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Don't be fooled into thinking the railroad is an easy place to land a job for everyone. Sure, they're always hiring, but here's a secret?

You have a better shot at winning your mother-in-laws approval than you do of getting hired on your first - or even - 3rd try at the railroad.

Yes, it's true. I know people who've been turned down 6 times by the railroad. It wasn't their fault really.

Why? I'll explain more as we go along.

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Hi Sean,

I received my copy of the current subscription of Trains Magazineand read the article by Andy Cummings. As I was reading the article,I saw where you had contributed comments about getting into the railroad business. I wasn't sure if indeed it was "the" Sean Martin until I saw the reference to your website.

I am glad that the folks at Trains Magazine looked to you for real inside information. I really enjoyed reading the article.

Thanks again.

Max Adcock

When you have the insider "know how"? the secrets that will set you out from the crowded interview room? you'll control your odds of landing the railroad job you're dreaming about.

...Whether its Union Pacific Railroad, BNSF Railroad, CSX Railroad, Norfolk Southern or any other railroad...

And you'll strut out of the interview room knowing you have an extreme advantage over the competition...Because you were smart enough to find out the inside track on how to ace the railroad interview.

You won't have to feel intimidated by the interviewer. Or by the overflowing crowd of people who are desperately fighting for the job you want.

And you won't worry about getting another "Sorry, we're hiring more qualified people at this time," note in your mailbox.

You see I endured more than one interview session with the railroad only to be rejected too.

Once, I helplessly watched as a guy who looked to be in his mid 30's got thrown out of the interview room before he had a chance to shake hands with the interviewer.

I'm sure you can imagine the humiliation he endured. Especially once he realized that others in the room started whispering about him behind his back.

Even before he made it out the door. Poor guy.
I still see the look of despair that shrouded his face.

Word spread around to me what happened. Oh, man. If he only knew ahead of time that his tiny slip up would mean his career ended right there on the spot. It's a shame too?

Sean,

I did everything wrong and I was not getting any hiring session invites. I signed up for your email program and I bought your program shortly after that. I learned so much and I immediately changed everything on my resume and application. After fixing all of the little problems, I applied again to BNSF and UP at two different locations. I got invites to two hiring sessions a week a part. I went to BNSF first and I really liked the vibe. Next, I went to the UP session and I had a lot of unanswered questions. I got conditional offers from both companies. I accepted the Bnsf position. I made it through the whole background and physical checks, and I just got the tentative start date for my training class. I credit your e-book and advice from friends for my successful experience.
Thanks!

Allan A.

Sean,

Thank you. I got the job I was looking for largely due to the preparation I was able to make because of reading your e-book.

Thanks again!

Hal Church

Hi Sean,

I bought your railroad guide in August 2007, interviewed for a class One railroad in November 2007 and started training January 2008 after passing all the logistics. I am in the last weeks of conductor training for a class one railroad. The information that helped me the most was the interview section (i.e. what not to say). If the wrong words or phrases are said it's over from there out. This guide is an invaluable research tool. It helped me become a Railroader..

Thankyou!

Brandon

Sean,

I bought you're e-book, it did nothing but help! Not only did it help but it landed me a job with a class 1 railroad. I am so happy I got your e-book. Thank You!!!

Patrick Neuner

Sean,

I got the call and was instructed to take my medical and physical. All passed and I was given a class date! Wow! I will say your e-book prepared me for what to expect and provided lots of information regarding the rails.

Thanks for the book and God bless!
Darrell Latson

Sean,

I just want to thank-you! I ordered your on-line book and it made all the difference in the world! After reading it I knew exactly what to expect! I assure you that your guidelines made all the difference between me "getting" or "not getting" the job! Had I not read your book I would have approached the interview much differently and I am sure I would not have obtained the position I was offered! I am a very confident person and scrutinized you book for the longest time before purchasing it. I really didn't think I needed it. I was wrong! I have a pretty good sense of humor but I could tell right away that the woman interviewer was a professional "no nonsense" individual! I just remembered all your guidelines in your book and the answers to her questions were answered without hesitation! 4 hours later she called me offering me the position!! At that point I could hardly contain my excitement and let out a "woohoo", she laughed for a moment and wished me a lot of success with "Union Pacific"! I could hardly believe it considering the competition! For all of you out there considering a position with the railroad, I don't care how ready you think you are, Sean's book is a must!!!! I am living proof!!!

