Guards recruitment September 2016

Shane88

GazDublinC wrote: »

Does anyone know if you find out the names of your interviewers before you meet them? And who they are? Is three guards or three PAS employees or how does it work? Please

I done an interview for the prison service a few weeks ago,similar process and just before I went in a lady from pas told me the panels names and when I went into the interview I I got introduced to them properly.

GazDublinC

Shane88 wrote: »

I done an interview for the prison service a few weeks ago,similar process and just before I went in a lady from pas told me the panels names and when I went into the interview I I got introduced to them properly.

Great thanks for that! I think it looks bad if you don't know their names before you go in

MrBlack93

For the Form B what are people putting under the address column for Uncles/Aunts and Grandparents who are deceased?

I assume the address at which they last resided?

Shane88

GazDublinC wrote: »

Great thanks for that! I think it looks bad if you don't know their names before you go in

Yeah definitely! Always good to know and address them by their name. I was told its 2 people from pas and a member of AGS interviewing and then another member of pas sits off to one side taking notes but. Look the interview is as simple/difficult as you make it. Main thing is to relax and be yourself. As long as you know the interview form ya filled out in the beginning and stick to the info on that and have solid examples of the competencies they are looking for it won't be a drama.

Cedric87

Public jobs website is down for maintenance, might not be getting results this week.

stiimpreza1984

Cedric87 wrote: »

Public jobs website is down for maintenance, might not be getting results this week.

Oh great! Just our luck. Maybe it's the high volume of high marks crashed the server lol

stripmymind

Or maybe it's down as the results are being uploaded? ... Hmm
Let's see the glass half full haha

Topps

stripmymind wrote: »

Or maybe it's down as the results are being uploaded? ... Hmm
Let's see the glass half full haha

Guys chill. I cant imagine what ye are like the night before christmas haha

GenericUser1

Hi Lads,
I have a bit of a difficult one here and I'd like to hear your perspective.

I have a JLO youth caution from when I was an early teen.

I'm very concerned that if I pass all the other stages my vetting would be rejected because of it, I have been a "model citizen" since then, but I still feel that the caution is a huge obstacle. Does anyone know of anyone in a similar situation having passing vetting? What do you think my chances are or is it futile even trying?

Thanks!

wlynch1984

GenericUser1 wrote: »

Hi Lads,
I have a bit of a difficult one here and I'd like to hear your perspective.

I have a JLO youth caution from when I was an early teen.

I'm very concerned that if I pass all the other stages my vetting would be rejected because of it, I have been a "model citizen" since then, but I still feel that the caution is a huge obstacle. Does anyone know of anyone in a similar situation having passing vetting? What do you think my chances are or is it futile even trying?

Thanks!

"Who dares wins!"
I'd recommend ringing your local Garda/seargent and discussing it with them. At the end of the day it's there opinion that matters as its there report what the superintendent goes by!

stripmymind

GenericUser1 wrote: »

Hi Lads,
I have a bit of a difficult one here and I'd like to hear your perspective.

I have a JLO youth caution from when I was an early teen.

I'm very concerned that if I pass all the other stages my vetting would be rejected because of it, I have been a "model citizen" since then, but I still feel that the caution is a huge obstacle. Does anyone know of anyone in a similar situation having passing vetting? What do you think my chances are or is it futile even trying?

Thanks!

I'm fairly confident in saying this, as long as you DONT have any convictions in the court of law then you are fine.
If they start holding lads back for Mickey Mouse things they'd never recruit anyone, if they penalised you they'd have to penalise the lad who was caught speeding when he was 17 who's now 33. You'll be grand, There isn't a doubt in my mind saying that.
As long as you haven't been in front of a judge for assault or murder or any of that craic you are grand. (There are a lot more offences which would exclude you) but yours isn't one of them. I wouldn't even let it play on your mind because it's irrelevant. I am 99.98% sure of it.

GenericUser1

Many thanks lads, much appreciated.

GB FAN GALWAY 30

GenericUser1 wrote: »

Many thanks lads, much appreciated.

