On the week of Thanksgiving I was contacted by Amtrak to take the online assessment text. I've taken it numerous times in the past, but this time the test was more involved. Besides the standard personality section there was a timed reading comprehension section (2 minutes per question) and a math section. This past Monday I was invited to take the conductor's exam via email, but the next day I was contacted directly by an HR rep and told to skip the exam and go strait to the physical. I have that set up for this week. Has this ever happened to anyone before or is this something new that Amtrak is trying?
I believe that Amtrak has now switched testing to online. Which is a better option. Saves Amtrak time. HR can look at the test results and see if someone has passed or failed. Much easier then inviting dozens or hundreds of people to take the test and wait for the results. If they're asking for you to take a physical they must want to hire you. Tip.. Get that Physical done ASAP. That's how Amtrak establishes seniority.
I've received several online tests recently. I took one for the R&I Clerk and have an interview this week. While I'd prefer a T&E job, it's a foot in the door. That's all I want.
