Guards recruitment September 2016

Shane88

Could anyone that has had the meeting with the local superintendent tell me what it entails please

DE1991

DonegalMan0544 wrote: »

Got my medical date today, roll on ðŸ˜႒

When did ya do the interview?

DE1991

MrBlack93 wrote: »

I'm low 200's and still no email.

Im low to mid 100's and still nothing either

DonegalMan0544

DE1991 wrote: »

When did ya do the interview?

January

Eddyrio5

Has anyone completed the medical?
What do they look for? Bmi, eyesight, hearing, and injuries etc. Do they check teeth also?

vardy98

When you say injuries what do you mean?

MrBlack93

vardy98 wrote: »

When you say injuries what do you mean?

My understanding is on the self declaration form you're asked about previous injuries/surgeries etc.

vardy98

So what would a serious injury be for example.

MrBlack93

vardy98 wrote: »

So what would a serious injury be for example.

Don't personally know that info but I've heard of one individual who had to get supporting documentation from a consultant in relation to an old knee injury

mutter_man

Leeroyjenkins wrote: »

Just did stage two there today. Missed one or two details on the report, feeling a bit indifferent now.  Was wondering if anyone that passed did the same?

I analysed my performance in stage two as well. You will miss a point or two. In a real situation you would simply ask the witness to clarify anything you missed so don't worry it's not perfection they are after just the aptitude. Hopefully whatever you did is good enough and best of luck.

MrBlack93

vardy98 wrote:

Just if you don't mind me asking Mr Black93 what sort of knee injury did your friend get, when I was in school I was playing rugby I clashed knees with another player, it was sore for a few days, I went to the doctors straight away but she said it was fine just bruised so I had to keep my weight off it for a few days, I also went to a friend who is a physio and he said nothing he can do that I just need to exercise it and build back up the muscle again now it's fine and back to normal, this wouldn't really be a serious injury would it.

I believe it was a cruciate injury

Damo1988

Anybody else had a delay in getting their leaving cert results? Ordered nearly a month now!

DE1991

Damo1988 wrote: »

Anybody else had a delay in getting their leaving cert results? Ordered nearly a month now!

Happened me in December give them a ring they might have forgot to post them out

MrBlack93

Rang PAS today with regards to not having received a medical date yet.
Was informed that everything was in order with regards to my application and that only half of those who received their results last week were given medical dates so far.

Oh well, back to the waiting game.

leixlipgirl

MrBlack93 wrote: »

Rang PAS today with regards to not having received a medical date yet.
Was informed that everything was in order with regards to my application and that only half of those who received their results last week were given medical dates so far.

Oh well, back to the waiting game.

Did they give any idea when other half mihht get theirs? Please

MrBlack93

leixlipgirl wrote:

Did they give any idea when other half mihht get theirs? Please

No indication. Just said I'll get my date when more slots become available

leestone

freename1807 wrote: »

Was unsuccessful in my interview.

Bit around the process for those waiting to do interviews.

It's not like a usual interview, in the sense that everything is already outlined for you before you go in. You know what to expect, your competencies will be asked almost in sequential order.

Before i even went into the room a lady came out, sat me down, told me not to be nervous. Outlined the competencies to me again, who was on the panel, what their names were, where they were from career wise. She then told me i could shake their hands if i wanted... and do shake them when i leave... she was helpful but almost one step away from holding my hand through the door.

Interview

There was a panel of 3, one superintendent named Fiona Fogarty (i think) a civil servant and another who person i cant remember. They were all very nice, welcoming and put me at ease. Each of them outlined the competency they would question me on. They explained what each competency was about and what was expected from the answer. I'd say each person asked about 2-3 questions for each competency. Might be worth mentioning that they asked me quite negative questions... by this i mean they asked about times i've been criticized, how i dealt with that. Have i ever given negative feedback. What would i do differently.

The superintendent was asking me specific questions about the garda. The ranks of guards, what support services do they consist of, the geographical regions, who i knew, what were the shift hours, what the pay was, templemore courses, hours of the course, training expectation etc. basically testing knowledge on the garda.

I dont have much experience within a community i.e Garda reserve, GAA, Order of Malta etc. I felt they were looking for people who had experience in team roles that could be clearly outlined by reflecting community work, or helping people whether it be customer service, volunteering work and relaying these back into the competencies.

