Garda Recruitment - Stage 3 2016/2017

AiB123

Interview over - you have no idea coming out how it went! Well I didn't anyway! Awful fear I messed up on a job simulation question!

IrelandDylan

AiB123 wrote: »

Interview over - you have no idea coming out how it went! Well I didn't anyway! Awful fear I messed up on a job simulation question!

What was that?

AiB123

IrelandDylan wrote: »

What was that?

To do with how you'd deliver bad news to a family!

GenericUser1

How do I display the competency "Motivation to be a Garda", I'm very unsure what this means?

MrBlack93

GenericUser1 wrote: »

How do I display the competency "Motivation to be a Garda", I'm very unsure what this means?

Highlight your reasons for wanting to join AGS. Was there a particular point or reason in your life that made you full sure that it was a vocation you wished to pursue?

vardy98

So my own experience when I was in 6th class and we had a visit from a Garda, she spoke about the job showed us her kit, and brought us into the station for a visit, from then on that is when I decided I wanted to join, as I got older then I got to research more about the job, would this be sufficient for that competence I was not sure if this is good enough but that's how it happened for me.

IrelandDylan

To those of you whove been up for the interview so far, did ye bring a bag up with ye or see anyone else with one? Im travelling a fair bit so could do with bringing one but dont want to look out of place or be dragging it around the building

GB FAN GALWAY 30

IrelandDylan wrote: »

To those of you whove been up for the interview so far, did ye bring a bag up with ye or see anyone else with one? Im travelling a fair bit so could do with bringing one but dont want to look out of place or be dragging it around the building

No bother bringing a bag with you. There's a designated waiting area so you can leave it there. In such a fluster was I to get in I left my phone on the waiting area chair before I went in. Still there when I came back!!

GB FAN GALWAY 30

Hi Guys. Long shot but just wondered if anyone had any experience of the laser surgery in the Galway clinic?

GB FAN GALWAY 30

IrelandDylan wrote: »

To those of you whove been up for the interview so far, did ye bring a bag up with ye or see anyone else with one? Im travelling a fair bit so could do with bringing one but dont want to look out of place or be dragging it around the building

No bother bringing a bag with you. There's a designated waiting area so you can leave it there. In such a fluster was I to get in I left my phone on the waiting area chair before I went in. Still there when I came back!!

adam kearney

Hi Guys
Just wondering anyone who's done the interview in the past week how it went and any info would be great ?
I placed 550 and am just waiting to be called for the interview but already starting to panic haha.
Just wondering what it was like ? also would the fact im not in the reserves have much of an impact on my chances ??

Thanks

LottieP25

adam kearney wrote: »

Hi Guys
Just wondering anyone who's done the interview in the past week how it went and any info would be great ?
I placed 550 and am just waiting to be called for the interview but already starting to panic haha.
Just wondering what it was like ? also would the fact im not in the reserves have much of an impact on my chances ??

Thanks

Its fine, takes about 40 minutes, just be prepared and you will be fine.

Memo_54

Hey I am just wondering if anyone who did the interview got any indication as to when we will be getting results? The wait is definitely the worst part!

vodkacz

I was told they may Deliver the Results before Xmas. If not, first week of January. Gud Luk!

Memo_54

vodkacz wrote: »

I was told they may Deliver the Results before Xmas. If not, first week of January. Gud Luk!

That would be brilliant! Thanks a mill. You too!

Daniel12321

Hi, what did people wear when visiting the superintendent?

Elliot192

Daniel12321 wrote: »

Hi, what did people wear when visiting the superintendent?

A suit.

Daniel12321

Ya I was thinking that!! I'll be going straight from work, better put a suit in the car. Thanks

MrBlack93

For those who have previously completed the interview before.

How do they phrase the questions surrounding ''motivation to be a garda''?

Is it a straight out question i.e. ''Why do you want to become a Garda'' or more of a roundabout way such as ''give me an example of an experience that made you want to become a garda'' ?

Any advice is very much appreciated

Gerrard2121

MrBlack93 wrote: »

For those who have previously completed the interview before.