Thank-you Sean!!! I owe my upcoming successful career with "Union Pacific" to you!
Sincerely

Jim Robinson

Sean

I decided to email you, to let you know that I followed your e-book to a T. I had less than four hours to respond to a job-post that I just happened to stumble across with CSX. I didn't think anything would come of it, being so late and the relentless effort to scramble my work history and a resume at the last minute, I managed to land a interview about a week later. Two days later, I received a phone call from CSX offering me job employment for the position that I originally applied for. I don't know what happened or how it come to be, but, I said yes. I will start training in Feb-Mar 2008.I managed to use more than half of the words on your resume list that applied. I had never done a resume before and was complimented when the call came for employment. Your e-book was well worth it-thank you.

Jason L Miller

Sean,

I ordered your book about 6 months ago and read it through quite a number of times. It was full of good information and I found all of it helpful in my search for a railroad job. I was about to get out of the USMC and I wanted to move over into working on the railroad so I used your helpful hints and interviewed with UP and Norfolk Southern. I was offered both jobs!!! I now have been working for Norfolk Southern since Nov. 8th and I love the job so far. My training period is over at the end of March and I should be marked up as a Conductor. Thanks for the help!

Onsby Rose

Sean,

I finished the testing and interviews last week with BNSF. I just received an offer for a Conductor Position with the BNSF in Texas. Your e-book was a great help and you were right on the money. Over 170 people interviewed and only 30 positions will be filled. I was glad to receive an offer on the first round. I had no prior experience and never attended a trade school. I was one of the few that dressed properly and prepared for the interview as you suggested in your e-book. Thanks again for your advice.

Gary Ft. Worth, Texas

Sean,

Within 2 weeks of reading your report I was in enrolled in the (trade school name left out) and 2 steps ahead of everyone trying to get hired with the railroad. My first interview, I got hired with Kansas City Southern while I was still attending the trade school!!!
Thanks for the vital information that really helped me prepare. Now I'm on my way to starting a great career.

Ian Davis

Hi Sean,

It's Jerry again. I want to thank you again for being willing to share your knowledge with myself and the others who have used the information you've offered. No other investment in my future has been more help ful. My wife and I decided in September to relocate farther south, which meant a new job. Since I was effectively starting over anyway, I decided on a career change and wanted to pursue a job as a conductor.

Well today, 6 months later, I have received a conditional offer of employment from CSX. There is no way I could have made it on the first try without your advice! At the interview session as I watched others making the mistakes you warned me about I tried to pick out who I thought was going home early. I was right! Now, instead of wondering how to improve my chances on my next try, I am looking forward to a lifetime of opportunity. I couldn't be happier.
Thank you very much.

Jerry in Tennessee

Hi Sean,

My name is Scott Chitwood and I live in Pittsburg, Kansas. About a year and a half ago I made the decision to pursue a career in the Railroad Industry. I purchased your book on-line for added information on how to help myself better to get employed. I also made contact with Trainmasters from different Railroads. The answer was always the same, they didn't do the hiring anymore. Long story short, I attended one of the trade schools listed in your e-book in February of 2007 and completed in March 2007. I have just been hired by Kansas City Southern here in Pittsburg. It did happen for me so I thought I would let you know. Your e-book was very informative and helpful in my pursuit.

Sincerely

Scott Chitwood

Hello Sean Martin!!!!

Just letting you know thanks for your help.. My son Ronnie last Wednesday got a call from Norfolk Southern and offered him a job with the railroad as a conductor. He will take a physical next Tuesday and attend conductor training school at the start of January in Georgia. He was interviewed with 15 other people for 5 job openings and he got one! Once again thanks for your help.

