Since the train would only leave me 30mins to find HB then look at the mobile homes plus filing out the forms and looking at google maps showed it was a trek I decided to get the train before that, it only took me under 10mins to navigate my way and book in reception which left me well over an hour early so just sat in the canteen which is also the waiting room anyway.  Oh & when the guy booked me in he said that all apprentice days have the max of 12 people just incase anyone wanted to know.

About 1ish the rest of the interviewies came in, tried to talk some of them (you never know when an interviewer is looking, could be team building exercise) they bloody stonewalled me, one even putting his earphones in, bloody cheek!!!

 

Anyway divided this next bit to make it clearer.

 

Apprenticeship:

We were all taken into a room where we watched a dvd on apprenticeships, courier, team leaders, and kids couriers followed by looking at previous apprentices portfolios and q&a's.

Next up were the tests, Listening first (there mulitple answers but show no questions, they also try to trick you so listen carefully, English (spelling, punctuation, even matching pic's to words), Maths (grrrr many fractions, money, only one conversion of euro & pounds), Geography (this one made me laugh looking back at it, I won't tell you the exact questions but heres similar ones: what holiday destination do camels live? and what popular beach is in the northwest of UK?), the test is completly up to you how long it takes.

UK training, 4 days, hotel & meals paid for, choose a week starting date from:

28th Feb

14th March

28th March

 

Courier:

there was about 6 interviewers who came in when we were doing the tests to take us out for our normal interview (1 on 1) it was quite casual actually. Questions I got asked; how are you with physical labour & example, what does customer service consist of, example of team work, when have you gone out your way to help someone, what size site would suit you. You also give your choice on what apprenticeship you would like to do. Everyones interview is limited to 20mins.

 

...and thats it, on the whole it went well, oh and I get a call back tomorrow about whats happening with the apprenticeship or if I get to be normal courier.

 

-k-

Not enough customer service exp and not commited, I have been a receptionist, retail assistant and yet I don't have enough customer service experience. Truth be told it was all fine until I said that I didnt want to do the apprenticeship side unless I had to, my reasons were that I wanted to focus on the main job of courier - how is that not commited ?

The apprenticeship woman actually said I could say I didnt want to do it in the proper interview and there'd be no problem, yet when I said it she wanted to know why i bothered coming sigh.

So as you can guess I'm not pleased although I'm down for montage (but only when I asked and then she had to ask my interviewer to which I heard clearly in the background "well theres no customers, so sure" Grrrrrrrr !

 

-k-

-k-

Its only the listening one you have to keep up with & lasts 5mins, for maths/geo/english there are no "you have xxxxx amount of time before pens down" its at your own pace and you just all sit togther next to each other at the tables, nothing like exams.

 

All I can say about talking is: examples, examples, examples. Dosnt even have to be about work.

 

-k-

-k- 

I never thought about wearing shoes as im gonna be driving really too.

 

I've been told today that all the couriers celebrate Christmas together on June 25th!!! (wherever you are based)

Proper ROAST DINNER, presents and nite out and everythin. WICKED!!

Looks like I will be celebratin my birthday and Christmas in the same month this year.

 

Yeah, I have the job.Got the job in November Just waiting for my contract and info. Apparently, we won't get allocated places or dates until 2 weeks before!!!

 

I''m really excited too!! Can't wait.

You will be getting your uniform when you get there, which is good. Wouldn't like to be carrying all that in my suitcase.

 

Have you been reading all the other forums? There is loads a info on there.

I found out yesterday that all couriers etc have a COURIER CHRISTMAS on JUNE 25TH!! How good is that......

Proper xmas dinner, presents and booze. WICKED!!!

 

There are plenty of ideas of stuff to take too. Are you packing yet?

 

xx