Irish Rail Jobs Discussion

markmmmm · 26-09-2019 9:00pm

They said this evening or tomorrow you should hear back so you never know.

markw7 · 28-09-2019 12:53pm

Did anyone get a rejection email yet?

Done phase 1 on wed @13:00, still no word and they said they'd let us know by friday the latest

Effects · 28-09-2019 1:44pm

I think if you haven't heard you are progressing to Phase 2 then it means you haven't passed Phase 1.
They said it might take a while to let everyone know who didn't pass. They didn't mention anything about Friday to our group.

markw7 · 28-09-2019 2:27pm

Yea was thinking that myself. Poor form not letting people know, don't really care about the feedback on the tests just a sorry not this time would do.

Effects · 28-09-2019 3:54pm

Well they did say if you didn't hear anything that you can take that as your answer.
Maybe they are holding off in case some Phase 2 people don't make the assessments next week, or change their mind. Then they can go back to borderline Phase 1 people and bring them forward.

markw7 · 28-09-2019 4:08pm

Didn't say anything about not hearing back to us, good luck with phase 2.

Mdud55 · 30-09-2019 6:23pm

Anyone here do phase 2 today? How did it go? I’ve got mine tomorrow. Any time frame given as to when ye will hear back from this phase?

Effects · 01-10-2019 11:46am

Good luck with your Phase 2. Let us know how you got on.

annor99 · 01-10-2019 6:47pm

My husband did his today too. They weren't very clear as to when they would be letting people know. Possibly a week or two. Hope yours went ok mdud.

Mdud55 · 01-10-2019 8:59pm

annor99 wrote: »

My husband did his today too. They weren't very clear as to when they would be letting people know. Possibly a week or two. Hope yours went ok mdud.

Yeah Im not sure how I got on, i don’t think I did to well on one part but others I thought I done alright. Only time will tell I guess. They didn’t say anything to us either about when we will hear anything back.

seanbrady49 · 04-10-2019 6:56pm

Has anyone recieved a thanks but no thanks mail for phase one?
Would have thought I'd have got one by now.

Sparky19 · 04-10-2019 8:41pm

seanbrady49 wrote: »

Has anyone recieved a thanks but no thanks mail for phase one?
Would have thought I'd have got one by now.

I don't think they sent out any rejection emails buddy, everyone has completed phase 2 now so I doubt you will hear anything

annor99 · 05-10-2019 12:23pm

seanbrady49 wrote: »

Has anyone recieved a thanks but no thanks mail for phase one?
Would have thought I'd have got one by now.

Maybe they are waiting to see if they hit their quota from the ones that have just done phase 2. Who knows? Might be worth emailing them.

Effects · 05-10-2019 12:36pm

Phase 2 had 130 people or thereabouts, so probably hit their quotas.
I did really well in the VSE but made a mess of the SCAAT so I'm out.

Sparky19 · 05-10-2019 12:44pm

Effects wrote: »

Phase 2 had 130 people or thereabouts, so probably hit their quotas.
I did really well in the VSE but made a mess of the SCAAT so I'm out.

I think I did well in all of the tests but I didn't get one of the questions done in the pre-interview form so we could be in the same boat.

Effects · 05-10-2019 3:22pm

I'd say you are ahead of me so to be honest!

LastStop · 07-10-2019 4:03pm

Have they advertised these jobs again?

annor99 · 07-10-2019 5:17pm

LastStop wrote: »

Have they advertised these jobs again?

I don't think so.

Effects · 07-10-2019 10:51pm

LastStop wrote: »

Have they advertised these jobs again?

No, they contacted people who did the tests at the start of the year but didn't get the earlier call for the next round.

Mdud55 · 09-10-2019 3:32pm

Anybody hear anything back from phase 2 yet?

annor99 · 09-10-2019 3:37pm

Just an update for anyone following. Husband got an email for an interview next week.

markmmmm · 09-10-2019 3:46pm

Got a email about 20 mins ago for interview

Contrails · 09-10-2019 4:25pm

Did you folks get interviews for Dublin or outside Dublin?

markmmmm · 09-10-2019 4:57pm

Mine is in dublin

annor99 · 09-10-2019 5:10pm

Contrails wrote: »

Did you folks get interviews for Dublin or outside Dublin?

Outside Dublin

Contrails · 09-10-2019 5:16pm

markmmmm wrote: »

Mine is in dublin

Fair play. Just after I wrote that I got the thanks but no thanks email.

I actually start with Dublin Bus in a few weeks so that's probably enough CIE for me anyhow

Best of luck guys.

annor99 · 09-10-2019 5:35pm

Contrails wrote: »

Fair play. Just after I wrote that I got the thanks but no thanks email.

I actually start with Dublin Bus in a few weeks so that's probably enough CIE for me anyhow

Best of luck guys.

Good luck in new job ðŸ€

Realpat · 11-10-2019 4:00pm

Well done to those who got called for interview. Did anyone else get a rejection email? I'm a bit in limbo.

Effects · 11-10-2019 4:48pm

Realpat wrote: »

Well done to those who got called for interview. Did anyone else get a rejection email? I'm a bit in limbo.

How far did you get? Rejection emails from Phase 2 went out on Wednesday.

seanbrady49 · 11-10-2019 4:52pm

Got a Rejected mail yesterday, didn't even get my name right on it, wasnt even close lol, best of luck to everyone still in the running

Realpat · 11-10-2019 6:40pm

Have the email now. Not to be but already knew that.

LastStop · 12-10-2019 10:13am

I was told that IR re-advertised internally in the CIE group for train drivers. Haven't seen it myself but someone I trust confirmed that he saw it.

