Two2Go Posted January 17, 2023 Share #1726 Posted January 17, 2023 On 1/14/2023 at 7:10 PM, MDG171 said: Hey everyone! I've been lurking for a while, but I finally got an invite to the open house for A/C on Jan. 23rd. I'm really excited to get the process started! This might seem like a silly question, but this is an entirely new industry for me and I want to make sure I have all my ducks in a row. What is the dress code for the open house? I'm assuming that it's a given that jeans and sneakers are out, but what level of formality is expected? Suit and tie, khakis and polo, something in-between? Any insight you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated, thanks!! A lot of people show up dressed very casually. No one will say anything, but it's absolutely a bad idea. They WILL remember who didn't dress up enough. A suit is probably overkill, but definitely khakis and a button down dress shirt at the minimum. Sneakers are forbidden on LIRR property at all times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDG171 Posted January 19, 2023 Share #1727 Posted January 19, 2023 Understood, thank you very much for the info! I went out and got my suit pressed just in case but khakis and a button down would be much more comfortable! I definitely wouldn't want to show up under dressed, but there's a such thing as being over dressed too, I'm glad I asked ahead of time! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 23, 2023 Share #1728 Posted January 23, 2023 Hello All, To anyone who has past the S & D test and the panel interview. Does anyone know how long it takes for HR to reach out to you for the next step afterwards? For the medical and physical assessments. Thank you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 23, 2023 Share #1729 Posted January 23, 2023 13 hours ago, Kenny said: Hello All, To anyone who has past the S & D test and the panel interview. Does anyone know how long it takes for HR to reach out to you for the next step afterwards? For the medical and physical assessments. Thank you. I've been reading through the past posts after I've posted this question. I kind of have an idea of how the situation can be like. I've reached out to HR regarding the passing of exam, hopefully there's good news soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGeorge Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share #1730 Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Kenny said: I've been reading through the past posts after I've posted this question. I kind of have an idea of how the situation can be like. I've reached out to HR regarding the passing of exam, hopefully there's good news soon. business casual is fine but wearing a suit and tie shows you are serious about yourself and the job. ofcourse you still have to pass the exams and interview. good luck. all your hard work will be rewarded. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 23, 2023 Share #1731 Posted January 23, 2023 5 hours ago, CGeorge said: business casual is fine but wearing a suit and tie shows you are serious about yourself and the job. ofcourse you still have to pass the exams and interview. good luck. all your hard work will be rewarded. Are you referring to the initial question about passing the S&D exam? I was concerned about weather a class is scheduled for me for soon since I haven't heard anything for almost 2 months passing the S&D. I did send an email to HR but no response yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 23, 2023 Share #1732 Posted January 23, 2023 I'd like to know if there's anyone here that passed the S&D exam last December. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH90 Posted January 23, 2023 Share #1733 Posted January 23, 2023 The presenter today at the AC open house today said they plan on putting 3 more classes in with the soonest scheduled for March. He mentioned one just went one in last week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ride Posted January 23, 2023 Share #1734 Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 41 minutes ago, NH90 said: The presenter today at the AC open house today said they plan on putting 3 more classes in with the soonest scheduled for March. He mentioned one just went one in last week. I encourage you to keep checking on MTA careers site if you’re still interested in a career with the railroad. Metro North posts up its engineer or conductor posting I think once a year (can’t confirm it to be exactly true or not). Edited January 23, 2023 by 2ride 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 23, 2023 Share #1735 Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, NH90 said: The presenter today at the AC open house today said they plan on putting 3 more classes in with the soonest scheduled for March. He mentioned one just went one in last week. This is good information. Thanks so much for sharing! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 23, 2023 Share #1736 Posted January 23, 2023 30 minutes ago, 2ride said: I encourage you to keep checking on MTA careers site if you’re still interested in a career with the railroad. Metro North posts up its engineer or conductor posting I think once a year (can’t confirm it to be exactly true or not). I will do that. Thanks a lot! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH90 Posted January 24, 2023 Share #1737 Posted January 24, 2023 5 hours ago, 2ride said: I encourage you to keep checking on MTA careers site if you’re still interested in a career with the railroad. Metro North posts up its engineer or conductor posting I think once a year (can’t confirm it to be exactly true or not). Thanks! I’m actually an internal candidate so just trying to move out of the office environment. Just waiting to see if anything comes out of the two open houses I’ve attended for LIRR. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ride Posted January 25, 2023 Share #1738 Posted January 25, 2023 My perception about this hiring process so far is that I think you can have a great interview after the cognitive, but still not get picked for SD based on how well you did on the test. It seems like LIRR jobs are all exams based. