PSNI Recruitment 2015

MissWillow12

ryanchan wrote: »

Last year the qualification stage was clearer I don't have English or maths gcse but I have nvq level 2 and 3 in different subject from nwifhe . They are not in English or math. Last year I passed the mark or thought I did. It was a point system and my nvqs got me over the limit of gcse equivalent . this year not so sure as it just says 5 gcse or equivalent including math and English.and when you go to the equivalent page kits less informative. is there anyone here who would have any information that could help can you let me know

What stage did you get to last year? Do you have 5 GCSEs or equivalent? Deloitte are very picky regards the qualifications when you get to the AC stage and I have seen them send people home for not having them. The best thing to do is call recruitment and ask them or use the email from the application process and ask them.

ryanchan

MissWillow12 wrote: »

What stage did you get to last year? Do you have 5 GCSEs or equivalent? Deloitte are very picky regards the qualifications when you get to the AC stage and I have seen them send people home for not having them. The best thing to do is call recruitment and ask them or use the email from the application process and ask them.

I didn't get past the first exam lol this time I've been practising for a while now before recruitment even came up hopeing to pass first exam with flying colours. It's been 16 years since gcse. Iv done nvqs since then also computer qualifications and web site design qualifications. I was just unaware I needed my secondary school grade to qualify this time. That's going back awhile

Derob

ryanchan wrote: »

I didn't get past the first exam lol this time I've been practising for a while now before recruitment even came up hopeing to pass first exam with flying colours. It's been 16 years since gcse. Iv done nvqs since then also computer qualifications and web site design qualifications. I was just unaware I needed my secondary school grade to qualify this time. That's going back awhile

Ryan
It does state on the recruitment page that it's needed

Applicants are required to have a minimum of 5 or more GCSEs (or equivalent*) at A*-C grade, including Maths and English Language.

That's extract directly from website! They check first and foremost that you have English and maths

MissWillow12

ryanchan wrote: »

I didn't get past the first exam lol this time I've been practising for a while now before recruitment even came up hopeing to pass first exam with flying colours. It's been 16 years since gcse. Iv done nvqs since then also computer qualifications and web site design qualifications. I was just unaware I needed my secondary school grade to qualify this time. That's going back awhile

It would have to be Maths and English you would need your NvQs in I would imagine but could be wrong. You could try and do couple of courses to get them for the future and future campaigns so that way you defiantly have them. It does say though on the application you must have them at the time of doing the form I believe.

The best thing to do is contact recruitment and ask them to know one way or another.

Pmac773

Just got the progression email! First of many stages but still one step closer!

SamC321

Hi. New to this and first time applying, progression email came through last week. Looking forward to the IST now!!

bow runner

Just applied and got acknowledgement e-mail. I think there has already been at least 3,000 applications probably more. Puts it all in perspective long,long way to go. Suppose if your not in you can't win, to steal a well known pun from a certain advert.

Anyway good luck.

IvanT1984

SamC321 wrote: »

Hi. New to this and first time applying, progression email came through last week. Looking forward to the IST now!!

Are you crazy the IST is the hardest part in my opinion and of the 3 times I applied it tripped me up the first 2 by a single mark

good luck with the application

Bustermoon

Can I just check those who have applied, did you get your acknowledgement email immediately? I applied again last week, made sure everything was complete and confirmation screen came up at the end, but no acknowledgement email yet? I've checked junk mail and every other folder just in case so was wondering does it take a few days to come through? Thanks!! (Think I've blocked those sorts of details out from previous campaigns!)

bow runner

I got mine approximately a week after online application, wouldn't worry,you will get it.
Hope that helps, good luck.

Johannes_Cabal

Bustermoon wrote: »

Can I just check those who have applied, did you get your acknowledgement email immediately? I applied again last week, made sure everything was complete and confirmation screen came up at the end, but no acknowledgement email yet? I've checked junk mail and every other folder just in case so was wondering does it take a few days to come through? Thanks!! (Think I've blocked those sorts of details out from previous campaigns!)

