Garda Recruitment - Stage 2

ECooke

OscarWhiskey wrote: »

Got placed a few places off 800th....

Im actually quite happy with that score but am in limbo like the rest of ye.

Title of the PJ email was 'stage 2 band 1' if that has any meaning?

I think they must be getting a few hundred more perhaps for the written assessment....sure they only have 600 going through...thats a 50% chance of getting a place.

Damofitz

ECooke wrote: »

they only have 600 going through...thats a 50% chance of getting a place.

By the time they offer the jobs they will have already cut a few thousand applicants so its not really 50%, from the initial numbers its a 5% chance.

ECooke

Damofitz wrote: »

By the time they offer the jobs they will have already cut a few thousand applicants so its not really 50%, from the initial numbers its a 5% chance.

Yes...But from the top 600 hundred going through to stage 3....its 50% as long as they are all ideal candidates no?

Kizzy08

I got placed in the 900's . I got 79% on the inductive reasoning and 74% on the verbal . So those in the top 600 must have got at least 85% plus on their tests and they must be extremely intelligent ( no doubt some cheats in there too ) so well done to whoever goes through to the next round . I definitely reckon they will dip into more candidates from the over 600's though

Zadie10

Got the email - going forward to Stage 3! Assessment centres begin from March 18!!

sopretty

ECooke wrote: »

I think they must be getting a few hundred more perhaps for the written assessment....sure they only have 600 going through...thats a 50% chance of getting a place.

That's assuming all 600 pass all the next levels of screening.

If all 600 fail their medicals for e.g., then eh...... it turns out they had no chance at all.

Malarkey101

Made it thank god

coolbond

315, im in shock! scored 620's and 770's

Br4tPr1nc3

to everyone in the same boat as myself i would say dont be too disappointed,
look at the stage your at out of 25000 applicants,
and as the email says we're still not out of the running completely.

stage 3 is now a test to see if test scores stand up,
and then theres also the physicals, medicals and interviews.
its possible a lot could get calls.

also who knows how this will go for next years recruitment.

Also congrats to the top 600.


a copy of the PJ email for anyone wondering:

Subject: Garda Trainee - Stage 2 Band 1
Date Posted: 10/03/2014
Message:

Campaign Name: Garda Trainee



Reference: Stage 2 Band 1



Thank you for your participation in Stage 2 of the Garda Trainee 2013 selection process (Verbal Reasoning and Inductive/Logical Reasoning tests).



You have reached the qualifying standard in both tests and achieved a placing of (in the 700's)



Initially those placed in the top 600 are being invited to Stage 3 (Assessment Centre) in March. Should it be necessary to invite forward additional candidates and your placing is reached, you will be contacted by the Public Appointments Service.



Your results from Stage 2 are as follows:




Verbal Reasoning
Your Score 491 Qualifying Score 350


Inductive / Logical Reasoning
Your Score 783 Qualifying Score 350



The maximum score available on each test is 800.




In order to qualify, candidates were required to reach the qualifying score in both tests.



For further information on the scoring and placings, please click here.

Yours sincerely

Antoinette Fearon

Garda Trainee Recruitment Unit
Public Appointments Service

10th March 2014

ShodenMcClane

Got through. Dear god, those last few hours were nerve racking!

Carroller

OH MY GOD

Top 350... hairs on the back of my neck standing up!!!!

Chem Lord

Placed in the 300s, assessment centre is next week which includes report writing, more aptitude tests, job simulation exercises and an orientation presentation From AGS. So chuffed right now, jumping all over the house!!!

Kizzy08

Well done to all those who got through

Shifty13

Top 100 Yeow!!! 744 in verbal and 795 in reasoning. Who ever came first must of done really well!

StevieF3

Br4tPr1nc3 wrote: »

to everyone in the same boat as myself i would say dont be too disappointed,
look at the stage your at out of 25000 applicants,
and as the email says we're still not out of the running completely.

stage 3 is now a test to see if test scores stand up,
and then theres also the physicals, medicals and interviews.
its possible a lot could get calls.

also who knows how this will go for next years recruitment.

Also congrats to the top 600.


a copy of the PJ email for anyone wondering:

Where did you finish!? Our scores are ridiculously similar!

Br4tPr1nc3

StevieF3 wrote: »

Where did you finish!? Our scores are ridiculously similar!

735

you?

dandi2k8

Congrats to all who got through.. Jealous!!
Does anyone know if they will allow stage 1 band 2 take the test or will the others who passed but outside the 600 be called first?

Alkers

Top 300 also, 664 (83%) in the verbal and 744 (93%) in the logical.

Br4tPr1nc3

dandi2k8 wrote: »

Congrats to all who got through.. Jealous!!
Does anyone know if they will allow stage 1 band 2 take the test or will the others who passed but outside the 600 be called first?

judging by the email,
the will feed from the others outside the top 600 numerically as needed.

Initially those placed in the top 600 are being invited to Stage 3 (Assessment Centre) in March. Should it be necessary to invite forward additional candidates and your placing is reached, you will be contacted by the Public Appointments Service.

Minevah

Top 200.....absolutely delighted!!!

Carroller

So what happens now? do we all have to go in on tuesday the 18th? or do we get individual days we need to go in?

tiles

69th as of 10mins ago I'd imagine if you haven't received text yet it's good news!! I'm going for a pint!!ðŸ˜႒

StevieF3

Br4tPr1nc3 wrote: »

735

you?

746, I scored 780 in the inductive and 492 in the verbal

ShodenMcClane

Just realised I came in the top 40. Happy days. Not that it will mean anything after this stage though!

KERSPLAT!

