Got called for a U.P. Hiring Session, but.....

[Anonymous]

Thanks Ken, then dockers and polo is what I will wear, which is what I wear to work now anyway.
Man, I am so excited!
I never thought I would be invited to the hiring session.
The great thing is, I have 3 other locations I prefer over this one, in which my application is still under review.
It would be nice if I get an invite to those as well, as i actually prefer those cities than this one as they are closer to my home.
So do RR'rs actually own homes?
Or do they rent alot?
I dont have kids, which is a plus, but I have a wife who has a great job.
I would hate to ask her to quit and move just for me.
In fact, if I take a RR job she will then make more money than me!

[Anonymous]

Thanks Ken, then dockers and polo is what I will wear, which is what I wear to work now anyway.
Man, I am so excited!
I never thought I would be invited to the hiring session.
The great thing is, I have 3 other locations I prefer over this one, in which my application is still under review.
It would be nice if I get an invite to those as well, as i actually prefer those cities than this one as they are closer to my home.
So do RR'rs actually own homes?
Or do they rent alot?
I dont have kids, which is a plus, but I have a wife who has a great job.
I would hate to ask her to quit and move just for me.
In fact, if I take a RR job she will then make more money than me!

[Anonymous]

ney, I wore dockers and a nice shirt. I would shy away from the workboots...etc. I think that the Uncle Pete does all of their business on the same day. Usually aptitude test in the morning, and interviews in the afternoon. They only invite so many (the ones that they are interested in) to an interview. My bud hired out with them and I don't think that he had an answer that day. Also, BNSF is supposed to be hiring 120 in K.C. One is advertised right now! BNSF.com check it out.
Ken

[Anonymous]

ney, I wore dockers and a nice shirt. I would shy away from the workboots...etc. I think that the Uncle Pete does all of their business on the same day. Usually aptitude test in the morning, and interviews in the afternoon. They only invite so many (the ones that they are interested in) to an interview. My bud hired out with them and I don't think that he had an answer that day. Also, BNSF is supposed to be hiring 120 in K.C. One is advertised right now! BNSF.com check it out.
Ken

[Anonymous]

I will probably go with black jeans and a polo shirt.
God, I hope they dont interview the "next" day..thats when my flight leaves.
Plus, they did say just plan on being there the whole day for the scheduled day.
Yep, I remember those polyester "leisure suits"...

[Anonymous]

I will probably go with black jeans and a polo shirt.
God, I hope they dont interview the "next" day..thats when my flight leaves.
Plus, they did say just plan on being there the whole day for the scheduled day.
Yep, I remember those polyester "leisure suits"...

[Anonymous]

I would go with business casual. When I went to a hiring session the range was from some old geek in a 3 piece polyester suit from 1976 to guys in torn jeans and sneakers. Most, like me were in dockers and polo shirts or jeans and work boots. It is good to look decent for the interview which is usually the afternoon of that day or the next morning. Don't sweat it too much if you don't get hired that afternoon and have to interview the next day. I was local to my hiring session and was interviewed the next day along with two other guys. One was sent by the State unemployment office and could've cared less. We never saw him again. The other guy and I went to Trainman training together and we are good friends. He is the BLE local chairman these days...

LC

[Anonymous]

I would go with business casual. When I went to a hiring session the range was from some old geek in a 3 piece polyester suit from 1976 to guys in torn jeans and sneakers. Most, like me were in dockers and polo shirts or jeans and work boots. It is good to look decent for the interview which is usually the afternoon of that day or the next morning. Don't sweat it too much if you don't get hired that afternoon and have to interview the next day. I was local to my hiring session and was interviewed the next day along with two other guys. One was sent by the State unemployment office and could've cared less. We never saw him again. The other guy and I went to Trainman training together and we are good friends. He is the BLE local chairman these days...

LC

[Anonymous]

Dress professionally? Wow, from what I read on these forums I thought youhad to "dress the part", i.e. jeans, workboots, etc.
Hhhhmmm, now I am really confused....maybe I will bring two pairs of "quick change" clothes.
I doubt if you have to wear a suit...how about dockers pants and a polo style shirt?, i.e. business casual?

[Anonymous]

Dress professionally? Wow, from what I read on these forums I thought youhad to "dress the part", i.e. jeans, workboots, etc.
Hhhhmmm, now I am really confused....maybe I will bring two pairs of "quick change" clothes.
I doubt if you have to wear a suit...how about dockers pants and a polo style shirt?, i.e. business casual?

[Anonymous]

Oh, yeah. I forgot to mention.....they recommend that you dress up for the hiring session. Not mandatory, but it couldn't hurt to dress professionally. They also recommend to lose the earrings, etc. if you sport this stuff. That's what I was told by the HR dude when he called me.
Ken

[Anonymous]

Oh, yeah. I forgot to mention.....they recommend that you dress up for the hiring session. Not mandatory, but it couldn't hurt to dress professionally. They also recommend to lose the earrings, etc. if you sport this stuff. That's what I was told by the HR dude when he called me.
Ken

[Anonymous]

Thanks Ken, I also have a book called "Knock 'em Dead", which I highly recommend.
This position is for Arkansas, but I appreciate your offer very much. Thats was very nice of you.
To be honest, what you cited is exactly why I am interested in UP.
An "admin" for one of the corporations I worked for had a boyfriend who worked for UP and then CSX.
I became friends with him, although I have lost contact with him over the years...all she ever said was how much he "loved" his job for the RR and UP.
I have always wanted to work for the RR but for some reason never pursued it...hearing the good and the bad from him was what first got me thinking about it.

