Garda Recruitment - Stage 3 2016/2017

Jayjellybean

Hey first time posting. Found this thread really helpful. I have my interview tomorrow I'm nervous but excited to get it done.
Does anyone know if I pass around when will my intake start?

wonderisit

I would be guessing feb intake but no one can be 100% sure

YiddoOConnell

I done the LCA in 2006, never done irish, but will I not get in because of them above mentioned? I forgot to fill up form online, when is the next time I can apply?

Cheers!

Sparky_7

Hi all,

Quick question on the 5 competencies,roughly how long did ye spend talking about each one?

2 or 3 minutes on each 1 or longer?

Cheers.

cars4life

Hi Guys, I have my interview next week, I'm trying to figure out what kind of scenario i could you for the competency "Motivation to be a Garda" ? any ideas would be much appreciated.

Canyon86

Hi All,

I did my interview last week, happy to share some advice,

1.Know your competencies inside out, be prepared to talk 3/4 mins on each one,have back up examples,

2.Arrive slightly before the scheduled time, as the morning I was in it was particularly busy and it was taking a while to get through the candidates,the civil service were also doing interviews that morning,so some waiting time was required,

3.Remain Calm, the panel are friendly, think before you speak, drink the water also, it does help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4.Have your Garda vetting form off to a tee, no gaps,typos,ensure detail is 100%, as not having this all correct creates hassle,

Good luck all!

Canyon86

cars4life wrote: »

Hi Guys, I have my interview next week, I'm trying to figure out what kind of scenario i could you for the competency "Motivation to be a Garda" ? any ideas would be much appreciated.

They asked me about how I would cope with the poor wages as I was coming from a high earning profession at the moment,

Also I was asked how would I react in a violent situation eg fight,

How would I handle verbal abuse on the street as a Garda etc

Hope that helps good luck!!!!!!!:D

Sparky_7

Lads quick question about the birth cert for the interview?

I can only find the long version of mine but its a photocopy of it from 2006?(Don't know why i needed it)

Anyone know if this will do?

Thanks

joeeeyyy

No you'll need to order one. Should jump on that straight away it could take some time depending how busy they are

bazz1000

Has anyone heard anything yet from the beginning of Oct interviews ???

OhThatsGreasy

bazz1000 wrote: »

Has anyone heard anything yet from the beginning of Oct interviews ???

Just got the email there! I passed!":)

bazz1000

OhThatsGreasy wrote: »

Just got the email there! I passed!":)

Got my email too. I passed too :-)
Time to hit the gym

Kilcommon34

Hey, first time I've posted here. I got my interview results today and I've passed. My question is as I'm involved in sport ive picked up an injury and may be out for 6-8 wks. If I get offered to do the physical in that time frame can I postpone it till I am able to do the physical?

joeeeyyy

Kilcommon34 wrote: »

Hey, first time I've posted here. I got my interview results today and I've passed. My question is as I'm involved in sport ive picked up an injury and may be out for 6-8 wks. If I get offered to do the physical in that time frame can I postpone it till I am able to do the physical?

Yes you can defer it. Up to three months i believe but in your case if you can show documentation of your injury they could give you more time. Well you do have up until February so should be enough time

Kilcommon34

joeeeyyy wrote: »

Yes you can defer it. Up to three months i believe but in your case if you can show documentation of your injury they could give you more time. Well you do have up until February so should be enough time

Thank you very much for letting me know. That's good news. Cheers for that

CuriousLady

I got my email I also passed we seem to all b having luck so far well done everyone and best of luck to those of you waiting to do yours !!

JustCaff

Kilcommon34 wrote: »

Thank you very much for letting me know. That's good news. Cheers for that

I wouldn't worry too much about being called up for a medical anytime soon. I passed my interview in sept and still haven't got a date yet for medical or the pct.
Just take it easy and recover well, shouldn't be a problem.

joeeeyyy

Kilcommon34 wrote: »

Thank you very much for letting me know. That's good news. Cheers for that

Don't worry about it. But like JustCaff says just worry bout getting fit no need panicking about the test, you'll get enough time and best of luck!

