I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Network Rail (Leeds, England) in Apr 2019
Interview
The recruitment process for Network Rail is very slow. Expect to wait around 4-6 weeks for an interview date after completing and passing the online assesment. Interview was compentancy based. The biggest let down of the interview is the customer scenario exercise. While other employers allow you time to make notes and think about your response. I was not allowed this instead I was expected to remember what the scenario is and to give a answer without thinking. Overall the process is a shambles and I personally believe a conversation around football with the interviewer lead to me not being offered a position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of when you adhered to policy and procedure?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Network Rail (Birmingham, England)
Interview
Applied end of July 2017 this was via an online application, followed by an online multiple choice questionnaire. It was the beginning of August that I got communication to say that I was successful and that I had been invited to an assessment centre end of August 2017. The date that they had given me was not changeable and had to be done on that date as there was no over alternative dates. 1 day after the assessment centre was told I was successful and was invited to a final round interview which consisted of a panel with the Customer Service Manager for the end of September 2017 again there was no alternative dates for the interview apart from the one stated.
A week later was told I was unsuccessful. However was confused as to why I didn't get the job as I have worked in customer service for many years. So I was fully competent with the questions they asked me. Also, the job had stated for 6 customer service assistants and when I went to the assessment centre only 5 people attended which included myself in that group of five. In which I was a bit baffled as to why I didn't get the job. I did call their HR department to ask for feedback. However, there was none left by the customer service manager. Just to say I was unsuccessful. I did ask if she could contact the hiring manager as to why I was unsuccessful in which she replied it's down to the manager's discretion.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you know about the role?
2 situational based questions based around scenarios at the station and what you would do.
Name a time you had to deal with someone difficult?