How do they phrase the questions surrounding ''motivation to be a garda''?

Is it a straight out question i.e. ''Why do you want to become a Garda'' or more of a roundabout way such as ''give me an example of an experience that made you want to become a garda'' ?

Any advice is very much appreciated

I was just asked what made me decide that I wanted to join the guards ?

MrBlack93

Gerrard2121 wrote: »

I was just asked what made me decide that I wanted to join the guards ?

Thanks for the reply. Really appreciate it!

I've another question in relation to the phrasing of questions. I've 2-3 examples for each competency prepared. I'm just wondering how they approach the question, for example ''Give us an example of when you showed resilience'' or ''Give us an example of when you showed resilience in your professional experience'' or ''Give us an example of resilience when working at X company'' ?

I've heard different things and understand each interview panel can vary.

vardy98

Guys this is probably a silly question but what exactly is resilience. I don't know what examples to give for this. Thanks I advance.

MrBlack93

vardy98 wrote: »

Guys this is probably a silly question but what exactly is resilience. I don't know what examples to give for this. Thanks I advance.

Definition: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

effectively how you powered through a hard time in your life or how you overcame a difficult situation or managed to succeed despite a difficult situation.

vardy98

Hi guys what exactly is the competence, delivery of results, is this how you answer the other competences or does it mean something else, thanks in advance.

MrBlack93

vardy98 wrote: »

Hi guys what exactly is the competence, delivery of results, is this how you answer the other competences or does it mean something else, thanks in advance.

No it's not in relation to answering the other competency's.

In previous campaigns I believe that competency was referred to as ''Personal effectiveness and delivery of results''.
Possibly bear that in mind.

You'll be asked for an example of a time where you demonstrated your ability to deliver results; e.g. this could be a work project that you excelled in or else possibly even a sporting achievement.

Remember, It's about your actions, not the actions of a team. It's about how you personally worked hard, delivered a high quality of work and succeeded.

vardy98

Thanks for the reply MrBlack93, so personal effectiveness and delivery of results are the same thing, so what are the 5 competences exactly
Motivation to be a Garda, is one
Resilience
Interpersonal skills
?
?
What's the other two, is it the other two I mentioned above?

MrBlack93

vardy98 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply MrBlack93, so personal effectiveness and delivery of results are the same thing, so what are the 5 competences exactly
Motivation to be a Garda, is one
Resilience
Interpersonal skills
?
?
What's the other two, is it the other two I mentioned above?

These are the 5 competencys;

Interpersonal Skills
Resilience
Motivation to be a Garda
Judgement and Decision Making
Delivery of Results

Gerrard2121

MrBlack93 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply. Really appreciate it!

I've another question in relation to the phrasing of questions. I've 2-3 examples for each competency prepared. I'm just wondering how they approach the question, for example ''Give us an example of when you showed resilience'' or ''Give us an example of when you showed resilience in your professional experience'' or ''Give us an example of resilience when working at X company'' ?

I've heard different things and understand each interview panel can vary.

To be quite honest I think you'll be fine if you have 2-3 examples for each. I think I was asked to give an example of when I had to be resilient when working in a specific job.. there all pretty straight forward their not there to catch you out.. the time will fly too!

vardy98

Thanks again MrBlack93, that was a great help.ðŸ‘

MrBlack93

Gerrard2121 wrote: »

To be quite honest I think you'll be fine if you have 2-3 examples for each. I think I was asked to give an example of when I had to be resilient when working in a specific job.. there all pretty straight forward their not there to catch you out.. the time will fly too!

Balls, I know they're not trying to catch you out but it's specifics like that that i'm scared of ha.

Doing a 1 to 1 prep course in 2 weeks so hopefully that'll set me straight

MrBlack93

On the form B I don't currently have written references, just wondering if their contact details are sufficient and if anyone else is just doing the same??

I've been in contact with my referees and have them briefed that they may receive a call seeking a references?

DooraGirl

MrBlack93 wrote: »

On the form B I don't currently have written references, just wondering if their contact details are sufficient and if anyone else is just doing the same??

I've been in contact with my referees and have them briefed that they may receive a call seeking a references?