He will be working out of the Shire Oaks depot here in southwestern Pennsylvania...

Keep in touch if you can Ron.

Hi Sean,

I just wanted to shoot you an e mail and say thanks for the e-book. I went on my interview about 2 weeks ago and they called me back a week later and offered me the job. My first interview with the railroad now I am starting a new career on April 14th as a conductor for Metra Railroad. Your book had some really good information in it and I found it helpful.
Thanks Again,

Joe Canino

Cuz it was so simple to fix.

If only he'd known ahead of time?

Heck, with an average of 100+ people vying for maybe 12 open jobs at each interview session, it's no wonder so many people walk away with dashed dreams and feeling like a failure.

Have you been looking online for BNSF railroad jobs, Union
Pacific jobs, Norfolk Southern railroad employment, Canadian Pacific railway jobs, Canadian National railway, Kansas City Southern jobs or Amtrak jobs? Get the Railroad Jobs guide so you will have the advantage over hundreds of other applicants!

Sean,

Back in the beginning of 2006 I knew it was change for a career. I applied for a conductor position early in 2006, and was promptly turn down.

In March of 2006 I was surfing the web for information on how to start on my railroad career. I ran into your website, and bought your e-book.

I rewrote my resume as you suggested. Every item I consider relevant became irrelevant, and everything that was irrelevant became relevant pertaining to getting my resume noticed.

I would have never thought of rewriting my resume if it was not in the report. After submitting my resume again I immediately got an interview with a class 1 railroad. Not only were you correct on your observations, but correct on the interviewing process.

Only 3 days after the interview I got a conditional offer of employment.

The first thing I tell people if they are considering a career in railroading is to buy your report. The best amount any one can spend if they are considering a career in railroading.

I owe you a great deal of gratitude, not every one can be awarded the luxury of changing careers in midlife and be happy.

Many Thanks!,

Larry

Hi Sean,

I just wanted to write back and let you know that I have landed a job!!! You're e-book helped me tremendously. I took your advice and it made a world of difference.

Another key was persistence, I never gave up. Now Kansas City Southern has hired me as a Management Development Trainee and I am currently attending NARS.

Thank you so much.

Many thanks!

J. Smith

Hey Sean,

How are you? I hope excellent.I did get a job with Norfolk Southern. I started on October 30th working out of Buckeye Yard in Columbus Ohio. It has been a blast so far. I like the crazy hours.

It is the first job I actually look forward to driving to, and smile the whole way. It is like a dream come true. The job of a lifetime for me. I will certainly pass your website on to others who are looking for a career with the railroad.

To me it is the top job on the planet. Everyday I am excited as to what the next will bring. My future is a whole lot brighter now. I now have a sense of direction, and most importantly no more living from paycheck to paycheck.

Thanks

Mark Payne

Sean,

After getting your online e-book I went to the hiring session and made it to the interview process. The very next day I received a phone call extending the job offer. I am going Thursday for the background check and the physical. I will let you know more as soon as I know more. Your e-book is the best investment anyone can take advantage of.

Thanks again,

Tim

Update:

Sean, please use my message on your website so others can take advantage of the wonderful material that you have provided, without it I would have never stood a chance. I can not thank you enough..

Again Thanks!

Tim

Sean,

I recently was hired by Norfolk Southern. I am in my fourth phase of conductor training and enjoying every minute. I appreciate all the info you have made available online and by email.

I was one of the fortunate few who went to only one recruiting session and made it to the interviews and got hired. Seventy showed up for one job opening and I got it.

I met several people who had been to two or more sessions and were still trying. I met one guy who was at his tenth
session. I almost walked out. However, I stayed the whole eight or nine hours and it paid off.

Thanks!

J Cross

Sean,

I have been offered a job with UP out of the Roseville hub here in Northern California. I am to start training 1-8-07.

Your book was very helpful throughout the hiring process.

Thanks,

Kevin Reed McDonald

Sean

Hi, Just dropping you a line to let you know that I have rec'd employment with the Long Island Rail Road of NY. I am currently in the Track Dept but looking to advance myself with in the organization.