[Anonymous]

Thanks Ken, I also have a book called "Knock 'em Dead", which I highly recommend.
This position is for Arkansas, but I appreciate your offer very much. Thats was very nice of you.
To be honest, what you cited is exactly why I am interested in UP.
An "admin" for one of the corporations I worked for had a boyfriend who worked for UP and then CSX.
I became friends with him, although I have lost contact with him over the years...all she ever said was how much he "loved" his job for the RR and UP.
I have always wanted to work for the RR but for some reason never pursued it...hearing the good and the bad from him was what first got me thinking about it.

[Anonymous]

O.K. Ney, heres my .5 cents worth. I got this book called "Interviews for Dummies," before I hired out. Don't know if it helped, or if it was my natural charm, yeah right! RRs are big on safety, be realistic, but let them know that you ARE NOT A RISK TAKER! let them know that you work well with others, let them know THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO RELOCATE, these are their biggies. Do not come across over enthusiastic. Tell them that you have allready scouted lodging in the area in case you are offered a position (I told them that when I hired and they liked it). Let them know that with your military experience that you can take instruction and are rules compliant. Prepare a couple of questions for the interviewers. Do not let on that you are a railfan if you are. Tell them that you are looking for a career with a future. They usually will ask you, "Why do you want to work for the UP?" Lie and tell them that you have been told by other UP employees that the UP is a good company to work for and that you feel that you would be an asset to their company. This is some of the crap that I spouted when I hired out. Which part of Mo. is the position for? I may be able to help you find a place. I am in K.C. Also, don't give up if you don't get hired. Try again. It took me two hiring sessions. The first was for 2 positions and there was 1 woman and 1 RRs son in the session. You can figure the outcome of that. Tell them that the RR interests you. Oh yeah, I think that the UP uses the same style of test battery as the BNSF. Math, Reading comp.,and a "personal safety inventory," type thing. Some of the questions refer to how you function in traffic (road rage....etc. personal conflicts...) I answered opposite of what came to mind....hehehe. It sounds like you have made your descision to take it in the shorts and hire out.......so, good luck to you!
Ken

[Anonymous]

O.K. Ney, heres my .5 cents worth. I got this book called "Interviews for Dummies," before I hired out. Don't know if it helped, or if it was my natural charm, yeah right! RRs are big on safety, be realistic, but let them know that you ARE NOT A RISK TAKER! let them know that you work well with others, let them know THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO RELOCATE, these are their biggies. Do not come across over enthusiastic. Tell them that you have allready scouted lodging in the area in case you are offered a position (I told them that when I hired and they liked it). Let them know that with your military experience that you can take instruction and are rules compliant. Prepare a couple of questions for the interviewers. Do not let on that you are a railfan if you are. Tell them that you are looking for a career with a future. They usually will ask you, "Why do you want to work for the UP?" Lie and tell them that you have been told by other UP employees that the UP is a good company to work for and that you feel that you would be an asset to their company. This is some of the crap that I spouted when I hired out. Which part of Mo. is the position for? I may be able to help you find a place. I am in K.C. Also, don't give up if you don't get hired. Try again. It took me two hiring sessions. The first was for 2 positions and there was 1 woman and 1 RRs son in the session. You can figure the outcome of that. Tell them that the RR interests you. Oh yeah, I think that the UP uses the same style of test battery as the BNSF. Math, Reading comp.,and a "personal safety inventory," type thing. Some of the questions refer to how you function in traffic (road rage....etc. personal conflicts...) I answered opposite of what came to mind....hehehe. It sounds like you have made your descision to take it in the shorts and hire out.......so, good luck to you!
Ken

[Anonymous]

LOL!
TC you rule!

[Anonymous]

LOL!
TC you rule!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by TARGUBRIGHT

Turn down the job, go to college, make the railroad work for you.
TIM A

Tim-

You should read the rest of the thread. He has already been to college.

LC

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by TARGUBRIGHT

Turn down the job, go to college, make the railroad work for you.
TIM A

Tim-

You should read the rest of the thread. He has already been to college.

LC

[Anonymous]

Turn down the job, go to college, make the railroad work for you.
TIM A

[Anonymous]

Turn down the job, go to college, make the railroad work for you.
TIM A

[Anonymous]

Hey LC, yep train service.
Time to do my home work for this session.

[Anonymous]

Hey LC, yep train service.
Time to do my home work for this session.

[Anonymous]

So what is the hiring session for? Train Service?

LC

[Anonymous]

So what is the hiring session for? Train Service?

LC

[Anonymous]

I received 6 days notice....not too bad.

[Anonymous]

I received 6 days notice....not too bad.

[Anonymous]

i also got called,i live in canada at the moment,i got the phone messege on the 9th sept,the session was in missouri on the 9th sept , only about 1200 kms away a little more notice would have been nice,now the number i needed to ring is disconnected