I've had a lifelong desire to work in railroading but never had the opportunity. Now, after a long career as an electrical engineer I now find myself unemployed. I'm not ready to retire but I am ready to try something new. I've always wanted to work for the railroad in some capacity. I have a degree in engineering and a masters in psychology but neither have been much help. At age 67 and in good health I'm looking for something new and exciting to do. Question: Am I too old to apply for employment in the railroad industry?
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Age Limit?
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Also check with class 3 railroads as well.
Posted 9 months ago # -
I think what Sean may have been referring to is the class 3 railroads are growing and are needing people just as much. It may be easier to get a position on the class 3's than the class 1 at times. Yes tconnelly, Sean has info on the Class 3 railroads in his book. Plenty of links and info, If you purchase the book and you go by the directions in the resume and interview section you should get hired.
Posted 3 months ago # -
pacgrewes
ModeratorHomecoming queen, haha! Freewood is right, however, class II or III's may be an easier way to get on if yu are overly concerned about your age & class I's. A friend of mine over 70 just got a job in central fla for Us Sugar. He retired from working the rr's in the mines of northern Minnesota. Where there's a will there's a way!!!
Posted 3 months ago # -
tconnelly
MemberWell honestly, I don't know much about the rr biz. I guess my first step would be to google about the difference between class 1, 2, 3 or whatever. ha ha ...or just buy the book maybe? I'll bet it's all in there. I've just received a request for me to take an online assessment from BNSF. Should I go ahead and take it before reading the book? What's it like? Thanks for the posts.
Posted 3 months ago # -
tconnelly
MemberWish I had known of this site before I sent BNSF my application and resume! Do you know if it's possible to get Sean's book and send them a NEW resume? Like I said earlier, they have sent me an email to take the online assessment - does that mean they liked my resume? Uh oh, Wait a minute. I've sent out so many resumes to different employers that I'm not really positive that I sent BNSF one! (I really need a good job). I've probably applied to 20 different jobs and sent my resume. Maybe I just filled out the online application with BNSF... I don't even really know.
Posted 3 months ago # -
johnnbea
Moderator@tconnelly
Don't sweat the resume! If you've been invited to test, then it's done it's job successfully! Get the book to study and be ready for the interview, and be sure to take the time to go through this forum and make sure you have really prepped yourself for the interview! Good luck!Posted 3 months ago # -
johnnbea
Moderator@tconnelly
I just went back and looked at the earlier posts. Don't sweat your age! I am 48 and in my class I was FAR from the oldest. I had a 65 year old retired guy, and a couple that were late 50's. Even had a 55 year old grandmother! And all did fine an well!Posted 3 months ago # -
@TC Yeah don't sweat the age. You got the invite to test so that is the first step. Get the e-book and good luck!
Posted 3 months ago #
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