Plumbthedepths wrote: » Did the 3 online tests. First 2 not bad the last was just a wall of letters. Bit of a nightmare tbh, didn't get to finish any of the 3 but came close.
dar100 wrote: » Dont think anyone will finish them, its more about doing them.correctly, with some speed
TK Lemon wrote: » Does anyone see a scope for 24/7 rail routes operating in future?
IanVW wrote: Wonder how long before results are emailed for these
Del.Monte wrote: » No. Where's the population to justify the need for such a service.
Sono wrote: » Anyone know the salary while you’re training? I know it’s a lengthy training program and just want to be sure I want to go further with application as I’m not sure I could live on a lower wage for such a long time if I was successful. Thanks folks
Plumbthedepths wrote: » The email I received to do the online tests mentioned a timeframe of a couple of weeks before OPC responds after the test is submitted.
dar100 wrote: » Circa 41 grand. Was looking at it earlier online
L1011 wrote: » Entire DART network and Maynooth commuter
TallGlass wrote: » Just at a guess I imagine it's something like the Garda/FF work, 4 days 4 evenings 4 nights etc... with 2/4 days off in between the shift set? Rotating with weekends off maybe one in 4 or something along them lines. With 12hr shifts or 8hr shifts.
Sono wrote: » Thanks for that, training 8 months or so is that right?
Del.Monte wrote: » Just how much money do you want CIE to lose? I suppose they can save something by closing down all the inter-city routes completely.
kingshankly wrote: » Training will be 14/15 months
Sono wrote: » Christ! that’s some training.
Sono wrote: The 2nd round tests have to be completed on a laptop or PC I’m guessing?
dar100 wrote: » 2 of the questions on one of the tests havent got correct answers as an option. Minor mistakes, but major f up for a large competition like this. however, ive had to answer both wrong in the hope that they realise this and right it
kingshankly wrote: » nothing like that whatsoever
TallGlass wrote: » Care to explain the shifts ?
PirateShampoo wrote: » Which questions?
nelle1 wrote: » How many applications would you think applied
Plumbthedepths wrote: » Yeah and better if you have a mouse.
Coralcoras wrote: » Even with the mouse I could only get halfway down that wall of letters. I think this counts me out.
Hilly Bill wrote: » It doesn't, its about accuracy rather than quantity.