Thank you for your knowledge that helped me get my foot in the door.

Tom Tomaszewski

Sean,

Thanks for the latest info! Since I last corresponded with you, I wound up receiving a solid job offer from Amtrak as on-board services personnel. I am a crew member for the Silver Service trains that travel from Miami to NYC. This came very timely, as I was about to sink a lot of money (to the tune of about seven grand!) into XXXXXX freight conductor training program. Amtrak said that if I wanted to "go T & E", I could do so after serving one year in my current position; I already have 7 months in. I hope to eventually get into some management position where I can use my education.

Please keep in touch; best wishes for the Holidays!

Ralph E. Rapa

Sean,

I indeed hired out on the MET RR after a 6 month pursuit. I thank you for your daily pep talk it kept me focused and motivated during the dissapointing times.

You may let your readers know I had to interview twice and I had to call everyday for a month and a half to get on and I was even a friend of a freind of the recruiter! It takes patience and determination, the amount of work they put into you should reflect the amount of work you are going to give back to them, make it seem that way.

Thanks again bud!

C.S. in California

Sure, you might walk into the room feeling on top of the world. Like you'll have no problem scoring the job. Confident that your resume looks sharper and more qualified than the guy next to you.

Then BAM!

You're rejected faster than a nerd on a blind date with hot chick.

It's hard to choke out the words to your wife or kids that you didn't get the job.

Especially after you promised them a better life ahead? like
no longer worrying about putting gas in the car or making the mortgage payment on time.

Without warning, the weight of rejection weighed heavier than a ton of bricks smashing you into the ground.

Simply because you didn't get the job you were so sure you'd land.

And you can't help but wonder?

What did I do wrong?

Since the railroad won't tell you?

I will...

My name is Sean. Like I mentioned earlier, I was in your shoes once?

?Through the pits of hell sweating it out with a room wall to wall with other desperate men and women.

The room was so full of tension you could cut it with a knife? All to be rejected like an imperfect toy at Christmas.

The confusion as to why I didn't stack up as well as the guys who landed what I considered "my job" practically drove me nuts.

That's when I decided to take action and vow to never get turned down by the railroad again.

It took me months of searching the Internet, making phone calls and talking to other people before I found the answers.

It wasn't as if I didn't know how to fill out an application, present myself to the interviewer or create an impressive resume. Sure, I had all that down pat.

The real teeth kicker came when I realized that I'd blown it over something unbelievably simple. And completely railroad related.

Had I known these little facts sooner, I would have landed my conductor job months earlier.

I know this for a fact because I used the secrets I discovered and almost like magic, I got the call that changed my life.

They ironic thing is, people are making these same simple mistakes hiring session after hiring session. I'm guessing you made at least one of them. That's why you aren't working for the railroad yet.

Sean,

Great News! Out of 160 applicants (maybe more), I got picked up for one of the 12 slots in Train Service.
I start school on March 20, 2006; only two days after I start terminal leave. The book prepared me more than I can say. I can't thank you enough. One of the best investments I have made.

Semper Fi

Billy S.

Hey Sean,

Your book helped me to understand the hiring process. I got hired for an Assistant Signalmans postion out of the Seattle area with BNSF. I would like to thank you for putting this book together. Again thank you, your book was right on..

Respectfully,

Richard Beers

Sean,

I recently read your ebook on my flight out to North Platte, NE the day before the hiring session. I recently left behind my career in the military, and was looking for a new challenge. Your book helped me emphasize the skills I already possessed, and made me more confident about the interview. I got hired by Union Pacific directly at the interview, and I start training in July. Thanks for the insight, I'll see you on the road.

Take Care,

Adam Bouse

Hey Sean,

Just wanted to update you, I received my email from BNSF this afternoon and I got the job as a conductor trainee and will start July 24, 2006. Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and the book.

