Aysha Bhamji is a Mechanical Engineering Graduate at Network Rail . We caught up with her to find out about her experience so far .
WHY WERE YOU INTERESTED IN THE NETWORK RAIL GRADUATE SCHEME ?
Network Rail helps a large amount of people , by getting passengers from A to B every day . I felt working for NR would allow me to help people for the greater good . The endless opportunities and ability to be hands on was also something I found interesting .
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DID YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO APPLY ?
I needed a 2:2 in my degree
WHAT SORT OF THINGS DO YOU DO ON THE SCHEME ? IS EVERY DAY THE SAME ?
Everyday is different , one day you could be out on track with welders and the next day you could be around the table with some senior people talking about projects ! I ’ ve spent time out on track watching track replacements , de-vegetation , got involved with R & D projects and countless other things .
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR THE GRADUATE SCHEME ?
Have something that makes you stand out ! It can be as small as society at university or volunteering experience . Listen to people in your group when doing the group task . Have some good questions to ask the assessors .
WHAT TIPS / HELPFUL INFORMATION WOULD YOU GIVE GRADUATES WHO ARE JOINING THE GRAD SCHEME ?
Be willing to try new things , get involved with extra circular stuff . It ’ s always super beneficial and you learn a lot . There are endless opportunities it is up to you to take them ! Engage with all the graduates you don ’ t know when you ’ ll need them and what knowledge they may have . Do a night shift , it ’ s super fun !
WORKING ON TRACK
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