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Norfolk Southern
Railroad Conductor was asked...May 2, 2013

The most difficult about the interview was the exam. Some of the questions were easy while others were difficult especially the math. When I took the exam, I was in my senior year of college and trying to go back a couple of years and remember some of the problem solving. I think this is what caused me not to do very well on the exam. I never found out how I did on the exam.

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What's all on the math test?

Some geometry, algebra, conversions, which cylinder contains more volume. I took this test again in March 2015. No i didn't make it to the next part which is the interview process. I felt like I did a little better on it this time because I took my time and wasn't as nervous. But I think the reason why I didn't get an interview was because my job history. It was the exact same test offered back in 2010. There are different versions of this test from what I saw. Less

Kansas City Southern

Can you work overnight?

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How long did it take you to get the call from Hr

Yes, I currently work overnight at my current job

Norfolk Southern

They asked if I was ready and willing to live life as a Railroad Conductor.

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Yes

Yes

Norfolk Southern

with your experience don't you think you would be better suited doing something more in line with your current profession?

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I didn’t get one interview although I have 7 years experience.

i would be more experienced but that doesn't mean better suited.

Amtrak

Are you willing to work nights and weekends

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Yes

Yes very willing

Norfolk Southern

If you saw someone with 20+ years seniority breaking a rule how would you handle the situation?

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I would stop them, and have a job briefing to clarify that they were breaking a rule and further my understating of operations. Less

Norfolk Southern

Why should we pick you?

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Why shouldnt you pick me.

Norfolk Southern

How does any of your previous work experience relate to Norfolk Southern?

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It doesn't, I don't have any experience conducting a train. (not in those exact words) Less

Norfolk Southern

Would you have any issues with working shift work and being on call?

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No Sir, I have worked shift work throughout my military career.

Union Pacific

Is there an accident that is unavoidable

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NO, even if your car splits in half while driving on an empty road if the manufacturer would have done their job it would have been avoided. Less

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