Campaign 1001

Shield

Bad news I'm afraid:

All candidates should be resident in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland for the past three years to enter the vetting process. All applicants who have not lived in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland for the past three years from the closing date of the campaign will not be vetted and their application will not be processed further.

Source

MrsMikeLowrey

Got my letter yesterday too, my vetting is still ongoing, fingers crossed it clears for next month's calls and I wont have to go through the IST again!:eek:

cluntwestwood

Will see how it goes. Did not go for the whole 105 words though. I probably put in about half of that!!

Quick question all, and it may seem daft. I have one child and another on the way. We live in Republic and due to family support my partner aint to keen on moving up North. Now, I know you do your first 4 weeks training and you are given accom but what happens after that??

I am just thinking about money for rent etc. Also, can you be in the PSNI and reside in the republic? If so how does it work for salary etc??

Best of luck all

Bifbert

ZEUS INTERCEPT wrote: »

Letter for IST came today too. Happy days! No point in getting nervous people...take it all in your stride!

roughly how far away is it? Thats a quick response time! I applied late last week so should hear soon.

Shield

cluntwestwood wrote: »

Will see how it goes. Did not go for the whole 105 words though. I probably put in about half of that!!

Quick question all, and it may seem daft. I have one child and another on the way. We live in Republic and due to family support my partner aint to keen on moving up North. Now, I know you do your first 4 weeks training and you are given accom but what happens after that??

I am just thinking about money for rent etc. Also, can you be in the PSNI and reside in the republic? If so how does it work for salary etc??

Best of luck all

You can apply to stay in the accomodation block for the full 20 weeks because of the distance you would have to travel each day.

There are a few people who live in ROI and work across the border. It's not a big deal and they strongly advise against it for security reasons.

I'm in again! now to start getting the old grey matter working a bit again, atleast I know where I went wrong last year... no more failing by one mark!
Good luck to all!

beca
KB-1991
Unistudent2009
Peter Green
MrsMikeLowry
Stay_in_Kampuchea
Jclegs
Bifbert
DenseSpence
Rio2009
Troy bayliss
Victor rolf
Hotel glo
Delancy42
Fatony
Von CLinkerhoff
Tommy-Kerry
grad10
Dubbhoy
Zeus Intercept
hereshoping
carmadman
pathway
russo
sexystaff
Double Oh Seven
odin_ie
mika_
pluginbaby2112

grad10

Got my letter for IST the other day, about 5 weeks away! Wasn't nervous at all about it last year but starting to worry after reading everyone saying not to underestimate it! I think I totally fluked it last year, would be gutted if I failed it this year after having previously passed it!

0607

You used to be exempt from the IST if you passed it last time and were reapplying the following...

It was great being able to skip it.

grad10

0607 wrote: »

You used to be exempt from the IST if you passed it last time and were reapplying the following...

It was great being able to skip it.

I know I wish they still did that!

psni

psni wrote: »

Bad news I'm afraid:

All candidates should be resident in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland for the past three years to enter the vetting process. All applicants who have not lived in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland for the past three years from the closing date of the campaign will not be vetted and their application will not be processed further.

Source

Out of interest...would spending 6 months in America be classed as not being resident even though it was only part of a gap year and Ive lived here all my life? That seems a bit of a harsh rule, if so had I got to the vetting stage last year it would've been a waste of time because I never knew this!

Stay Frosty

Hi guys,

I'm new to the boards and also a first-timer! Got the application in early in the week and have been practising tests past few nights. Maths don't come naturally to me so I'm nervous having read some of the previous postings:(. Anyway, it was really good to find a forum like this one with like-minded folk.

best of luck to everyone, beca
KB-1991
Unistudent2009
Peter Green
MrsMikeLowry
Stay_in_Kampuchea
Jclegs
Bifbert
DenseSpence
Rio2009
Troy bayliss
Victor rolf
Hotel glo
Delancy42
Fatony
Von CLinkerhoff
Tommy-Kerry
grad10
Dubbhoy
Zeus Intercept
hereshoping
carmadman
pathway
russo
sexystaff
Double Oh Seven
odin_ie
mika_
pluginbaby211

I get the feeling we are all excited about this!

Shield

Deleted User wrote: »

Out of interest...would spending 6 months in America be classed as not being resident even though it was only part of a gap year?

I would guess 6 months living in America would be classed as not being "resident in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland for the past three years"... but that's only a guess. The only real way to find out for sure is to contact them and ask.

Big-Mac

Hi all, I also applied just wondering which is the best book to help you pass the IST also is there any web-sites with any good tips on passing?

Shield

Big-Mac wrote: »

Hi all, I also applied just wondering which is the best book to help you pass the IST also is there any web-sites with any good tips on passing?

