The following is a Graduate Review for Network Rail.
Network Rail scores 3.7/5 based on 356 reviews.
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What is the annual salary for this role?
Starting salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Current salary: £27,000 - £29,000
What hours do you actually work, on average?
Start: 9:30
Finish: 17:30
What advice would you give to someone applying to this role?
If you like a range of work, like to question current ways of doing things, enjoy management and technical applications of engineering then apply. When applying, the assessment process is not designed to catch you out so be yourself and demonstrate your enthusiasm for engineering. Contrary to popular belief you do not need to worship trains; just have a passion for engineering challenges and finding solutions to complex problems very much in the public's eye.
Do you have any interview tips?
Standard competency questions:
"explain a time when...".
Engineering questions:
"*image of a bridge* describe the load paths and forces, if there is a defect at a certain location what would you do?";
"what would you consider when installing a new railway line across a river an environmentally protected land?";
Assessment centres and interviews are designed to show your thinking processes and ability to communicate your ideas clearly.
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