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Garda Reserve Force - (See Moderator note in first post #1)

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    #902
    Spartan09
    Registered Users Posts: 243 ✭✭Spartan09


    Unfortunately the exact same thing happened to me, I second that advice..


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    #903
    TomOC20
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭TomOC20


    How are we people.....first post today :)

    I applied for the reserve at the end of may and got my letter today for an interview in 10 days time :D

    I just want to get some info, so far I think the topics asked will be:

    1. Why do you want to join the Reserve Gards?
    2. Do you work any shifts in your job?
    3. How to handle certain situations ?
    4. Community involvement

    Also I know people are saying wear a suit !?! I know its best but its not my preference, is shirt slacks and shoes acceptable do we think ?

    Also the letter says bring your original plus a copy of your birth and educational certs plus photo ID !! whats the original ?????


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    #904
    we3gkfu6qit95s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭we3gkfu6qit95s


    TomOC20 wrote: »
    How are we people.....first post today :)

    I applied for the reserve at the end of may and got my letter today for an interview in 10 days time :D

    I just want to get some info, so far I think the topics asked will be:

    1. Why do you want to join the Reserve Gards?
    2. Do you work any shifts in your job?
    3. How to handle certain situations ?
    4. Community involvement

    Also I know people are saying wear a suit !?! I know its best but its not my preference, is shirt slacks and shoes acceptable do we think ?

    Also the letter says bring your original plus a copy of your birth and educational certs plus photo ID !! whats the original ?????

    Hey TomOC
    i had my interview a few weeks it went well..
    they just focused on difficult situations and what you done in that situation (how you handled it)
    and your voluntary work do you help out in the community etc..
    youll be interviewed by a member of the guards and somebody from public jobs..
    i think a shirt & slacks would be fine but not jeans..
    just be confident an you should be grand:)..


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    #905
    colmwills
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭colmwills


    Hey Guys. only my 2nd post, just a quick Q for you all, is any body else waiting to start the training, I passed my interveiw and I met with the inspector on Friday, I,m in Donegal. Is any body else waiting and do they know how long it will be, All info welcome.Thanks


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    #906
    we3gkfu6qit95s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭we3gkfu6qit95s


    i was just wondering is anybody on here a GR member yet and if so can they tell me if you passed the first interview are you basically in providing your BR form is ok and you pass the medical?
    is the meeting with the sergent and super difficult or jus a chat?
    reply would be appreciated Cheers:)


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    #907
    we3gkfu6qit95s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭we3gkfu6qit95s


    colmwills wrote: »
    Hey Guys. only my 2nd post, just a quick Q for you all, is any body else waiting to start the training, I passed my interveiw and I met with the inspector on Friday, I,m in Donegal. Is any body else waiting and do they know how long it will be, All info welcome.Thanks

    Hey man iv heard theres an intake in september and november so maybe youll be in that batch.
    ive just handed my BR form in so waiting on that.
    how did the super interview go?whats it like?


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    #908
    EGOSHEA
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭EGOSHEA


    Eliezer Powerful Signal wrote: »
    Hey TomOC
    i had my interview a few weeks it went well..
    they just focused on difficult situations and what you done in that situation (how you handled it)
    and your voluntary work do you help out in the community etc..
    youll be interviewed by a member of the guards and somebody from public jobs..
    i think a shirt & slacks would be fine but not jeans..
    just be confident an you should be grand:)..
    At around the same stage as yourself, Eliezer Powerful Signal. From what I've read/heard over the past few months, nobody seems to have been turned away following a super interview - and these are usually quite informal compared to the initial PAS interview. I imagine some people may fail the medial due to being overweight, too short-sighted, etc, but there doesn't seem to be many people - at least not on Boards.ie - saying that they've been rejected at that stage. What makes it difficult to gauge is the fact that, if people are turned away following a medical or BR check, I'm thinking they might not exactly be rushing to the computer to leave a post to that effect. Here's hoping a slight paunch and contact lenses won't rule me out! ;)


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    #909
    freddiew
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭freddiew


    Eliezer Powerful Signal wrote: »
    i was just wondering is anybody on here a GR member yet and if so can they tell me if you passed the first interview are you basically in providing your BR form is ok and you pass the medical?
    is the meeting with the sergent and super difficult or jus a chat?
    reply would be appreciated Cheers:)

    Yes, no need to worry about chat with Serg./Inspector, you are on the way once the checks are completed which could take some months.


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    #910
    we3gkfu6qit95s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭we3gkfu6qit95s


    EGOSHEA wrote: »
    At around the same stage as yourself, J.C. From what I've read/heard over the past few months, nobody seems to have been turned away following a super interview - and these are usually quite informal compared to the initial PAS interview. I imagine some people may fail the medial due to being overweight, too short-sighted, etc, but there doesn't seem to be many people - at least not on Boards.ie - saying that they've been rejected at that stage. What makes it difficult to gauge is the fact that, if people are turned away following a medical or BR check, I'm thinking they might not exactly be rushing to the computer to leave a post to that effect. Here's hoping a slight paunch and contact lenses won't rule me out! ;)

    hi EGOSHEA.it take so long to get everthing sorted i dont like the waiting game :pac: but sure it has to be done.i'd hate to get that far and to fail the medical my hearing isnt the best so im a bit worried..when did you do your interview?have you done your super?


