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    #1982
    Still Ill
    Registered Users Posts: 1,370 ✭✭✭Still Ill


    Gus Ivey wrote: »
    I did 3 tests. Read the email they sent you, they should have said what tests you will be taking.

    1st test was reading a passage for 10mins, then answering 30 questions without the reading material. Basically trying to remember rules & regulations.

    2nd test was answering 40 questions about cables/dials as you might see in the drivers cabin. You don't need prior experience, you are basically reading the diagram and determining what cable takes priority and in what order. It will all be explained to you on the day

    3rd test was an audio of a driver reporting an incident. You hear it twice and take notes. Then write a report on it (with notes in front of you)

    There was no face to face interview or anything. That must be at a later date if you are successful at testing

    Ah, cool.. Cheers.. I read they email, but it mentioned a lot of other stuff too. Must be at a later date alright


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    #1983
    TheShepard
    Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭TheShepard


    Gus Ivey wrote: »
    Can anyone shed light on the stages of the recruitment process?

    I done online assessments back in January which I passed.
    Today, I was in Inchicore doing assessments. We were told that those who passed would be back in mid-January for the next stage. I felt I done pretty good in the assessments today.

    What happens after that?
    More assessments?
    Interview & Medicals?

    Could the successful applicant be offered a role as early as say March or April 2020?

    Also, the testing documents from today had the heading Locomotive Driver. Does that I couldn't be selected for the DART if I was successful?

    Thanks


    Pretty much exactly the way you asked. I Think the next class starts in June for regional candidates, not sure for Dublin applicants!


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    #1984
    prinzeugen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,891 ✭✭✭prinzeugen


    Got the email there inviting me onto the stage 2 tests!

    Hope that those of you that did stage 1 last week get the same!


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    #1985
    Gus Ivey
    Registered Users Posts: 631 ✭✭✭Gus Ivey


    prinzeugen wrote: »
    Got the email there inviting me onto the stage 2 tests!

    Hope that those of you that did stage 1 last week get the same!

    Got the same email. Best of luck in the next stage.


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    #1986
    Deedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,272 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    Thread went very quiet over Christmas. Understandably. Anyone any updates on whats happening?


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    #1987
    Gus Ivey
    Registered Users Posts: 631 ✭✭✭Gus Ivey


    Phase 2 testing started taking place this week and goes on for the next couple of weeks.

    Has anyone done the Phase 2 testing ? Is it harder/easier than Phase 1? Was there any surprises?


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    #1988
    prinzeugen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,891 ✭✭✭prinzeugen


    Gus Ivey wrote: »
    Phase 2 testing started taking place this week and goes on for the next couple of weeks.

    Has anyone done the Phase 2 testing ? Is it harder/easier than Phase 1? Was there any surprises?


    The last part of the VSE is a total bollox! Everyone in my group said they struggled with it afterwards. Its not that it was hard but it is very, very easy to click on the wrong thing and answer incorrectly then.

    That is the one part that I know I did not do well in and I will be surprised if I get called back.


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    #1989
    Deedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,272 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    Gus Ivey wrote: »
    Phase 2 testing started taking place this week and goes on for the next couple of weeks.

    Has anyone done the Phase 2 testing ? Is it harder/easier than Phase 1? Was there any surprises?

    I was invited to Phase 1 assessment back in September (23rd to 25th). I let them know I couldnt attend at the time, was outside of the country. I contacted them to see if I would be invited again down the line and they said that I was still on thier list etc and would be called in due course.

    Was Phase 1 assessment difficult?

    Phase 1 Paper & Pencil Assessment


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    #1990
    Working class heroes
    Registered Users Posts: 3,507 ✭✭✭Working class heroes


    prinzeugen wrote: »
    The last part of the VSE is a total bollox! Everyone in my group said they struggled with it afterwards. Its not that it was hard but it is very, very easy to click on the wrong thing and answer incorrectly then.

    That is the one part that I know I did not do well in and I will be surprised if I get called back.

    All part of the test!

    Racism is now hiding behind the cloak of Community activism.



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    #1991
    prinzeugen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,891 ✭✭✭prinzeugen


    Got an email this afternoon inviting me to a medical at the end of the month although they did warn us at the assessment that medical appointments could be sent out before our results from phase 2 are known...


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    #1992
    Gus Ivey
    Registered Users Posts: 631 ✭✭✭Gus Ivey


    prinzeugen wrote: »
    The last part of the VSE is a total bollox! Everyone in my group said they struggled with it afterwards. Its not that it was hard but it is very, very easy to click on the wrong thing and answer incorrectly then.

    That's a pity. Maybe if others had the same problem maybe you're score will be good enough to pass?

    Is the VSE test similar to the examples in the practice book?


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    #1993
    Gus Ivey
    Registered Users Posts: 631 ✭✭✭Gus Ivey


    prinzeugen wrote: »
    Got an email this afternoon inviting me to a medical at the end of the month although they did warn us at the assessment that medical appointments could be sent out before our results from phase 2 are known...

