I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at CN (Langley, BC) in Apr 2013
Interview
The process can be somewhat lengthy for some but mine was rather quick. Went to a CN job fair got a very simple interview primarily about previous job experience and how you would deal with certain situations. Then pass physical and drug test. Just be confident and the job is basically yours but don't think you want it because you do not.The best part of the job is the money and that you can tell the friends and family you never see that you are a train conductor.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at CN (Saskatoon, SK) in Jan 2014
Interview
switch test, which is involves rearranging a train on a piece of paper, in as few moves as possible
how many forward, reverse, connects, and disconnects.
apon passing switch test, a one on one interview is scheduled
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
describe a work situation where you went above and beyond the your duties
what did you do, what was the situation
I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at CN (Edmonton, AB) in Sep 2008
Interview
Short presentation followed by switching test with 15 questions such as: train abcde & siding cars wxyz need to be switched out resulting in train abcwxdeyz. How many moves? in what sequence?
Interview in afternoon. Questions such as : You're the conductor on a train when you lokk back & see sparks coming off a wheel. What do you do? Ever work with someone you just can't get along with? How do you handle it?
Drug test & medical - blood pressure, eyesight, hearing.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Insisted on answering/describing a negative work experience