Railroad Freight Conductor applicants have rated the interview process at Norfolk Southern with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Railroad Freight Conductor roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 7 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Norfolk Southern overall takes an average of 37 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Norfolk Southern as a Railroad Freight Conductor according to 7 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 19%
Drug test: 17%
Personality test: 14%
Skills test: 14%
Group panel interview: 11%
IQ intelligence test: 11%
One on one interview: 11%
Other: 3%
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The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern in Jan 2009
Interview
Filled out background information (10 years, very thorough). Took IQ test and Personality Test. After each test everyone left the room and only the candidates that passed were asked to take the next test. After testing individuals were called to do a very brief panel interview. Typical questions. After the panel interview everyone was sent home and told they would here back in a couple of weeks if a job was offered.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern (Atlanta, GA) in Jan 2024
Interview
Quick interview. Seems like they will hire anybody that lives close enough to the location. Only thing I was asked was if I have a car and why do I want to work there
I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern (Fort Wayne, IN)
Interview
All day. went to hiring session and made the cut. Applied in October and start date in February. Got a haircut and shaved my beard wore a suit was honest on my past and sold myself. There were 75 guys and gals 10 got interviews and 2 of us showed up in Atlanta. Safety is big. How do you live a safe life? Come well prepared. If you used drugs in last 5 months dont bother. Honesty is a must. I showed up 30 mins early and only two guys were there. They have train masters watching your every move all day taking notes.