Train Conductor applicants have rated the interview process at Norfolk Southern with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 56% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Train Conductor roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 9 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 Train Conductor according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 20%
Drug test: 15%
Background check: 15%
One on one interview: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Group panel interview: 10%
Phone interview: 10%
Personality test: 5%
Other: 5%
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The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern (Huber Heights, OH) in Jan 2017
Interview
Computer applications long scary interview process five in one day written verbal then written and verbal again last one last up to on hour Gallup test after each test people get disappointed and disqualified and sent home
I applied online. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern in Dec 2022
Interview
Simple questions about safety and company , how u heard about them and how you can do with the weather and if you are able to relocate from town to town
Interview was straight forward and asked about work experiences relating to the job. Being able to work away from home..6 days a week and also asked about your attendance and availability to come to work on call
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Capability of working away from home and being able to work 12 hr shifts
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Norfolk Southern (Chattanooga, TN) in Jan 2022
Interview
Was supposed to be zoom with hiring manager. Hiring manager never showed. Text the recruiting person. She ended up calling and doing ‘the interview’. Wasn’t much of an interview and got the conditional offer a few minutes later in my inbox.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you willing to be away from home 2 days a week