Garda Recruitment - Stage 3 2016/2017

air assault

Well I'm up in the 900's after my interview. Just gotta wait and see how long it'll be before they call us for he medical and fitness. Still can't believe I've made it this far. Maybe it'll be the feb intake all going well. Be surprised if if was the Nov intake. Of course there is that massive recruitment drive next year

CuriousLady

Congratulations to all of you who passed the interview that's great news. I have mine start of October !

Can anyone tell me did they do interview prep courses through services such as career portal etc ? There 150 e just wondering do people advise?

innovate27

CuriousLady wrote: »

Congratulations to all of you who passed the interview that's great news. I have mine start of October !

Can anyone tell me did they do interview prep courses through services such as career portal etc ? There 150 e just wondering do people advise?

Well for the interview itself I didn't do any prep courses, didn't feel it was worth spending so much on it! The 5 competencies are the key to the interview and if you have related stories that you can match to each competency then the interview will go fine. Between that and bugging up work you may have done in the community, they don't throw too many curve balls! make sure you know your interview form you sent in well too, they tend to constantly reference to it alot. Best of luck ☺

CuriousLady

innovate27 wrote: »

Well for the interview itself I didn't do any prep courses, didn't feel it was worth spending so much on it! The 5 competencies are the key to the interview and if you have related stories that you can match to each competency then the interview will go fine. Between that and bugging up work you may have done in the community, they don't throw too many curve balls! make sure you know your interview form you sent in well too, they tend to constantly reference to it alot. Best of luck ☺

Thanks for the reply. Ive really done f all community work. I've been doing an apprenticeship and college then went on to full time work.. I'm only 24 but worked pretty hard to buy a house. Not an excuse but I never had much extra time.. hope they don't think I'm inconsiderate for my community. I know that's key ...

Hounddoggydogg

CuriousLady wrote: »

innovate27 wrote: »

Well for the interview itself I didn't do any prep courses, didn't feel it was worth spending so much on it! The 5 competencies are the key to the interview and if you have related stories that you can match to each competency then the interview will go fine. Between that and bugging up work you may have done in the community, they don't throw too many curve balls! make sure you know your interview form you sent in well too, they tend to constantly reference to it alot. Best of luck

Thanks for the reply. Ive really done f all community work. I've been doing an apprenticeship and college then went on to full time work.. I'm only 24 but worked pretty hard to buy a house. Not an excuse but I never had much extra time.. hope they don't think I'm inconsiderate for my community. I know that's key ...

Try to think of 2 examples for each competency, know your interview form and any questions they may have about it and as for the community stuff, try to think of time you may have helped with a charity event/charity run or helped young people. The panel were straight forward and sound for me so i'm sure you won't have anything to worry about. Good luck!

CuriousLady

What are the competencys they ask on ? I'm sure I will be grand u do just over think these things... thanks for ur help

Hounddoggydogg

CuriousLady wrote: »

What are the competencys they ask on ? I'm sure I will be grand u do just over think these things... thanks for ur help

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CuriousLady

Thanks a mill

Newgirl17

Hi quick question can t
woman do the female press ups?

MrBlack93

Newgirl17 wrote: »

Hi quick question can t
woman do the female press ups?

As far as I'm aware females do the press ups whilst balancing on their knees instead of their toes.

Watch the following video for reference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXo3roYoCUw

ForeverYoung90

Are people filling out form b by pen or typing it out then printing it off?

bazz1000

ForeverYoung90 wrote: »

Are people filling out form b by pen or typing it out then printing it off?

Type it. Won't accept handwritten

bazz1000

Newgirl17 wrote: »

Hi quick question can t
woman do the female press ups?

18 press ups on there knees I believe

ForeverYoung90

bazz1000 wrote: »

Type it. Won't accept handwritten

Is this the form they use for our vetting should we progress that far?

Theflycatcher

ForeverYoung90 wrote: »

Is this the form they use for our vetting should we progress that far?

Yep, so have it typed put and make sure as all the info is correct as any discrepancies will hold up your application further on.

Woop!

Hi everyone,
I got confirmation that I got through to stage 3 on the 06/09 and was told that I would have an interview in October, I filled out the interview form and sent it back, yet I have not received any date for an interview yet. I'm getting a bit worried, is there anyone else in the same boat?Thanks a million in advance!

Sparky_7

Woop! wrote: »

Hi everyone,
I got confirmation that I got through to stage 3 on the 06/09 and was told that I would have an interview in October, I filled out the interview form and sent it back, yet I have not received any date for an interview yet. I'm getting a bit worried, is there anyone else in the same boat?Thanks a million in advance!

Im in the same boat and not that worried as its a long process!

CuriousLady

Sparky_7 wrote: »

Im in the same boat and not that worried as its a long process!

They seem to only give 2 weeks notice for the interview so if u don't hear by 15th Oct then email.. also I advise downloading form b and drafting it up its 16 pages long be handy to get a head start on it..

Sparky_7

CuriousLady wrote: »

Sparky_7 wrote: »

Im in the same boat and not that worried as its a long process!

They seem to only give 2 weeks notice for the interview so if u don't hear by 15th Oct then email.. also I advise downloading form b and drafting it up its 16 pages long be handy to get a head start on it..

Where can you download the form B?

MrBlack93

Sparky_7 wrote: »

Where can you download the form B?

https://www.publicjobs.ie/publicjobs/publication/document/Application_Form_B.doc

CuriousLady

Sparky_7 wrote: »

Where can you download the form B?

Type in to google garda interview form b it will be the first one that comes up

Lctm

air assault wrote: »

Passed my interview beyond delighted

How long did it take for you to get the result of interview?

