeks.