Garda Recruitment - Stage 4

BRB

galalala123 wrote: »

But we dont have to provide that info now do we??

Nope. Only if you advance past the interview stage! But they said we'll only have a short notice, 7 days, to fill it out and hand it into your local station.

billie1b

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

I have 5 aunts and 5 uncles, not including their spouses, I have about 35-40 cousins... that would be a nightmare!!!

Your near as bad as myself, 1 brother, 3 sisters, 19 nieces/nephews, 14 Aunts and 3 Uncles and that doesn't include spouses either or cousins

WilcoOut

billie1b wrote: »

Your near as bad as myself, 1 brother, 3 sisters, 19 nieces/nephews, 14 Aunts and 3 Uncles and that doesn't include spouses either or cousins

I hope to god i have to fill them all out

jamesr123

billie1b wrote: »

In the last Garda recruitment drives, for backround checks, you had to give names, addresses and PPS numbers of immediate family members, which included Parents, Brothers, Sisters, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

sure there's 12 on my fathers side I hardly see. I haven't got their addresses let alone their pps numbers.

How people are expected to get all that information is unbelievable.

WilcoOut

jamesr123 wrote: »

sure there's 12 on my fathers side I hardly see. I haven't got their addresses let alone their pps numbers.

How people are expected to get all that information is unbelievable.

Easy

pick up the phone and get dialling

" Marge, give me your address book, four beers, and my conversation hat."

jamesr123

WilcoOut wrote: »

Easy

pick up the phone and get dialling

" Marge, give me your address book, four beers, and my conversation hat."

not as easy as that for me I'm afraid. Also, given you could still fail at that point. I hardly want the entire family to know until I'm actually in the uniform.

Canyon86

jamesr123 wrote: »

not as easy as that for me I'm afraid. Also, given you could still fail at that point. I hardly want the entire family to know until I'm actually in the uniform.

Tell them it's for another role besides AGS, plenty of jobs do vetting etc,

WilcoOut

Canyon86 wrote: »

Tell them it's for another role besides AGS, plenty of jobs do vetting etc,

Tracing the family tree....

timwynne

jamesr123 wrote: »

not as easy as that for me I'm afraid. Also, given you could still fail at that point. I hardly want the entire family to know until I'm actually in the uniform.

if you pass the interview you will HAVE to provide the info

also, if you pass the interview, your more or less in

jamesr123

timwynne wrote: »

if you pass the interview you will HAVE to provide the info

also, if you pass the interview, your more or less in

2 interviews, right?

Although I get the impression the interview with the local super is more formality rather than a failing point??

timwynne

jamesr123 wrote: »

2 interviews, right?

Although I get the impression the interview with the local super is more formality rather than a failing point??

the interview with PAS is the big one

everything after is more formality

newmug

timwynne wrote: »

if you pass the interview you will HAVE to provide the info

also, if you pass the interview, your more or less in

jamesr123 wrote: »

2 interviews, right?

Although I get the impression the interview with the local super is more formality rather than a failing point??

Nobody said anything about 2 interviews!?!?!? And fcuk no, you still have to pass background checks (which your relatives could affect), medicals and fitness!

jamesr123

timwynne wrote: »

the interview with PAS is the big one

everything after is more formality

I suppose you need some kind of report or approval from the local super though? or can you still continue despite his opinion? A

As you say you passed the 'big interview' at that stage like.

newmug wrote: »

Nobody said anything about 2 interviews!?!?!? And fcuk no, you still have to pass background checks (which your relatives could affect), medicals and fitness!

I know it's a nightmare when you add it up like that. I suppose take it one challenge after another

ShodenMcClane

I'm clean in this regard but I think that it is an absolute disgrace that your families' history would effect your eligibility in this day and age. Everyone is their own person.

octigen

In 3rd level qualifications section it asks for "Subject(s) in Final Exam". I sat 10 subjects in my final exam... so if I list all 10 the format of the table looks terrible. Anyone else have this problem and any suggestions on what others are doing?

King Ludvig

I changed the size of the columns so that it looks a bit better.

octigen

King Ludvig wrote: »

I changed the size of the columns so that it looks a bit better.

Yep done that also. Looks fine!

misshopeful1

jamesr123 wrote: »

2 interviews, right?

Although I get the impression the interview with the local super is more formality rather than a failing point??

Where does it say that we need to meet with / be interviewed by our local super.? I don't remember seeing that in the reading material :-/ Thanks.

WilcoOut

misshopeful1 wrote: »

Where does it say that we need to meet with / be interviewed by our local super.? I don't remember seeing that in the reading material :-/ Thanks.

That was certainly in the old process

not sure if it is in the new one

teaisgreat

For people who were wondering, I emailed publicjobs,

'The list of family members you need to consider are your immediate family members, aunts, uncles, cousins and those of your partner or spouse.'