Home from a course today. It came up and it's a non issue they said. Declare everything because pulse is checked for all.

kinsellacoon93

Well lads Im number 478 on the order of merit to be called for an interview. I'm just wondering if any of you could guess around when I could be called for an interview... I'm in college at the moment, it would life easier for myself if I could organise myself around the interview! Cheers

DE1991

Is form B to be filled out by typing or by hand??

GB FAN GALWAY 30

DE1991 wrote: »

Is form B to be filled out by typing or by hand??

Typed and printed off and not to be signed until you meet them.

wlynch1984

Anyone who did there stage 2 on the 14th hear anything?

stripmymind

wlynch1984 wrote: »

Anyone who did there stage 2 on the 14th hear anything?

I heard nothing yet anyway.

DonegalMan0544

My friend did stage two on the week of the 14th. He said he rang up PAS and they said he won't receive his results until January, whether it be true or not...

wlynch1984

DonegalMan0544 wrote: »

My friend did stage two on the week of the 14th. He said he rang up PAS and they said he won't receive his results until January, whether it be true or not...

Hardly, they said mid December on the day and told me on the phone sometime this week.

Chrisbellew

They told me middle of December on the phone as well, hopefully it's this week

stripmymind

Chrisbellew wrote: »

They told me middle of December on the phone as well, hopefully it's this week

Hope to god it's this week boy. Head us wrecked here thinking about it

Squip90

Guys,

Looking for a quick bit of advice. I have the interview early next week. I have a black suit (which is slightly more comfortable) and a charcoal suit. My plan is to wear a white shirt. My problem is the tie. I have a nice black tie but the feedback from those around me is that I look like I am going to a funeral. As this is what I was planning to wear I am now slightly stressed. Any advice?

stiimpreza1984

stripmymind wrote: »

I heard nothing yet anyway.

I heard nothing yet either and I done mine that week also.

stiimpreza1984

Squip90 wrote: »

Guys,

Looking for a quick bit of advice. I have the interview early next week. I have a black suit (which is slightly more comfortable) and a charcoal suit. My plan is to wear a white shirt. My problem is the tie. I have a nice black tie but the feedback from those around me is that I look like I am going to a funeral. As this is what I was planning to wear I am now slightly stressed. Any advice?

Don't wear the black tie as the feedback you received was honest. Brighten up the suit....light blue colored tie with white shirt??????

DonegalMan0544

wlynch1984 wrote: »

Hardly, they said mid December on the day and told me on the phone sometime this week.

Well as I said I'm not sure, but that's just what he told me, hope yous get them soon 😊

Chrisbellew

Put it this way lads can enjoy all those Christmas sweets without having the thoughts of the PCT in January haha

DE1991

Do people think brown shoes would be a bad idea? Dark grey suit im wearing so would black be more professional?

MrBlack93

Best of Luck to anyone doing interviews tomorrow.
We'll all be eager to hear how you get on!

GazDublinC

DE1991 wrote: »

Do people think brown shoes would be a bad idea? Dark grey suit im wearing so would black be more professional?

I would say black. I'll be wearing black myself

GazDublinC

Could someone offer advice on form B please.

I spent 3 months on a J1 visa in America and also 3 months in Brazil.

Should I include these in my previous addresses? Even though they were short and more of a travel holiday.

Also are people including aunt and uncle in laws details?

MrBlack93

GazDublinC wrote: »

Could someone offer advice on form B please.

I spent 3 months on a J1 visa in America and also 3 months in Brazil.

Should I include these in my previous addresses? Even though they were short and more of a travel holiday.

Also are people including aunt and uncle in laws details?

I was told not to include aunt and uncles in law only your aunts and uncles who are your parents siblings.

Yes you'll have to include these addresses as omitting them may result in you being expelled from the competition. Granted this'll probably cause a delay in your vetting but it's better than the alternative which is being removed from the competition.

