Garda Recruitment 2017 - Stage 3

mrDerek

results just sent out surprisingly quick i only did mine thursday. Passed

Mokuba

Failed - almost positive I failed on Motivation to be a Garda.

Quite annoyed now to be honest. Don't feel like I was given a fair crack of the whip in that section. I actually felt like the Inspector completely misread my additional comment in the original application form - he seemed to be focusing on something that I hadn't even said - in fact I had almost said the opposite to what he was inferring. What's more annoying is the fact that he focused on it and when I tried to display my knowledge of modues/training/ranks - which I knew inside out and upside down - he moved me away from it immediately.

Sounds like sour grapes, always areas to improve on and experiences to better yourself with to make a better candidate - but still frustrating nonetheless.

That's probably it for me - I know some people will say well you don't have much motivation if you're giving up now, but it adds on probably another 2 years to me getting in at least. I need to focus on other pursuits now rather than twiddle my thumbs waiting for another campaign to come around.

Best of luck to all who went through.

Weejohnny

Mokuba wrote: »

Failed - almost positive I failed on Motivation to be a Garda.

Quite annoyed now to be honest. Don't feel like I was given a fair crack of the whip in that section. I actually felt like the Inspector completely misread my additional comment in the original application form - he seemed to be focusing on something that I hadn't even said - in fact I had almost said the opposite to what he was inferring. What's more annoying is the fact that he focused on it and when I tried to display my knowledge of modues/training/ranks - which I knew inside out and upside down - he moved me away from it immediately.

Sounds like sour grapes, always areas to improve on and experiences to better yourself with to make a better candidate - but still frustrating nonetheless.

That's probably it for me - I know some people will say well you don't have much motivation if you're giving up now, but it adds on probably another 2 years to me getting in at least. I need to focus on other pursuits now rather than twiddle my thumbs waiting for another campaign to come around.

Best of luck to all who went through.

There's supposed to be another campaign in February, you obviously placed high in stage 1+2. Use interview as a lesson.

mrDerek

Weejohnny wrote: »

There's supposed to be another campaign in February, you obviously placed high in stage 1+2. Use interview as a lesson.

Yeah I failed my first interview in the 14 campaign I dunno what age you are but if your not already 35 give it another go

mooju

Mokuba wrote: »

Failed - almost positive I failed on Motivation to be a Garda.

Quite annoyed now to be honest. Don't feel like I was given a fair crack of the whip in that section. I actually felt like the Inspector completely misread my additional comment in the original application form - he seemed to be focusing on something that I hadn't even said - in fact I had almost said the opposite to what he was inferring. What's more annoying is the fact that he focused on it and when I tried to display my knowledge of modues/training/ranks - which I knew inside out and upside down - he moved me away from it immediately.

Sounds like sour grapes, always areas to improve on and experiences to better yourself with to make a better candidate - but still frustrating nonetheless.

That's probably it for me - I know some people will say well you don't have much motivation if you're giving up now, but it adds on probably another 2 years to me getting in at least. I need to focus on other pursuits now rather than twiddle my thumbs waiting for another campaign to come around.

Best of luck to all who went through.

I also feel I failed on this aspect. Any way of us finding out you know??

mrDerek

mooju wrote: »

I also feel I failed on this aspect. Any way of us finding out you know??

You can request feedback how detailed it is I'm.not sure I reckon it's the scoring of your interview since there's so many interviews goin on

mooju

mrDerek wrote: »

You can request feedback how detailed it is I'm.not sure I reckon it's the scoring of your interview since there's so many interviews goin on

That would be great as I am young enough to give it another go and would love to know how I did on each part.... How do I go about this do you mind me asking

mezzac95

Hi guys. I got through to stage 3 and my oom was 53. My interview date was scheduled for the 26th of August but I was away. Does anyone know when the next rounds are? Thanks!

Mowley

I passed..I can't believe it. Delighted. Well done to those that did and keep going to those that didn't.

mrDerek

mezzac95 wrote: »

Hi guys. I got through to stage 3 and my oom was 53. My interview date was scheduled for the 26th of August but I was away. Does anyone know when the next rounds are? Thanks!

Did you just not go to the interview?

Holeymoley11

Mokuba wrote: »

Failed - almost positive I failed on Motivation to be a Garda.

Quite annoyed now to be honest. Don't feel like I was given a fair crack of the whip in that section. I actually felt like the Inspector completely misread my additional comment in the original application form - he seemed to be focusing on something that I hadn't even said - in fact I had almost said the opposite to what he was inferring. What's more annoying is the fact that he focused on it and when I tried to display my knowledge of modues/training/ranks - which I knew inside out and upside down - he moved me away from it immediately.

Sounds like sour grapes, always areas to improve on and experiences to better yourself with to make a better candidate - but still frustrating nonetheless.

