Here are 7 top tips to help you get started

 

To successfully get a Trainee Train Driver Job, it’s essential to follow the right steps and prepare thoroughly.

Sometimes it can be a bit of a hurdle trying to figure out where and how to start (or jump-start) your train driver career. So we have provided a step by step overview of the journey you will be making.

If you’re wondering how to Get a Trainee Train Driver Job, you’re in the right place!

Understanding how to Get a Trainee Train Driver Job will put you ahead in the application process.

How to Get a Trainee Train Driver Job

1. Don’t miss the Train

Ensure you know when the vacancies come up. Visit the Train Companies’ websites regularly to find out. Fill up our forms on your right-hand side to receive job alerts to your email inbox.

 

2. Learn the role of a train driver

Find more information about the job – what the role entails. Ask a train driver what their typical day is. Read our articles on the role and responsibilities of a train driver.

Learning about how to Get a Trainee Train Driver Job can greatly enhance your chances of success.

 

3. Do you meet the requirements of the role of a train driver?

Ensure you meet all qualifications to get a Trainee Train Driver Job.

Read the job advert and make sure you have what they are looking for. Underline or tick the ones you have. Most people meet these requirements so I am sure you too will.

 

4. Complete the application form

Fill the form properly and accurately. There are a couple of competency-based questions you will have to answer.  When answering these, emphasise or match your experience to the skill set they have outlined on the advert. Doing well here will get you shortlisted. The ideal way is to pick the three main key skills required and give a very short statement on when, where and how you’ve developed these skills. And don’t forget to quantify or qualify the outcomes of actions.

Your application should clearly reflect your desire to get a Trainee Train Driver Job.

 

5. Prepare for the assessment

The Train Company will send you a preparation booklet to let you know what will happen during the assessment day. This booklet may have some practice examples. Go through them repeatedly. Speak to Drivers who have gone through the assessment process. Invest in good practice and training materials. Attend one of our ‘How You Can Become A Train Driver’ Courses for more information, techniques, mock tests, role-play interviews, and quality feedback.

Preparation is key for those looking to get a Trainee Train Driver Job.

Preparation is key for those looking to get a Trainee Train Driver Job.

 

Buying training materials to prepare yourself for the psychometric tests can be challenging at first. There is a lot of outdated information online. Some tests have been discontinued, yet some marketers still attempt to sell materials for them. Be vigilant, as many aspiring train drivers have fallen prey to these deceitful tactics. A typical sign of these deceptive marketers is when they sell numerical and verbal reasoning tools, which have never been used in the train driver assessment.

Next time you encounter such claims, remember: ‘I have seen you, you can’t fool me’.

 

Mechanical comprehension and Determine Gerart (aka Reaction Test) have also been discontinued in England and Scotland. The new tests include Group Bourdon, Test of Everyday Attention for Occupational Assessment, Trainability for Rules and Procedure Part 1 and 2, WAFV, ATAVT, 2 Hand Coordination Test, and Multimodal Interview.

 

6. Clear your doubts during the assessment

Clarifying any doubts can help you feel confident when you aim to get a Trainee Train Driver Job.

Before each assessment, the administrator will narrate the instructions for completing the tests. You will also get to try two examples before the actual test begins. Getting these examples right is a good start. If you’re unsure about what is being asked, ask the test administrators for clarification. Once you understand, follow the instructions. We can also provide you with practice and training materials to give you a head start and help you outperform your competition.

 

7. Prepare for the interview

What skills do you need to be a train driver?

Being prepared for the interview will help you on your path to getting a Trainee Train Driver Job.

Think about the skills you need for the role and predict the questions you’re likely to be asked. Write down two examples for each question. This way, if you forget one, you’ll have another as a backup. If the interviewer points out that your example is not suitable, be prepared to provide another. To register for the Interview Skills workshop for more advice and practice, contact us.

I wish you all the best on your journey. Don’t forget to prepare and practise for each step.

Best of luck as you work towards your goal to get a Trainee Train Driver Job!

Talk soon.

Remember, the journey to get a Trainee Train Driver Job is as important as the destination.