Irish Rail Jobs Discussion

LuckyLloyd · 24-01-2019 01:59PM

Daz_ wrote: »

Agreed . I think Irish Rail aren’t too worried about the unsuccessful. They could at least let people know at this stage .

It's good practice and prudent from their perspective to keep their options open. It seems like they selected the highest scores for an initial process. They may not fill all positions from that pool. In the event they don't, then they can return to test results at stage 2 and bring another batch of applicants forward. Rinse and repeat. Staggering the hiring and training process over a long period is advantageous in terms of quality of outcome, even if it is more expensive.

It might be arguable that they could take a certain percentile and inform them their application was rejected - i.e. scores at stage 2 too low for them to ever be happy with them proceeding forward. But if you work in strict terms of priority, then keeping as many applicants "live" for as long as possible is good strategy.

Daz_ · 24-01-2019 03:11PM

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

It's good practice and prudent from their perspective to keep their options open. It seems like they selected the highest scores for an initial process. They may not fill all positions from that pool. In the event they don't, then they can return to test results at stage 2 and bring another batch of applicants forward. Rinse and repeat. Staggering the hiring and training process over a long period is advantageous in terms of quality of outcome, even if it is more expensive.

It might be arguable that they could take a certain percentile and inform them their application was rejected - i.e. scores at stage 2 too low for them to ever be happy with them proceeding forward. But if you work in strict terms of priority, then keeping as many applicants "live" for as long as possible is good strategy.

I don’t think keeping options on all 17k applicants for 100 or so jobs is good practice tbh.

LuckyLloyd · 24-01-2019 03:17PM

Daz_ wrote: »

I don’t think keeping options on all 17k applicants for 100 or so jobs is good practice tbh.

They're not keeping options open on all applicants. The first stage cut will have been significant.

Daz_ · 24-01-2019 03:31PM

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

They're not keeping options open on all applicants. The first stage cut will have been significant.

Yet there doesn’t seem to have been any “unsuccessful “ communication from them to that “significant “ number

Willie Stroker 1976 · 24-01-2019 03:34PM

I think I recall one lady saying her husband had passed stage one and didn’t complete stage two and got a rejection email. If someone can find it

Gus Ivey · 24-01-2019 03:37PM

Willie Stroker 1976 wrote: »

I think I recall one lady saying her husband had passed stage one and didn’t complete stage two and got a rejection email. If someone can find it

Yes, the husband didn't sit the second set of testing. Maybe those who didn't sit the testing were went out an automatically generated rejection email?

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 24-01-2019 03:40PM

Two friends of mine both got rejection emails

1 from the first stage

2 from the second stage

Eddie Ere · 24-01-2019 04:03PM

Guys seriously. Chill. There is a tiny pool of people here in comparison to the overall amount that would have done stage one and two. You may not hear for months and months on end.

Not hearing anything for now is better than receiving a rejection.

Richard tea · 24-01-2019 04:33PM

Daz_ wrote: »

I don’t think keeping options on all 17k applicants for 100 or so jobs is good practice tbh.

Over 25k applications last I heard.

turdball · 24-01-2019 04:35PM

Eddie Ere wrote: »

Guys seriously. Chill. There is a tiny pool of people here in comparison to the overall amount that would have done stage one and two. You may not hear for months and months on end.

Not hearing anything for now is better than receiving a rejection.

Did the 2 rounds for Waterford, nothing back yet and no rejection email either which is looking good to be fair.

To be honest I don't know if I'd take it, if I got offered it. Have a while to think about it anyway.

Oscar1978 · 24-01-2019 06:34PM

Eddie Ere wrote: »

Guys seriously. Chill. There is a tiny pool of people here in comparison to the overall amount that would have done stage one and two. You may not hear for months and months on end.

Not hearing anything for now is better than receiving a rejection.

That friend is true.... sayin goes no news is good news ( to an extent) ðŸ€£

mario84s · 24-01-2019 08:16PM

turdball wrote: »

I don't know if I'd take it, if I got offered it.

why's that?

turdball · 24-01-2019 08:19PM

mario84s wrote: »

why's that?

Keeping the option open is all. No real reason.

mario84s · 24-01-2019 09:49PM

turdball wrote: »

Keeping the option open is all.