GazDublinC

MrBlack93 wrote: »

I was told not to include aunt and uncles in law only your aunts and uncles who are your parents siblings.

Yes you'll have to include these addresses as omitting them may result in you being expelled from the competition. Granted this'll probably cause a delay in your vetting but it's better than the alternative which is being removed from the competition.

Thanks for that! Will stick them in so

MrBlack93

GazDublinC wrote: »

I would say black. I'll be wearing black myself

I concur. Keep it simple and nondescript.

DE1991

Does it look bad to select 'permission refused' to contact current employer?

Elliot192

DE1991 wrote: »

Does it look bad to select 'permission refused' to contact current employer?

Up to you. It's the sergeant who contacts your current employer so it could be that you have the medical and possibly even fitness done by then? You will at least know that you've passed the interview by the time anyone even thinks to contact your employer. Plus they're going to want to talk to them at some stage. If that's any help.

DE1991

Elliot192 wrote: »

Up to you. It's the sergeant who contacts your current employer so it could be that you have the medical and possibly even fitness done by then? You will at least know that you've passed the interview by the time anyone even thinks to contact your employer. Plus they're going to want to talk to them at some stage. If that's any help.

I might just say permission granted so.
What about leaving cert results? Ordered nearly two weeks ago still dont have them. Rang today and they were sent in post Tues, hoping i have them in the morning i have interview at lunch time tomoro. Do you or anyone else think this would be a major issue if they dont arrive?

Elliot192

DE1991 wrote: »

I might just say permission granted so.
What about leaving cert results? Ordered nearly two weeks ago still dont have them. Rang today and they were sent in post Tues, hoping i have them in the morning i have interview at lunch time tomoro. Do you or anyone else think this would be a major issue if they dont arrive?

No, they give you seven days to submit any missing information. Best of luck tomorrow. The panel are very nice. No trick questions. Be confident, demonstrate your competencies, and you'll be grand.

I was also told a grilling is a good sign.

blueforce89

Anyone else up for interviews tomorrow?

GazDublinC

blueforce89 wrote: »

Anyone else up for interviews tomorrow?

Yep! Nerves setting in now!

killer91

blueforce89 wrote: »

Anyone else up for interviews tomorrow?

Yes in tomorrow morning myself, just going through the competencies and my examples.

Anybody do the interview today? If so, how did you get on?

blueforce89

Best of luck everyone!!!

Gnr_Iver

Good luck to anyone doing interviews over the next few days.

Won't be a bother on ye.:)

JKerova1

Surely the results for those who took the aptitude tests on the 14th should be out soon...

wlynch1984

JKerova1 wrote: »

Surely the results for those who took the aptitude tests on the 14th should be out soon...

Early next week I rang PAS yesterday.

SOM2016

Ive mine early next week and was just wandering if there are any obvious questions which I should prepare?

GB FAN GALWAY 30

Hi all. Had my interview yesterday and I just felt afterwards that I had been dong a lot of the talking and that I thought maybe was I rambling but they didn't butt in at all. Anyone with experience know if this is bad or would they have stopped me if they wanted. They did ask me about where Id like to end up and what about ending up away from Galway. So maybe thats good! Any feedback is appreciate.

MrBlack93

GB FAN GALWAY 30 wrote:

Hi all. Had my interview yesterday and I just felt afterwards that I had been dong a lot of the talking and that I thought maybe was I rambling but they didn't butt in at all. Anyone with experience know if this is bad or would they have stopped me if they wanted. They did ask me about where Id like to end up and what about ending up away from Galway. So maybe thats good! Any feedback is appreciate.

Sounds like ya played a good one to me to be honest. Good lad!

GB FAN GALWAY 30

MrBlack93 wrote: »

Sounds like ya played a good one to me to be honest. Good lad!

Really don't know but sure if second guessing was an Olympic sport most of us would have gold medals. Just glad to have it over and made the best effort I could..

How u fixed yourself or what stage u at now?

blueforce89

Anyone else up on Monday?
To the people who completed interviews last week, did they mention when you should expect to get your results?