Seems pointless as I have nothing to do with most of my cousins but nonetheless, it's what they want!

KERSPLAT!

teaisgreat wrote: »

For people who were wondering, I emailed publicjobs,

'The list of family members you need to consider are your immediate family members, aunts, uncles, cousins and those of your partner or spouse.'

Seems pointless as I have nothing to do with most of my cousins but nonetheless, it's what they want!

Christ that's a pain, not only your own family but that of your girlfriend/wife. It'd take me weeks to get that information and I'm not even sure if they'd all give it to me! Too much IMO.

billie1b

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

Christ that's a pain, not only your own family but that of your girlfriend/wife. It'd take me weeks to get that information and I'm not even sure if they'd all give it to me! Too much IMO.

It is a pain, my girlfiends family all live in Europe, in different countries. I hope it wouldn't be needed for them.

KERSPLAT!

billie1b wrote: »

It is a pain, my girlfiends family all live in Europe, in different countries. I hope it wouldn't be needed for them.

I would hope that common sense prevails and they realise that some people can't get all the information that's needed

When does the form have to be in by? Or do you just bring it to the interview?

D Trent

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

Christ that's a pain, not only your own family but that of your girlfriend/wife. It'd take me weeks to get that information and I'm not even sure if they'd all give it to me! Too much IMO.

Sure just break up with her for 6 weeks and then get back with her and treat her when your arse is on a seat in Templemore . Avoid the background checks that way.
Simples

BRB

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

I would hope that common sense prevails and they realise that some people can't get all the information that's needed

When does the form have to be in by? Or do you just bring it to the interview?

The form only has to be completed if you pass the interview. However, they said you'll only get 7 days notice to hand it into your local station

KERSPLAT!

D Trent wrote: »

Sure just break up with her for 6 weeks and then get back with her and treat her when your arse is on a seat in Templemore . Avoid the background checks that way.
Simples

Sure I do that for her birthday and at Christmas, to avoid getting her presents... I'm sure she'll understand....

WilcoOut

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

I would hope that common sense prevails and they realise that some people can't get all the information that's needed

When does the form have to be in by? Or do you just bring it to the interview?

I hope common sense prevails and everyone on here realises that you must supply the relevant info

you are going to be joining the national security force and the necessary background checks and due dilligence need to be carried out


so get on it and stop yer whinging!!

Any GR on here should have everything already on their BR form. Sittin pretty!

KERSPLAT!

WilcoOut wrote: »

I hope common sense prevails and everyone on here realises that you must supply the relevant info

you are going to be joining the national security force and the necessary background checks and due dilligence need to be carried out


so get on it and stop yer whinging!!

Any GR on here should have everything already on their BR form. Sittin pretty!

I'm already out, it makes no odds to me, it doesn't change the fact that I think it's ridiculous to have to supply the address and pps of a girfriends cousins, uncles, etc

Also please bear in mind that we are all entitled to our opinion and this thread is to be used for discussion of the application process. If you don't want to read the discussion, don't read the thread

WilcoOut

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

I'm already out, it makes no odds to me, it doesn't change the fact that I think it's ridiculous to have to supply the address and pps of a girfriends cousins, uncles, etc

Also please bear in mind that we are all entitled to our opinion and this thread is to be used for discussion of the application process. If you don't want to read the discussion, don't read the thread

Im offering my opinion just like you are kersplat

the fact remains, a background check is essential and necessary so everyone should accept it and get on with it

its an entirely reasonable request and I as a citizen am delighted these checks are carried out and i would view somebody who fudges it with suspicion

jamesr123

WilcoOut wrote: »

Im offering my opinion just like you are kersplat

the fact remains, a background check is essential and necessary so everyone should accept it and get on with it

its an entirely reasonable request and I as a citizen am delighted these checks are carried out and i would view somebody who fudges it with suspicion

I strongly disagree I've around 40 cousins altogether. How do you convince people to hand over that info? I certaintly wouldn't give essentially strangers my pps number etc... uncle,aunts,siblings,parents fair enough but this is a joke.

galalala123

Does anyone realise we have an interview to do yet. Wouldnt ye be better off studying and worrying about that in over a months time when/if we get the forms??

Hank26

'In anticipation of progressing to Stage 5, you will need to consider compiling a list of names, dates of birth, occupations and addresses of all your immediate relatives and those of you spouse/ civil partner/ partner'

I believe this is a reasonable request, as long as you don't also have to supply PPS numbers.
Collecting the above mentioned details shouldn't pose too much of a problem, even with relatives living abroad.
However, it would be extremely unfair that the actions of a relative that you have never met or spoken to could ruin your application.

jamesr123

Hank26 wrote: »

However, it would be extremely unfair that the actions of a relative that you have never met or spoken to could ruin your application.