VW73

Hey guys i know someone who sat there interview over 2 weeks ago just wondering are results out, thank you

CuriousLady

VW73 wrote: »

Hey guys i know someone who sat there interview over 2 weeks ago just wondering are results out, thank you

I done mine 5th October found out on the 17th I passed

OhThatsGreasy

VW73 wrote: »

Hey guys i know someone who sat there interview over 2 weeks ago just wondering are results out, thank you

Interviewed Oct. 4th. Got result Oct. 17th.

VW73

CuriousLady wrote: »

VW73 wrote: »

Hey guys i know someone who sat there interview over 2 weeks ago just wondering are results out, thank you

I done mine 5th October found out on the 17th I passed

thanks a million for replying, and Congratulations on passing your interview

OhThatsGreasy

JustCaff wrote: »

I wouldn't worry too much about being called up for a medical anytime soon. I passed my interview in sept and still haven't got a date yet for medical or the pct.
Just take it easy and recover well, shouldn't be a problem.

Have you met Sgt or Super yet?

TallGlass

OhThatsGreasy wrote: »

Have you met Sgt or Super yet?

I'm waiting since August for any type of movement !

Anyone have to do the Irish assessment?

JustCaff

OhThatsGreasy wrote: »

Have you met Sgt or Super yet?

No haven't had any contact since they told me I passed the interview. Was invited down to the open day last weekend, that's about it. Still no word from the locals

ForeverYoung90

Do we meet local seg only after we have medical and pct passed?

OhThatsGreasy

ForeverYoung90 wrote: »

Do we meet local seg only after we have medical and pct passed?

From what I've seen on these forums over the last 6 months, anything can happen once you've passed the interview.

Medical, PCT, meeting Sgt and Super could take place at any time over the next 3-4 weeks or longer, and they may not happen in any particular order. There's also the possibility of being invited down to attend an open day.

JustCaff

OhThatsGreasy wrote: »

From what I've seen on these forums over the last 6 months, anything can happen once you've passed the interview.

Medical, PCT, meeting Sgt and Super could take place at any time over the next 3-4 weeks or longer, and they may not happen in any particular order. There's also the possibility of being invited down to attend an open day.

Hit the nail on the head there! Couldn't explain it any better! It's contained madness

PoorAuldDivil

Hello folks. I have my interview on Wednesday, however I have a bit of a problem. Both of my references (from employment and community work) have only known me the past 2 years. As well as that, I don't have access to their personal addresses (only business). Would they at all do?

VW73

Hi, business addresses are grand that's what i had for my references and was ok, once you have contact numbers for them. Best of luck with interview,

ForeverYoung90

PoorAuldDivil wrote: »

Hello folks. I have my interview on Wednesday, however I have a bit of a problem. Both of my references (from employment and community work) have only known me the past 2 years. As well as that, I don't have access to their personal addresses (only business). Would they at all do?

Are they the only references you have?
A Garda reference is optional but you must have an accademic reference, two references from somebody who knows you for at least 5 years, one of which must be a former employer. And there's a section for current employer and you tick yes or no for permission for them to be contacted ONCE YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL IN THE COMPETITION (pass everything interview,medical and ptc)
It can be tough trying to find references but for me personally I had:
Former school teacher
Football trainer
Farmer I work for sometimes
Current employer ticked yes to contact them
Didn't have a Garda reference

As was said business addresses will do along with contact number

On the day of your interview you will be called to a room by a person from Garda HQ who will examine your form B with you. So make sure it's fully filled out I didn't have full dates of birth only month and year for some relatives etc. You are given 7 days to email them the missing details. This has no affect on your interview so don't let it put you off.

ganthy

Is this the last week of interviews? I was told that I passed last week but I won't get my OOM until interviews are complete.

OhThatsGreasy

ganthy wrote: »

Is this the last week of interviews? I was told that I passed last week but I won't get my OOM until interviews are complete.

Yes - interviews finish this week. OOM will then be issued.

