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Garda Prep Courses

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    #32
    Lord Trollington
    Registered Users Posts: 4,412 ✭✭✭Lord Trollington


    Will the initial test be done a week after the closing date for recruitment or a week after application?


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    #33
    Scouser
    Registered Users Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Scouser


    Lord Trollington wrote: »
    Will the initial test be done a week after the closing date for recruitment or a week after application?

    i say allow a week from the day of closing - its been that way for other jobs on PAS

    you will also have a window of a few days in which to complete the tests


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    #34
    Lord Trollington
    Registered Users Posts: 4,412 ✭✭✭Lord Trollington


    Scouser wrote: »
    i say allow a week from the day of closing - its been that way for other jobs on PAS

    you will also have a window of a few days in which to complete the tests

    I was thinking that because it's not ideal for anyone to be completing or asked to complete tests over the christmas period.

    I applied today and then thought I could have to do the test from the 23rd up to the 30th.

    It would be one way of weeding out people I suppose.


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    #35
    Scouser
    Registered Users Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Scouser


    Lord Trollington wrote: »
    I was thinking that because it's not ideal for anyone to be completing or asked to complete tests over the christmas period.

    I applied today and then thought I could have to do the test from the 23rd up to the 30th.

    It would be one way of weeding out people I suppose.

    no the closing date will pass before we get any tests so enjoy your christmas!


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    #36
    AmiBear
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭AmiBear


    Can anyone shed some light on ways to prepare for stage one I'll be doing a prep course obviously but was wondering is there other ways we can prepare that might be helpful.. Anyone got any suggestions for books that might help? Goodluck to everyone who has applied!!


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    #37
    Sugar Free
    Registered Users Posts: 1,639 ✭✭✭Sugar Free


    I'm not familiar with the particular aptitude tests for AGS but I've used *Edited by user* for the Army Cadets aptitude tests and they were fantastic. They also run AGS prep courses.

    The two guys who run it - at the time I did the course anyway - are both serving Gardaí so there's no bullsh*t about them.

    Was ranked (I think - don't have the email any more) 31st after the aptitude tests out of god knows how many applicants. I would attribute a significant portion of this to the *Edited by user* prep course.

    PM me for the details.


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    #38
    goldie fish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,195 ✭✭✭goldie fish


    Save your money.

    You have as much chance getting a position in AGS without doing a prep course as those who have.
    You can get practice aptitude tests online for free.
    You can buy books about interview preparation.


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    #39
    TazTipp
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭TazTipp


    I am very late in looking into courses for help for the apptitude test - most have now finshed would anyone reccommend getting the material from careerservices?


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    #40
    goldie fish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,195 ✭✭✭goldie fish


    TazTipp wrote: »
    I am very late in looking into courses for help for the apptitude test - most have now finshed would anyone reccommend getting the material from careerservices?

    No.


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    #41
    TazTipp
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭TazTipp


    Would you suggest any other way of getting prepared? I would be very grateful of any advice!


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    #42
    thekopend
    Registered Users Posts: 1,072 ✭✭✭thekopend


    TazTipp wrote: »
    Would you suggest any other way of getting prepared? I would be very grateful of any advice!

    A day course, career services ones are still available


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    #43
    Doyouevenlift9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭Doyouevenlift9


    Dose any one know whats the best prep course to go on?


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    #44
    vardy98
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭vardy98


    Hi guys, I'm going to be applying for the guards in the next recruitment drive and I was wondering if anyone who has done the prep courses for stage one with careers services could tell me what is actually discussed in the course on the day, I am going to do the prep courses but would just like an idea of what to expect, thanks in advance.


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