OhThatsGreasy

Hi Folks,

Does anyone know if your OOM improves if you pass the interview? My OOM is pretty high. Thanks.

cars4life

Yes your oom will improve when you pass interview, what is your oom roughly?

OhThatsGreasy

cars4life wrote: »

Yes your oom will improve when you pass interview, what is your oom roughly?

1900

I'm confident about the interview though. Have done my fair share.

daveoc43

OhThatsGreasy wrote: »

1900

I'm confident about the interview though. Have done my fair share.

Hi
I'm roughly around the same oom and was wondering have you got a date for interview yet.

OhThatsGreasy

daveoc43 wrote: »

Hi
I'm roughly around the same oom and was wondering have you got a date for interview yet.

Hi, my interview is next week.

daveoc43

Just wondering is there anyone that hasn't received a date for interview yet?

dandi2k8

Hiya. Just wondering does anyone have an idea of the failure rate at interview stage?

AudiKidd

dandi2k8 wrote: »

Hiya. Just wondering does anyone have an idea of the failure rate at interview stage?

80% pass rate I believe

Dingle20144

Anyone that did interview early September hear about the medical yet??

Newgirl17

Dingle20144 wrote: »

Anyone that did interview early September hear about the medical yet??

Still waiting to hear hoping we might hear soon.

Mightymouse92

I'm going for my interview next week and my coloured version of the leaving cert results never arrived will I still be allowed to do it

ganthy

AudiKidd wrote: »

80% pass rate I believe

That's very high! Where did you hear this?
I emailed PAC and they wouldn't tell me about the pass rate...

AudiKidd

ganthy wrote: »

That's very high! Where did you hear this?
I emailed PAC and they wouldn't tell me about the pass rate...

You hardly expected them to tell you?

ganthy

AudiKidd wrote: »

You hardly expected them to tell you?

But who told you it was 80% pass rate?

ForeverYoung90

What is a reasonable answer to why you did not pursue the Garda reserve?I was thinking work commitments at weekends?
Also what colour suit are people wearing grey or black?

CuriousLady

ForeverYoung90 wrote: »

What is a reasonable answer to why you did not pursue the Garda reserve?I was thinking work commitments at weekends?
Also what colour suit are people wearing grey or black?

Ye that's an honest answer also just for heads up for u I did actually apply for reserves 2 years ago to which I got a response they were not recruiting reserves as the college was in full time use for garda trainee's ;-)

Are the girls going for skirt and shirt or trousers and shirt ? I'm so excited / bricking myself ...

JustCaff

ForeverYoung90 wrote: »

What is a reasonable answer to why you did not pursue the Garda reserve?I was thinking work commitments at weekends?
Also what colour suit are people wearing grey or black?

A reasonable answer would be either work or college commitments, if you're involved in voluntary work, mention that any involvement in the reserves would cause the volunteering to end.
Mention that you are aware of the reserves, that you admire their commitment and dedication to the role on a voluntary basis and that should see you through that question ðŸ˜

Capricorn19

hey, quick question relating to the interview, may be a stupid one but I don't want to get it wrong at same time... For form B at the end they are looking for references/referees for the Garda and the academic do we just need there name contact details etc and for the other two do we need written or do we need written from all four??? thank you

Capricorn19

Hi, Im just wearing a skirt and a shirt good luck

CuriousLady

I just put name and address down it didn't mention written ref can anyone shed light on that please ? Are interviews every day this week or is everyone in weds? ?

CreamTim

Be careful who you are putting down for your references .. as in, don't lie ! ALL mine were contacted

Capricorn19

Yes but it says on the form just under the general references contact list.. 'References should be attached, where available.' that to me sounds like there should be written ones as well, but its confusing me do I need 4 from all or just 2 from the General ones?? help
would be grateful.

my interview is another week away. I think the interviews are everyday up until the end of this month, they interview approx. 24 a day.

CreamTim

Capricorn19 wrote: »

Yes but it says on the form just under the general references contact list.. 'References should be attached, where available.' that to me sounds like there should be written ones as well, but its confusing me do I need 4 from all or just 2 from the General ones?? help
would be grateful.

my interview is another week away. I think the interviews are everyday up until the end of this month, they interview approx. 24 a day.

"Where available" .. is if your able get a reference but if your not it's not a necessity .. they contact your references for a written reference anyway

Capricorn19

OK cool. thank you

Mightymouse92

How long before they contact your references

CreamTim

Mightymouse92 wrote: »

How long before they contact your references

After your medical, just before your local Sergent rings you

OhThatsGreasy

Had my interview yesterday. Mixed feelings leaving it. Felt I answered their questions sufficiently but I will always feel I could have done better - such is the nature of an interview I guess. It was 40 mins but the time absolutely flew. Know your application form inside and out. I was asked questions on each and every section. Nerves came through at times but I'm sure they allow for this. Panel were firm but fair. They have a timeline they need to stick to.
Your Form B needs to be 1,000,000% accurate. I forgot a post code on one relatives address and I had a typo in the DOB for another. This has already caused a delay in my vetting process so make sure your Form B is spotless. I have to re-submit the required information to them online but you only have 7 days to do this.
Fingers crossed I did enough to make it to the next stage. Best of luck to those yet to do the interview.
Now to play the waiting game!

dandi2k8

Ah I'm sure you did great I have my interview next Monday.. so nervous.. I see your from Galway can I ask where you stayed or did you travel on the day? I'm travelling from Donegal and looking for a hotel as close as I can get to the building to avoid me getting lost! I travelled for stage 2 on the day last time with a friend who knew dublin but I'm attempting Monday solo!