PSNI Recruitment - Stage 1 - The Initial Selection Test

HighburyLad

Timetravel wrote: »

Good stuff I've been trying to get other options going too, never good to have all the eggs in one basket I think! Looked at the CKIP too but decided against it!

I'm up then too our paths might cross lol did you score well on IST? Really happy to be through to AC!

Yeah you never know, if you come across a fella who looks like an Arsenal supporter then it might just be Highburylad lol, yeah I did well mate, and I'm the same as yourself ecstatic to get through, it's not a fun process, but hopefully all the emotions and pain pays off.

HighburyLad

wannabegard wrote: »

Cheers mate. Im not eligable for MOD cause im not living in the UK im Irish and living in the republic of ireland. They are very strict there. I checked with them and its a definate no. Thanks thou

Your welcome mate, what about AGS what's the craic there, I know the recruitment process happened recently there but it looks like a bit of a nightmare in terms of all these different stages and what not they have people at, was speaking to a fella I played rugby with from Rorys hometown of Ballyshannon, lol just been listening to a lot of Gallagher and thought I would plug that lol, and he was saying he was in band 1 band 2 or something like that after not getting past a certain test he actually wasn't failed just put on an extended waiting list, sounded quite confusing.

wannabegard

Ya man its a complete joke to be honest. The way it worked was there was over 28000 applicants to AGS both from the Reserve and the population. There were 5 stages. 3 aptitude tests that you had to pass before you got to the assessment center and then you were sent to your medical and physical.
The problem is that unlike the PSNI aptitude test which was pass/fail, applicants were set into 3 bands based on how well they did in the aptitude tests. So like the first band consisted of the first 5000 ppl who scored highest in the aptitude test. Those people where then put forward to the second aptitude test and the first 1000 people who scored the highest were put forward to the third stage, a sit down aptitude test, then interview and medical then templemore etc.

The main issue i have with the recruitment is that the second and third bands have no possible way to get through to the next stage. As we are divided into bands based on aptitude test, when the next recruitment campain comes applicants will be selected based on the initial aptitude test that was taken in may of this year. Only 300 gardai are being taken on. So for people like myself, we basically dont know where we stand in relation to future campaigns. It is incredibly frustrating so that i why i am looking at UK police, as the system seems to a lot fairer and easier than the system here at home.

Can i also mention that the contribution made by members of the garda reserve where not recongised in the slightest by the recruiting body public jobs. It was as if the reserve did not exist and has made reservists like myself reconsider whether or not we want to actually become police officers after the way we have been treated in this campaign. I a considering relocating to the UK for the three year period so i will become eligible for the forces there. I have even considered joining the british armed forces in order to be made eligable.
Hope i didnt confuse the siht out of you! haha

HighburyLad

wannabegard wrote: »

Ya man its a complete joke to be honest. The way it worked was there was over 28000 applicants to AGS both from the Reserve and the population. There were 5 stages. 3 aptitude tests that you had to pass before you got to the assessment center and then you were sent to your medical and physical.
The problem is that unlike the PSNI aptitude test which was pass/fail, applicants were set into 3 bands based on how well they did in the aptitude tests. So like the first band consisted of the first 5000 ppl who scored highest in the aptitude test. Those people where then put forward to the second aptitude test and the first 1000 people who scored the highest were put forward to the third stage, a sit down aptitude test, then interview and medical then templemore etc.

The main issue i have with the recruitment is that the second and third bands have no possible way to get through to the next stage. As we are divided into bands based on aptitude test, when the next recruitment campain comes applicants will be selected based on the initial aptitude test that was taken in may of this year. Only 300 gardai are being taken on. So for people like myself, we basically dont know where we stand in relation to future campaigns. It is incredibly frustrating so that i why i am looking at UK police, as the system seems to a lot fairer and easier than the system here at home.

Can i also mention that the contribution made by members of the garda reserve where not recongised in the slightest by the recruiting body public jobs. It was as if the reserve did not exist and has made reservists like myself reconsider whether or not we want to actually become police officers after the way we have been treated in this campaign. I a considering relocating to the UK for the three year period so i will become eligible for the forces there. I have even considered joining the british armed forces in order to be made eligable.
Hope i didnt confuse the siht out of you! haha

Jesus, that sounds like a total mind melt, fair play mate, I heard about the reserve not getting their fair dues, there is supposedly another campaign to happen in the new year again for here man so if your still looking apply again. I'm not gonna lie I looked at it but the pay man took me by shock, for ags that is, I mean people are complaining about the new wages for the PSNI and that's fair enough but the wages down south I was really shocked at especially pensions etc too, but yeah totally fair play to you bud. There's the civil nuclear constabulary in england too mate, they were looking people a while ago good money too starting was 27k up to 40k heard its very much guarding nuclear sites and nuclear materials but don't know if you had to be a resident within the UK, but worth a look.

missyme82

Hey guys just out of IST, what was the pass mark this time?

Suzuka

missyme82 wrote: »

Hey guys just out of IST, what was the pass mark this time?

