I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CN (Saskatoon, SK) in June 2015
Interview
Straight forwards questions, Three key points during the interview process
Safety, Safety and Safety
They take safety way serious than anything else.
So be prepared to safety oriented questions and you need to answer them by giving real time situations and describe how you handled it, sort of " Behavioral Questions"
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do, if you see someone at your work place, performing a unsafe practice?
The interview process has been streamlined from previous, it starts off as a presentation with about 200 other job seekers, you are then given a aptitude test if I may call it, then a one on one interview, passing the test determines if you move on to the one on one.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One of the main questions they ask is your view on safety.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at CN (Stevens Point, WI) in Feb 2023
Interview
Received and email for a zoom interview with webcam. Dressed formal (shirt and tie). Had a group meeting with overview of the position and quick talk of benefits, pay and confirmed interview times. Waited for interview time before entering the zoom call again.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Typical strengths and weakness, why would you be a good asset to the company. How do you prioritize safety.
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at CN (Toronto, ON) in Nov 2022
Interview
I applied online through their website. Received invitation to information session and interview 2 days later. It was through zoom and lasted around 30 minutes. They asked me questions about my experience and gave me a chance to ask them some questions too. I heard back with an offer to move to the next stage 4 days after my interview. All in all the application process was shorter than 2 weeks.