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklyn132280 Posted January 27, 2023 Share #1739 Posted January 27, 2023 Hello all, I was invited to the open house on the 19th and was just invited today to attend the S&D overview on the 4th of February. The only problem is I have an appointment with a specialist that I have been trying to see for a while that was previously scheduled for the same day (my luck). Does anyone how lenient are they on rescheduling the class? Or should I just not go to my doctor? Any relevant information is appreciated and thanks in advance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 28, 2023 Share #1740 Posted January 28, 2023 16 hours ago, brooklyn132280 said: Hello all, I was invited to the open house on the 19th and was just invited today to attend the S&D overview on the 4th of February. The only problem is I have an appointment with a specialist that I have been trying to see for a while that was previously scheduled for the same day (my luck). Does anyone how lenient are they on rescheduling the class? Or should I just not go to my doctor? Any relevant information is appreciated and thanks in advance. I've been to the overview last year. That's when they hand out the study material and record your attendance. They will not change the date because there are near 70-80 people that day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swazee Posted January 28, 2023 Share #1741 Posted January 28, 2023 18 hours ago, brooklyn132280 said: Hello all, I was invited to the open house on the 19th and was just invited today to attend the S&D overview on the 4th of February. The only problem is I have an appointment with a specialist that I have been trying to see for a while that was previously scheduled for the same day (my luck). Does anyone how lenient are they on rescheduling the class? Or should I just not go to my doctor? Any relevant information is appreciated and thanks in advance. Hey I was also invited to the open house on the 19th. Did they contact you through email or phone call? Been dying to hear back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDG171 Posted January 28, 2023 Share #1742 Posted January 28, 2023 Is the S&D Overview always held on a Saturday or can it be any day of the week? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH90 Posted January 28, 2023 Share #1743 Posted January 28, 2023 19 hours ago, brooklyn132280 said: Hello all, I was invited to the open house on the 19th and was just invited today to attend the S&D overview on the 4th of February. The only problem is I have an appointment with a specialist that I have been trying to see for a while that was previously scheduled for the same day (my luck). Does anyone how lenient are they on rescheduling the class? Or should I just not go to my doctor? Any relevant information is appreciated and thanks in advance. Attendance is mandatory to continue with the process. They won’t reschedule you. Good luck! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH90 Posted January 28, 2023 Share #1744 Posted January 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, MDG171 said: Is the S&D Overview always held on a Saturday or can it be any day of the week? It seems like it. Mostly Saturday and Sunday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklyn132280 Posted January 28, 2023 Share #1745 Posted January 28, 2023 8 hours ago, Kenny said: I've been to the overview last year. That's when they hand out the study material and record your attendance. They will not change the date because there are near 70-80 people that day. Yes I understand that they won’t change the date, I was just wondering if anyone else had encountered a similar situation where they had previously scheduled affairs and if they were flexible in the sense that they could move you into a different class. I appreciate your insight. If you don’t mind me asking, what was the day like when you attended? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklyn132280 Posted January 28, 2023 Share #1746 Posted January 28, 2023 5 hours ago, NH90 said: Attendance is mandatory to continue with the process. They won’t reschedule you. Good luck! I figured so but just wanted to ask the community if they have encountered similar situations. I appreciate your reply and thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklyn132280 Posted January 28, 2023 Share #1747 Posted January 28, 2023 6 hours ago, Swazee said: Hey I was also invited to the open house on the 19th. Did they contact you through email or phone call? Been dying to hear back. I was contacted through email similarly to how they reached out to us for the open house. Hope you hear something soon and good luck to you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 29, 2023 Share #1748 Posted January 29, 2023 18 hours ago, brooklyn132280 said: Yes I understand that they won’t change the date, I was just wondering if anyone else had encountered a similar situation where they had previously scheduled affairs and if they were flexible in the sense that they could move you into a different class. I appreciate your insight. If you don’t mind me asking, what was the day like when you attended? We started 8:30 AM and was let go around noon. The overview had a more detailed explanation on what the actual hiring process will be, including work benefits and work schedules. But most importantly the review of the S&D test, which is the most important part and what you will focus on the next 5 weeks after. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDG171 Posted January 30, 2023 Share #1749 Posted January 30, 2023 Just got my invite to the S&D Overview on the 4th! Does anybody know if we'll be able to get off at the HSF stop on the day of? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted January 30, 2023 Share #1750 Posted January 30, 2023 38 minutes ago, MDG171 said: Just got my invite to the S&D Overview on the 4th! Does anybody know if we'll be able to get off at the HSF stop on the day of? Yes, just make sure you're on-time. They might lock the doors on you if you're late. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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