Good luck to those who are continuing on their applications and process and congrats to the folk who passed!

what you mean by support services

clairelouise95

Anyone get an email regarding open day on the 11th of March?

nodnewel

Yep

MrBlack93

Just got an email in relation to the open day

Shane88

clairelouise95 wrote: »

Anyone get an email regarding open day on the 11th of March?

Got one for 25th of Feb

sineadmasonxd

Just got email about open day on 11th of March... must be a good sign? ��

clairelouise95

MrBlack93 wrote: »

Just got an email in relation to the open day

Do you think we'll have our medical before that?

AlisonT123

Still no date for medical but got email about open day, do they run regularly ? Not sure if I can make it the 11th of March .

DonegalMan0544

Yeah I got one for 25th of this month, they don't give much notice do they lol do ya get a practice run of the physical on the open day?

ALTHEPAL

Hi all, this is totally off topic for this thread but has anyone on here had to sit the Irish profiency exam with public jobs ? You sit this when you don't have two languages at ordinary level leaving cert, any feedback much appreciated .

jay days

Hi all!! Just wondering if you fail the weight on the medical, as in your bmi is too high, is it game over?? Or do you get a chance to come back?

Bilboa23

I did the medical two weeks ago and I just have to have a meeting with the Superintendant and do my physical. I don't think I'll be going to templemore in May probably too late! Just wondering would ye think I'd have the the meeting and physical done before the end of May? Was hoping to go to America for two months before I start in August or November

D Trent

Those who have done stage 2 this week were they full classes in Chapter house ?

Damo1988

Bilboa23 wrote: »

I did the medical two weeks ago and I just have to have a meeting with the Superintendant and do my physical. I don't think I'll be going to templemore in May probably too late! Just wondering would ye think I'd have the the meeting and physical done before the end of May? Was hoping to go to America for two months before I start in August or November

What does the medical entail?

Peterh89

ALTHEPAL wrote: »

Hi all, this is totally off topic for this thread but has anyone on here had to sit the Irish profiency exam with public jobs ? You sit this when you don't have two languages at ordinary level leaving cert, any feedback much appreciated .

yeah im on the same boat got a date in march to be tested and I do not have a word of Irish.

ALTHEPAL

Peterh89 wrote: »

yeah im on the same boat got a date in march to be tested and I do not have a word of Irish.

Really what stage are you at now ? pm me if you want there

Topps

Just looking at a form handed to me after stage 2 of the competition. It mentions an interview form must be submitted? Didnt we do this at the beginning of the compaign? Is this a mistake?

stiimpreza1984

Topps wrote: »

Just looking at a form handed to me after stage 2 of the competition. It mentions an interview form must be submitted? Didnt we do this at the beginning of the compaign? Is this a mistake?

I actually seen that too it was probably something they should have changed and they just used the same wording from the previous January 2016 campaign as you may remember we received that same handout called; 'Information for Candidates regarding stage 3 for Garda Trainee 2016'

We would have had to send in the interview form after stage two in the January campaign to sit the interview. Whereas we already filled that out first thing before we even sat for stage one in the September 2016 campaign.

cjgblm

Bilboa23 wrote: »

I did the medical two weeks ago and I just have to have a meeting with the Superintendant and do my physical. I don't think I'll be going to templemore in May probably too late! Just wondering would ye think I'd have the the meeting and physical done before the end of May? Was hoping to go to America for two months before I start in August or November

Wouldn't rule out May totally , I had my medical 3 weeks ago and pct next week so hope this helps , there doesn't seem to be much order in regards OOM not sure if they give preference to those who's vetting has come back or what the story is but it is possible you will have pct in the coming weeks , don't expect any more than 15-16 days notice for pct exam , have you been invited to an open day ?

DonegalMan0544

cjgblm wrote: »

Wouldn't rule out May totally , I had my medical 3 weeks ago and pct next week so hope this helps , there doesn't seem to be much order in regards OOM not sure if they give preference to those who's vetting has come back or what the story is but it is possible you will have pct in the coming weeks , don't expect any more than 15-16 days notice for pct exam , have you been invited to an open day ?