This book seems to be the best out there at the minute. The feedback I've been given from people who bought it is all positive.

jclegs

The book that PSNI recommended is the one that I used. It focuses on the English forces but it does the job. There are also a lot of tips and practice tests if you do a quick Google for verbal or Numerical reasoning tests.

scullersky

How strict is vetting? Ive never been in trouble myself.. My brother was caught several time drink driving... ( I don't associate with him in any way myself...) Im Rc and from way down south... Will this affect my chances?? And what details are you required to give on vetting from? and must you include aunt/uncles details?

Thanks in Advance


Tommy-Kerry

jclegs

You only have to provide details on your immediate family e.g. father/mother/brothers/sisters and if you are married also your wife and her father/mother.

I wouldn't worry about your brother. Just take every stage in your stride, concentrate on the IST first, it is not easy.

beca

bottom line... if you have a clean history, and none of your immediate family are on the run from the police you will be ok. you cannot be held responsible for their actions!

Big-Mac

Excellent I ordered that book last week! thanks for that PSNI. I have a question for all you guys if its ok to ask?....are most on here from the north or south? Il start off, im from the south.

Stay Frosty

Hi Big Mac,

I'm from the North myself. There seems to be loads from the South on the threads though!

I have that book PSNI refers to. Its very informative and shows how tough the tests must actually be!

Stay Frosty

Has anyone started any fitness training yet in hope of getting through IST? I was training all last year but have gone astray last few months while trying to finish up a PhD.

Know its going to hurt getting back to it:eek:

0607

Stay Frosty wrote: »

Has anyone started any fitness training yet in hope of getting through IST? I was training all last year but have gone astray last few months while trying to finish up a PhD.

Know its going to hurt getting back to it:eek:

Ya wha?
There is no fitness test involved in recruitment. Only when you actually get to the college...

Fatony

I was running quite alot there but give it a miss over that cold spell now finding it really hard to get back to it. At the minute im doing alot of brain training and reading etc to try get my brain back to working order for this test!

Stay Frosty

0607 wrote: »

Ya wha?
There is no fitness test involved in recruitment. Only when you actually get to the college...

Whoops, I phrased that wrong i guess. I mean training in prep for when it would be needed:D

Just the thought of the several rounds of testing is enough to worry about at the minute.

Stay Frosty

Test date through today! Hope everyone else is starting to get theres!:) Hit the books time for me...would anyone recommend the Brian training on DS or is it waste of time for the type of test.

Bubba1981

Stay Frosty wrote: »

Test date through today! Hope everyone else is starting to get theres!:) Hit the books time for me...would anyone recommend the Brian training on DS or is it waste of time for the type of test.

I found Brain Training to be a very big help. Also do not underestimate practice tests, do as many of these as you can and focus on speed and accuracy. Time yourself and you will see improvements.

Stay Frosty

Bubba1981 wrote: »

I found Brain Training to be a very big help. Also do not underestimate practice tests, do as many of these as you can and focus on speed and accuracy. Time yourself and you will see improvements.

Ta for the heads-up Bubba. Anything that helps get through this stage is worth a try for me.

Fatony

got meself a DS with that brain trainer, good job!! Looking forward to getting this test done to see how i get on with it!!!

Sarah**

2nd try for me coming up! Fingers Crossed! I did the brain training last year and found it helped when it came to feeling the pressure of the time restraints!

I am reading and doing the practice tests but to be honest its really taking its toll. Just cant decipher between T and CT!

Misterjay

Sarah** wrote: »

2nd try for me coming up! Fingers Crossed! I did the brain training last year and found it helped when it came to feeling the pressure of the time restraints!

I am reading and doing the practice tests but to be honest its really taking its toll. Just cant decipher between T and CT!

Had the same problem last year. If the topic is mentioned in the article then the answer has to be either T or F. If it is not then it has to be CT. Took me ages to suss that one. Simplessssh!

donna1984

hey guys, i'm new to this, so bare with me, I applied last monday thats 18th of Jan, should I have heard somthing back from head office about a test date already or is this the norm.... Thanks

unistudent2009

Welcome to the forum Donna.

Its only been a week so thats pretty normal. I think they say that you should not contact them until 14 days have passed so give it another few days before u start worrying. I think mine took 12 days to arrive!

donna1984

Thanks for the speedy reply!! Puts my mind at ease! Every morning I have been stalking the postman asking "any letters for me!".:)

beca

donna1984 wrote: »

Thanks for the speedy reply!! Puts my mind at ease! Every morning I have been stalking the postman asking "any letters for me!".:)

i text my postman (family friend), i leave for work at 7.30 and aint home to 6.30 so cant wait all day to find out obsessed or what!

