RM apprenticeship experience tomorrow!!
20-06-2010, 09:45 PM
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RM apprenticeship experience tomorrow!!
Hey, do any fellow Passionford users have any advice for me.. I have my interview/work experience with the fleet maintenence service for the Royal Mail and I'm determined to do my best.. Last minute nerves are kicking in.. Any tips?! Thanks!!
20-06-2010, 10:08 PM
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20-06-2010, 10:10 PM
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Biggest tip would be show that you are happy to listen, look and learn. DON'T act as if you have something to prove.
It can be hard if you are young/new as you quite often DO have to prove yourself - the trick is not to show off, be heavy handed or over-impulsive - just do what you're asked, and ask questions even if you know the answer (only intelligent ones, not 'what's this for' whists holding a spanner.....!
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It can be hard if you are young/new as you quite often DO have to prove yourself - the trick is not to show off, be heavy handed or over-impulsive - just do what you're asked, and ask questions even if you know the answer (only intelligent ones, not 'what's this for' whists holding a spanner.....!
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20-06-2010, 10:38 PM
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Thankyou everyone, I've took it all on board. It is hard being only 16 and trying to prove to everybody your not another muckaround! I genuinely DO want this! And I will pm Glenny 
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20-06-2010, 11:08 PM
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i used to work for royal mail, none of the drivers give a fuck about the vans there so will be alot to fix id imagine, i managed to break 4 vans in my time being at royal mail, and ive worked in 6 diff sorting offices for royal mail and the whole time being at each one i realised not a single person gives a fuck what you do, and its a good laugh, so id say you wont have anything to worry about atall, you will prob realise 1st day no 1 really gives a fuck there, hope this calms your nerves, im not just saying that to calm your nerves, no 1 gives a fuck atall at royal mail lol
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20-06-2010, 11:22 PM
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but yes just be yourself, relax and let them know that your keen and entusiastic and youll be fine pal
20-06-2010, 11:29 PM
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Haha the dirtier my hands the better! The hard work aspect wont be a problem. Thankyou for the insight, I shall still be on my best behaviour though! cheers,
Jordan
cheers, Jordan
20-06-2010, 11:31 PM
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Be Confident. Im 17, and this time last year i was doing interviews for Royal Mail Vehicle Services Apprenticeship at The Preston Workshop due to my dad being foreman in the workshop. sadly tho i passed my first interviews and was next to do workshop experience....a week after the tests i got an email saying the are withdrawing alll apprentices that applied due to a financial decline, so basically they cudnt afford it which i was really gutted about.
but yes just be yourself, relax and let them know that your keen and entusiastic and youll be fine pal
but yes just be yourself, relax and let them know that your keen and entusiastic and youll be fine pal
you was very unlucky! Im really hoping it works out.. But every other applicant wants the same thing as me, so It will be tough! Thankyou mate!
21-06-2010, 04:32 PM
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What a day guys! Everything was true.. Every gearbox had been destroyed :P and its so laid back that they left me waiting for an hour! I also found out im the only apprentice candidate.. So most probably got it.. But....there are doubts as to whether the depot will be staying open or closing.. "/ x
21-06-2010, 04:35 PM
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my advice is take a pen ( for filling forms in etc, nothing worse than having to ask to borrow a pen ) and dress as smart as possible and just act as if you are keen to learn and listen etc
) and dress as smart as possible and just act as if you are keen to learn and listen etc
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What a day guys! Everything was true.. Every gearbox had been destroyed :P and its so laid back that they left me waiting for an hour! I also found out im the only apprentice candidate.. So most probably got it.. But....there are doubts as to whether the depot will be staying open or closing.. "/ x
well thats good, just hope it stays open, im finding it fucking inpossible to find a aprentaship after giveing one up
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and try typing in 'apprenticeships' on google if you already havnt 
its how I found mine And dont worry I remembered my pen pal, I find it shameful asking to borrow a pen
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so i left that lol. now on the look out for another
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21-06-2010, 05:30 PM
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Well if you get on with the guys in the w/shop and show interest when they give you a task or little job, this is a good thing as they like to see team work, plus after you finish your three days the manager will ask the other tech's ( who you've been working with) how you got on and get them to wright abit about you and what skills etc you have.
Hope this helps lol.
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Sounds like you got a good chance, I dont know why they dont turn up if they have a chance lol, ohh well should work in your favour.
Well if you get on with the guys in the w/shop and show interest when they give you a task or little job, this is a good thing as they like to see team work, plus after you finish your three days the manager will ask the other tech's ( who you've been working with) how you got on and get them to wright abit about you and what skills etc you have.
Hope this helps lol.
Well if you get on with the guys in the w/shop and show interest when they give you a task or little job, this is a good thing as they like to see team work, plus after you finish your three days the manager will ask the other tech's ( who you've been working with) how you got on and get them to wright abit about you and what skills etc you have.
Hope this helps lol.
I know that now for tomorrow! Its as if you guys teach me something new every hour! Haha, well I helped a tech rebuild a maxis gearbox today Fingers crossed and thanks for the info!
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Yhe i fooking love my job its mint.The things you see is unreal.We had a combo van in last week cause the driver had hit a big pot hole and snapped the o/s/f bottom ball joint and the driver kept on going till the tread came off the tyre and the drive shaft come out and damaged the wing.
The was another combo in last week(i was on holiday)and it came in as a non start.The crank had snapped on no4 piston.
There was also another combo in last week.The driver hit a sheep and kept going.The sheep had damaged the radiator and the driver kept on going till the van stopped.The engine had overheated and no 1 and 2 cylinder bores are badly scored.
Or there good.
The was another combo in last week(i was on holiday)and it came in as a non start.The crank had snapped on no4 piston.
There was also another combo in last week.The driver hit a sheep and kept going.The sheep had damaged the radiator and the driver kept on going till the van stopped.The engine had overheated and no 1 and 2 cylinder bores are badly scored.
Or there good.
28-06-2010, 09:39 PM
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Yhe i fooking love my job its mint.The things you see is unreal.We had a combo van in last week cause the driver had hit a big pot hole and snapped the o/s/f bottom ball joint and the driver kept on going till the tread came off the tyre and the drive shaft come out and damaged the wing.
The was another combo in last week(i was on holiday)and it came in as a non start.The crank had snapped on no4 piston.
There was also another combo in last week.The driver hit a sheep and kept going.The sheep had damaged the radiator and the driver kept on going till the van stopped.The engine had overheated and no 1 and 2 cylinder bores are badly scored.
Or there good.
The was another combo in last week(i was on holiday)and it came in as a non start.The crank had snapped on no4 piston.
There was also another combo in last week.The driver hit a sheep and kept going.The sheep had damaged the radiator and the driver kept on going till the van stopped.The engine had overheated and no 1 and 2 cylinder bores are badly scored.
Or there good.
see it all the time. HAHA
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Ive been to Thame for a 4 day course on Daf electrics.I hate working onthe trucks and ihate electrics lol.All in all it was a bloody boring course.Where abouts did you stay.Was it in that little BnB just outside Thame.Im sure the owner is called Dave.
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