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      Rail Vehicle General Mechanic/Electro Interview

      6 Feb 2015
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Phila, PA
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Septa (Phila, PA) in Jan 2015

      Interview

      Online application, knowledge test, interview (where they should start), drug test/physical ,probationary period. This is done through a recruiter, most recruiters are useless and have no knowledge of the job. They go by Resume's that have "key words" that a scanner picks up on, then they put your name in the computer and you get a computer generated letter inviting you to take a test.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      100 test questions, no calculators allowed, several misspellings on the test form. Catch 22 questions. The knowledge based test that is more for passing a test than being able to do the actual work. Knowledge of Ohms law a MUST, knowledge of Math a MUST. I would say, they would do better interviewing, THEN testing candidates, I was there with quite a few very experienced people that felt they did not pass, makes me wonder who got to move on, most likely someone good at math, not mechanics.
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      Other Rail Vehicle General Mechanic/Electro interview reviews for Septa

      Rail Vehicle General Mechanic/Electro Interview

      5 Aug 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Phila, PA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Septa (Phila, PA) in Apr 2015

      Interview

      Process took about 8+ months, Recruitment Department did an excellent job.patients are needed during this process,but hang in there it will come! Very excited about this new opportunity... Apply in Jan/ Tested in Feb/ Interview in Apr/ Background in Jun/ Drug test in July/ Hiring in Aug/ Hope this helps ease you nerves if your waiting.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

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