Perhaps they felt taking from other parts of CIE and already knowing the work record of the applicants was more beneficial than open process.

Bit of an insult to the many people still waiting if you ask me.

Irish Rail Informer · 12-10-2019 10:27am

Apparently a deal with the Unions.

They were allowed to advertise outside the company, once the also advertised internally as well.

edit:
The internal candidates have to pass the same aptitude test as the external ones to be considered.

Deedsie · 17-10-2019 1:05pm

I emailed them yesterday to see if I was still in the running haveing missed the recent assessment phase. I emailed explaining I couldnt make the dates offered as I was out of the country. Really hope I am not out of the running over something like that. Sickened

Not too hopeful I will receive a reply.

Effects · 17-10-2019 1:14pm

Don't take this the wrong way, but it's doubtful you are in the running.
Why would you be? They held assessments for the positions, and people who could attend will fill those positions.
Just hope that they keep you on file, and may contact you again in the future.

Deedsie · 18-10-2019 8:03am

Effects wrote: »

Don't take this the wrong way, but it's doubtful you are in the running.
Why would you be? They held assessments for the positions, and people who could attend will fill those positions.
Just hope that they keep you on file, and may contact you again in the future.

Why wouldnt I be, I was invited for an assessment and I couldnt attend the available dates. I assume if there are more dates in future I will be reconsidered for assessment on those dates.

If there is any fair play in the hiring process there has to be flexibility for people in situations like that.

whisky_galore · 18-10-2019 10:00am

Deedsie wrote: »

fair play in the hiring process

Lol.
Plenty others to take your spot. They don't owe you anything. Don't expect any form of logic either.

Jamie2k9 · 18-10-2019 10:27am

Effects wrote: »

Don't take this the wrong way, but it's doubtful you are in the running.
Why would you be? They held assessments for the positions, and people who could attend will fill those positions.
Just hope that they keep you on file, and may contact you again in the future.

Any normal and decent employers accommodate prospective candidates within reason but given the terrible job HR have done since they first advertised wouldn't surprise me if they move on without.

GavRedKing · 18-10-2019 12:43pm

The sisters father in law works in IE, there's 19 in for interview in Cork this week and the next.

No idea on the numbers being hired though.

Moshman · 18-10-2019 12:48pm

Deedsie wrote: »

I emailed them yesterday to see if I was still in the running haveing missed the recent assessment phase. I emailed explaining I couldnt make the dates offered as I was out of the country. Really hope I am not out of the running over something like that. Sickened

Not too hopeful I will receive a reply.

As crappy as it sounds I reckon you've missed the boat (genuinely hope I'm wrong). The recruitment process has been symbolic and I'd say that the fact that you weren't available when requested will probably work against you. What depot did you apply for?

Deedsie · 18-10-2019 11:15pm

Moshman wrote: »

As crappy as it sounds I reckon you've missed the boat (genuinely hope I'm wrong). The recruitment process has been symbolic and I'd say that the fact that you weren't available when requested will probably work against you. What depot did you apply for?

I had applied for Limerick. Ya, from the vibes I am getting here I am probably out. Not the end of the world,. Congrats to all who have received job offers and all the best to those still in the running for positions.

annor99 · 21-10-2019 11:31am

Just wondering has anyone who done an interview last week heard anything back yet?

GavRedKing · 21-10-2019 7:38pm

annor99 wrote: »

Just wondering has anyone who done an interview last week heard anything back yet?

From what I know about Cork, it will be the end of this week, early next week once all interviews have been done, 19 candidates in over a 2 week period.

They were aiming to have 10 done by Friday last week, assuming the other 9 this week.

Greenport · 22-10-2019 11:37am

Sat interview yesterday in Dublin,got a email about 5pm yesterday looking for two references.

annor99 · 22-10-2019 4:40pm

Greenport wrote: »

Sat interview yesterday in Dublin,got a email about 5pm yesterday looking for two references.

Congrats ðŸ˜
Husbands was in Limerick. Hopefully hear something soon.

antoisspence · 24-10-2019 8:23pm

Greenport wrote: »

Sat interview yesterday in Dublin,got a email about 5pm yesterday looking for two references.

I sat my interview last Thursday for Dublin, had the medical before that and I’m still waiting to hear back.

Reading that they got back to you so quickly I can’t help but get a sinking feeling in my stomach.

Sparky19 · 25-10-2019 11:36am

I wouldn't worry about that to be honest, maybe he didn't include his references in his CV in the first place and they just needed to get them off him, no one else has said anything just yet anyway.

Sat my interview in Waterford and was told to be patient in waiting for a reply as their HR department is all over the country at the moment doing all of the interviews, so I'd say the earliest any of us could hear back will be next week.

antoisspence · 25-10-2019 1:50pm

Sparky19 wrote: »

I wouldn't worry about that to be honest, maybe he didn't include his references in his CV in the first place and they just needed to get them off him, no one else has said anything just yet anyway.

Sat my interview in Waterford and was told to be patient in waiting for a reply as their HR department is all over the country at the moment doing all of the interviews, so I'd say the earliest any of us could hear back will be next week.

Yeah I know. I’m just flip flopping between thinking the interview went great and thinking it went ****e every 30 minutes or so.

Sparky19 · 25-10-2019 2:04pm

antoisspence wrote: »

Yeah I know. I’m just flip flopping between thinking the interview went great and thinking it went ****e every 30 minutes or so.

I know the feeling haha, gonna be a nervous wait for all of us. I'm trying not to think about it too much. I'll post here as soon as I hear back anyway.

Greenport · 25-10-2019 5:42pm

Yeah I'd say be next before we hear anything,I done my medical today and a few others where there doing it also.

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