48. You find out your scores by Monday don't you? Best of luck

missyme82

Suzuka wrote: »

48. You find out your scores by Monday don't you? Best of luck

thank U, lower than last time then, yes by Monday, thankfully not long to wait. 2nd time for me, pass last time but wouldn't be too confident this time tbh

Suzuka

missyme82 wrote: »

thank U, lower than last time then, yes by Monday, thankfully not long to wait. 2nd time for me, pass last time but wouldn't be too confident this time tbh

Chin up, look at it from this point of view its only 16 marks per test you need

VES86

missyme82 wrote: »

thank U, lower than last time then, yes by Monday, thankfully not long to wait. 2nd time for me, pass last time but wouldn't be too confident this time tbh

i felt the same, was confident i passed last year and did, this year i wasnt so sure, and scored far better

you'll surprise yourself

Suzuka

missyme82 wrote: »

thank U, lower than last time then, yes by Monday, thankfully not long to wait. 2nd time for me, pass last time but wouldn't be too confident this time tbh

Checked your email yet?

missyme82

Suzuka wrote: »

Checked your email yet?

yes nothing there yet

Goonerdee

This is a mobile site, hope some of you can read it.

http://m.u.tv/News/Policing-budget-cuts-could-top-88m/a772d99e-efa3-4696-bda6-cf0dc47c9a00

Not liking that!

VES86

Goonerdee wrote: »

This is a mobile site, hope some of you can read it.

http://m.u.tv/News/Policing-budget-cuts-could-top-88m/a772d99e-efa3-4696-bda6-cf0dc47c9a00

Not liking that!

Have a look in the wait thread. Posted the report to the board. Recruitment looks full steam ahead even for 2015

VES86

Goonerdee wrote: »

This is a mobile site, hope some of you can read it.

http://m.u.tv/News/Policing-budget-cuts-could-top-88m/a772d99e-efa3-4696-bda6-cf0dc47c9a00

Not liking that!

Have a look in the wait thread. Posted the report to the board. Recruitment looks full steam ahead even for 2015

Goonerdee

VES86 wrote: »

Have a look in the wait thread. Posted the report to the board. Recruitment looks full steam ahead even for 2015

Thanks, fingers, toes, legs and eyes crossed here!

tailsy25088832

Just refreshed emails results from July IST in folder and missed it by 1.gutted

Queenie34

With regards to the AC, I have a question. When you do the role plays are you sitting down at a table or standing up? Bit of a weird question I know, but the role plays are starting to play with my head lol.

Suzuka

Queenie34 wrote: »

With regards to the AC, I have a question. When you do the role plays are you sitting down at a table or standing up? Bit of a weird question I know, but the role plays are starting to play with my head lol.

There's a desk where the role player sits but I'm sure you could stand up and talk to them if you really wanted

missyme82

Deloitte playing with my head again, deadline for results and still no result. I mailed them and they said id get them shortly. That was an.hour and a half ago

.S.

Hope you hear soon missy me!

missyme82

.S. wrote: »

Hope you hear soon missy me!

I did I passed

Mop a top

Congrats chick x

missyme82

Mop a top wrote: »

Congrats chick x

thanks mrs back to the torture of email watching lol, ac not for a good while yet.

Mop a top

No need for the email torture then, you shouldn't be getting another one until after AC. Chill out, easier said than done though lol x

missyme82

Mop a top wrote: »

No need for the email torture then, you shouldn't be getting another one until after AC. Chill out, easier said than done though lol x

yes that won't start again until much later in the year

Homer01

Time raise this thread again; has it been a year already?

Mop a top

OMG was looking at my old posts there :-/ can't relieve it was a year ago folks were getting results

ColourArcade

I'll have to do a in depth sweep of this thread before asking any questions.

Last thing I want to do it ask something someone has already answered previously. Although, 178 pages is a big read haha!

Homer01

ColourArcade wrote: »

I'll have to do a in depth sweep of this thread before asking any questions.

Last thing I want to do it ask something someone has already answered previously. Although, 178 pages is a big read haha!

Any questions just ask. Most folk here have been through this a few times and are only to happy to help out

Joe789

My assessment centre was this time Oct last year! Madness. Get shudders thinking about it still

danube

Is there any way to prepare for the part 3 of the IST; "Exercising judgement and making decisions in work-based scenarios"?

Would a sample question on this part be something like "how would you react if your colleague overreacted"?

5031

Anybody have suggestions on how to prepare other than the Deloitte practice paper? I have a few Police Scotland practice papers for their testing but can't seam to find anything to reflect the actual PSNI IST I sat last year.

