Canadian National Railway Mock Interview
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Question 12 of 35
Federal regulations require the Canadian National Railway Company to conduct a series of background checks as well as random testing for drugs and alcohol. Are you able to meet these requirements?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Due to the sensitive nature of rail transport, you will need to be able to pass drug and alcohol tests, as well as a criminal background check. Keep your answer straightforward. If you have nothing to hide and are fully eligible to work for the Canadian National Railway Company, communicate this. If you do have some marks and are hoping they'll be missed, this will exhibit a lack of integrity when they find them. It is always best to be honest up front and save them the expense of performing a background check that will ultimately reveal you weren't forthright to begin with.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am willing to comply with any background checks required of me, including criminal, credit, drug, and alcohol. I brought a recent police check with me today if you would like to take a copy for my candidate file."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am ready to abide by any federal regulations and any other needs of Canadian National Railway Company when it comes to checks on my criminal history or drug and alcohol use."
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Yes, I'm willing to comply with any drug test needed, and I can provide you with a background check, as well.
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Great! Your answer is straightforward, and you show a clear willingness to comply.
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Yes, I am able to meet these requirements.
Amanda's Feedback
An affirmative answer is important here. You can take this answer a step further by talking about how these checks are important to ensuring train operators are operating responsibly in order to keep team members, the public, and freight safe.
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