QUESTION 13 OF 30

How do you maintain familiarity with scheduled trains, destinations, times of arrivals, and departures?

Being able to remain on schedule, keeping track of arrivals and destinations, and all the moving parts in between will be a critical part of your role at Norfolk Southern Corporation. Flawless execution means that you are familiar with your job, and well-briefed at the beginning of each shift.

The interviewer needs to see that you understand the urgency that comes with all of these responsibilities. If you already work within these parameters, be sure to share that fact with the interviewer. Talk about how you keep organized, ensuring a job well done.

"I maintain familiarity with scheduled trains, destinations, arrivals, and departures by fully briefing myself on my day before I even begin. Then, I revisit expectations regularly throughout the day. My current company also uses a robust data management system where I can see the movement of my trains in real time; allowing me to troubleshoot issues before they happen."

"I plan to maintain familiarity with scheduled trains, destinations, arrival times, and departures by fully utilizing the programs and systems put in place by Norfolk Southern Corporation. I am tech savvy and know that by learning your systems very early on, I will be that much more effective in my job."

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