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Why would you want to work at Canadian National Railway?

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Because I`am alone and retired and I want to be busy it` must be good for my spirit

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What is the interview process like?

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Call bunch of people for interview only 1 or 2 people get selected from the groups then a long police clearance and drug test, after that they send you to Winnipeg for 3 weeks training, if you fail the test they have on the end of the 2nd week you get a plan to ticket home. If you are looking to work at CN UNTIL YOU GO BACK HOME IN THE 3RD WEEK DO NOT QUIT WHERE YOU ARE WORKING. they dont tell you that in the interview process.....

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What medical test do you have to pass to be a conductor?

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Basic medical, drug test, vision, hearing.

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What is the physical test like? Being a woman am I expected to perform like a man?

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You are expected to perform safe. Operating safely while performing your job is what Supervisors look for. The job is gender neutral

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Are layoffs frequent?

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Depends on the economy

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Do heavy duty mechanics require their own tools

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They are supplied by the company but you should bring your own as its like pulling teeth getting these tools.

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Can you bid on a different position internally if you are qualified at CN?

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You can, priority is given to existing employees.

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