That's probably it for me - I know some people will say well you don't have much motivation if you're giving up now, but it adds on probably another 2 years to me getting in at least. I need to focus on other pursuits now rather than twiddle my thumbs waiting for another campaign to come around.

Best of luck to all who went through.

Look take it as a learning curve. I failed the interview in the Sept campaign. Requested the feedback and fell on motivation to be a guard. Did the interview a few weeks ago and felt like motivation to be a guard was my strongest point. In applying for it again it will show how motivated you are. You will defo get it ! Just get your head down and apply again !

floggmolly

mezzac95 wrote: »

Hi guys. I got through to stage 3 and my oom was 53. My interview date was scheduled for the 26th of August but I was away. Does anyone know when the next rounds are? Thanks!

You will not get a new date, you'll have to apply for stage 1 when it opens again!

mezzac95

mrDerek wrote: »

Did you just not go to the interview?

No I told the public appointment service I was away and they said that I will be called in the next round but I was just wondering if anyone knew when it was

Weejohnny

mezzac95 wrote: »

No I told the public appointment service I was away and they said that I will be called in the next round but I was just wondering if anyone knew when it was

Next batch have been called, week of Oct 16th.

floggmolly

mezzac95 wrote: »

No I told the public appointment service I was away and they said that I will be called in the next round but I was just wondering if anyone knew when it was

If you remember when we got our Interview date, in the email it said that it was not not possible to rearrange the date of the interview and being unable to attend would result in the termination of your application?

mezzac95

floggmolly wrote: »

If you remember when we got our Interview date, in the email it said that it was not not possible to rearrange the date of the interview and being unable to attend would result in the termination of your application?

I do remember and I just rang them asking if there was any possibility of rescheduling and they said there would be if you emailed them with the reason why you should get a date in another round. I was just asking when the other rounds were

floggmolly

mezzac95 wrote: »

I do remember and I just rang them asking if there was any possibility of rescheduling and they said there would be if you emailed them with the reason why you should get a date in another round. I was just asking when the other rounds were

Don't get me wrong, I hope you can!

Ruairi93

Anyone have an idea when the high 700s will be called?

DeHorse88

Weejohnny wrote: »

Next batch have been called, week of Oct 16th.

I presume the order of merit will be from 306 to 550 roughly. Im currently at 716 so i would expect to be called after this batch. how long does it take roughly to complete all interviews for a batch??

Ruairi93

DeHorse88 wrote: »

I presume the order of merit will be from 306 to 550 roughly. Im currently at 716 so i would expect to be called after this batch. how long does it take roughly to complete all interviews for a batch??

I'm 773, nice to see someone in my bracket haha.
Maybe a week or so? I'd say we'll get a shout the end of October!

DeHorse88

Ruairi93 wrote: »

I'm 773, nice to see someone in my bracket haha.
Maybe a week or so? I'd say we'll get a shout the end of October!

Better start doing a bit for it so, have you any prep done so far?

Ruairi93

DeHorse88 wrote: »

Better start doing a bit for it so, have you any prep done so far?

Have done a lil bit, looked up abit about the training in templemore and garda ranks. Need to scrub up on my competencies but I'm getting a mock interview in a week or 2 to help. Yourself?

DeHorse88

Ruairi93 wrote: »

Have done a lil bit, looked up abit about the training in templemore and garda ranks. Need to scrub up on my competencies but I'm getting a mock interview in a week or 2 to help. Yourself?

Nothing really done was goin to do a career services day next week but id be more comfortable doin a mock interview with someone it would prob be more beneficial too

Ruairi93

DeHorse88 wrote: »

Nothing really done was goin to do a career services day next week but id be more comfortable doin a mock interview with someone it would prob be more beneficial too

Yea I've heard career services courses your packed into a room with one teacher not really worth it

mrDerek

Ruairi93 wrote: »

Yea I've heard career services courses your packed into a room with one teacher not really worth it

I did gardarecruitment - https://www.facebook.com/gardarecruitment.ie/

They do groups or individuals. They course content is decent but where you really get bang for your buck is the after service. They will review some of your samples give you advice tips etc. I also got to leverage feedback from other interviewees they had going in before me so i didn't go in and get blind sided which i would have.

cheallaigheoin

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cheallaigheoin

Hey weejohnny, are you sure about your order of merit? My order of merit is 716

Weejohnny

cheallaigheoin wrote: »

Hey weejohnny, are you sure about your order of merit? My order of merit is 716

Its DeHorse88 that's said he's 716 not me, I'm in the 350_360 range.

Weejohnny

DeHorse88 wrote: »

I presume the order of merit will be from 306 to 550 roughly. Im currently at 716 so i would expect to be called after this batch. how long does it take roughly to complete all interviews for a batch??

The first batch seemed to be 2 weeks of interviews.

cheallaigheoin

DeHorse88, are you sure about your order of merit? My order of merit is 716