Hey Choo Choo good job I hope to see you there, I am glad it worked out for you
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865scott, I believe you are in the pool of selected individuals to sort through on hiring. I would be excited but at the same time get your things in order. Be prepared to leave for a length of time for training. You may never know with the railroad, you can be called at a moments notice for your job.
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fastvsix
MemberI applied for that position in Cincinnati (where i live) last week and already got denied. Funny thing is that I have been in that industry (data cabling, computers, running wire in finished businesses and all out construction sites) for over 12 years. I thought I was well qualified, even had a good resume laid out based on all the info from this site and the ebook. Called hr about something not related and was able to get the hr guy to tell me I passed the online assessment test. I got a steady work history, the only thing on my criminal record is one freaking speeding ticket, don't drink, smoke or anything. Ugh!!! Same thing for the last couple years over and over. Maybe it wasn't meant to be since I really want the conductor position. Maybe its because I was never in the military or finished college. I think I am at the perfect age even (33.) Sorry for the venting....it's so frustrating.
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You are good FASTVSIX. That is why this forum is open. If it were me, If you have time, get out a good clean piece of paper, look into the resume portion of the forum and write out a similiar resume to ones that were hired. Start out fresh. You have the heart to get hired, now you just have to put it all together with your experience on paper.
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fastvsix
MemberThanks mshaffer. If I get denied for any of the 5 conductor apps that I have active right now for csx alone (3 for ns) I am going to start fresh. I have already based my resume on some winning ones on this site. My current resume is still brand new to me.
I have an idea for a sticky thread. We need a "resume hall of fame" thread. It would feature all the resumes that have won an individual a job or at least an interview session (which I haven't even got yet.) I know there a lot in the resume thread but a lot of those aren't the updated ones people submitted or at least that's what I get from reading that thread....in which I have done about 10 times in the last couple months.
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FASTVSIX... I am sure it is frustrating man. The " Resume Hall of Fame" I am sure would go to John, the 150 or so apps and got hired by two railroads.... ya that guy. He doesn't brag.... But we are secrectly jealous of the dude. Haha! Just kidding John! He was relentlous, FASTVSIX, he changed his way of thinking, he went to interviewers in the area he applied. They say people make a difference, and the person that interviews you can make a difference in your life. John was able to read people with the interviews he attended and prevailed. Just the same as you can creating a winning Resume, I wouldn't give up. We are here to help and if you have more questions... Ask away. It is a numbers game along with experience. If you put your heart into your resume just as you did within your latest post... you will see results. Another thing, brush up on your math if that is the case with your assesment test that you take when you apply. If you notice, you will take multiple assesment tests when you do apply, do not race through them... take your time and be right with the answers.
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Bakerfj
MemberHello Sean and All
I got in the door to be a freight conductor with CSX last October. I got my offer letter,but had to pass all of the back ground and physical. I did well on the physical and background but didn’t past the Color blind test. I am able to see REDS, Yellows, and Green, but didn’t pass the Ishihara Color Blind test. Do you or some one know how I can appeal this ruling? I have passed everything else but that.
Can you help me??
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Alman
MemberSo Ive been trying to get on at Csx for some time now and I can't even get a phone call. I have a disability but when filling out the app. I dont see a place to list it. And I can't seem to get the number to the HR to ask how to go about it. It's not a major disability but none the less it's there can anyone help me out here ?
Posted 3 weeks ago # -
blathrop99
ModeratorBunk930: Congratulations. Now is the time to prepare, prepare, prepare.
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blathrop99
ModeratorBakerfj: If you feel there was an error with the test, then you might be able to go to your eye doctor and have him test you to see if you can pass it. If you succeed there, I would call your HR contact back who you dealt with and tell them your situation. Be advised that they will not accept your doctors note as the test. IF they agree to let you test again it will be at a CSX approved facility.
If you actually failed it then there is no appeal. You have to be able to pass it to work in the field. Seeing the individual colors is not sufficient.
Posted 3 weeks ago # -
AmK
MemberSo does any one know on average how long it will be before they contact me to set a interview date and time . I was notified on the 24th of this month via they csx job page that the status for the communication maintainer tech position changed to pending manager interview do they call or send a letter and what's the general time frame if any
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AmK
MemberJust double checked my email from junk to inbox ..nothing, Aldo checked my email address on my profile page with csx and its correct also check the email messages on the comm. Maintainer tech position job # 035137 and still just the original submission email nothing new also clicked on pending manager review and it still says "you will be contacted to schedule an interview " did I miss some thing . I'm just nervous I do not want to miss this opportunity ... also the other comm main tech job for my area buffalo NY is still in application being review status both. Last updated the 24th of this month could there be some thing wrong with there website or am I just being to nervous
.. any and all replies welcomePosted 3 weeks ago # -
andyyoder
Member@AmK it can take awhile to hear from them..just keep an eye on it there's no reason to get worked up..when I went for my interview they sent me a email with dates and times then 2 days before the interview they sent me another one. They will get ahold of you at there convenience usually there is only one or two people that do hiring for 3 or 4 states so there very busy
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jbusmc0331
MemberHey guys, I applied for a job as a CSX conductor out of Chicago, Il. I bought Sean's Ebook(which was an absolute godsend) and studied it and wrote a COMPLETELY new resume. We had a hiring session yesterday, and 12 people showed up. I think they said they are looking for 50+ conductors. Needless to say, I got the conditional offer of employment call this morning and am RIDICULOUSLY excited about the job prospect! The resume was KEY. I loaded it with key words that actually pertained and my job descriptions spoke for themselves. Now on to the background/strength/drug test! Thanks Sean!!
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Congratulations jbusmc0331 Semper Fi Marine!
Posted 3 weeks ago # -
blathrop99
ModeratorGood job jbusmc0331. Congrats!
Posted 3 weeks ago # -
blathrop99
ModeratorI know we've said it before on here and believe me, I know it's the hardest part of the process but patience is not only a virtue, it's an absolute necessity when dealing with the railroad. When I applied, I submitted my online application in March and it was September before I heard anything. Then after I took the online assessments it was another month, etc, etc. If it says that you will be contacted, then have faith - you will be contacted. The online status is very accurate. They are hiring like crazy and there are only a few people handling the process. Just stay ready. You may not get much notice before they need you to move to the next step. That's part of it too, flexibility.
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You are excactly right blathrop.
Posted 3 weeks ago # -
Rail_it
MemberOk guys...I just received the congrats email and an invitation to the final step of the hiring process for a Chicago dispatcher position. Pretty pumped about it. I just don't want to be away from my wife and daughter for 2 1/2 freaking months for training but I guess that needs to be done if I get picked. Anybody else going to the interview?
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Good luck Rail, sounds like in a few months I may be talking with you on the radio!
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Bring them with you if she does not work! It's better than 3 months in Marine Corps bootcamp where you don't even see a female for 90 days!
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EliM2010
ModeratorAlman: I been working for CSX for about 2 years now and they dont really CALL u unless your on thier qualified pool of candidates .. and they will probably give u an email if they are either interested to continue the interview process or if you werent selected for the position!!!
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