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      Condutor (Talent Pool) Interview

      28 Sept 2021
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Great Western Railway in Sept 2021

      Interview

      Long and tricky application process which consists of initial application, then an enhanced online test then if you pass this 4 more online tests including maths, ticket checking, following rules and symbol checking attention test. You aren't told if you pass them, communication is poor. You get sporadic emails inviting you to complete yet a other online test. If you fail one then they don't proceed with your application. So you could be the perfect person for the job but because you fail one test you don't even get an interview. Some IT savvy people will pass all tests but could be the complete wrong person for the job. Seems a bit of an odd system of recruiting. If it was a drivers role I'd understand all the tests but it wasn't.

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      Question 1

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      Great Western Railway response
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      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of the recruitment process. We’re sorry to hear that it felt lengthy and unclear at times—we understand how important communication and transparency are, especially when candidates are investing their time and effort. Your feedback about the volume and relevance of the testing is noted. While assessments are designed to help identify core skills, we recognise that the process can sometimes feel too rigid, particularly when strong candidates may not progress due to a single result. We’re actively reviewing our approach to make sure it’s as fair, relevant, and candidate-friendly as possible. Thank you again for your comments—they're valuable in helping us improve.