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Dublin Fire service recruitment? Anyone know??

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  • #4712
    Royal87
    Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    DePaste wrote: »
    Well that’s great news for all of us then. That alone shows the lack of research done by some. If you can’t get your appearance right then god only knows how many didn’t do actual interview research. Our chances are looking up

    True i was really annoyed how much research i done but wasnt needed. I tryed to steer it my way by letting them i had researched DFB


  • #4713
    TallGlass2
    Registered Users Posts: 685 ✭✭✭TallGlass2


    Why would you go to the effort of getting as far as interview to not turn out well for it?

    Your underselling yourself right off the bat.

    Like there is nothing wrong with showing up with a beard and jeans, however I think they'd be expecting, clean shaven, suited and shoes at a minimum.

    Even when I was at a station, the DO said to me to make sure I shaved for it, as I was unshaven at the time. I said I usually am clean shaven.


  • #4714
    Royal87
    Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    TallGlass2 wrote: »
    Why would you go to the effort of getting as far as interview to not turn out well for it?

    Your underselling yourself right off the bat.

    Like there is nothing wrong with showing up with a beard and jeans, however I think they'd be expecting, clean shaven, suited and shoes at a minimum.

    Even when I was at a station, the DO said to me to make sure I shaved for it, as I was unshaven at the time. I said I usually am clean shaven.

    Yea same i was asked by a station officer what colour suit you wearing at the time i had a black suit to wear he said wear blue thought he was taking the piss


  • #4715
    DePaste
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭DePaste


    But then imagine they asked you something and you got completely stumped by it and looked like you hadn’t done your homework. They asked me about 10% of what I studied. You know yourself fail to prepare, prepare to fail.


  • #4716
    TallGlass2
    Registered Users Posts: 685 ✭✭✭TallGlass2


    Royal87 wrote: »
    Yea same i was asked by a station officer what colour suit you wearing at the time i had a black suit to wear he said wear blue thought he was taking the piss

    I went with black as I have a navy suit, I thought the navy was too bright really and didn't have cash for new one. I felt I turned out well for the interview. I can't imagine ever showing up for an interview in jeans, in fact your nearly advise someone if they didn't want the job to go in jeans, runners and a hoody!


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  • #4717
    R9238
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭R9238


    Royal87 wrote: »
    Yea i heard some people mad no effort like its common sense to wear a suit. I say these lads did themselves no favours. Unless they knew the interview panel lol

    Feel like it puts you on the back foot straight away


  • #4718
    DePaste
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭DePaste


    I was told the same by an SO to shave so I did it. I was also told in two stations to be In a navy suit. I don’t think it would really matter on the colour but I just think it shows the right impression and shows right off the bat you have done your homework. But to not turn up in suit is almost laughable. You would want to have done a perfect interview cause you can be damn sure they are going to grill you.


  • #4719
    TallGlass2
    Registered Users Posts: 685 ✭✭✭TallGlass2


    DePaste wrote: »
    But then imagine they asked you something and you got completely stumped by it and looked like you hadn’t done your homework. They asked me about 10% of what I studied. You know yourself fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

    True! I found the stations visits really good. Went to one where a friend works, was extremely impressed with the setup. So even if I don't get a place was good to learn about it. The thing with the research was that for the DFB questions, I could answer the questions in the language they used. Like Districts. Alpha Bravo etc..


  • #4720
    Dooj
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭Dooj


    Royal87 wrote: »
    Did they ask you all the competencies. I found it very relaxed bit too relaxed they were very nice and had a laugh with them but i u over think alot

    definitely no laughing had with my panel. Very serious poker faces.


  • #4721
    Royal87
    Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    Also hearing good few girls went for interview and they have to take on at least 10 % felmale recruits

    On another note know people who went for interview and if they are successful but have to wait till next year they will withdraw from competition


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  • #4722
    DePaste
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭DePaste


    TallGlass2 wrote: »
    True! I found the stations visits really good. Went to one where a friend works, was extremely impressed with the setup. So even if I don't get a place was good to learn about it. The thing with the research was that for the DFB questions, I could answer the questions in the language they used. Like Districts. Alpha Bravo etc..

    Yeah exactly! Using the language alone makes a difference. I went and learned history and who pays them etc. Doing your due diligence is key. I found really interesting and I loved the atmosphere. Definitely made me want it more


  • #4723
    TallGlass2
    Registered Users Posts: 685 ✭✭✭TallGlass2


    Royal87 wrote: »
    Also hearing good few girls went for interview and they have to take on at least 10 % felmale recruits

    On another note know people who went for interview and if they are successful but have to wait till next year they will withdraw from competition

    Statistically you've a higher change of not been this year! Fairly annoying if someone like myself doesn't mind waiting, is knocked off by someone will to call it a day due to time waiting! It is what it is I suppose. Just try convince them otherwise!


