I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at BNSF Railway (Denver, CO) in July 2013
Interview
The hiring process moved fast and efficiently as I received my first step in the process about a week after applying. It consisted of taking a test that consisted of technical and reading comprehension questions. It took only two or three days to receive notice that I was successful and would be contacted with a hiring session date which only took another week. During the interview an hour was devoted to discussing the company lifestyle and that of a conductor as well as company benefits and questions were answered. After that another reading comprehension test as administered for a total of 90 questions. When the results were posted those who passed were schedule for an interview later that afternoon and we went to the next step which was collection of a hair sample for drug testing should we be offered a position. The interview was brief was a heavy focus on safety and reliability as an employee due to the hazardous nature of the railroad.
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Question 1
The most difficult question for me was how I handle conflict with a coworker or supervisor just because I struggle with human relations and typically I don't know how to best answer that type of question.
the interview process was quick and easy and they do a drug test with your hair, after the interview they will send you an email to let you know if you will be going on to the next process which is the medical
I applied online. I interviewed at BNSF Railway (Ohioville, PA) in Aug 2023
Interview
straight forward process but long waiting periods, went several weeks without hearing anything. started the process in 2023 will start with company in 2024. I believe it will be a good career field to start.