Mop a top

11plus papers?? Belfast telegraph were doing AQE test papers recently. Don't know if that helps

Pmac773

First timer here altogether, so has anyone got any advice on preparing for the IST? Really want to be prepared as I've noticed it appears to be difficult so not underestimating at all!

blue3790

First timer here too! Have been reading this board for years (no exaggeration) and always silently wished I could be a part of it. Took the leap this year and applied. Going to be on the extremely young side of those applying- hoping this dosen't leave me at a disadvantage! Would appreciate any help in terms of advice for IST

Pmac773

blue3790 wrote: »

First timer here too! Have been reading this board for years (no exaggeration) and always silently wished I could be a part of it. Took the leap this year and applied. Going to be on the extremely young side of those applying- hoping this dosen't leave me at a disadvantage! Would appreciate any help in terms of advice for IST

On the exact same boat as you, lurked for ages wishing I was old enough! Shouldn't be a disadvantage though, if we do well in everything and get a high enough merit score we should be in Garnerville, a lot of hard work ahead! Long road too though.

blue3790

Pmac773 wrote: »

On the exact same boat as you, lurked for ages wishing I was old enough! Shouldn't be a disadvantage though, if we do well in everything and get a high enough merit score we should be in Garnerville, a lot of hard work ahead! Long road too though.

True! Without sounding cocky I'm not as worried about the IST as the other parts tho(if I get that far). In saying that I've heard it's a lot harder that the practise one. Nice to know someone else is in the same boat

Pmac773

blue3790 wrote: »

True! Without sounding cocky I'm not as worried about the IST as the other parts tho(if I get that far). In saying that I've heard it's a lot harder that the practise one. Nice to know someone else is in the same boat

IST cuts the applicants down by around 50% so it will tough that's for sure!

blue3790

Pmac773 wrote: »

IST cuts the applicants down by around 50% so it will tough that's for sure!

No way!? Didn't realise it was by that much. Hope you don't mind me asking but have you received a date for yours yet?

Pmac773

blue3790 wrote: »

No way!? Didn't realise it was by that much. Hope you don't mind me asking but have you received a date for yours yet?

No I don't mind at all, but no not yet! They'll all be sent out for this time next week so I'd imagine it will be soon. Got my progression email last weekend so there could be a chance I could get it this weekend. It's crazy how much it cuts the numbers down, time limit seems crucial!

blue3790

Pmac773 wrote: »

No I don't mind at all, but no not yet! They'll all be sent out for this time next week so I'd imagine it will be soon. Got my progression email last weekend so there could be a chance I could get it this weekend. It's crazy how much it cuts the numbers down, time limit seems crucial!

Have you started training for the physical side of things?? I went to a familiarisation event and they gave me a structured training programme which I started today. Hate to admit it, but it near killed me 😳 Definitely have a lot of work to do!

blue3790

Sorry about all the questions, but can anyone who has been through the process inform me of the dress code for the IST? I know the AC is formal, but surely we arn't going to be in suits just to sit a written paper?!

Pmac773

blue3790 wrote: »

Have you started training for the physical side of things?? I went to a familiarisation event and they gave me a structured training programme which I started today. Hate to admit it, but it near killed me 😳 Definitely have a lot of work to do!

Yeah I've started the gym 3 days a week, but closer to the time I'll move onto the training programme! If I get that far that is!! Want to be as prepared as I can be, as for the IST dress code, I was wondering the exact same thing!

Derob

Casual dress at IST folks

blue3790

Derob wrote: »

Casual dress at IST folks

So like jeans and a blouse for the gals or is that too casual?

blue3790

Pmac773 wrote: »

Yeah I've started the gym 3 days a week, but closer to the time I'll move onto the training programme! If I get that far that is!! Want to be as prepared as I can be, as for the IST dress code, I was wondering the exact same thing!

Jeepers I'd need to get a move on if that's what I'm up against! I don't mind short bursts of energy, it's the stamina side of things I'm rubbish at.

Derob

blue3790 wrote: »

So like jeans and a blouse for the gals or is that too casual?

Absolutely fine, some people had shirt and trousers on but probably had work afterwards, you are not being interviewed or judged so whatever you are comfortable in, just not your pj's lol! Jeans, tshirts, shirts, polo tops etc.

blue3790

Derob wrote: »

Absolutely fine, some people had shirt and trousers on but probably had work afterwards, you are not being interviewed or judged so whatever you are comfortable in, just not your pj's lol! Jeans, tshirts, shirts, polo tops etc.

Aw that's grand then, just didn't want to get caught out if everyone else was arriving in suits etc! Thanks for your help

Pmac773

blue3790 wrote: »

Jeepers I'd need to get a move on if that's what I'm up against! I don't mind short bursts of energy, it's the stamina side of things I'm rubbish at.

My staminas terrible too! But it will come with time I'd imagine, a lot of it is mental strength I think. If you want it enough you'll do it! Slightly nervous about the IST though

blue3790

Pmac773 wrote: »

My staminas terrible too! But it will come with time I'd imagine, a lot of it is mental strength I think. If you want it enough you'll do it! Slightly nervous about the IST though

Definitely agree with the mental strength comment- everybody, regardless of how fit is going to find it hard.. It just comes down to how much you can endure. To be honest it's the 'not knowing' aspect of the IST that scares me. To be frank, anybody with half a brain cell could pass the example one but in previous threads people have remarked that the real one is a LOT harder. One bad paper could automatically rule me out of the job which is scary.