  • #4724
    DePaste
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭DePaste


    Royal87 wrote: »
    Also hearing good few girls went for interview and they have to take on at least 10 % felmale recruits

    On another note know people who went for interview and if they are successful but have to wait till next year they will withdraw from competition

    Yep true! I’d be happy to wait a few years if it be the case. I’m in no rush. So it depends on the person. Also a lot of people drop out when they find out the starting salary and can’t afford to take a drop


  • #4725
    Dooj
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭Dooj


    The reason they want to know will lads shave is basic FF. Anyone who done their research will know, BA work on a seal around your face, beards dont allow for a solid seal. Also one of the main points in the job spec was its a uniformed job can you deal with being told how to dress and how your appearance is.


  • #4726
    Edgod83
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭Edgod83


    TallGlass2 wrote: »
    True! I found the stations visits really good. Went to one where a friend works, was extremely impressed with the setup. So even if I don't get a place was good to learn about it. The thing with the research was that for the DFB questions, I could answer the questions in the language they used. Like Districts. Alpha Bravo etc..

    I was asked what station I went to , I start given the numbers to the station and the SO told me not the bother with them just give me the names


  • #4727
    TallGlass2
    Registered Users Posts: 685 ✭✭✭TallGlass2


    Yeah I say you ticked the boxes for him, shows you researched.

    Did the interviews finish Friday or some other day last week?


  • #4728
    JTH80
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭JTH80


    The colour of your suit won’t make a difference.
    Not being in a suit will make a difference.
    Not being clean shaven will make a difference.
    Having a body piercing on show/not taken out will make a difference.
    Wouldn’t worry about getting no jokes/ laughs out of your interview board. That would just depend on the personality of the officers interviewing you so don’t worry.
    Best of luck to everyone.


  • #4729
    Royal87
    Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    JTH80 wrote: »
    The colour of your suit won’t make a difference.
    Not being in a suit will make a difference.
    Not being clean shaven will make a difference.
    Having a body piercing on show/not taken out will make a difference.
    Wouldn’t worry about getting no jokes/ laughs out of your interview board. That would just depend on the personality of the officers interviewing you so don’t worry.
    Best of luck to everyone.

    You could be right but when you have DO & SO telling you in station visits must be some truth in it


  • #4730
    JTH80
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭JTH80


    Royal87 wrote: »
    You could be right but when you have DO & SO telling you in station visits must be some truth in it

    Nah. If you do a good interview you do a good interview. Black, blue or brown suit won’t make a difference.
    A few lads on station visits had mentioned it that it was said to them and it’s the first I’ve ever heard of it!


  • #4731
    Edgod83
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭Edgod83


    JTH80 wrote: »
    Nah. If you do a good interview you do a good interview. Black, blue or brown suit won’t make a difference.
    A few lads on station visits had mentioned it that it was said to them and it’s the first I’ve ever heard of it!

    A DO told me to wear a black suit and Navy tie, so the colour of your suit obviously doesn't matter it was just their preference


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  • #4732
    DePaste
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭DePaste


    JTH80 wrote: »
    Nah. If you do a good interview you do a good interview. Black, blue or brown suit won’t make a difference.
    A few lads on station visits had mentioned it that it was said to them and it’s the first I’ve ever heard of it!

    Are you currently in the fire brigade? If so do you know anything about panel numbers or when we can expect our results?


  • #4733
    Royal87
    Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    Result are out im in thank the lord


  • #4734
    kingstevii
    Registered Users Posts: 294 ✭✭kingstevii


    Royal87 wrote: »
    Result are out im in thank the lord

    Welcome to the gang! :D


  • #4735
    Royal87
    Registered Users Posts: 356 ✭✭Royal87


    kingstevii wrote: »
    Welcome to the gang! :D

    You get it


  • #4736
    DuckyFuzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭DuckyFuzz


    Holy smokes that was quick!


  • #4737
    kingstevii
    Registered Users Posts: 294 ✭✭kingstevii


    Royal87 wrote: »
    You get it

    About 20 years ago! Yea! :D


  • #4738
    TallGlass2
    Registered Users Posts: 685 ✭✭✭TallGlass2


    Well lads. No joy. Phek it anyway. I thought I might have pushed myself over the mark, knew myself from interview.

    Disappointed.


  • #4739
    DePaste
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭DePaste


    Yep same here didn’t get it. Very disappointed. Also you have to apply for the feedback and it could takes weeks according to mail


  • #4740
    DePaste
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭DePaste


    Royal87 wrote: »
    Result are out im in thank the lord

    What number did you finish on the panel?


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  • #4741
    TallGlass2
    Registered Users Posts: 685 ✭✭✭TallGlass2


    DePaste wrote: »
    Yep same here didn’t get it. Very disappointed. Also you have to apply for the feedback and it could takes weeks according to mail

    Yeah. I dunno, just didn't click with the panel. Even got a C licence and everything to improve my chances along with first aid course, manual handling anything to improve my chances. Dunno if I be bothered applying again. My character obviously isn't suited to the job if three people now from DFB rejected the application.


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