Interview with bnsf railroad and need advise?

Question

I have an interview next week and want to know what to exspect. I want to know what to say and the specific does and don'ts. Best advise please.

Answer 1

The interview is pretty simple.  You will first take a basic math/comprehension test.  When you pass that you will then be scheduled for an interview and a hair sample drug test.  During the interview it is important that you put an emphasis on safety.  Safety is the railroads number one concern.  Your interviewer will probably just ask scripted questions from a sheet and copy down whatever you answer.  Just give normal kiss butt answers and you will be fine.  Good luck, and maybe I will see you out there soon!

Answer 2

Tough Interview Questions

A tough interview question is any question that you're not prepared for.  Below are some sample questions you might be asked during a job interview.  For each question, formulate a thoughtful answer.  Then memorize it.  Being prepared to answer these (or similar) questions will make you more comfortable and confident in any job interview – and increase your chance of being hired.

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Knowledge of Yourself

In five words or less, describe yourself.  Tell me about yourself.  Describe your best friend.  Tell me a story.  What are your weaknesses? (or: What areas of your job performance could be improved?  or: What would you find most challenging about this job?)  What special skills do you have?  What have you accomplished?  What are your goals?  Why should I hire you?

Knowledge of the Employer

Why do you want to work for us?  How could you contribute to our company's goals?  Evaluate your most recent employer.  What do you expect from an employer?  What is the greatest challenge facing our field today?  What sets us apart from our competitors?

Work Environment

Tell me about a problem you once had on the job, and how you solved it.  How does an ideal manager make you successful?  In your opinion, is conflict inevitable?  What is more important to you – Speed or Neatness?  Have you ever been injured at work or at home?  How many days were you absent from work last year?  How many times were you late for work?  Have you ever quit or been fired from a job?  Why did you leave your last job?  What is more important to you – Wages or Job Satisfaction?  What are your salary expectations?  Would you consider working without pay, and if so, under what circumstances?  How do you feel about working overtime?

Personality Traits

How do you handle disagreements with your superiors?  Do you feel comfortable delegating tasks?  What tasks do you like the least?  What types of people do you work best with?  Are there any types of people who "rub you the wrong way?"  Are you a leader or a follower?  In your last job, what was your biggest disappointment?  What motivates you?  What makes you angry?  What's the greatest honour you’ve ever had?  How well do you handle criticism?

Negativity

You seem overqualified for this position; wouldn't you become bored and want to quit?  We're looking for a younger person.  We can't match the salary you were earning at your previous job.

If you're not sure how to answer one or more of these questions, contact the Ausable Employment Resource Centre and ask for assistance.

Preparing for a Job Interview

You've researched the company that wants to interview you, answered the 40 sample questions that appeared in the previous article, washed the clothes you'll be wearing, and polished your shoes.  Are you ready for the interview?  Not yet!  Here's what else you should do in preparation:

Appraise Yourself.  Review your accomplishments by thinking of specific examples.  Write them on paper and say them out loud.  If you've babysat a total of 16 children aged six months to six years over the past four summers, say so.  If you haven't missed a day of work (or school) in two years, say so.  If you've catered seven banquets of up to 100 people, say so. If you won an award for the best safety record in your company, say so.  These are noteworthy accomplishments; give yourself credit where credit is due.

Think Benefit.  Job interviewers want to know how you can benefit their business more than all other competing applicants, so make sure you tell them.  Why isn't a list of job duties and responsibilities good enough?  Because:

It doesn't show proficiency or skill level.

It doesn't show initiative, creativity, or problem-solving ability.

It doesn't distinguish you from other workers doing the same job.

It doesn't show how an employer benefitted from having you as an employee.

If you were an employer, would you rather hire someone who says "I did month-end mailings." or someone who says "By computerizing our month-end mailings, I reduced an 8-hour job to 1 hour."  Would you rather hire the applicant who says "I transported pallets to a sanitary landfill." or the applicant who says "They had always taken their pallets to the dump.  I used the pallets to make compost bins, and sold them for $20 each."

Give employers enough good reasons to hire you, and they probably will.

Prepare Questions.  Make a list of questions to ask the interviewer.  Topics might include the company, the industry, products and services, work environment, job details, who you report to, when you'll be contacted, etc.  Whichever questions aren't answered during the course of the interview can be asked at the end.

Contact Your References.  Tell them the date of your interview, the company's name, and the position you're applying for.  Make sure they have a copy of your resume.  Remind them of your goals and why you would be a great candidate for this job.  Ask if they have any questions, and thank them for their help.

Plan Ahead.  Don't be late for the interview!  If you're not sure of  the location, phone and ask for directions.  The day before the interview, go to the location and note how long it takes to get there.  Are there train crossings, detours, or road construction along the route?  Don't worry if you take a wrong turn and get lost, or you end up at 450 Park Ave North instead of South: the interview is tomorrow, and you won't make the same mistake again.

If you're not doing all of these things in advance, you're not as prepared as you could be.

