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Garda Recruitment 2017 - Stage 3

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    #122
    DeHorse88
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭DeHorse88


    cheallaigheoin wrote: »
    DeHorse88, are you sure about your order of merit? My order of merit is 716

    After double checking it I'm definetly 716


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    #123
    cheallaigheoin
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭cheallaigheoin


    Ya I'm 100%, maybe we scored the exact same in stage 2, probably done by computer so sure it's just a glitch that shouldn't matter ðŸ˜႒


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    #124
    Ruairi93
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Ruairi93


    How much notice are you given before the interview with the date etc?


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    #125
    shaunerz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭shaunerz


    Ruairi93 wrote: »
    How much notice are you given before the interview with the date etc?


    I got two and a half weeks notice.


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    #126
    Ruairi93
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Ruairi93


    shaunerz wrote: »
    I got two and a half weeks notice.

    And do they send out the Form B then too?


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    #127
    eoinkildare
    Registered Users Posts: 294 ✭✭eoinkildare


    Ruairi93 wrote: »
    And do they send out the Form B then too?

    You should have your form b in time to complete it for your interview usually.


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    #128
    MountshannonTB
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭MountshannonTB


    Lads random enough question here, but does anyone know how to see what we submitted for the ‘form A’ way back when! Is there anyway of downloading it?


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    #129
    Mowley
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Mowley


    MountshannonTB wrote: »
    Lads random enough question here, but does anyone know how to see what we submitted for the ‘form A’ way back when! Is there anyway of downloading it?

    Your application form? You can see it in your applications in public jobs and print from there.


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    #130
    jdk98
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭jdk98


    DeHorse88 wrote: »
    Currently waiting on Stage 3 Interview don't have a date yet. I have a problem though, I have a pass in 4 Leaving Cert Subjects and also a pass in Link Modules. Will the Link Modules be enough to pull me through?? I applied for Prison Officer and on the entry requirements for that it said Link Modules would count as a Pass to qualify. However there is no mention of anything like that for The Guards. I rang Public Appointments about it and they are looking into it and will get back to me in the next couple of days.....some anxious wait.

    I'm in the same boat with Link Modules, did you get any word back?


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    #131
    DeHorse88
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭DeHorse88


    jdk98 wrote: »
    I'm in the same boat with Link Modules, did you get any word back?

    Yeah they said Link Modules counts as a Pass....they had someone in the same boat the last batch and he got through they told me.


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    #132
    foam
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭foam


    Does anyone know how long the actual interviews take? Just trying to sort out train times to Dublin.


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    #133
    diddlybo
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭diddlybo


    foam wrote: »
    Does anyone know how long the actual interviews take? Just trying to sort out train times to Dublin.

    The interview itself is about 40 minutes, but you have to get there early to sign in and go through your vetting form. Plan to be there for at least 2 hours as it will give you wiggle time if there are any delays.


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    #134
    Ruairi93
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Ruairi93


    Guys for the Form B, when giving info on grandparents do we put down there occupation before retirement and also what if they are deceased? Thanks in advance


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    #135
    Weejohnny
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭Weejohnny


    Ruairi93 wrote: »
    Guys for the Form B, when giving info on grandparents do we put down there occupation before retirement and also what if they are deceased? Thanks in advance

    Fairly sure you still put occupation, as in retired teacher or deceased-teacher. Did you get date for interview?


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    #136
    Ruairi93
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Ruairi93


    Weejohnny wrote: »
    Fairly sure you still put occupation, as in retired teacher or deceased-teacher. Did you get date for interview?

    nice one. Not yet, id say nov time. im just getting all the info together so im prepared for that


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    #137
    DeHorse88
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭DeHorse88


    Ruairi93 wrote: »
    nice one. Not yet, id say nov time. im just getting all the info together so im prepared for that

    What number are you on the OOM??


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    #138
    DeHorse88
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭DeHorse88


    DeHorse88 wrote: »
    What number are you on the OOM??

    Sorry just looked back realised your 773.


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    #139
    Ruairi93
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Ruairi93


    DeHorse88 wrote: »
    Sorry just looked back realised your 773.

    Are you in this campaign yourself?


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    #140
    DeHorse88
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭DeHorse88


    Ruairi93 wrote: »
    Are you in this campaign yourself?

