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Went for the interview recently and stayed in the Jurys Inn Tel. No. 0208 266 4664.
If you have a crew card the rate is £50 + £3 extra for the cooked breakfast which was ok a little greasy but worth bulking up on the carbs as it is a long day and the nervous energy eats it up quickly.
The hotel is walking distance about 15-20 mins depending on how swea you want to get before your seen. The hotel will call a cab for you but for such a short distance its quite expensive but worth it as they know exactly where the Rivers is.
The hotel is a 2 minute walk from Hatton Cross Station and well sign posted.
The BA busses run regularly but i decided that it was safer to get a cab for a few quid as i didn't want to be late.
The card that BA sent you showing you where the Rivers is has on the back a number for a taxi firm so you might want to call them. just in case you dont have it it's 0800 716 599.
There is no facility for lunch at the Rivers only some vending machines that dish out chrisps and chocoaltes and tea coffee and soft drinks. There is a canteen at Cranebank but you just wont have the time to get across there.
If you can pack a lunch or ask the hotel if they can make up a packed lunch for you.
There is parking at Cranebank but on the day it might be packed so thats your choice.
Dont be phased by anything the recruitement guys really are friendly and i got the impression that they really want you to pass. It was the most professional interview i've ever been to in any career and by the end of the day you'll be relatively relaxed.
The worst bit is waiting for that call especially as your mates and family will be calling you to find out how it went and each and every time you'll think its the one.
In term of what to wear well its standard stuff really. Dark suit White shirt and no Homer Simpson ties. I did note that NO one had a pin striped suit on and only one chap with a blue shirt.
My best advice is plenty of rest the night before up early enough to get a hearty breakfast in and leave lots of time to get to the Rivers. Some guys turned up at 08:25 which doesn't leave much time to relax and meet the rest of the team.
Smile and say hello to everybody as you never know who the person is next to you and the guy on the gate outside (really friendly) may even be part of the process....who knows.
Relax remember its not impossible as people get through and the very best of luck.