ShodenMcClane wrote: »

Just realised I came in the top 40. Happy days. Not that it will mean anything after this stage though!

Happy days, well done

There's a new thread where people can discuss Stage 3, the assessments, results etc

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057165869

-KERSPLAT!

thekopend

Everyone from 601 to 3100 needs to relax, of course ye will be called. Not a chance will 300 people be got out of 600 after the next stages. They are only breaking it up into manageable amounts because it's centres from now on, if ye passed at all ye should be happy!

WilcoOut

Top 600

unreal

Archer3083

thekopend wrote: »

Everyone from 601 to 3100 needs to relax, of course ye will be called. Not a chance will 300 people be got out of 600 after the next stages. They are only breaking it up into manageable amount because it's centres from now on, if ye passed at all ye should be happy!

I might be wrong but I get the feeling that the 600 going forward to Stage 3 might be in line for 150 jobs. I think they might split the 300 jobs for this year into 2 batches. It's been said on here by a few posters that they normally interview 3 or 4 people for one job.

I'm not saying that I think 450 of the top 600 will lose out, I think some of them will go on a panel for the second batch and so on. I can't see them interviewing 600 for 300 jobs. Especially, when it's only been aptitude tests to date.

want2b

Got 800 in logical and just under 350 in verbal.

Archer3083

want2b wrote: »

Got 800 in logical and just under 350 in verbal.

Sorry to hear that. That's a real kick in the teeth.

Would you chance appealing your score just in case there's any chance a mistake was made, maybe ask to see a paper transcript of your answers, cos otherwise you're out for good.

want2b

Archer3083 wrote: »

Sorry to hear that. That's a real kick in the teeth.

Tell me about it. Pissed isn't the word.

want2b

Archer3083 wrote: »

Sorry to hear that. That's a real kick in the teeth.

Would you chance appealing your score just in case there's any chance a mistake was made, maybe ask to see a paper transcript of your answers, cos otherwise you're out for good.

Can that be done.

Archer3083

want2b wrote: »

Tell me about it. Pissed isn't the word.

Sorry, I edited my message to say you should try appealing your score, just in case a mistake was made

Archer3083

want2b wrote: »

Can that be done.

I honestly don't know, but it's worth a shot to ring up PAS, sure if you've failed one test, you really don't have any other choice but to try something like that. Ring them up and find out. It doesn't sound like you were much under 350.

Kaffy

Flew the verbal, passed inductive by the skin of my teeth! In the 1500s - pretty devasted really but trying to be optimistic well done to everyone who passed and especially the top 600! That was a brutal culling if no one else is called! I need a beer!

Archer3083

Kaffy wrote: »

Flew the verbal, passed inductive by the skin of my teeth! In the 1500s - pretty devasted really but trying to be optimistic well done to everyone who passed and especially the top 600! That was a brutal culling if no one else is called! I need a beer!

What band are you in Kaffy, seemingly, there are 3 new bands for those who scored 601-3100. Did it say in your msg on pjs?

Kablamo!

Placed in the 700's. Its a good score but I'm still pretty disappointed with myself, as silly as that may be.

Archer3083

Where did you place Kersplat! I'm 690.

thekopend

Archer3083 wrote: »

I might be wrong but I get the feeling that the 600 going forward to Stage 3 might be in line for 150 jobs. I think they might split the 300 jobs for this year into 2 batches. It's been said on here by a few posters that they normally interview 3 or 4 people for one job.

I'm not saying that I think 450 of the top 600 will lose out, I think some of them will go on a panel for the second batch and so on. I can't see them interviewing 600 for 300 jobs. Especially, when it's only been aptitude tests to date.

To be honest I don't even see them getting 150 people from the 600. Loooads of hurdles yet!

Archer3083

thekopend wrote: »

To be honest I don't even see them getting 150 people from the 600. Loooads of hurdles yet!

I'm incline to agree with you but I know loads of people in the top 600 will think it's sour grapes. It's not sour grapes on my part. I did my best, just not good enough, simple as that. I am pretty pleased that I jumped from 4263 to 690. I didn't expect to improve that much

boomkatalog

I'm devastated, just missed the top 600. Maybe they will call on us but they only need 300.

OscarWhiskey

For everyone in the 601 to 3200 bracket; did all of ye're emails refer to ye as 'stage 2 band 1'?

tod1577

Yes why.

Archer3083

tod1577 wrote: »

Yes why.

But what number were you? He's asking if they split the group of 601-3100 into bands. There's no point in me answering cos I'm 690.

Kaffy

Archer3083 wrote: »

What band are you in Kaffy, seemingly, there are 3 new bands for those who scored 601-3100. Did it say in your msg on pjs?

No it doesn't mention any bands -
Just top 600
Then 601 -3100
And those who didn't qualify

OscarWhiskey

tod1577 wrote: »

Yes why.

Just seeing whether or not those who hit higher/lower, but still passed, are in bands like in stage 1...

OscarWhiskey

i was in the small 800's..

want2b

Congrats to everyone who passed, well done.

Archer3083

OscarWhiskey wrote: »

i was in the small 800's..

You did very well OscarWhiskey, still a great chance down the line with the GR experience behind you.

Flynners89

thekopend wrote: »

Everyone from 601 to 3100 needs to relax, of course ye will be called. Not a chance will 300 people be got out of 600 after the next stages. They are only breaking it up into manageable amount because it's centres from now on, if ye passed at all ye should be happy!

Hey mate just wanna say your post has cheered me right up. I placed 840 and have basically been thinkin I was done and that was it. But your positive post has given me and probably a lot of others outside of the 600 hope. Thank you .