If you get invited to an open day does that mean that you'll be asked to do the physical shortly after or no? Granted that you pass the medical etc..

DE1991

AlisonT123 wrote: »

Still no date for medical but got email about open day, do they run regularly ? Not sure if I can make it the 11th of March .

Just go to one of the other dates, i went to mine a couple weeks ago, they dont take names or anything like that so you'd be sound going to the others i reckon

DE1991

DonegalMan0544 wrote: »

If you get invited to an open day does that mean that you'll be asked to do the physical shortly after or no? Granted that you pass the medical etc..

Nope. Did my interview early December, got my results before xmas, had my open day a couple weeks ago but still no date for medical or physical. Its gone a bit slow at this stage now

sticky hurling

Can Somebody run me through the medical eye sight side of things really my optian says i meet the requiremnts and she has put it on headed paper for me would this hold any sway if they were to fail you or would you be told on your bike!!! realy appreciate some insight?

rubys9

Hi i've stage 2 on monday coming. just wondering has anyone any tips or anything to help me prepare for it? Thanks

AlisonT123

rubys9 wrote: »

Hi i've stage 2 on monday coming. just wondering has anyone any tips or anything to help me prepare for it? Thanks

Relax and Go in Confident.. Spend time studying the scenarios, I found them difficult. For report writing head down and try and jot down as much info as Possible.

Elliot192

sticky hurling wrote: »

Can Somebody run me through the medical eye sight side of things really my optian says i meet the requiremnts and she has put it on headed paper for me would this hold any sway if they were to fail you or would you be told on your bike!!! realy appreciate some insight?

Sure, if your optician says you meet the requirements, why do you think you would fail? My friend was down in the college in 2015 and they said there were two or three recruits in the class wearing glasses, if that helps put your mind at ease. For the medical they just use the same/similar equipment as a technician in spec savers would use, so I wouldn't be worrying. If you've had any operations etc on your eyes in the past, then it's probably an ophthalmologist's report you would need. Not sure what the deal is with colour blindness or lazy eyes now just short-sightedness.

Cocopops24

sticky hurling wrote: »

Can Somebody run me through the medical eye sight side of things really my optian says i meet the requiremnts and she has put it on headed paper for me would this hold any sway if they were to fail you or would you be told on your bike!!! realy appreciate some insight?

I passed the medical but barely from my eyesight! I went and got an eye test the week before and was well within the limits but on the day of the medical could barely see anything in the machine and only got the required limits when she used the wall chart! My prescription is only -1 so just be aware that the machine is definitely a bit iffy!

rubys9

Thankyou. is there any samples or anything to help me practice?

iCiaranS

Got my interview tomorrow lads, anyone got any words of advice before the big one?

User16

Peterh89 wrote: »

yeah im on the same boat got a date in march to be tested and I do not have a word of Irish.

Does everyone with no Irish skills have to do this? First I'm hearing of it

blueforce89

User16 wrote: »

Peterh89 wrote: »

yeah im on the same boat got a date in march to be tested and I do not have a word of Irish.

Does everyone with no Irish skills have to do this? First I'm hearing of it

Only if you don't have the minimum of 2 languages from your leaving cert. Someone with English and German wouldn't have to do the Irish test, but someone with only English would have to sit the Irish exam. Hope that helps.

Eddyrio5

Cocopops24 wrote: »

sticky hurling wrote: »

Can Somebody run me through the medical eye sight side of things really my optian says i meet the requiremnts and she has put it on headed paper for me would this hold any sway if they were to fail you or would you be told on your bike!!! realy appreciate some insight?

I passed the medical but barely from my eyesight! I went and got an eye test the week before and was well within the limits but on the day of the medical could barely see anything in the machine and only got the required limits when she used the wall chart! My prescription is only -1 so just be aware that the machine is definitely a bit iffy!

What do they test/look for on the medical? You couldn't give a quick run down could you please

MrBlack93

Just got my medical date. ****ting bricks!!!

If I fail this I'll have to reevaluate alot of things in my life

DonegalMan0544

MrBlack93 wrote: »

Just got my medical date. ****ting bricks!!!

If I fail this I'll have to reevaluate alot of things in my life

You should fly the medical, is it far away?