Network Rail Online Assessment

Network Rail Overview

Match me quiz

• Students are often unaware and not sure if their degree discipline applies to the graduate scheme they are applying for. With network rail, the match-me quiz is an optional first stage of the application process however it is highly advised as it provides the most suitable role based on your potential.

• Through the match me quiz you will be introduced to the normal day-to-day life of working at network rail. Various questions about certain activities relating to a specific job role will be asked to find the perfect fit for both candidate and employer.

• It is important to understand that the answers have no bearing on the rest of the application. If you are certain of the role you want to apply for you can skip directly to the second part of the application.

Situational Judgement Test - SJT

• As part of Network Rail's online assessment, candidates must take a situational judgment test.

• By analyzing your responses to this cognitive assessment, Network Rail can gauge quickly your intelligence, judgment, and ability to prioritize clearly.

• For the Network Rail situational judgment test, you will be required to critically analyze and rank 16 different scenarios. There is no time limit therefore you should give a considered response after reading each scenario carefully.

The two most important aspects of your answer should be:

• Network Rail’s principles and values
• The core competencies of your role

The network rail application process is simple and quick, there are no complex questions to catch a candidate out. The aim is to capture information about the candidate to see if they meet the minimum criteria. Once you have met the minimum criteria you will be asked to undertake an online test.

The network rail situational judgment test (SJT) involves actual workplace scenarios you might encounter while working. The most effective responses out of a multiple-choice list will be asked of the candidate relating to workplace situation the options selected will be compared to pre-defined criteria by network rail. The online SJT is not timed, however, it must be completed in one sitting; there isn’t an option to save and return later.

Network rail psychometric game

Once you have met the minimum entry requirements and passed the SJT level for the program you will then be expected to undertake the psychometric game for the next stage of the application process. The network rail psychometric game or psychometric assessment is provided by SHL therefore the format and structure will be the same as the previous posts on this site check out this article.

The three main tests are numerical reasoning, verbal ability, and inductive reasoning for engineering candidates. Each test will involve different scenarios and should take 20 to 30 minutes to complete. There will be a practice game at the start to familiarise yourself with the format of the test and also to provide you with an opportunity to set up the app on your device as it needs to be downloaded.

Here are our top tips: Before you start, it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with Network Rail, its purpose, and the type of work Network rail is involved in. Take time to read each scenario and the response options fully before choosing. Don’t think about the scenarios for too long, it is usually most effective to read the scenario and go with your first reaction so you’re giving your natural response.

Network Rail Video Interview

Interview Questions

The purpose of the Network Rail interview is to find out if there is a match between you as a candidate and Network Rail based on commonly shared values as well as your interests and motivation for the role.

The best way to prepare is to know yourself, it helps to prepare your response to common competency questions such as teamwork, time management, working under pressure, and problem-solving.

• Why you’ve decided to apply to Network Rail and why you think you’d be a good fit
• What you’re good at and what energises you;
• Draw examples from your experiences such as - social, academic, sport, work and family life.

Network Rail Interview Questions

1. Why do you want to join the program in particular?
2. Explain network rails safety principles.
3. why do you want to work for us?
4. Why safety was important to the organisations
5. Why are you interested in joining Network Rail?
6. Describe a time when you have to deal with people
7. Describe a time when you were given a deadline how did you handle it?
8. What made you apply for this scheme?
9. Why is diversity and inclusion important to network rail?
10. What do you think about rules?
11. How do you handle having to complete many tasks under pressure, How do you build rapport with people?
12. Why would you like to work for Network Rail
13. What could you improve about yourself
14. You are working on a current project which is taking up most of your time. A senior manager requests your help as this is an urgent matter. How would you handle the request?
15. Describe a time when you had to change your behaviour given feedback from a supervisor.
16. Pretend you are already working for Network Rail, explain to a friend why you recommend them to join Network Rail and what skills you need to be a successful candidate
17. What have you done to develop your skills?
18. Why do you think you are a good fit for Network Rail and why have you applied for the HR graduate scheme?
19. Why do you think safety is high priority
20. Why do you want to work at Network Rail? (mention what you already know about Network Rail)
21. Why do you want to work in the rail industry?
22. What qualities do you have that would make you suitable for this role... (talk about what your key skills and strengths are and how you will use them at Network Rail)
23. Tell me about an experience where you had to build a professional relationship
    a) follow up question: How did it make you feel? (how you felt before, during and after)
24. Where you had to come up with new ideas and think creatively to solve a problem
    a) follow up question: How did it make you feel?
25. Why do you want to work for Network Rail?
26. What do you know about the rail industry?
27. Describe a time you solved a problem creatively
28. What are your skills and how do they relate to the position you're applying for?Why the rail industry?
29. Tell us about a time you faced adversity and how you felt before, during and after?
30. Tell us about a time you had to make a professional connection and how you felt before, during and after this?
31. How do I fit in the company ?

Assessment Centre

The assessment centre is the final stage of the application process. Candidates are invited to one of the network rail offices or virtual assessment centres. The number of positions filled or available determines how many candidates will be successful in the application process.

The assessment centre is a good opportunity to get to know Network Rail leaders and current graduates. It is also a chance to ask questions and see for yourself if a career with network rail is right for you.

It is important to have a good experience during the assessment centre however there is support from the network rail graduate assessment team.

Here are our top tips

1. Do your research! Make sure you’ve got a good idea of what Network Rail is all about. Make sure you understand the requirements of the programme you’ve applied for.
2. Research - The company, the role and your skills and abilities - understand the role requirements and how your skills match.
3. The assessment centre will include interview questions, here are some examples - how you approach challenges, how you deal with change, how you collaborate with others, how you build relationships, how you make decisions, how you get things done and how you use data.
4. Prepare competency based examples for all the questions above,
5. During the short assessment centre time think about what it is that motivates, enthuses and inspires you, so that this comes through on the day.

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