Hi.. it's up to yourself, but I'd get the written ones if you could. My sergeant asked to see them and I reckon it would speed things up on the vetting front for you. They seem to want everything on paper and on file for you. That's just my two cents and I'm open to correction

vardy98

Guys how do you write your answers for the competences in the form of STAR, can all answers for all competences be created using this, thanks.

MrBlack93

vardy98 wrote: »

Guys how do you write your answers for the competences in the form of STAR, can all answers for all competences be created using this, thanks.

Situation: Clearly state the background to the incident/story that your using to support your competency.

Task: What was required of you in order to rectify the situation.

Action: What actions to took to rectify the situation.

Result: What was the positive outcome the actions which you took?

The following video is in relation to Uk police forces although there is relevant info that may be helpful for you;

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

madcabbage

Lads, whats the format when you do the interview? I know its different for everybody but is it along the lines of;

Talk about yourself
Education
What made you want to become a Guard?
The 5 competencies

Anything else that should be somewhat prepared for?

MrBlack93

Just seeing if anyone has used P O'Toole in Sligo in order to prepare for the interview?
If so could you recommend him highly?


I've currently booked him

Vitaliy

Hi, what do people suggest to do for interview preparation? Career services as a group or one on one with someone who is specialised in Garda interview preparation?
There are benefits to both, one on one attention, or possible ideas from the group?

Kilrodane boy

FORM B hi guys is it vital that aunts and uncles and grand parents date of births are put down on form b

arc2017

Hi guys..

I got my stage 2 results on the 14th December and just wondering does anyone have an idea of when the interview might be? I did the career services course on Saturday!!

MrBlack93

arc2017 wrote:

I got my stage 2 results on the 14th December and just wondering does anyone have an idea of when the interview might be? I did the career services course on Saturday!!

Your interview date is based on the oom you received after stage 2; not on the date you did stage 2

MrBlack93

Kilrodane boy wrote:

FORM B hi guys is it vital that aunts and uncles and grand parents date of births are put down on form b

Yes its vital.

Vitaliy

arc2017 wrote: »

Hi guys..

I got my stage 2 results on the 14th December and just wondering does anyone have an idea of when the interview might be? I did the career services course on Saturday!!

What number were you given with your results? I'm 627, still waiting on the interview date.

arc2017

Vitaliy wrote: »

What number were you given with your results? I'm 627, still waiting on the interview date.

Hi,

I am placed 948. Hoping to know soon!! Thanks for getting back to me.

diddlybo

Hi,

For college results, will bringing your degree and a photcopy of it do, or will I have to get a copy of my final results from the college?

madcabbage

Are people handing in copies of the copy of the birth certificate or what's the craic? Seemingly they don't actually hand out the original document anymore, they just send a photocopy?

Cohaw

Any one do a course for the interview. Thinking of doing Garda ip . Is ita worth the money

AiB123

diddlybo wrote: »

Hi,

For college results, will bringing your degree and a photcopy of it do, or will I have to get a copy of my final results from the college?

They don't look for your college results, just your leaving certificate or the minimum requirement you plan to use! I think they just take your word! Presumably they'll just look for verification if we're successful and looking for the increments!

tearing123

Lads. Clean shaven for interview, yay or nay? Haven't been clean shaven in a few years was wondering is now the time with interview next week

jay days

Hi, I see lots of people in the same boat as myself and waiting for word on their interview, i'm in the 800's, just wondering how much notice we will get before it.
Also probably a stupid question but is the medical or fitness test first?? I'm under pressure to lose weight if I get pass the interview so I'm thinking positive and trying to get the lb's off and get fit!! But I need as much time as I can possibly get..... so I suppose I'm just trying to get some sort of time frame in my head!I had a baby 10 months ago and had pretty much let my fitness totally go!

Vitaliy

tearing123 wrote: »

Lads. Clean shaven for interview, yay or nay? Haven't been clean shaven in a few years was wondering is now the time with interview next week

Hi, just wondering, what number are you that you have interview next week.
Just to have a rough idea when I'll be called, I'm 627.
Thanks