No it takes a while, so don't worry. I applied the day it opened and only received the email last week.

hellomoto1234

I always take a screenshot of my completed application, or even print the Web page just encase something like this happens. I know they might not necessarily take that as gospel, but at least it is a wee bit reassuring that you know you've applied and it confirms your application.

Mop a top

Welcome to boards newbies (and those still lurking lol)!!!! This site should come with a health warning, very addictive lol.

If there's only 3000 or so applied you should be extremely happy. Over 7500 in C1. Have faith in yourself and you'll do better than you thought possible. I even surprised myself what you can achieve when you put your mind to it, focus and believe. Sounds ridiculous but the power of positive thinking got a lot of us around a PCA course a time or two lol

Bustermoon

Great thanks everyone!!!

SamC321

IvanT1984 wrote: »

Are you crazy the IST is the hardest part in my opinion and of the 3 times I applied it tripped me up the first 2 by a single mark

good luck with the application

Thanks IvanT.
I've heard that quiet a few times, won't be under estimating it! Fed up of doing practice questions and revising for it lol

Breaking bad

SamC321 wrote: »

Thanks IvanT.
I've heard that quiet a few times, won't be under estimating it! Fed up of doing practice questions and revising for it lol

You should be fine. Key is working fast and accurate as you would imagine. Time goes a lot quicker in the hall

bow runner

I know there are other options out there but I found this site useful for me. Again please be aware there are other options. Let me know what you think.

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Copy and paste link into your browser or type directly remember to put http:/ first. Forum won't let me paste direct link sorry.

If you do search in google for PSNI recruitment IST help , you will see site listed with alternate options.

Would be interesting to hear any other ideas re:practice.

Breaking bad

bow runner wrote: »

I know there are other options out there but I found this site useful for me. Again please be aware there are other options. Let me know what you think.

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Copy and paste link into your browser or type directly remember to put http:/ first. Forum won't let me paste direct link sorry.

If you do search in google for PSNI recruitment IST help , you will see site listed with alternate options.

Would be interesting to hear any other ideas re:practice.

I done the test three times and as long as you are familiar with the types of questions and what to expect then you'll do fine.

I find things like this hard to revise for as its completely random in a way.

bow runner

I agree totally it's a very subjective choice. The reason I liked this is that you can set timers on question sets or just practice , practice , practice on numerous questions. More like learning method rather than revising I suppose.

Breaking bad

bow runner wrote: »

I agree totally it's a very subjective choice. The reason I liked this is that you can set timers on question sets or just practice , practice , practice on numerous questions. More like learning method rather than revising I suppose.

Yea wish I had something like this when I done mine lol. Maybe I wouldn't have failed the first two by a few marks in the final stage now so if you don't get it the first time then keep going

Psni26

Hey, I put in my application last wed night I haven't received anything by email is that normal or do you receive anything?

Thanks

IvanT1984

Psni26 wrote: »

Hey, I put in my application last wed night I haven't received anything by email is that normal or do you receive anything?

Thanks

Takes a while for it to come back I put mine in again and it took 10 days and it arrived about 8 or 9pm in the evening

Psni26

Thanks for letting me know!

bow runner

Any of the older vintage applying I'm beginning to think I'm only one with a Zimmer frame applying this time around

(DO NOT PUT ACTUAL AGE OR SEX ON POST)

MikeOneJuliet

bow runner wrote: »

Any of the older vintage applying I'm beginning to think I'm only one with a Zimmer frame applying this time around

(DO NOT PUT ACTUAL AGE OR SEX ON POST)

Plenty of older folk apply and make it through. There was a few in my squad 35+. One mid forties.

SamC321

Psni26 wrote: »

Hey, I put in my application last wed night I haven't received anything by email is that normal or do you receive anything?

