Re: (erielack) How does one become employeed by a railroad ? (fwd)

[A Samostie <quahog_@_sprint.ca>]

Dear George, Daniel and Group:

Dear George and Group,

Sad, but true... nepotism is rough.  Good news is, I have leads on a few
railroad jobs that may be of interest to Daniel, and will respond to him
off-list.

Now, as for required EL content (or at least, the right region, and a
successor road):
I had heard that Norfolk Southern went on a hiring spree for train crews
in the Binghamton area not too long ago.  Anyone know if they are still
actively seeking onboard personnel in Binghamton (or other former EL
towns), or are likely to do so in the near future?  

Cheers,
Alan <quahog_@_sprint.ca>

gelwood wrote:
> 
> I know this is off subject, but I thought it was interesting. I don't
> believe that railroads only hire as noted in the message.
> 
> George Elwood
> http://www.dnaco.net/~gelwood






> Dear; George:
>      I am 21 years old and as long as I can remember I have loved rains
> dearly. I have had numerous train layouts in all scales (Currently O gauge
> 3-rail) yet nothing seems to make me happy. It is a childhood dream to work
> for the railroad and someday become an engineer. The only problem is that the
> only railroads operating in my area (western mass) are CSX/Conrail, Guilford,
> Mass Central, Connecticut Southern, New England Central/Rail America,
> Worchester Central, Bay Colony Railroad, Cape Cod Railway, and a very tiny
> short line called Pioneer Valley Railroad. After a long and exhausting search
> to see which companies are hiring, and after sending resumes with cover
> letters and follow up letters with enclosed return postcards, the only ones
> that where hiring seemed to stone wall me, and other applicants. The only
> conclusion that I can come to is that the few job openings throughout the
> company are usually held for relatives of other employees, is this common
> practice? Or am I going about this entirely wrong. If you could offer me any
> suggestions, or put me in touch with someone who could, I would be forever
> grateful.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Daniel J. Doerpholz

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