David Kuchar

Wellington, Kansas

Sean,

Upon reading your book I was impressed and took it all to heart. I kept your advice in mind as the interview process evolved and immediately I saw numerous people making just the mistakes you warned against! I however, was not one of those making these mistakes because I came armed with the information in your guide. Using the information you provided I was able to net a Conditional Offer on my very first attempt! Anyone looking for a job with the railroad should use every available resource to help them net the job. I feel your guide was just a medium (Very medium) investment in my future. If you are not willing to take certain risks to obtain what you want,
chances are you will never reach the goal. Again, thank you so much for this information.

Sincerely,

Kenneth P. Hargis

Hi Sean,

Just thought I would drop a note to you and let you know that they hired my husband on the spot after his interview today. Thanks alot for your book. It really helped us out alot. I hope this will the beginning of a great career for him.

Thanks again,

Deb Wiley

Sean!

You will probably believe this more than I currently am! I got a railroad job! I followed your guide exactly! Boston a month ago and I got the offer this past wednesday! Your guide was well worth it. I am working for MBCR starting as an asst conductor. Benefit package incredible. I started training with CPR on Friday and more training next week.

Thank you.

Tom from RI.

That won't be a problem
for you any more though?

Here's why?

Because of the hard knocks and ego bruises I suffered, you can learn from my mistakes and those of 87% of the people who blow their chances at railroad employment.

Here's how: Simply follow the exact details spelled out for you in my new E-report, The Railroad Jobs Guide. This is where you find detailed instruction on mastering "the system" and shows you how to exponentially increase your odds of securing your railroad future.

(THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL BOOK. IT'S A DOCUMENT YOU WILL DOWNLOAD IMMEDIATELY)

For one thing? It shows you exactly what the railroad is looking for in an employee. It's more than someone who will show up for work everyday. It's more than someone who can follow company procedure.

They want people who have specific job histories. And if you don't fit the criteria, they won't tell you how to get around that glitch. But you can and will get around it when you know EXACTLY what to do.

And that's not all you'll learn.

This report takes the mystery out of why people routinely get denied positions? Especially since the railroad isn't like any other job you've applied for.

That's because it has its own set of rules, requirements and quirks? that are unique to the railroad.

In other words?

They're Extremely Picky!

Sean,

I was looking into a railroad position after my former employer of 17 years downsized by 25%. I ordered your book, read it and put the info to work. I filled out my resume and submitted it to a class 1
railroad. I got an email inviting me to a hiring session. At the session, they said they had received 290 applications and invited sixty people to the hiring session. I breezed through the testing
and by noon was one of 8 to receive an interview. In the interview, we found out they had three openings. I
had all my answers ready to go and it felt like I was the one in control of the interview. The next day I
got a conditional offer on my very first attempt! One week later they called and said I had passed
the background and physicals so off to school I go in two weeks. Your book made the difference!

Thank you very much,

Chuck R.

Sean,

Thanks for the help I recieved from your book. I thought I was doing everything right on my own until
I read How To Get A Railroad Job. Just a few little things made the difference. Now I am in training
with CSX in Atlanta GA at the REDI center starting my railroad career. Thanks again from my family and myself.

Steve

Hi Sean,

Oh I have invested in your book and I got the job. I just got back from CSX's traininng center today monday I start at my home terminal..

Thanks!

Scott C.

Sean,

I just wanted to Thank You for your help. I had a hiring interview with UP for the Train Crew position. There were 23 people there and we all took the reading comprehension test three weeks prior so there would be no eliminations that day. Well they told us they were only hiring four people that day. Well after the scary speech, we all took a break and I was hoping some people would leave. Well, after the break all 23 of us were still there. So it was every man and woman for themselves. They told us they would interview that day and if they wanted to extend a job offer to any one of us it would be the following morning. Well I interviewed and felt I made an impression. I drove home and when I was home my cell phone rang. I didn't recognize the number but answered it. It was the gentleman that just interviewed me. He explained to me that he told everyone he wasn't going to make any decisions until tomorrow but he decided to extend an offer of employment to me today instead of tommorow. Well of course I accepted. I am scheduled to start class on 6/4/07.
Thanks again,

K.L.