I reckon they'll judge it on how many in the family have been in trouble. so if you have 5 in the family and 5 have been in trouble then I reckon you'll be fecked..

WilcoOut

jamesr123 wrote: »

I strongly disagree I've around 40 cousins altogether. How do you convince people to hand over that info? I certaintly wouldn't give essentially strangers my pps number etc... uncle,aunts,siblings,parents fair enough but this is a joke.

I have a large clan too and i know theyd be happy to hand over info for such a cause as this

but anyway

it has to be done

KERSPLAT!

WilcoOut wrote: »

Im offering my opinion just like you are kersplat

the fact remains, a background check is essential and necessary so everyone should accept it and get on with it

its an entirely reasonable request and I as a citizen am delighted these checks are carried out and i would view somebody who fudges it with suspicion

Telling people to stop whinging isn't an opinion. We'll leave it at that

Scouser

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

Telling people to stop whinging isn't an opinion.

Decent advice though

I have already compiled the vast bulk of names and addresses

My father has a great recollection of birthdays thankfully

lets hope I get the chance to submit them

jamesr123

Scouser wrote: »

Decent advice though

I have already compiled the vast bulk of names and addresses

My father has a great recollection of birthdays thankfully

lets hope I get the chance to submit them

are people here confident they will be able to provide every name and address of family members..

Damofitz

Hi All - Quick Question! I'm trying to find out the latest time the applications have to be in by. The letter says "by Friday 25th April", I rang pub appts to check that that meant up to 11.59pm on 25th April. The girl at pub appts is advising candidates get their applications in before midnight tonight to be safe. Anyone know for sure?

WilcoOut

Damofitz wrote: »

Hi All - Quick Question! I'm trying to find out the latest time the applications have to be in by. The letter says "by Friday 25th April", I rang pub appts to check that that meant up to 11.59pm on 25th April. The girl at pub appts is advising candidates get their applications in before midnight tonight to be safe. Anyone know for sure?

U rang Pas

they gave you an answer

your still asking

Damofitz

WilcoOut wrote: »

they gave you an answer

your still asking

Let me Clarify the girl wasnt sure when they were due, she said she thinks its 11:59 tomorrow but she'd advise we get them in tonight? Thats ridiculous in my mind, they should be 100% on when they have to be in. This is unacceptabel after the mess up earlier this month.

whysosirius

Just received the background check form and it needs to be brought to the interview

thedirtydevil

whysosirius wrote: »

Just received the background check form and it needs to be brought to the interview

Yep got it there. Lot of information needed and for some with very little notice. Parents, siblings, aunts and uncles of applicant and spouse/partner - their name d.o.b, occupation and address is the info required for each. Thankfully no mention of cousins. Lot of rehashing of the interview form too (school results, work experiences etc). Will get interview form done tonight and then work on this one!!

TooLate

thedirtydevil wrote: »

Yep got it there. Lot of information needed and for some with very little notice. Parents, siblings, aunts and uncles of applicant and spouse/partner - their name d.o.b, occupation and address is the info required for each. Thankfully no mention of cousins. Lot of rehashing of the interview form too (school results, work experiences etc). Will get interview form done tonight and then work on this one!!

Does interview form have to be in by midnight tonight???

Rothmans

They sure must be confident in the batch they'rd bringing forward to interview if they're jumping the gun like this :-P

wobzilla1

Mother of God.
Both my mother and father have 12 siblings each.
This is going to be some job.
Lucky they don't ask for first cousins, I've over seventy of those.

Zadie10

wobzilla1 wrote: »

Mother of God.
Both my mother and father have 12 siblings each.
This is going to be some job.
Lucky they don't ask for first cousins, I've over seventy of those.

Oh jeez poor you! Thats crazy hard work. Luckily I have a tiny family & kept my form from when I joined the reserves so I'm all done Time to sit back & crack open a beer I think!

ShodenMcClane

Ugh, all this paperwork with this new form as well.

That said though, it's probably good foreshadowing for the amount of paperwork on the job!

jamesr123

thedirtydevil wrote: »

Yep got it there. Lot of information needed and for some with very little notice. Parents, siblings, aunts and uncles of applicant and spouse/partner - their name d.o.b, occupation and address is the info required for each. Thankfully no mention of cousins.

Thank god for that.

12 on the fathers side but only 2 on the mothers

wobzilla1

What address should I put for dead people?

Lojak

I have nothing filled in section 3 regarding third level education, I did a course for a year after school but did not complete it, should I leave blank or put it in? Also do I have to put in my girlfriends aunt and uncles on the other for or do her siblings , mother and father suffice?