CuriousLady

Hi guys I know I'm jumping ahead. Just passed the interview last week, does anybody know when the next intake is after November (which by my research on this seems to be filling up with candidates who were passed their interview in July ) Feb I assume will be filled with those who passed august/September, just trying to judge those of us who passed Oct/Nov when out intake would be ? I know anything can happen regarding vetting passing sooner or dragging out just wondering if anyone knows what month intake starts after Feb. . Thanks and good luck to all !!

PoorAuldDivil

Hello folks. I have my interview for 9.55 in the morning. I was thinking, if I arrived around 9-9:30 would it be possible to be done and dusted by 11? The hotel I'm at the night before has a 12 check-out, and I'm wondering if I should Check-out before or after the interview? Thanks

CuriousLady

PoorAuldDivil wrote: »

Hello folks. I have my interview for 9.55 in the morning. I was thinking, if I arrived around 9-9:30 would it be possible to be done and dusted by 11? The hotel I'm at the night before has a 12 check-out, and I'm wondering if I should Check-out before or after the interview? Thanks

You should defo be fin by 11 that's giving u a full hour interview. I think I was out in 30/35 mins. Best of luck I'm sure u will do great !

PoorAuldDivil

Did the interview this morning. I thought that I did well enough, the panel seemed very fair. Thanks be to feck for that water though!

bazz1000

Anyone from the beginning of October interviews hear anything back yet about medical/physical stage. Hoping it's pushed out to December or even January as I have an op coming up in November

CuriousLady

bazz1000 wrote: »

Anyone from the beginning of October interviews hear anything back yet about medical/physical stage. Hoping it's pushed out to December or even January as I have an op coming up in November

Nope nothing I'd say we will hear in the next week or so as the interviews only finishing up this week..

daveoc43

Is there anyone still waiting on interview results. Done mine two weeks ago and still nothing back

Sparky_7

daveoc43 wrote: »

Is there anyone still waiting on interview results. Done mine two weeks ago and still nothing back

Did mine nearly 3 weeks ago and still waiting!

daveoc43

Sparky_7 wrote: »

Did mine nearly 3 weeks ago and still waiting!

Emailed them this morning and they said it'll be this week or next week..not giving anything away

Sparky_7

daveoc43 wrote: »

Sparky_7 wrote: »

Did mine nearly 3 weeks ago and still waiting!

Emailed them this morning and they said it'll be this week or next week..not giving anything away

Just got an email through to stage 4,best of luck!

OhThatsGreasy

OOM Numbers are out for those who did interviews in October week 1.

CuriousLady

OhThatsGreasy wrote: »

OOM Numbers are out for those who did interviews in October week 1.

I got 988. NOT sure what it means tho others who done physicals in october were in 800's are we in the same bracket as them ?? What did u get ??

Safebet

Hi CuirousLady,
I got placed in the early 1000s. Not sure what it means. I had my interview back in mid october. Waiting on more information for stage 4 (physical/medical/vetting). Any idea if we will be considered for February intake or the one after that?.....im confused with the oom...thanks

PoorAuldDivil

Just got word that I failed the interview.....absolutely gutted. Good luck to everyone going forward.

CuriousLady

Safebet wrote: »

Hi CuirousLady,
I got placed in the early 1000s. Not sure what it means. I had my interview back in mid october. Waiting on more information for stage 4 (physical/medical/vetting). Any idea if we will be considered for February intake or the one after that?.....im confused with the oom...thanks

I am also so confused about it. I haven't heard anything regarding physical / medical etc. AND not even sure what the next intake is after Feb ?I'm sure we could be game ball for Feb depending on vetting .. people who passed interviews in July are going in November intake that roughly same gap from Oct to Feb. I know that doesn't mean anything but we don't have much to go on other than speculation and excitment right ? lol

CuriousLady

PoorAuldDivil wrote: »

Just got word that I failed the interview.....absolutely gutted. Good luck to everyone going forward.

Ah nooo . Did u apply in Sept campain ?? This was my second time applying . DON'T give up

PoorAuldDivil

CuriousLady wrote: »

Ah nooo . Did u apply in Sept campain ?? This was my second time applying . DON'T give up

Yes, I have stage 2 on Monday. The experience may do me well!