Garda Recruitment - Stage 5

jrobertos · 21-01-2015 6:02pm

D Trent wrote: »

With the height of respect...... Don't be that silly
People and plenty of em would give their left nut to have interview passed like you

All well and good passing the interview but now I'm stuck not knowing what's happening. Time to move on is all I'm saying

D Trent · 21-01-2015 11:26pm

jrobertos wrote: »

All well and good passing the interview but now I'm stuck not knowing what's happening. Time to move on is all I'm saying

Well what kind of work would you seek now

Turbo T · 22-01-2015 12:46am

jrobertos wrote: »

All well and good passing the interview but now I'm stuck not knowing what's happening. Time to move on is all I'm saying

Move on where? You have the hardest parts done of the recruitment man. What's wrong?
Give the depot a call and confirm what the story is. You won't know if you dont ask.

You want to be a guard. You have to ask questions.

jrobertos · 22-01-2015 9:47am

Turbo T wrote: »

Move on where? You have the hardest parts done of the recruitment man. What's wrong?
Give the depot a call and confirm what the story is. You won't know if you dont ask.

You want to be a guard. You have to ask questions.

My vetting still isn't done that's the problem. Nearly 8 months.
Also they have the 300 that was committed to at the start. So we have no idea if and when they are going to take more

Turbo T · 22-01-2015 10:44am

jrobertos wrote: »

My vetting still isn't done that's the problem. Nearly 8 months.
Also they have the 300 that was committed to at the start. So we have no idea if and when they are going to take more

Have you asked anyone what the delay is or what may be holding it back.

jrobertos · 22-01-2015 10:55am

Turbo T wrote: »

Have you asked anyone what the delay is or what may be holding it back.

They won't give any info when I ring. I have tried. All they say is it takes times but 8 months is stretching it

Bridel · 22-01-2015 11:01am

jrobertos wrote: »

They won't give any info when I ring. I have tried. All they say is it takes times but 8 months is stretching it

8 months Jesus. That's ridiculous I've been waiting 5 now seems like forever! Have rang a few times and all I get is 'we can't give out details or that's confidential'

Kablamo! · 23-02-2015 1:57am

They've finally passed my hearing result. Now for laser eye surgery, hooray!

SantryRed · 25-02-2015 4:36pm

Anyone know of a push pull machine in the Dublin area that could be used? In a pay in gym or club or anything?

StevieF3 · 27-02-2015 12:00am

Have my physical on the 10th of March, just wondering is there many others heading down that day?

mycro89 · 27-02-2015 12:06am

StevieF3 wrote: »

Have my physical on the 10th of March, just wondering is there many others heading down that day?

Are the physicals still on going ???

StevieF3 · 27-02-2015 12:08am

I had to defer my physical a couple of months back as I was injured and I got an email earlier this week requesting me down in March.

12ab.. · 09-03-2015 12:27am

How many candidates from 600-1200 are waiting to start an intake in templemore i.e all stages complete but perhaps waiting on vetting ???
educated guess will suffice

Kimiko2012 · 09-03-2015 1:03am

12ab.. wrote: »

How many candidates from 600-1200 are waiting to start an intake in templemore i.e all stages complete but perhaps waiting on vetting ???
educated guess will suffice

When I was doing stage 3 last week they said there wasn't enough from previous group to fill the "next 100" intake and our group will make up the remainder and form another group of 100. That's what I understood them to mean anyway hth

kev-bt · 27-03-2015 5:48pm

Just a quick question on PCT that someone may be able to help me with.

1. On the beep test, do you have to have both feet on/before the line before each shuttle or is one foot enough?

2. On the sit-ups, the youtube video provided shows somebody holding your feet while doing them, is this correct?

StevieF3 · 27-03-2015 6:19pm

On the beep test, only one foot has to touch the line then you wait for the beep and turn around.
On the sit ups they ask whether you want the person to stand on your toes or hold them down with their hands.
Best of luck. When is your pct?

jwt22 · 27-03-2015 9:04pm

Anyone get a call from hrm today about PCT? Had a missed call but couldn't get them when I rang back. Are there pcts next week anyone know? I'm retest by the way.

eroc79 · 28-03-2015 1:27am

jwt22 wrote: »

Anyone get a call from hrm today about PCT? Had a missed call but couldn't get them when I rang back. Are there pcts next week anyone know? I'm retest by the way.

They sent an email too

jwt22 · 28-03-2015 3:24am

eroc79 wrote: »

They sent an email too

Nope, didn't get an email. That's why I'm wondering if there's anything on next week, if there are, I'm thinking that's what it's about.

aido112 · 11-04-2015 2:52pm

Can anyone clarify what the Max bmi requirement is for the medical?

billie1b · 11-04-2015 3:37pm

I think its 30, nearly 100% sure

Xios · 13-04-2015 12:51am

aido112 wrote: »

Can anyone clarify what the Max bmi requirement is for the medical?

I wouldn't stress over the BMI too much, if you're fit and healthy but still over 30 BMI, don't worry, but if you're quite chubby and not so healthy, i'd be focusing on getting it under 30. Fastest was there is diet.

The doctor doing the Medical will ask you questions about why your BMI is high, they won't necessarily disqualify you for it. The doctor I had was pretty on the ball too, for example, I have some stretch marks on my sides and she was asking about those.

aido112 · 13-04-2015 7:59am

No I'd be fairly fit but when I got it checked last week it was 29.4 and the chemist chap was adamant no medical will pass you unless your in the healthy weight range ( no more than 25) so he threw me a little!