Big-Mac

So guys, how many of you also applied or would apply for the Gardai if it came up again? any Garda reserves applying?

MissGee

Hey Everyone!!

Applying for the 1st time! Yikes!!! Not sure what to expect! Hoping to follow in my partner's footsteps :-)

Can someone add me to the C16 list please?

Thanks

Bifbert

MissGee wrote: »

Hey Everyone!!

Applying for the 1st time! Yikes!!! Not sure what to expect! Hoping to follow in my partner's footsteps :-)

Can someone add me to the C16 list please?

Thanks

beca
KB-1991
Unistudent2009
Peter Green
MrsMikeLowry
Stay_in_Kampuchea
Jclegs
Bifbert
DenseSpence
Rio2009
Troy bayliss
Victor rolf
Hotel glo
Delancy42
Fatony
Von CLinkerhoff
Tommy-Kerry
grad10
Dubbhoy
Zeus Intercept
hereshoping
carmadman
pathway
russo
sexystaff
Double Oh Seven
odin_ie
mika_
pluginbaby2112
MissGee

There you go its now official. Welcome and Good luck!!!!

bee007

Add me to the list attempt no.2

Fatony

beca
KB-1991
Unistudent2009
Peter Green
MrsMikeLowry
Stay_in_Kampuchea
Jclegs
Bifbert
DenseSpence
Rio2009
Troy bayliss
Victor rolf
Hotel glo
Delancy42
Fatony
Von CLinkerhoff
Tommy-Kerry
grad10
Dubbhoy
Zeus Intercept
hereshoping
carmadman
pathway
russo
sexystaff
Double Oh Seven
odin_ie
mika_
pluginbaby2112
MissGee
bee007

scullersky

Im from the south...
Does anyone know at what stage you must give you educational requirements and references?

Thanks in advance:D;)

Tommy-Kerry:cool:

Sarah**

Not 100% on when you have to give educational qualifications but i do know that there is a small brief section on the web application form. Im sure PSNI can fill you in on that one.

Add me to the list too...second timer!! Fingers crossed for this one.

Thanks MisterJay! Still confusing all the same as in one of the sample ones it mentioned it in the text but the answer in my opinion was false as it was opposite to the statement made yet the solution said CT!! GRRRR!!

rio2009

Tommy-Kerry wrote: »

Im from the south...
Does anyone know at what stage you must give you educational requirements and references?

Thanks in advance:D;)

Tommy-Kerry:cool:

Hi Tommy

You do not have to give any details of your educational qualifications that i am aware of and you only give references on your vetting form if you are lucky enough to get that far. Good luck with your application.

donna1984

I say just a little!!!!

gigity gigity

Evening all,
Back again for 2nd attempt. didnt get past ist stage last time so here goes. can someone add me to the list. cheers

bee007

I agree with Sarah on
"Still confusing all the same as in one of the sample ones it mentioned it in the text but the answer in my opinion was false as it was opposite to the statement made yet the solution said CT!! GRRRR!! "

I thought the exact same.

Sarah**

Sarah** wrote: »

Still confusing all the same as in one of the sample ones it mentioned it in the text but the answer in my opinion was false as it was opposite to the statement made yet the solution said CT!! GRRRR!!

The amount of the verbal reasoning practice tests i've done where i've got completely the opposite answer from what is apparently right is unbelievable. I think sometimes I can be a bit too argumental for my own good! Need to tone it down because I think it was the reasoning bit that failed me last year

slimmboyfat

Add me in tooo guys.... completed the forum tonight looking forward to the IST!!!!

Stay Frosty

Hey guys,

could someone add me onto the list also...cheers:)

Big-Mac

Just copy and paste the names and add your own if you want your name on the list guys......

Sarah**

beca
KB-1991
Unistudent2009
Peter Green
MrsMikeLowry
Stay_in_Kampuchea
Jclegs
Bifbert
DenseSpence
Rio2009
Troy bayliss
Victor rolf
Hotel glo
Delancy42
Fatony
Von CLinkerhoff
Tommy-Kerry
grad10
Dubbhoy
Zeus Intercept
hereshoping
carmadman
pathway
russo
sexystaff
Double Oh Seven
odin_ie
mika_
pluginbaby2112
MissGee
bee007
Sarah**
Gigity_Gigity
Slimmboyfat
Stay_Frosty

A good few of us on it I see.

Pluginbaby 2112 - I am going to look at it carefully. I will continue to do practice tests and see can i see a common trend when CT is used. Its driving me up the walls at this stage! Nevermind the numerical!

If last year is anything to go by Im not going to get ahead of myself! Flew through the lot. Got in to the car afterwards and thought Easy.... Oh how wrong was i!