    Yes I'm 716 I onto u before about when u would expect us to be called. Hopefully get an interview in November


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    #141
    deiseman17
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭deiseman17


    Has anyone done the prep courses for the interview and if so would they recommend it?


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    #142
    mrDerek
    Registered Users Posts: 1,311 ✭✭✭mrDerek


    did a 1v2 with garda recruitment and it was good helped me avoid a few curveballs


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    #143
    Weejohnny
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭Weejohnny


    mrDerek wrote: »
    did a 1v2 with garda recruitment and it was good helped me avoid a few curveballs

    Did you have references with you to the interview or just referees named?


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    #144
    Ruairi93
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Ruairi93


    DeHorse88 wrote: »
    Yes I'm 716 I onto u before about when u would expect us to be called. Hopefully get an interview in November

    Apologies. Getting closer to November now hopefully we'll have a date soon.

    Would anyone recommend going to their local garda station and having a chat with them?


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    #145
    mrDerek
    Registered Users Posts: 1,311 ✭✭✭mrDerek


    Weejohnny wrote: »
    Did you have references with you to the interview or just referees named?

    Well the references is a form b type thing which you should have filled out and printed to hand into PAS on the day of your interview


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    #146
    Weejohnny
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭Weejohnny


    mrDerek wrote: »
    Well the references is a form b type thing which you should have filled out and printed to hand into PAS on the day of your interview

    On form b it asks for names and says bring written references if available, checked back on the threads here and could only find one guy who said he didn't as the local Sergeant contacts them anyway.


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    #147
    mrDerek
    Registered Users Posts: 1,311 ✭✭✭mrDerek


    Weejohnny wrote: »
    On form b it asks for names and says bring written references if available, checked back on the threads here and could only find one guy who said he didn't as the local Sergeant contacts them anyway.

    If you dont have them by the time your interview comes around say it to the person who collects your forms she will give you a weeks extension from that date.
    The form b is only forwarded to the stations once PAS are satisfied with the information provided within.


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    #148
    Alberto17
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭Alberto17



    Hi lads,

    Just a little confused here. I had my interview last month and listed various references on the Form B at the different sections they were requested.

    Never provided a ‘written reference’ from anyone nor was I asked for any by PAS rep on attendance at interview.

    I assume they contact whoever they feel necessary of the references provided.

    Is this right?


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    #149
    Weejohnny
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭Weejohnny


    Alberto17 wrote: »

    Hi lads,

    Just a little confused here. I had my interview last month and listed various references on the Form B at the different sections they were requested.

    Never provided a ‘written reference’ from anyone nor was I asked for any by PAS rep on attendance at interview.

    I assume they contact whoever they feel necessary of the references provided.

    Is this right?

    That's great to know, it said by the general references, name two people who have known you for 5yrs who would be willing to recommended you, attach written references where available. But it seems its the local Sergeant who then contacts them anyway. I have a couple done in case. How did you find the interview?


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    #150
    CAJJ
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭CAJJ


    Alberto17 wrote: »

    Hi lads,

    Just a little confused here. I had my interview last month and listed various references on the Form B at the different sections they were requested.

    Never provided a ‘written reference’ from anyone nor was I asked for any by PAS rep on attendance at interview.

    I assume they contact whoever they feel necessary of the references provided.

    Is this right?

    It's not a necessity to have a written reference. It does however back you up and give the vetting team a better understanding of what kind of person you are.

    Simply put it's better to have a few kind, honest words from your reference instead of just a name, address and number.


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    #151
    Alberto17
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭Alberto17


    Weejohnny wrote: »
    That's great to know, it said by the general references, name two people who have known you for 5yrs who would be willing to recommended you, attach written references where available. But it seems its the local Sergeant who then contacts them anyway. I have a couple done in case. How did you find the interview?

    Seems that you don’t need them but would do your case no harm, as per reply from CAJJ.

    Interview was fine, had plenty to talk about so it went quickly. They will ask a few probing questions so be expecting it, why did you do x, could you have done something else etc. Few people seem to fail on motivation competency so be sure to give solid reasons and you may be asked about why you weren’t in reserves. Be yourself, try not to be too nervous. I wasn’t asked about college but there was no time left, expect questions here though.


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