Just on the eyes, I am falling just below the required standard. I want to get laser eye surgery before medical. Is there any problem with this or do u have to wait to be failed and them go and get it corrected??

Thanks for the responses!!

wildfowler94 · 13-04-2015 2:18pm

What tattoos will cause you to fail the medical? Or what's the official policy? I'm bricking it

madbadger · 13-04-2015 5:48pm

wildfowler94 wrote: »

What tattoos will cause you to fail the medical? Or what's the official policy? I'm bricking it

The only way they can/will fail you on tattoos is if they cannot be covered when in uniform. I.e tattoos on your face/neck or hands.
I have a full sleeve tattoo on my left arm and my right forearm is covered, the only stipulation is that I have to wear long sleeve shirts when in uniform.
Don't be worrying.

wildfowler94 · 13-04-2015 6:04pm

madbadger wrote: »

The only way they can/will fail you on tattoos is if they cannot be covered when in uniform. I.e tattoos on your face/neck or hands.
I have a full sleeve tattoo on my left arm and my right forearm is covered, the only stipulation is that I have to wear long sleeve shirts when in uniform.
Don't be worrying.

Cheers buddy thanks. I was terrified of failing. I've no problem wearing long sleeve on duty. I've tattoos on my arms and one near my wrist but all are easily covered in long sleeves. Are you in training now?

madbadger · 13-04-2015 8:34pm

I am... And have to say, I love it. Been wanting to join up for a long time, so delighted to be in now. What stage are you at?

wildfowler94 · 14-04-2015 11:27am

madbadger wrote: »

I am... And have to say, I love it. Been wanting to join up for a long time, so delighted to be in now. What stage are you at?

Just done interview

billie1b · 14-04-2015 12:37pm

wildfowler94 wrote: »

Just done interview

How did you find it?

D Trent · 14-04-2015 2:05pm

billie1b wrote: »

How did you find it?

They were given directions to it

billie1b · 14-04-2015 2:10pm

D Trent wrote: »

They were given directions to it

Very good, I got a giggle from it

Kimiko2012 · 14-04-2015 4:19pm

wildfowler94 wrote: »

Just done interview

How did you get on? How long were you in there? Did you wear a suit? Cheers

wildfowler94 · 14-04-2015 7:02pm

Always wear a suit. similar to most of the interviews done with defence forces.
Interview 45 mins or so

30-04-2015 2:05pm

Can someone please tell me how long does the medical examination take? Is there much waiting between the tests? I'm just trying to figure out how much time off I need to take at work.

Bridel · 30-04-2015 2:13pm

Hailee Echoing Actor wrote: »

Can someone please tell me how long does the medical examination take? Is there much waiting between the tests? I'm just trying to figure out how much time off I need to take at work.

Really depends on the day! I was there for about 2 hours!

thelmascanl · 30-04-2015 7:56pm

Hey, So just got the date of my medical. Delighted to have gotten this far. Might be a silly questions but am I right to assume one would be wearing a suit similar to the interview for the medical also?

redout · 30-04-2015 8:02pm

thelmascanl wrote: »

Hey, So just got the date of my medical. Delighted to have gotten this far. Might be a silly questions but am I right to assume one would be wearing a suit similar to the interview for the medical also?

Not a hope. I'll be wearing jeans and polo shirt. You would want to be dressed comfortably for a medical.

01-05-2015 9:16am

So I'm here now!!!!!!!!progressed from stage four!!!! Medical soon!!!!!!! Any one in trouble!?!

jwm85 · 01-05-2015 10:26am

Boom! Nearly there lads! Anyone have many penalty points or fixed charge notices to declare on the self vetting form?

01-05-2015 12:13pm

Have penalty points but are gone now!!!!! Two maybe!!!!!!

conzcro · 01-05-2015 12:19pm

Hi lads, has anyone gone for the meeting with the superintendent yet? I just got a call about mine

Killinator · 01-05-2015 12:21pm

Have 2 points and the fine that came with it, not particularly worried about them though.

redout · 01-05-2015 12:36pm

conzcro wrote: »

Hi lads, has anyone gone for the meeting with the superintendent yet? I just got a call about mine

I have heard nothing at all. No references been contacted. Maybe it depends on what part of the country you are situated i.e. Smaller station they may contact quicker than a larger busier station etc.

conzcro · 01-05-2015 12:39pm

redout wrote: »

I have heard nothing at all. No references been contacted. Maybe it depends on what part of the country you are situated i.e. Smaller station they may contact quicker than a larger busier station etc.

I have a meeting on Monday. . Does anyone know what the meeting/interview is actually about?

redout · 01-05-2015 12:42pm

conzcro wrote: »

I have a meeting on Monday. . Does anyone know what the meeting/interview is actually about?

I believe they will go thru your form B that you handed in at interview and then some general questions such as why you want to join etc. they will also question you about stuff that appeared on pulse especially if you didn't declare it.

jwm85 · 01-05-2015 1:51pm

Dress code for meeting with super?
Full suit?

lesterburnham · 01-05-2015 3:03pm

Has anyone gotten a reply from Garda appointments, for any query yet?

redout · 01-05-2015 4:32pm

Open day next Saturday. See you'se there.

jwm85 · 01-05-2015 4:34pm

redout wrote: »

Open day next Saturday. See you'se there.

Open day? Do we have to go? I'm away next weekend

redout · 01-05-2015 4:37pm

jwm85 wrote: »

Open day? Do we have to go? I'm away next weekend

Not mandatory afaik. But it does say to email them if you are not attending.

Garda Recruitment - Stage 5

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