Exam 6601 Conductor 6601 Hiring Process

[Sally08]

1 hour ago, Schecter said:

Isnt tomorrow just the orientation for us and then Tuesday is when the actual classes start? I'm also nervous/excited for tomorrow and Tuesday. And do we wear the boots that we ordered tomorrow or do we have the wear the boots on Tuesday?

If you have your boots you have to wear them everyday..they’re not as strict the first day but after a TSS speaks to you about the uniform they start expecting you to be in full uniform everyday 

[NewbieCR]

1 hour ago, Schecter said:

Isnt tomorrow just the orientation for us and then Tuesday is when the actual classes start? I'm also nervous/excited for tomorrow and Tuesday. And do we wear the boots that we ordered tomorrow or do we have the wear the boots on Tuesday?

My boots are scheduled to arrive tomorrow, but I won’t be home cuz I’ll be at orientation, so idk how this is gonna work 

[Schecter]

1 minute ago, Sally08 said:

If you have your boots you have to wear them everyday..they’re not as strict the first day but after a TSS speaks to you about the uniform they start expecting you to be in full uniform everyday 

So even tomorrow for orientation at the TWU building we need to wear our boots correct?

[Sally08]

Just now, Schecter said:

So even tomorrow for orientation at the TWU building we need to wear our boots correct?

Yes if you have your boots you must wear them.. there are gonna be a few days where you’re just sitting at PS 248 and not in the yard or train but you are still required to be in uniform which includes TA issued boots 

[Schecter]

2 minutes ago, Sally08 said:

Yes if you have your boots you must wear them.. there are gonna be a few days where you’re just sitting at PS 248 and not in the yard or train but you are still required to be in uniform which includes TA issued boots 

Okay and one last thing we need to wear dark blue pants and light blue button down shirt every day until we get out uniforms right? Just trying to figure out how many of the same pants and shirts I'm going to have to buy lol. Sorry for the bother

[Sally08]

Just now, Schecter said:

Okay and one last thing we need to wear dark blue pants and light blue button down shirt every day until we get out uniforms right? Just trying to figure out how many of the same pants and shirts I'm going to have to buy lol. Sorry for the bother

Don’t purchase too many my uniform came a few days after I was measured and my order was submitted..I was lucky that my uniform came in the correct sizes. Some people do have to send their uniforms back for the correct size but again once corrected the uniforms arrive rather fast.. I wouldn’t invest a lot of cash into the blue pants and light blue shirt. And yes it’s everyday that you wear the pants and shirt..everything with this job is repetition..you’ll be wearing the same thing and bringing the same thing everyday

[Schecter]

1 minute ago, Sally08 said:

Don’t purchase too many my uniform came a few days after I was measured and my order was submitted..I was lucky that my uniform came in the correct sizes. Some people do have to send their uniforms back for the correct size but again once corrected the uniforms arrive rather fast.. I wouldn’t invest a lot of cash into the blue pants and light blue shirt. And yes it’s everyday that you wear the pants and shirt..everything with this job is repetition..you’ll be wearing the same thing and bringing the same thing everyday

How many days into training did they start doing the measurements for the official uniforms and such?

[Sally08]

Just now, Schecter said:

How many days into training did they start doing the measurements for the official uniforms and such?

It was done the first week like the fourth day

[Schecter]

14 hours ago, NewbieCR said:

My boots are scheduled to arrive tomorrow, but I won’t be home cuz I’ll be at orientation, so idk how this is gonna work 

Sorry for the late reply just explain to them what happened if they ask but if anything wear shoes that are sturdy,hard soled black or brown laced shoes like the green paper mentions on the very bottom of the first page. 

[NewbieCR]

1 hour ago, Schecter said:

Sorry for the late reply just explain to them what happened if they ask but if anything wear shoes that are sturdy,hard soled black or brown laced shoes like the green paper mentions on the very bottom of the first page. 

I’m here already lol. Good luck to you & everyone else starting with us today! 

[Schecter]

1 minute ago, NewbieCR said:

I’m here already lol. Good luck to you & everyone else starting with us today! 

I'm here also this crowd on the 3rd floor is crazy lol

Edited June 10, 2019 by Schecter

[NewbieCR]

Just now, Schecter said:

I'm here also this crowd on the 3rd floor is crazy lol

That’s why I grabbed a seat! Lol

[Schecter]

4 hours ago, NewbieCR said:

That’s why I grabbed a seat! Lol

What division are you planning on picking?

[Mohamed]

hey what's up everyone I just wanna know what's the latest number they called for the oral exam, (memorization exam) 

thanks 

[dman1455]

1 minute ago, Mohamed said:

hey what's up everyone I just wanna know what's the latest number they called for the oral exam, (memorization exam) 

thanks 

5000s and that was a year ago, I doubt they'll call past 5000 anyway tbh.

[Schecter]

Apparently the B division was the most popular choice, everybody took it and left most people with the A division. I was part of that group unfortunately 

[Jchambers2120]

19 minutes ago, Schecter said:

Apparently the B division was the most popular choice, everybody took it and left most people with the A division. I was part of that group unfortunately 

It sucks not getting the division you wanted, but you’ll be able to switch divisions eventually when you’re able to pick a job. 

[Riku]

6 minutes ago, Jchambers2120 said:

It sucks not getting the division you wanted, but you’ll be able to switch divisions eventually when you’re able to pick a job. 

Yeah my mom’s friend used to be a conductor just gotta manage being a extra extra for the time being. Forgot to ask him how long are you a extra extra before u can pick jobs

[NewbieCR]

5 hours ago, Schecter said:

What division are you planning on picking?

Lol didn’t get to pick! Got placed in A! 😂

[Jchambers2120]

25 minutes ago, Riku said:

Yeah my mom’s friend used to be a conductor just gotta manage being a extra extra for the time being. Forgot to ask him how long are you a extra extra before u can pick jobs

There’s no set timeframe. I’ve met people who were able to pick jobs while they were still on probation, for me I’ve been out for 11 months now and I’m still xx. I *might* be able to pick later this year depending on how many people retire/promote/quit, etc... 

@NewbieCR @Schecter look on the bright side, atleast you’ll get to see me!

[Schecter]

30 minutes ago, NewbieCR said:

Lol didn’t get to pick! Got placed in A! 😂

Kinda trying to figure out where you were in the room lmao 

[Schecter]

9 minutes ago, Jchambers2120 said:

There’s no set timeframe. I’ve met people who were able to pick jobs while they were still on probation, for me I’ve been out for 11 months now and I’m still xx. I *might* be able to pick later this year depending on how many people retire/promote/quit, etc... 

@NewbieCR @Schecter look on the bright side, atleast you’ll get to see me!

Uh oh we got a team mate already!!! How hard would you say the test were? Were they pretty much common sense?

[NewbieCR]

8 minutes ago, Schecter said:

Kinda trying to figure out where you were in the room lmao 

Sat towards the back, all ladies at my table. I had on the Gap hoodie by the window

[NewbieCR]

18 minutes ago, Jchambers2120 said:

There’s no set timeframe. I’ve met people who were able to pick jobs while they were still on probation, for me I’ve been out for 11 months now and I’m still xx. I *might* be able to pick later this year depending on how many people retire/promote/quit, etc... 

@NewbieCR @Schecter look on the bright side, atleast you’ll get to see me!

Yay!!! 

[Schecter]

1 minute ago, NewbieCR said:

Sat towards the back, all ladies at my table. I had on the Gap hoodie by the window

I cant even remember...lol I guess I'll being seeing you tomorrow if you're in my same classroom as I