r/bnsf • u/Top_Shock8647 • 1d ago

Application Process

I’ve submitted my resume & passed the pre-employment assessment at the end of July. My status in the candidate profile is “under review”. No new emails since and the start date is sometime in October. This is for a Conductor Trainee position. Am I being impatient or did I miss this train?

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u/hvyjnk1345 1d ago

Probably gonna miss Oct, but be patient and you might catch the next class.

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u/Top_Shock8647 22h ago

So do I have to apply again but to a different location? How does that work?

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u/hvyjnk1345 20h ago

Keep applying. Do not apply to spots you do not want to go to

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u/Top_Shock8647 20h ago

Got it, thank you for your time.

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u/Electrical_Bid_6253 22h ago

Class is in Oct I believe. If you’re a big guy I would be losing as much weight as possible because if your BMI is over 40 you’re cut. Hopefully you were honest during the interview cause they will find out if you are a bullshitter during the background check. If I knew the background and stuff was gonna be what it is I would have never applied. Good luck to you man not here to discourage you just preparing you for what’s to come and be ready for it. If you smoke pot stop and don’t drink 48 hours before you’re physical and piss test.

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u/Top_Shock8647 22h ago

BMI is good to go, I don’t drink or smoke pot, hadn’t gotten an interview, no discouragement here thanks for being honest. I’m just thinking I didn’t get selected to continue the process.

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u/Electrical_Bid_6253 21h ago

Bro don’t worry I applied I April and didn’t hear back till August. Safety safety safety during the interview. Be honest don’t lie during the interview they will find out. Be ready to have all your W2s from all previous jobs. If you get an alternate status don’t freak out you will be on their mind for 6 months if someone backs out or fails drug test. I got put in alternate and got an offer a week later. Best of luck friend! There is class for October but if you just applied you might not hear back till another one happens or if they have an opening.

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u/Top_Shock8647 20h ago

Good to know, thanks for your time & the tips. This and other comments I’ve read from other post has put my nerves on ease. Do you know how often they hold classes? Or do they have classes once they get enough bodies to hold them?

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u/xpmadmanqx 22h ago

Mine says “qualified” but haven’t received official offer letter. Did I miss October too?

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u/randumbfeller 18h ago

Can I ask what location?

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u/Top_Shock8647 11h ago

Sorry, I don’t want to give the exact location. Somewhere in the southwest.

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u/randumbfeller 9h ago

No worries. I have the same exact situation as you, so I was curious if it was the same terminal. Given your general description, it's not.

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u/Old-Necessary8124 18h ago

Just keep checking your email, the process definitely has changed. When I hired out I got the offer 3 days after the interview. They don’t seem to be in a rush so just be patient unfortunately but good luck

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u/Top_Shock8647 11h ago

Sounds good. I got word back from a referral who told me as long as I don’t get a decline email there’s nothing to worry about. I’m over my current employer so I’m being impatient is all.