RR Employment: What am I doing wrong?

[Anonymous]

I applied online at the each RR's website.
I am not a railfan, but I do like railroads and its technology, the same way I worked in IT and enjoyed the technology.
I have had no response at all yet...
Yes, Bush is really ticking me off...I now have no one to vote for...The Rebublicans are for big business and the Democrats are only pro worker for minorities.
Maybe I will vote for that guy in Alaska's dog.

[cabforward]

your enthusiasm for the industry is admirable.. you don't say how you made your interest known..

was there a personal interview? was there an application? if an application was made, was it online or written? the state-run job service offers referrals for r.r. vacancies..

with your experience, you should be a good candidate.. members of this forum have commented that those who admit to a 'railfan' have a less-than-favorable chance of selection.. this may be true in some cases, but not necessarily company policy..

keep trying.. you'll make it..

[cabforward]

your enthusiasm for the industry is admirable.. you don't say how you made your interest known..

was there a personal interview? was there an application? if an application was made, was it online or written? the state-run job service offers referrals for r.r. vacancies..

with your experience, you should be a good candidate.. members of this forum have commented that those who admit to a 'railfan' have a less-than-favorable chance of selection.. this may be true in some cases, but not necessarily company policy..

keep trying.. you'll make it..

[Anonymous]

What you are doing wrong is trying to hire out with the RR! A) that whole India IT outsourcing is a load of crap........screw that! B) our current administration would outsource America if he could...hell he is trying to kill overtime....thanks Bush, you ***.
If your lapse of sanity still persists, check out BNSF.com. They are hiring in Enid, OK., Kansas City (that's where I would look), and in Cali (I think). Your seniority will absolutely suck! By the time you get your seniority date if you hire, I will have over 1,400 people behind me in seniority and I still will probably get furloughed this winter. In prior Santa Flu***erminals, you will be subject to a 5 year primary recall. You may work elsewhere, but, for 5 yrs. you can be forced back if manpower dictates. I have seen it happen.
Ken

[Anonymous]

What you are doing wrong is trying to hire out with the RR! A) that whole India IT outsourcing is a load of crap........screw that! B) our current administration would outsource America if he could...hell he is trying to kill overtime....thanks Bush, you ***.
If your lapse of sanity still persists, check out BNSF.com. They are hiring in Enid, OK., Kansas City (that's where I would look), and in Cali (I think). Your seniority will absolutely suck! By the time you get your seniority date if you hire, I will have over 1,400 people behind me in seniority and I still will probably get furloughed this winter. In prior Santa Flu***erminals, you will be subject to a 5 year primary recall. You may work elsewhere, but, for 5 yrs. you can be forced back if manpower dictates. I have seen it happen.
Ken

[Anonymous]

Hi, I need advice from the veterans here.
I have applied to UP, BNSF, and NS for a variety of positions.
I am looking for a career change since my company is outsourcing all of its IT jobs to India.
I have a 4 year college degree, am ex military, have worked 8-16 hour rotating shift work in all kinds of weather, and spent my last 7 years working in IT.
Problem is I cannot even get a response from any railroad!
Not even for "shop laborer" positions.
I dont care about the long hours, the dirty toilets, etc etc....I just want to work for the Railroad and do my best until retirement.
I am not even concerned about money...I am not greedy and will accept any fair wage.
How long does it usually take for a response?
Especially from UP?
Its been about a month since I first applied for the Shop Laborer and Train Service positions...albiet more recently for the remainder.
Any advice?

Thanks in advance!

[Anonymous]

Hi, I need advice from the veterans here.
I have applied to UP, BNSF, and NS for a variety of positions.
I am looking for a career change since my company is outsourcing all of its IT jobs to India.
I have a 4 year college degree, am ex military, have worked 8-16 hour rotating shift work in all kinds of weather, and spent my last 7 years working in IT.
Problem is I cannot even get a response from any railroad!
Not even for "shop laborer" positions.
I dont care about the long hours, the dirty toilets, etc etc....I just want to work for the Railroad and do my best until retirement.
I am not even concerned about money...I am not greedy and will accept any fair wage.
How long does it usually take for a response?
Especially from UP?
Its been about a month since I first applied for the Shop Laborer and Train Service positions...albiet more recently for the remainder.
Any advice?

Thanks in advance!