The Job Interview

When job interviewers meet you in person, they want to find out three important things, namely: 'Why are you here?'  'How can you help us?'  and  'What kind of person are you?' (these questions are rarely asked directly, but they could be, so be prepared to answer).

Why are you here?  This is another way of asking "Why do you want to work here specifically?"  If you've answered this in your cover letter, great!  Now repeat out loud how the company's goals, philosophy, mission, business practices, service policies, innovations, etc. coincide with your own objectives, values, and background.  If you haven't researched the company, too bad for you; your lack of interest in the employer will be mirrored by the employer's lack of interest in you.

How can you help us?  This question asks how your knowledge, skills, and accomplishments will benefit the employer.  Again, if you've stated this in your resume and cover letter, excellent!  Now say it again and back it up with concrete evidence that you've brought to the interview.

This "evidence" doesn't have to be a full portfolio – just a few well-chosen samples that provide proof of your KSAs.  Some examples: academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, employee evaluations, awards, newspaper or magazine articles, brochures, technical drawings, creative designs, paintings, photographs, illustrations, diagrams, sketches, charts or graphs, product samples, scale models, inventions or innovations, displays, presentations, reports, essays, research papers, experimental results/conclusions/summaries, project outlines or synopses, contract proposals, business plans, cost/benefit analyses, program developments.  If an opportunity to "show your stuff" doesn't arise during the interview, ask to present it at the end, and then offer to leave your samples for the interviewers to further examine at their leisure.

What kind of person are you?  Call it what you want (personality, behaviour, attitude, character, temperament, disposition, etc.), the kind of person you are is extremely important, and is often the determining factor in whether you get hired.  Moreover, it's something that interviewers evaluate merely by watching and listening, so there's no point in you trying to convince them with words – their observations will be the judge.  If they want second opinions on your personality, they'll ask other interviewers or contact your references and ask for a candid assessment.

Nevertheless, the following tips can help to make a good impression: Dress appropriately for the position you're applying, be courteous to everyone you meet, remain alert and attentive, and thank the interviewer(s) before you leave.  If you don't understand a question, ask the person to rephrase it.  If you're having trouble formulating a reply within a reasonable time, ask to come back to that question later.  When asked a Yes or No question, elaborate.  And when you can't answer a factual question, an "I don’t know" response is better than wading blindly into a pool of quicksand.

After the Interview

Take Notes

Immediately after a job interview, find a place to sit down and write some notes for yourself.  Record the following i

Answer 3

Raildog has given you excellent advice.

I would emphasize his words regarding safety.  The word "safe" and all its variations should tumble out of your mouth at every opportunity.

Then, if hired, put all those safety words into practice.  It is cheap insurance against having a really bad day, one day...

Be sure you tell 'em you got a "star" here for asking a safety related question.

I have heard from many that the BNSF is a good outfit to work for.

Good luck !

Answer 4

As mentioned before.  Every answer should be about safety.  Some questions on the test ask if you have to produce 60 items of X in an hour, but can only produce 50, do you cut corners and overlook safety items to pump out the 60?  The answer is always NO.  It's a kiss butt interview.  They want you to say that you will travel anywhere, at any time, in any weather to work for them.  They want to know that your life will be solely dedicated to them.  They want to know what type of work experience you have with heavy equipment.  If you've ever driven a tractor, backhoe, truck...etc....let them know.  You have to be willing to work in pouring rain at 33 degrees at 3 am for 12 hours.  You HAVE to tell them what they want to hear regardless if you'd really do it........kiss butt.  If you have done drugs in the last month to 3 months......don't even go.  They do a hair folicle test and WILL find out.  If you pop positive.....don't ever expect to hire on at a later date.  Dress casual.  No suits.  Nice jeans and nice shirt is fine.  It's not a formal setting.  Try to make as much eye contact with the Human Relations person as possible.  They do the hiring, not the trainmaster or anyone else there.  The trainmaster can only say "no, I don't want him/her."  They don't choose who they get, they just can decline the selections.  Many don't unless they actually know you.  If you're prior military, eat it up, they love military because they get a tax relief for hiring them.  Some guys try for 5 or more years.  There's really no technique in how they pick.  You can have 2 guys exactly the same and 1 may get hired over the other.  They also like team players.  Show that you work well with others.  They asked me if I was ever in a situation that was unsafe and how I handled it.  Just tell them how you made the situation safe again without risks.  Be relaxed and you'll do fine.  Don't get discouraged if you don't get hired the first time.  Most people don't.

Follow up on the eye contact.  You want that human resource person to notice you.  It may be a woman "mine was" and when shes talking and looking around....smile at her.....not flirtatious but make her notice you.  She'll remember you when you have your 1 on 1 interview later that day or the next.  When he/she is talking....nod your head and at least act like your listening intently to them.  They tend to look back at the people giving them feedback with body language.  This will make them remember your face during your 1 on 1 and up your chances at them selecting you.......because you were paying attention.

Answer 5

who is your interview with? what department are is it. do you have a MBA grade point avg. they are big on MBA. the big thing first who and what department are you looking at.