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    #911
    we3gkfu6qit95s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭we3gkfu6qit95s


    freddiew wrote: »
    Yes, no need to worry about chat with Serg./Inspector, you are on the way once the checks are completed which could take some months.
    Cheers Freddiew thats a weight of my shoulders :)
    are you a member or are you still in the process if ya dont mind me asking:D


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    #912
    limerick2009
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭limerick2009


    hi all
    it is no wonder that they are so few garda reserve qualified or in training due to the length of time it takes to be accepted in the first place.the amount of time it takes from initial application to being accepted for training seems to go on forever.the initial government plan when reserve was setup regarding the numbers is well gone out the window now.:)


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    #913
    Murphy(Cork)
    Closed Accounts Posts: 441 ✭✭Murphy(Cork)


    limerick2009 wrote: »
    hi all
    it is no wonder that they are so few garda reserve qualified or in training due to the length of time it takes to be accepted in the first place.the amount of time it takes from initial application to being accepted for training seems to go on forever.the initial government plan when reserve was setup regarding the numbers is well gone out the window now.:)

    You'd be surprised it's still on track.

    Besides it's a good thing it takes so long, it's important that the checks are done correctly and they do take awhile.


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    #914
    trail man
    Registered Users Posts: 203 ✭✭trail man


    Murphy(Cork) wrote: »
    You'd be surprised it's still on track.

    Besides it's a good thing it takes so long, it's important that the checks are done correctly and they do take awhile.


    thats correct murphy...
    everyone who are now in the reserve had to wait too..
    AS THE SAYING GOES EVERYTHING COMES TO THOSE WHO WAIT...
    be patient and dont give up at the last fence...
    trail man...


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    #915
    billyhead
    Registered Users Posts: 9,881 ✭✭✭billyhead


    The only problem is that say as an exmaple you were thinking of undertaking a course at the weekends or something i.e in my case a post grad study course, being left to wait may disrupt the plans for people like me who have applied for the reserves and wiating to be called for a medical i.e I don't know if I would have the time to work full time, study part time, have a social life and put in the hours each week for the reserves.
    limerick2009 wrote: »
    hi all
    it is no wonder that they are so few garda reserve qualified or in training due to the length of time it takes to be accepted in the first place.the amount of time it takes from initial application to being accepted for training seems to go on forever.the initial government plan when reserve was setup regarding the numbers is well gone out the window now.:)


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    #916
    tashamc
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭tashamc


    Hi guys, has anyone heard when the next grad is? An approx month as i know they're subject to change :)


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    #917
    stiofanD
    Registered Users Posts: 325 ✭✭stiofanD


    we were told we'd have a September graduation when we were in Templemore for phase 3 in April, but I haven't heard anything since to confirm or deny that.


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    #918
    lehanemore
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭lehanemore


    stiofanD wrote: »
    we were told we'd have a September graduation when we were in Templemore for phase 3 in April, but I haven't heard anything since to confirm or deny that.


    and we did phase 3 in july where we were told grad might be october/november..

    hurry up and wait:D


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    #919
    dentalnurse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 247 ✭✭dentalnurse


    anybody hear anything yet???????


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    #920
    ZoneAlarm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,093 ✭✭✭ZoneAlarm


    freddiew wrote: »
    Yes, no need to worry about chat with Serg./Inspector, you are on the way once the checks are completed which could take some months.

    Hi Freddie any chance of answering the pm i sent you, re the asp training in Gorey thanks. :confused:


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    #921
    limerick2009
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭limerick2009


    no news on medical still.surely anyday now in relation to the september intake for people who submitted application a long time.i am hanging by the phone:)


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    #922
    billyhead
    Registered Users Posts: 9,881 ✭✭✭billyhead


    limerick2009 wrote: »
    no news on medical still.surely anyday now in relation to the september intake for people who submitted application a long time.i am hanging by the phone:)

    I doubt if you were not called for a medical as of yet you will be taking in this September. I am in the same both. These background checks must be very time consuming.


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    #923
    limerick2009
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭limerick2009


    you never know the call may come soon fingers crossed.apparently you can be called for a medical very soon before the intake.


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    #924
    sf94
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭sf94


    There seems to be a bit of talk on here of September and November intakes. Just wondering has anyone on here actually been called about going down on the September intake?

    I passed the medical about 3 weeks ago and haven't heard a thing!!


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    #925
    dentalnurse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 247 ✭✭dentalnurse


    limerick2009 wrote: »
    you never know the call may come soon fingers crossed.apparently you can be called for a medical very soon before the intake.

    yeah i know a guy who did the medical on the thurs and was asked to start training on the monday


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    #926
    dentalnurse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 247 ✭✭dentalnurse


    sf94 wrote: »
    There seems to be a bit of talk on here of September and November intakes. Just wondering has anyone on here actually been called about going down on the September intake?

    I passed the medical about 3 weeks ago and haven't heard a thing!!

    nobody has been called for it yet but if you ring hq they will tell you that there are intakes in sept and nov


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    #927
    DK47
    Closed Accounts Posts: 543 ✭✭✭DK47


    does everyone get called for an interview with the local Sargent. i have had the super interview and he said i wont here from them till the checks are complete, and that will be for the medical.


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    #928
    freddiew
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭freddiew


    No everyone doesn't, I only had interview with Super.


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    #929
    Spartan09
    Registered Users Posts: 243 ✭✭Spartan09


    I'm off on holidays for 3 weeks, anyone think I should contact local station to say I'll be away in case I get called for sergeants / supers interview?


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    #930
    billyhead
    Registered Users Posts: 9,881 ✭✭✭billyhead


    dentalnurse wrote: »
    yeah i know a guy who did the medical on the thurs and was asked to start training on the monday

    I thought you can't be called to training on a weekday i.e its weekends only. What if you work full time Monday to Friday


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    #931
    I'm listening
    Registered Users Posts: 583 ✭✭✭I'm listening


    billyhead wrote: »
    I thought you can't be called to training on a weekday i.e its weekends only. What if you work full time Monday to Friday

    Probably meant he got the call to start the training on the Monday


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