Alberto

On 1/16/2020 at 4:02 PM, Plantain-Papi said:

Sorry this happened Alberto, it is very unfortunate, I know I would be devastated if this happened to me. Did they provide any explanation as to why they aren’t proceeding with you? I know most companies don’t explain as it can become a legal issue. Do they recommend you apply for any other positions given you passed S&D such as conductor? 

Yea man! I’m beyond friggin pissed off. You guys know I hard we studied for that test. Very few people from my class even showed up to take the test, let alone people actually passing it. It’s not easy. Then the panel interview is basically your average work experience questions. It’s a piece of cake compared to that test. They make it seem like, you pass the test, meet with the interviewers and on to phase one, so this definitely threw me off guard. And they could’ve told me right away and not 3 months later. Only thing I can think of was that they age discriminated cause I’m 42. Meanwhile I’m in the best shape of my life and out hustle any 20 something on my job. I appreciate the support fellas. It’s all good. Just disappointed and venting. One day it’ll all make sense.

On 1/15/2020 at 1:27 PM, LIRRENGRhelper said:

Guys don’t get discouraged. Keep studying those signal and definitions. They need more engineers for what’s to come in the future so they are going to keep hiring people for the time being. The holiday time they tend to slow the process down but it should pick up soon. They normally do 4 classes a year but I hear they are adding more people to the classes because they need more engineers. Good luck guys 

Yea, we’ll what they don’t tell you is that even if you pass the exam, there’s a chance you still won’t get excepted into phase 1. And they’ll make you wait 3 months just to tell you that.

So I pass the S&D exam and go on my panel interview back in October, and today I see a wonderful email from Michelle Drew telling me it’s in their best needs to go with other candidates. Thank you for applying. I feel like I got slapped in the face. If I failed the exam I can live with that, but this is ridiculous. I was even just studying up until yesterday just to keep it fresh. I can ace that test right now, still.  smh. I hope anyone still waiting for phase 1 doesn’t receive that same email. It’s a terrible feeling. Good luck to everyone. 

Damn really? Well I guess no news is good news 

Not yet! Still patiently waiting. Doesn’t look like it’ll be January. Hopefully next month, but we shall see. I think there was another signal and definitions test in December . Maybe they’re waiting for that class.

Great news! Congrats bro! Can’t wait to get there.

Nah not yet, but I’m not  expecting anything until sometime next month. Especially if the next one supposedly starts in January.

15 minutes ago, Lirrdream said:

Phase one final exam tomorrow. I'm calm yet nervous if that makes any sense lol. Just ready to tackle it.....phase one flew by, seems like we just started......

Good luck fellas!

42 minutes ago, BrotherOne said:

Be early and remember the paperwork they give you.

Thanks man! Will do

On 10/15/2019 at 9:21 AM, mpalacino said:

Good morning!! Had my panel interview on 10/11. Does anyone know how long it usually takes to hear back from them? Keeping my fingers crossed!!

Hey guys, hope everyone is well I have my panel interview tomorrow morning. Any advice?

3 minutes ago, mpalacino said:

Good morning!! Had my panel interview on 10/11. Does anyone know how long it usually takes to hear back from them? Keeping my fingers crossed!!

Nice! How did it go? I got my panel interview this Friday.

9 minutes ago, mpalacino said:

HI everyone! Got the call that I passed S&D on Tuesday and I have my panel interview next month!! Could anyone give some tips and pointers? I read on here that they ask general questions and make you memorize some stuff before the interview. Is this still true?

 

Good luck to everyone that began Phase 1

Congrats bro! Were you in my class on the 7th? I was notified this week too. 

10 hours ago, Iwetoddit said:

Wow, only 7 took it?  That’s crazy. 

I know right.  That’s what the teacher said to. Guess people weren’t prepared. You gotta be dedicated.

15 minutes ago, BrotherOne said:

September 7? Be patient. I found out exactly one month after the exam that I had passed. It was hell second guessing myself for an entire month. If you feel like you did well, you probably did. Good luck.

16 minutes ago, BrotherOne said:

September 7? Be patient. I found out exactly one month after the exam that I had passed. It was hell second guessing myself for an entire month. If you feel like you did well, you probably did. Good luck.

They already notified me yesterday that I passed. I was just wondering about anyone else from my class.

Curious to know if anyone else who took the S and D exam with me on the 7th also passed? I believe there was only 7 of us who took it.

Yessss! Passed the S&D exam. I can finally breathe lol. Interview next month. Good luck everyone taking phase 1 and everyone on there way to the next class.

11 minutes ago, nextengineer said:

Is it ridiculous to ask if the turn around time would be too quick for those of us taking the S&D on 9/7 to have a shot at being in the 9/18 Phase 1? 

I was thinking that too, for a second, but I highly doubt we’d get that lucky lol

9 minutes ago, nextengineer said:

Thanks man for the info. So on the section where you are only identifying the Aspects by picture, do they break it down the same way? 

Also when you need to define the Aspects, are they showing a picture of the aspect and you have to define it or would it just say "Restricting" and you would need to define?

I was in that S&D overview on the 3rd too. She said you’ll see the aspect by name, and you have to write out the indication. 

14 hours ago, republic said:

It does seem overwhelming in the beginning, but stay with it and eventually it clicks.

Thanks man, I certainly intend to.

Wow! This S&D study material is no joke. Everything is on hold for the next 5 weeks. 

Be patient. That email for the S&D overview may take awhile. I waited almost 6 weeks, but you’ll get it. I go in this Saturday. Sept 7 is my test date.

@Iwetodditok cool. Once you pass phase 1 it’s down the homestretch. 

Yea, interviews I’m pretty comfortable with. It’s even better when the interviewer is nice. It’s the waiting I have a hard time dealing with. Thanks man! Good luck

Iwetoddit, 

Next class meaning open house or phase 1? Yea, it’s going to take some time. Marino did say at my open house, it could be a whole year process, but she thinks it’ll be less. Either way when you’re finally in it’ll be so worth it. Thanks! 

How was the panel btw? I did some research on panel interviews just to get an idea.

Iwetoddit, 

Thanks for the info and insight bro. I’ll just be patient and wait, but I’m definitely ready lol. I’m mentally preparing this. I know it’ll be tough. We got this man. Good luck brother! See you on the job.

Hey guys, I was at the open house on June 3rd. Has anyone gotten the email yet for the S&D overview yet? I know it’s coming,  just getting anxious lol. My interviewer did say it could take awhile, and to pay attention to your emails going forward.