BNSF CONDUCTOR INTERVIEW????? PLEASE READ!!

Hello everyone. I have a question. I need advise and opinions. Long story short I had an interview for conductor trainee. there were about 130 applicants being interviewed and there were about 5 different BNSF interviewers. I knew one of the BNSF interviewers. This person I know of is a Train Master for the area that I was interviewed for. I spoke with the Train Master that I knew the day after the interview and he told me that he VOUCHED for me and talked greatly of me to the HR guy who interviewed me. So my question is... What are my chances of getting that initial offer via email? I'm supposed to hear back in the next couple of days so I'm really excited to hear back good news. So any opinions would be helpful. thanks!

Ok, I got the email from BNSF stating that I passed the test and interview, but they can't offer me a position right now. The email said that they selected me as an ALTERNATE... ALTERNATE?! is this good? what are my chances of getting into a conductor class now that I'm an alternate??? Please respond with any thoughts... THANKYOU!

I think "alternate" means you will get a conditional offer but you are probably going to be in a later training class.

An employment related question? Mayhapse it would be best answered in the Employment Forum!

Alternate means that they already selected their candidates, but if one of them does not pass the physical and/or background check you step in their place.

Thanks for the replies everyone. I don't usually post stuff in forums so I thought I posted this in the right place. I don't know how to move it over to the employment section. Is that possible?

ajmahne wrote:Thanks for the replies everyone. I don't usually post stuff in forums so I thought I posted this in the right place. I don't know how to move it over to the employment section. Is that possible?

Way ahead of you!