    Did the email say what the medical would be like?
    Is it blood/urine test looking for drugs?
    Or is it a more complete medical testing all sorts of things?


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    #1994
    Deedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,272 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    Gus Ivey wrote: »
    Did the email say what the medical would be like?
    Is it blood/urine test looking for drugs?
    Or is it a more complete medical testing all sorts of things?

    I was wondering about this too. Does anyone know the vision requirements of the medical?


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    #1995
    prinzeugen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,891 ✭✭✭prinzeugen


    Gus Ivey wrote: »
    That's a pity. Maybe if others had the same problem maybe you're score will be good enough to pass?

    Is the VSE test similar to the examples in the practice book?


    Its not that different. Its like a "live" version of what is in the book but with more to watch for and do. Although as I said it is so easy to click on the wrong button on the screen during the last part.

    Gus Ivey wrote: »
    Did the email say what the medical would be like?
    Is it blood/urine test looking for drugs?
    Or is it a more complete medical testing all sorts of things?


    It did not say although someone posted here ages ago what was involved.


    I think they said it was quick enough.


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    #1996
    Batman51
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Batman51


    Eye tests were heavily focused on coloublindness. Urine was tested for drugs.

    Anyone on here waiting on a panel? Cork Waterford or Limerick....wondering when the next regional class starts?


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    #1997
    BertieBlue
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭BertieBlue


    Did anyone here go for the Revenue Protection jobs?


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    #1998
    rebellad 1970
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭rebellad 1970


    I went for revenue protection officer job ,have an interview friday,but if their only hiring for dublin I wont be able to do it as I cant move from cork to dublin it wouldn't be feasible


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    #1999
    BertieBlue
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭BertieBlue


    rebellad 1970 wrote: »
    I went for revenue protection officer job ,have an interview friday,but if their only hiring for dublin I wont be able to do it as I cant move from cork to dublin it wouldn't be feasible

    I have an interview Friday as well. Not entirely sure it's for me yet but going anyway to see how it goes.

    Pretty sure it is just for the Dublin area though.


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    #2000
    dashcamdanny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭dashcamdanny


    BertieBlue wrote: »
    I have an interview Friday as well. Not entirely sure it's for me yet but going anyway to see how it goes.

    Pretty sure it is just for the Dublin area though.

    Sounds like a scary sort of job. Like being a clamper.


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    #2001
    Hilly Bill
    Registered Users Posts: 6,039 ✭✭✭Hilly Bill


    dashcamdanny wrote: »
    Sounds like a scary sort of job. Like being a clamper.

    Go for it and just take the few quid until something else comes up.


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    #2002
    Furryglove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Furryglove


    Hilly Bill wrote: »
    Go for it and just take the few quid until something else comes up.

    Have an interview, anyone recall the salary again? Any ideas on shifts, I suppose a question for the interview panel, could be a difficult job at times 🤔


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    #2003
    Rootsblower
    Registered Users Posts: 444 ✭✭Rootsblower


    Furryglove wrote: »
    Have an interview, anyone recall the salary again? Any ideas on shifts, I suppose a question for the interview panel, could be a difficult job at times 🤔

    I’d say a Roman tax collector would be more appreciated by their customers than a revenue protection officer


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    #2004
    Furryglove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Furryglove


    Rootsblower wrote: »
    I’d say a Roman tax collector would be more appreciated by their customers than a revenue protection officer

    😳 sounds ominous, are reports really that bad, thanks in advance


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    #2005
    L1011
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 67,651 Mod ✭✭✭✭L1011


    If they haven't a ticket/pass they aren't actually a customer...


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    #2006
    Furryglove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Furryglove


    L1011 wrote: »
    If they haven't a ticket/pass they aren't actually a customer...
    Exactly, also would drivers not feel safer with a stronger presence of protection potentially on the train ?


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    #2007
    d51984
    Registered Users Posts: 927 ✭✭✭d51984


    With Dublin bus as a spare at the moment, applied done all the tests, just waiting to here back.

    Its a disgrace Joe!



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    #2008
    Furryglove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Furryglove


    d51984 wrote: »
    With Dublin bus as a spare at the moment, applied done all the tests, just waiting to here back.

    Driving or Revenue dude ?


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    #2009
    d51984
    Registered Users Posts: 927 ✭✭✭d51984


    Driving mate, Clontarf depo. There just over a year. Hate it. No life.

    Its a disgrace Joe!



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    #2010
    d51984
    Registered Users Posts: 927 ✭✭✭d51984


    Ohh sorry for Irish rail? Applied for Revenue.

    Its a disgrace Joe!



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    #2011
    Furryglove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Furryglove


    d51984 wrote: »
    Ohh sorry for Irish rail? Applied for Revenue.

    I know of 3 Dublin bus drivers who have applied for revenue too


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