Sean,

I finally made it!

Take care,

Mac English

Sean,

I want to thank you for all of the advice, I truly believe your book did help. I start with BNSF on the 2nd of April 2007. Your book has a lot of pertinent advice and insight on obtaining a position with any railroad. I think it initially helped me overcome my anxiety about the process. This was my first try and I made it with your help.
After the scare tactics and the many drug screens and physical testing that you have to put up with it is a tremendous opportunity.
Thanks again,

Ernest Ritchie, Gillette, Wyoming

Sean

I followed everything in your book and went to the hiring session and ran a few errands and they called me and made a conditional job offer!~

Rich B.

Sean,

I just wanted to let you know that I bought your program and believe it really helped me get hired.
I interviewed for a track worker position...13 guys showed up and they were hiring 3. Five of them failed
the math/english tests so 8 of us got interviews. Well I was one of the 3 that got offers. Thanks!
I was still a bit surprised I made it as I have no mechanical or construction experience really. I've
never operated heavy equipment either. Thanks again.

Brandon (Va)

Sean,

I started with BNSF the end of August and passed my Conductors test 15 weeks later. There are still three weeks to go but I really enjoy the job! Thanks,

Jeff

Check out some of what's revealed inside this all-inclusive report?

Instant access to 18 railroad sites in the USA and Canada. Find out who's hiring and who's not

The one step that sets you apart from everyone else in the interview group and practically guarantees you're hired before any one else in the room

How to land a railroad job even if your job history has more holes in it than a block of Swiss cheese

The 2 ways to get hired by a railroad. Is one better than the other?

What you can do for your current employer right now that will impress the interviewer and automatically set you several notches ahead of the competition

How NOT to get kicked out of the interview process. Even these tiny details will kill the deal for you in a heartbeat. No questions asked

How to determine ahead of time if the railroad is right for you. These industry wide requirements weed out the serious job hunter from the looky-loo

Sean,

I got hired by the UP at age 60! The thing I think really got me the job
was that I was able to get one of my interviewers on the phone the morning after I was passed over. She was still at the hotel where we had the interviews and by chance the hotel desk rang her room when I inquired. I
asked why I had been passed over. She answered that I might get a call in the future and not to give up hope. I guess my persistence paid off because I got hired a month later by phone.
Thanks,

Ken T

Sean,

Its been a year now since I was hired on a class 1 RR, and I love it man. I wish I knew about this line of work 10 years ago. Just thought I would say thanks again , your book really helped me out. Like I said I was SWIFTLY TURNED DOWN the 1st time , then I read your book and BOOM month later I was hired and off to conductor school I went.
thanks alot

Tom

Conductor

Sean,

I just got hired by CSX Class 1 railroad to be a freight conductor. I leave for Atlanta Nov 16th for a 5 week training at REDI.

Thanks, Your Friend Warren

5 areas in your personal life that will be scrutinized with a background check before you're offered a job. Know ahead of time what you can't hide

What to do if you get an interview rejection email or letter. Do this instead of panicking or feeling like a loser

28 previous career choices the railroad loves to see on your resume. Are one or more of these in your past?

How to legally pass the mandatory background investigation

What innocent over the counter and prescription pills never to take before a railroad interview? Plus an equally common food to avoid or else you'll flunk the drug test even if you've never touched illegal drugs in your life

Do you know the 67 key words that MUST be on your resume? Skip one and risk your resume being thrown out with the rest of the trash

What "magical word" perks the ears and interest of the interviewer that will lock his/her attention on you?

The second most critical personal trait the railroad is always on the look out for. And what to do if you don't have it

8 things that will automatically stop you in your tracks from ever getting hired

What multiple tests the railroads require you to pass. They're beyond the basic drug and strength test

9 questions you must be prepared to answer and how to answer them like a professional

What's the difference between a Class I, Class II or Class III railroad? And what you need to know ahead of time about each one before filling out an application. Which one is right for you?