I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern (Pittsburgh, PA) in May 2010
Interview
I applied to Norfolk Southern in May 2010. It took about a month from the date I submitted my application to the time I was selected to go to the interview process. There were about 500 applicants that applied and out of those 500 about 75 were selected. There were about 15 positions open for conductor. We gathered at a hotel conference room and had to listen to someone explain about the railroad for 2-2.5 hours. Their biggest concern is safety. You’ll work a lot hours in the field and will be on call. After that we were issued a skills tests. Some of the questions contained basic math, reading, and mechanical questions. The test was about 2 hours long. Depending on how one scored on the exam, there were about 25 chosen for the interview process. Unfortunately I was not one of them that were chosen. It started at 9 and was finished by 2:30 give or take.
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Question 1
The most difficult about the interview was the exam. Some of the questions were easy while others were difficult especially the math. When I took the exam, I was in my senior year of college and trying to go back a couple of years and remember some of the problem solving. I think this is what caused me not to do very well on the exam. I never found out how I did on the exam.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern (Moberly, MO) in Feb 2024
Interview
They do virtual interviews which are very convenient for someone that couldn't travel for in person interviews. They were very respectful and were open to two-way communication about the position and what to expect.
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Question 1
Due you understand how much travel is involve with being a train conductor and how often you'll be away from home?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern (West Columbia, SC) in Feb 2024
Interview
Interview over the phone was about 30 min. Asking questions about former jobs, education and skills pertaining to the job. I was the told there would be a background check and drug screening and physical. She then explained to me the requirements of the job and location of the job.
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Would you be able to drive to the depot location if offered a job?
I applied online. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern (Macon, GA)
Interview
Virtual interview. Also did a 2 call system. 2 panel interview. Asked a few questions. About background experience. Went over drug testing and medical. It was two guys who interviewed me.