Thanks

I Didn't receive my acknowledgement email for 10 days, wouldn't be worrying yet.

bow runner

Thanks Mike 1 good to know.....

Shield

It's also not uncommon to see people in their 50s going through the Garnerville experience. You'll be very surprised when you see just how diverse an intake can be, which, IMO, is great to see.

bow runner

Glad to know that Shield, I suppose the more diverse intake the better?.

Momc82

I'm no spring chicken myself. Good to know I'm not alone.

blue3790

Newbie here! Just wondering, is there any other way to prepare for IST other than the example one online? Want to prep as best I can, grateful for any help!

blue3790

Also is your merit score soley based on IST and AC? Are any other factors taken into consideration?

IvanT1984

blue3790 wrote: »

Also is your merit score soley based on IST and AC? Are any other factors taken into consideration?

Your AC score determines your placement on the merit list so its essential to do as well as you can at this point.

Homer01

blue3790 wrote: »

Also is your merit score soley based on IST and AC? Are any other factors taken into consideration?

As far as I am aware your IST score is used purely to get you into the AC. All you need is to pass the IST.

After that it's all about the AC result. You want as high a score as possible:)

Ayechihuahua

Back again for another go at this recruitment drive..... Here's hoping. Applied 2 years ago but can't remember what I used for my username on here back then. Next step, IST.

bow runner

Back to fitness training, cold wet evening....dying...lol....hope this is worth the pain.....

Mop a top

No pain no gain!!!!

bow runner

All seems like pain at minute.....aching old bones

Derob

bow runner wrote: »

All seems like pain at minute.....aching old bones

Keep going the old bones will thank you for it, trust me after almost a year on fitness regime they only squeak now

janet1989

I choose to have my IST on a Saturday. Are any of the Dublin dates on a Saturday?

Johannes_Cabal

janet1989 wrote: »

I choose to have my IST on a Saturday. Are any of the Dublin dates on a Saturday?

I'm not sure if they run Dublin dates, you might be required to come up north.

janet1989

Have they released the figures yet on how many applied for this months recruitment campaign?

Homer01

janet1989 wrote: »

I choose to have my IST on a Saturday. Are any of the Dublin dates on a Saturday?

Pretty sure on the last campaign all IST's were held in NI. Given budgets, etc. it'll probably be the same this time.

Sheepsy

bow runner wrote: »

Back to fitness training, cold wet evening....dying...lol....hope this is worth the pain.....

Will be worth it though

MrBlack93

This article here says ''recruitment campaign closed on Friday and attracted more than 4,000 applicants''

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/david-ford-rules-out-return-of-5050-psni-recruitment-34140314.html

Mop a top

Woohooo

Depp

Just got my email saying ill be going forward for the ist, says ill have my appointment finalised by the 30th of october, just wondering if anyone has any idea when these appointments will be, cheers

hellomoto1234

only 4000 applicants?! numbers are waaaaaaaay down on previous years...Is this a combination of a number of things or mainly to do with the decrease in starting salary?

Breaking bad

hellomoto1234 wrote: »

only 4000 applicants?! numbers are waaaaaaaay down on previous years...Is this a combination of a number of things or mainly to do with the decrease in starting salary?

Prob due to salary id say and with more security alerts etc. I read that there was only 100 jobs allocated but the police federation say that there needs to be 6 times that number.

Puts it into perspective now that Ive been told I've been successful when 7000 people applied when I did - I think.

Derob

Breaking bad wrote: »

Prob due to salary id say and with more security alerts etc. I read that there was only 100 jobs allocated but the police federation say that there needs to be 6 times that number.

Puts it into perspective now that Ive been told I've been successful when 7000 people applied when I did - I think.

Also think of the number of people who have reapplied who are waiting on word from 1405 campaign if they hear in next few months numbers will reduce even more, they may even have to hold another recruitment campaign in new year after IST stage is over