Trainee Train Driver applicants have rated the interview process at Northern Trains with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 52.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Trainee Train Driver roles take an average of 90 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Northern Trains overall takes an average of 45 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Northern Trains as a Trainee Train Driver according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 33%
IQ intelligence test: 33%
Presentation: 33%
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4 step process
-web form
-online interview (1 hour, questions are all situation based, STAR method is useful for structuring answers)
-psychometric tests (4 written, 4 computer, the test most people fail on is the group bourdon which can be practiced before hand)
-final interview (multi-modal interview)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Example of a time you went above and beyond for a customer.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Northern Trains (Hull, England) in Oct 2021
Interview
4 Stage Process
- Online application form
- Face to Face interview (1 hour, questions are all situation judgement questions, use the STAR method
Half general questions to answer
Half competency questions
Large statements read at the end about the role and to check you can work shifts, get to the deports and fully understand the commitments to the training and a year out of your life with set days and set leave built onto the course
-Psychometric tests
-Final stage multi-modal interview
Interview questions [10]
Question 1
How did you deal with stressful situation and remain calm?