trs3510 Posted March 28, 2019 Share #101 Posted March 28, 2019 12 hours ago, bcloughen said: Well that's not good news for me, didn't receive anything yet. I haven't heard anything back yet either 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trs3510 Posted April 4, 2019 Share #102 Posted April 4, 2019 Anyone else from the basic skills training still not get called for the next step? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewclaw Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share #103 Posted April 4, 2019 On 3/27/2019 at 10:04 AM, TCKAS71P said: My interview is in a week. How did your interview go, did they give any guidance on the next steps? Jim told me that interview and application results are good for a year and if I were to move forward in the June class to expect something back in a month. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCKAS71P Posted April 4, 2019 Share #104 Posted April 4, 2019 2 hours ago, dewclaw said: How did your interview go, did they give any guidance on the next steps? Jim told me that interview and application results are good for a year and if I were to move forward in the June class to expect something back in a month. He told me the same thing. There are two classes scheduled for this year, one in June and one around October. I don't know how many people would be in a class, presumably 4. If we're selected, the next step would be a medical exam and background check. Everyone from the Basic Skills class will likely be interviewed before selections are made. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewclaw Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share #105 Posted April 9, 2019 On 4/4/2019 at 6:42 AM, trs3510 said: Anyone else from the basic skills training still not get called for the next step? Did you get an interview yet? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewclaw Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share #106 Posted April 9, 2019 On 3/28/2019 at 2:58 AM, bcloughen said: Well that's not good news for me, didn't receive anything yet. Did you get an interview yet? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcloughen Posted April 10, 2019 Share #107 Posted April 10, 2019 Negative, haven't heard from the railroad at all. Contemplating reaching out to them in the next day or so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trs3510 Posted April 10, 2019 Share #108 Posted April 10, 2019 4 hours ago, bcloughen said: Negative, haven't heard from the railroad at all. Contemplating reaching out to them in the next day or so. Same here. I think they’re just backed up with scheduling on the HR end. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewclaw Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share #109 Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/4/2019 at 12:02 PM, TCKAS71P said: He told me the same thing. There are two classes scheduled for this year, one in June and one around October. I don't know how many people would be in a class, presumably 4. If we're selected, the next step would be a medical exam and background check. Everyone from the Basic Skills class will likely be interviewed before selections are made. Did you or anyone hear back from HR yet? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCKAS71P Posted April 16, 2019 Share #110 Posted April 16, 2019 4 hours ago, dewclaw said: Did you or anyone hear back from HR yet? Not yet 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcloughen Posted April 17, 2019 Share #111 Posted April 17, 2019 I had my interview with several others from the basics course yesterday, tried to find out more of a timeline but wasn't able to get much out of them regarding the next steps. Guess we wait and see. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCKAS71P Posted April 30, 2019 Share #112 Posted April 30, 2019 How's the studying going for you guys? Only 7 weeks left. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewclaw Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share #113 Posted April 30, 2019 14 minutes ago, TCKAS71P said: How's the studying going for you guys? Only 7 weeks left. You get a call? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcloughen Posted April 30, 2019 Share #114 Posted April 30, 2019 5 hours ago, TCKAS71P said: How's the studying going for you guys? Only 7 weeks left. I have been looking back and forth at the books the last couple of weeks. Alot of stuff to memorize but I feel like S&D was harder, possibly because the stuff I am reading actually makes sense to me now. Haven't received a call yet though from railroad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCKAS71P Posted May 1, 2019 Share #115 Posted May 1, 2019 No doubt 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCKAS71P Posted May 6, 2019 Share #116 Posted May 6, 2019 There were 7 trainees for the 2018 fiscal year which leads me to further speculate that there are only four per class. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcloughen Posted May 14, 2019 Share #117 Posted May 14, 2019 I am assuming no one has heard back yet huh? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCKAS71P Posted May 14, 2019 Share #118 Posted May 14, 2019 7 hours ago, bcloughen said: I am assuming no one has heard back yet huh? I'm scheduled for the June class. Medical Exam is next week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCKAS71P Posted May 30, 2019 Share #119 Posted May 30, 2019 On 5/6/2019 at 4:21 PM, TCKAS71P said: There were 7 trainees for the 2018 fiscal year which leads me to further speculate that there are only four per class. Correction: There are 7 in this year's June class. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcloughen Posted July 1, 2019 Share #120 Posted July 1, 2019 Hey man how's class going? I received a call 3 weeks ago asking me if I were still interested in the position and that if they have an October class that i'll receive a call in August to start the medical process, not sure if it's a good sign or not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCKAS71P Posted July 4, 2019 Share #121 Posted July 4, 2019 On 7/1/2019 at 4:36 AM, bcloughen said: Hey man how's class going? I received a call 3 weeks ago asking me if I were still interested in the position and that if they have an October class that i'll receive a call in August to start the medical process, not sure if it's a good sign or not. That sounds about right. There was a new class of Block Operators taking the S&D Exam recently, so they will be doing Basic Skills soon. If you are interested, you'll receive a conditional offer of employment in which you must pass the medical exam and background check to be officially hired. Then if you're good, they'll send you the conditional offer again with your official hire date/orientation date. Orientation is 3 days of safety-oriented presentations or classes, followed by 5 weeks for the Book of Rules class. The class is going good so far. There is a ton of material to study and memorize. If you're still up for it, then I recommend memorizing the rules in the study guide from the basic skills class, and going over all the definitions and signals. It's not required, but helps tremendously. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NycHopeful718 Posted July 4, 2019 Share #122 Posted July 4, 2019 Any tips on studying for the S&D? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCKAS71P Posted July 4, 2019 Share #123 Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, NycHopeful718 said: Any tips on studying for the S&D? Writing by hand or typewriting on the computer for the Definitions. Flash Cards can be used for Definitions (Word on one side and Definition on the other side) too. Flash Cards are typically used for the Signals (Picture of the Aspect on one side and Name & Indication on the other side). For the Signals, it was helpful for me to create a visual description of them as though I were describing it to someone with no knowledge of it. The Definitions have to be word for word, verbatim. It's best if you find out what method is the most effective for you to memorize things. The Signals & Definitions are just preliminary. Everything you do afterwards will require constant studying and dedication (Book of Rules and Physical Characteristics). You should know all of the Signals & Definitions by heart and can instantly recite them. Examples: What is the definition of Interlocking? What is the abbreviation of Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System? What is the indication of Absolute-Clear? Good Luck! Edited July 4, 2019 by TCKAS71P 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NycHopeful718 Posted July 7, 2019 Share #124 Posted July 7, 2019 On 7/4/2019 at 5:36 PM, TCKAS71P said: Writing by hand or typewriting on the computer for the Definitions. Flash Cards can be used for Definitions (Word on one side and Definition on the other side) too. Flash Cards are typically used for the Signals (Picture of the Aspect on one side and Name & Indication on the other side). For the Signals, it was helpful for me to create a visual description of them as though I were describing it to someone with no knowledge of it. The Definitions have to be word for word, verbatim. It's best if you find out what method is the most effective for you to memorize things. The Signals & Definitions are just preliminary. Everything you do afterwards will require constant studying and dedication (Book of Rules and Physical Characteristics). You should know all of the Signals & Definitions by heart and can instantly recite them. Examples: What is the definition of Interlocking? What is the abbreviation of Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System? What is the indication of Absolute-Clear? Good Luck! Thank you. This was very helpful. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCKAS71P Posted July 15, 2019 Share #125 Posted July 15, 2019 On 7/7/2019 at 1:36 AM, NycHopeful718 said: Thank you. This was very helpful. No Problem. Good Luck to the rest of you that are in the October class. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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