Donald Posted December 15, 2011 Share #51 Posted December 15, 2011 Is it common for NYCTA employees to get hired by LIRR or MNR? Does anyone know of cases in which this happened? I asked my father and he said he only knows of one case of it happening: A dispatcher was able to get a job with LIRR, but her father was a LIRR Superintendant. Meanwhile, a motor instructor (what a TSS was referred to back then) applied with LIRR to be a conductor, and he was rejected. No connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted December 16, 2011 Share #52 Posted December 16, 2011 Is it common for NYCTA employees to get hired by LIRR or MNR? Does anyone know of cases in which this happened? I asked my father and he said he only knows of one case of it happening: A dispatcher was able to get a job with LIRR, but her father was a LIRR Superintendant. Meanwhile, a motor instructor (what a TSS was referred to back then) applied with LIRR to be a conductor, and he was rejected. No connections. Just let me an the other NYCTA employees who've got contacted go through the process w/o doubt ok?. I understand it's hard to get in, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to try. Maybe those people didn't try hard enough because they figured hey I already got a job so it ain't too bad and didn't apply themselves hard enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudiam Posted December 16, 2011 Share #53 Posted December 16, 2011 Well I know several people who did the switch from Transit to LIRR and MNRR. As well as people quote unquote off the street. You have be consistent when applying to these jobs. Someone it the luck of the draw. The people I am referring to has no family connections to the RR. Look i applied to LIRR for engineer in 2008 I got as far as step one failed signal test. I applied this year for LIRR I did not get an email. But I got an email for MNRR conductor. Thats how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted December 16, 2011 Share #54 Posted December 16, 2011 Just let me an the other NYCTA employees who've got contacted go through the process w/o doubt ok?. I understand it's hard to get in, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to try. Maybe those people didn't try hard enough because they figured hey I already got a job so it ain't too bad and didn't apply themselves hard enough. Well said! If some took the effort they use in complaining about the system and focused that energy into trying to get hired I'd be a little more impressed. The bottom line is if you don't try, you will never get hired. I know some that have applied upwards of ten times. The first nine times nothing happened. The tenth time was the charm. If the job is something that you want bad enough, you will never apply the effort needed. If you want it bad enough there isn't much you won't do to reach your goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochalips Posted December 20, 2011 Share #55 Posted December 20, 2011 Hi I am New to this site I am taking the test on the 28th whats the test consist of. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudiam Posted December 20, 2011 Share #56 Posted December 20, 2011 Hey Mocha it is going to be basic math and reading and mechanical reasoning. Each section is time. There is also a personality test. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted December 21, 2011 Share #57 Posted December 21, 2011 I've been applying to MNR and LIRR since 2006. I can't apply that often since the vast majority of jobs I am not qualified for. In most cases, they are white collar management josb that require specific experience or engineering jobs that require an engineering degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnrrworker Posted December 21, 2011 Share #58 Posted December 21, 2011 They give you a test on mechanical apptitude, a test on vocabulary, a test on basic long addition and a test on different situations like 4 adults, 2 children and 1 senior. What's the change from $100 and how many tickets were sold. Final test is personality. Nothing can be studied for but if u want to refresh on ur mechanical skills, get one of them books. I passed the test in September. Am just waiting for interview. Hopefully it will be soon. Anyone have any interviews coming up for this job? Assistant conductor that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudiam Posted December 21, 2011 Share #59 Posted December 21, 2011 I actually had an interview today for conductor for MNRR. I think it went well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochalips Posted December 21, 2011 Share #60 Posted December 21, 2011 Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted December 22, 2011 Share #61 Posted December 22, 2011 What is the interview like? What do they ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnrrworker Posted December 24, 2011 Share #62 Posted December 24, 2011 It's a panel interview. Usually 3-4 people. Very intimidating. One person from transportation, one from training, one from recruiting. The questions are basically what would u do in different situations. What experiences compare to this position? It's tough and they put a lot of pressure on u to see if u will break. If anyone can remember any of the questions, I would love to hear some of them. I had the interview years ago but can't remember what they asked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted December 26, 2011 Share #63 Posted December 26, 2011 It's a panel interview. Usually 3-4 people. Very intimidating. One person from transportation, one from training, one from recruiting. The questions are basically what would u do in different situations. What experiences compare to this position? It's tough and they put a lot of pressure on u to see if u will break. If anyone can remember any of the questions, I would love to hear some of them. I had the interview years ago but can't remember what they asked I had a interview like this last year for Amtrak which went well until they kept stressing the fact that I got laid off from TA last year. They kept asking would I leave them if reinstated by TA and about how the training for conductor is extensive and expensive. But yeah they can be pretty intimidating, beat way