Don't know what your current employment status is, and that's your own business, but if I was unemployed at the moment, and got offered this job, I'd jump on it like a hot snot. Even if don't pass the eventual 30 odd weeks of classroom training, it'd be worth it, not just from financial point, but from the training point of view. Even if employed, I'd jump on it.

As for the tests that took place today, pretty much the same as the online ones but little harder now. The two instructors were brilliant today, they even took time explaining how each section is done to a few people on a one to one basis.

For all those attending tomorrow, best of luck, and from what I saw today, if you've anything unclear, don't be afraid to ask a question.

For those still waiting on any email, no news is good news.

turdball · 24-01-2019 09:54PM

mario84s wrote: »

Don't know what your current employment status is, and that's your own business, but if I was unemployed at the moment, and got offered this job, I'd jump on it like a hot snot. Even if don't pass the eventual 30 odd weeks of classroom training, it'd be worth it, not just from financial point, but from the training point of view. Even if employed, I'd jump on it.

As for the tests that took place today, pretty much the same as the online ones but little harder now. The two instructors were brilliant today, they even took time explaining how each section is done to a few people on a one to one basis.

For all those attending tomorrow, best of luck, and from what I saw today, if you've anything unclear, don't be afraid to ask a question.

For those still waiting on any email, no news is good news.

I'm full time employed in a decent job. Not earning the starting salary but close to it.

khaldrogo · 24-01-2019 10:59PM

Anyone who did the tests today have any info to give or tips or insights??

Was the place easy to find? Was it obvious where you had to go. Was there ample parking. How long was the process altogether? Did you have any interviews with anyone or was it just the tests?

mario84s · 24-01-2019 11:15PM

khaldrogo wrote: »

Anyone who did the tests today have any info to give or tips or insights??

practice practice practice... read and reread the email and the attached sample questions. they do say it's 3 tests but you may be asked to do an interview, but that's all in the email.

the incident report test was by far the hardest, they play it twice but the guy gives so much info, you're allowed to take notes and make your report based on this, but there's so much info given it may be hard to keep up.

place was easy to find, narrow street last 200-300 metres. google maps will lead you straight to the front gate, plenty parking as far as i could see, i got the Luas near to it, then a 10 min walk...

mario84s · 24-01-2019 11:15PM

oh and it lasted about 2 hours.

khaldrogo · 25-01-2019 09:08AM

We're any of you asked for proof of address??

Ais123 · 25-01-2019 09:27AM

khaldrogo wrote: »

We're any of you asked for proof of address??

Yep the very first thing they ask you for is your id and proof of address

direstraits · 25-01-2019 11:08AM

Ais123 wrote: »

Yep the very first thing they ask you for is your id and proof of address

bank statement is sufficient?

Ais123 · 25-01-2019 11:14AM

direstraits wrote: »

bank statement is sufficient?

That’s what I used. No need to copy them. They check them, make a note of them, then hand them back to you. I presume it’s just to verify you are who you say you are and that you’re a resident in Ireland.

khaldrogo · 25-01-2019 01:42PM

Is it the training center at the back I have to go to?

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 25-01-2019 01:47PM

khaldrogo wrote: »

Is it the training center at the back I have to go to?

Seems so, gang of people standing around you won't miss.

See you soon ! Lol

Jamie2k9 · 25-01-2019 04:13PM

Those attending today/yesterday, was there many females or has the ability of a person rightfully dictated selection.

khaldrogo · 25-01-2019 04:27PM

2 in my group

mario84s · 25-01-2019 04:36PM

khaldrogo wrote: »

2 in my group

how did you find the test today?

Clever8619 · 25-01-2019 04:43PM

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

Those attending today/yesterday, was there many females or has the ability of a person rightfully dictated selection.

Bitter much

khaldrogo · 25-01-2019 05:02PM

So. 3 separate sections of tests.

1. Read 5 sections of rules and regulations for a made up company. 10 mins to memorize about a million things. Answer questions based on the rules and regulations.

2. Switches and dials.
What order do the switches and dials need to be switched in. 43 questions in 8 mins.

3. Listen to a phone msg about a crash twice. Take notes. Use the notes to write a report. Also, read a report of faults on a train and fill in a check sheet while being able to reference the report.

khaldrogo · 25-01-2019 05:03PM

For me the first stage was the most tricky. Stage 2 + 3 were easy enough.

We'll see I suppose!!!!

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