It's alright DARIUS30. I'm 19 and got an interview with N.S., I'll let ya know how it goes! Just try to make it as strong as possible and also try to find someone that works for N.S. at the terminal your going for that you might know. It helps a lot! Best of Luck!
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Good luck stickman!
Posted 1 year ago # -
Things change at the speed of light! go for it!
Posted 1 year ago # -
Things change at the speed of light! go for it!
Posted 1 year ago # -
whodats55
MemberI finally got an invite to interview with N.S. Instead of the conductor position it is as a student carman. Should I take the opportunity to get my foot in the door??? Should i wait and try again as a conductor?? How hard is it to transfer later, if at all???
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. P.S. Thank for the good read Sean. The e-book was very informativePosted 1 year ago # -
Take the first one that offers the job. If you don't like it transfer after usually 1 year.
Posted 12 months ago # -
Sounds like the odds are stacked in your favor. HR are usually a bunch of idiots so give them any mind...
Posted 11 months ago # -
patricholier
MemberHi,
Good ideal, pls try to keep posting. I like this topic very much and I will digged this one. Tks again.
Posted 11 months ago # -
@jantzen search the forum or google it and you will find out.
Posted 11 months ago # -
kcrago
MemberSo, I got an invite to the altoona convention center (pa) for the "next step" in the hiring process from the folks at Norfolk S. I live in Tampa Fl. and I guess it's to be expected for me to come up with the travel expenses?!? Is it reimbursed to me later if I get the job, or is that silly of me to think this way?
Posted 11 months ago # -
robertd25
MemberHi everyone I'm new to this forum just wondering if anyone could answer a question I had purchased the ebook and have studied it religiously I have been in law enforcement for 4.5 years and changed my resume like the ebook advised. I applied for a conductor position in Macon, GA and I still got the thanks but no thanks email. I also applied for the conductor position in Atlanta,GA and I haven't heard anything.Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Posted 11 months ago # -
whodats55
Memberkcrago, what position are you testing for? You normally apply for a job in you region or where you hope to work, unless it is for a non-union supervisory position, in which case you are responsible for all of your expenses up until you begin training.
Rob, n.s can take weeks or even months to respond to applications.
Posted 11 months ago # -
kcrago
MemberI applied for several jobs in every region and I got an opportunity to interview in the Altoona PA region for Diesel Mechanic - I'm glad that they accepted my online application at the very least - so to answer your question, I think it's a union job. The construction jobs in Florida are few and far between, so Altoona, or Al-anywhere is groovy for me.
Posted 11 months ago # -
@robert You just have to wait for them to email you. In the meantime keep applying at different rr's....
Posted 11 months ago # -
Jantzen
MemberAttended the hiring session for conductor in Chattanooga, TN on Monday June 6th. 80-90 people attended, and of those, 38 were given interviews. I felt really good with my interview and felt like I sold myself well. Now, it is a waiting game. First application, first interview. Lets hope this keeps going in the right direction.
Posted 11 months ago # -
Zeke
MemberI just got back from an interview with NS. I thought it was for a locomotive electrician but they put up the wrong job description. The interview was for a maintenance electrician at a coal loading dock. I probably wouldn't have applied for it if I had known that. Twelve guys were there for that job. I tried to do everything they way Sean said to in his book and I was one of four that they interviewed. I didn't know much about the electrical questions they asked me but I answered truthfully. They emphasized the importance of following instructions. Listen closely because they will only tell you once. I don't feel too qualified for this job but it was a good experience anyway.
Posted 11 months ago # -
Zeke
MemberIn the interview, they asked about certain control circuits for high voltage DC motors used on big conveyor belts and very high voltage AC. I was a maintenance mechanic a long time ago and remembered some of the basics. They wanted to know about the most challenging electrical problem that I ever solved, if I ever changed out printed circuit boards, if I could read and understand schematics and how much experience doing hands on electrical work I had. Most of the stuff I know is from airplane mechanic school, which is similar to automotive. The good part was that they wanted the person they hire to learn how to operate all of the equipment before they let them work on it. This is supposed to take about a year, then they let you start to help another electrician doing maintenance.
Posted 11 months ago # -
You may get the job, you never know. Let us know what happens!
Posted 11 months ago # -
RC_Cola
MemberJust wanted to give you guys that are getting ready to apply a heads up. NS now has an online application that you will fill out when you apply for a position. They will first ask for your resume and cover letter and then you will go immediately into the application, I managed to make it through without hitting the timer, but I didn't think I would have to submit one. Luckily I had my information handy.
Posted 11 months ago #
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