threw them is to keep talking and stay on point when answering some of their tricky questions. And also have questions ready to ask them as well so you become the interviewer in a sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted December 26, 2011 Share #64 Posted December 26, 2011 It's a panel interview. Usually 3-4 people. Very intimidating. One person from transportation, one from training, one from recruiting. The questions are basically what would u do in different situations. What experiences compare to this position? It's tough and they put a lot of pressure on u to see if u will break. If anyone can remember any of the questions, I would love to hear some of them. I had the interview years ago but can't remember what they asked I had a interview like this last year for Amtrak which went well until they kept stressing the fact that I got laid off from TA last year. They kept asking would I leave them if reinstated by TA and about how the training for conductor is extensive and expensive. But yeah they can be pretty intimidating, best way threw them is to keep talking and stay on point when answering some of their tricky questions. And also have questions ready to ask them as well so you become the interviewer in a sense. And make sure all cell phones are turned off and dress accordingly. And also memorize some the FAQS about the job as they may ask you what do you know about being a metro north conductor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudiam Posted December 27, 2011 Share #65 Posted December 27, 2011 Hey will that is funny you posted that because I applied for amtrak also and I was called for several interviews for conductor, laborer, and machinist and they said the same thing if I was to leave to work for amtrak if transit called me would i go back. I started working for transit as a provisional i am permanent now but at the time I was provisional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted December 27, 2011 Share #66 Posted December 27, 2011 Hey will that is funny you posted that because I applied for amtrak also and I was called for several interviews for conductor, laborer, and machinist and they said the same thing if I was to leave to work for amtrak if transit called me would i go back. I started working for transit as a provisional i am permanent now but at the time I was provisional. Their full of shit IMHO. That's just how I feel. I went through that interview great, but they must have just not wanted me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynknight Posted December 27, 2011 Share #67 Posted December 27, 2011 I took the test this past Sept, the interview was pretty tough, I honestly thought I bombed it but I recently got called to do the physical in January. I am not going to lie I feel very very nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudiam Posted December 28, 2011 Share #68 Posted December 28, 2011 Congrats BROOKLYN I am scheduled for the physical myself. You are on your way dude good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynknight Posted December 28, 2011 Share #69 Posted December 28, 2011 Thanks! I am kinda small in size, i just feel like I came this far I don't want to blow it in the physical. What day is yours ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted December 28, 2011 Share #70 Posted December 28, 2011 Thanks! I am kinda small in size, i just feel like I came this far I don't want to blow it in the physical. What day is yours ? Well congrats to both you guys for making it to the level you're both @. I'm starting the process myself, I'm scheduled for the exam tomorrow @ 1pm at 2 broadway. Is there anyone else from this forum that's scheduled to take the exam tomorrow?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcl Posted January 2, 2012 Share #71 Posted January 2, 2012 Hey guys new to the site here. I took the conductors exam the last week of August passed the test and they did the background but havent heard anything yet. Nothing in my background that would prevent me from the next step in the process. I talked to a lady at the mta in October she told me no news is good news and my name goes into a pool. Was wondering how long is the pool for 1 or 2 years, when I took the written test they said it was pass or fail so I was wondering how do they pick you if there is no list number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted January 2, 2012 Share #72 Posted January 2, 2012 Hey guys new to the site here. I took the conductors exam the last week of August passed the test and they did the background but havent heard anything yet. Nothing in my background that would prevent me from the next step in the process. I talked to a lady at the mta in October she told me no news is good news and my name goes into a pool. Was wondering how long is the pool for 1 or 2 years, when I took the written test they said it was pass or fail so I was wondering how do they pick you if there is no list number. There is no time frame for a hiring pool to be exhausted. But the test results are only good for a year or two. As far as who they pick? I think the only ones that truly understands how the selection process works is those that are responsible for carrying the process out. As you said, there is no list as there is no civil service positions on the railroad. They can pretty much pick who they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcl Posted January 2, 2012 Share #73 Posted January 2, 2012 thanks truck for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted January 2, 2012 Share #74 Posted January 2, 2012 Yeah they made sure to let everyone know this before the exam was given. They said just because you pass the exam, doesn't mean you'll be hired or even contacted for a interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcl Posted January 3, 2012 Share #75 Posted January 3, 2012 Just in case anybody was worrying about there background check you can call yale accociates and they will mail you a free copy.Ijust got mine today.My present employer wasnt lying when he said he gave me a good reference they write everything down my boss told them lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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