Garda Recruitment - Stage 2

KERSPLAT! · 14-02-2014 3:31am #1

Thought I'd fire up a new thread for those waiting to take part in Stage 2 and I suppose we can talk here while waiting for the results to be released aswell

Haven't even had a chance to look at the practice tests but I'll go through it all on Sunday. Really looking forward to the next stage

Good luck everyone!

P.S, if mods aren't happy, feel free to dump the thread

dkg93 · 14-02-2014 3:44am

Just in relation to the practice tests, I've done the inductive reasoning and it doesn't give me the number I got correct or incorrect just a proficiency score, anyone know if there is a way to find out your score?

djor88 · 14-02-2014 8:55am

dkg93 wrote: »

Just in relation to the practice tests, I've done the inductive reasoning and it doesn't give me the number I got correct or incorrect just a proficiency score, anyone know if there is a way to find out your score?

No idea and not sure what's expected to pass... I did same and got a certain level, it's definitely more difficult and requires more time and thought than the first stage tests...

slingerz · 14-02-2014 11:41am

havent looked at these yet, hopefully will get started on them this afternoon.

are we all completing the test during the same time period next week?

djor88 · 14-02-2014 12:17pm

I believe we all have to complete it at the same time, between Tues noon and Fri noon next week yeah?

Anyone have any inkling or idea of when stage 3 might be? I know they said results of Stage 2 will issue mid-March (prob week of 10-14 i'd say). I'm due to be away in the USA from Fri 14th to Thurs 20th and really really hoping it's not that week (paddy's week), otherwise i'll be screwed for that trip..

Any info anyone?

Andy 88 · 14-02-2014 12:19pm

Hi all I too got through to band 1 shocked but delighted as waiting a long time.. Just wondering if anyone knows of any prep courses for stage 2??

djor88 · 14-02-2014 12:51pm

Andy 88 wrote: »

Hi all I too got through to band 1 shocked but delighted as waiting a long time.. Just wondering if anyone knows of any prep courses for stage 2??

Hi, there are Garda prep courses all over the place, if you google career services etc or "garda aptitude prep" you'll find places, but to be honest, I don't think they're too necessary. Obviously everyone is different, but these courses pop up around the times that recruitment occurs and alot are just things you can learn if you google aptitude prep or go to the library and get a book on them, it's all out there for free too.. Good luck either way,

aido112 · 14-02-2014 1:28pm

Alright guys n girls I'm averaging 2.85 on the logical anyone no if this is good?

Andy 88 · 14-02-2014 2:32pm

Thanks djor 88!! Hopefully I can get enough material to practice.. Fingers crossed ðŸ˜„ðŸ˜³

billie1b · 14-02-2014 3:22pm

djor88 wrote: »

google aptitude prep or go to the library and get a book on them, it's all out there for free too.. Good luck either way,

Perfect example, I did both of what you said there, disn't get any professional help and I scored in the top 500 of Band 1. Best of luck to all

KERSPLAT! · 14-02-2014 9:24pm

I won't be seeking any external help either. The practice tests should be plenty IMO

carrig4life · 14-02-2014 10:15pm

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

I won't be seeking any external help either. The practice tests should be plenty IMO

Me neither, have you tried the abstract reasoning...at the end it just tells you, your score nit how many you got right or wrong unlike the other one.any one have any tips?

billie1b · 14-02-2014 10:18pm

carrig4life wrote: »

Me neither, have you tried the abstract reasoning...at the end it just tells you, your score nit how many you got right or wrong unlike the other one.any one have any tips?

Practised that test twice, both times with a score of 2.9 / 3.1 Would love to improve on this, tips would be appreciated

KERSPLAT! · 14-02-2014 10:22pm

carrig4life wrote: »

Me neither, have you tried the abstract reasoning...at the end it just tells you, your score nit how many you got right or wrong unlike the other one.any one have any tips?

I'm up to my eyes so won't get near it till Sunday, only printed off the Familiarization Material this evening

Rothmans · 14-02-2014 10:46pm

Is it only the two test that are available?

I got 20/30 (80th percentile) in the verbal, and inductive reasoning I got 3.1 in the inductive reasoning test.

The inductive test was quite hard. The verbal was a bit tricky.

How are other people doing? I honestly don't know where I stand with the inductive reasoning score??

carrig4life wrote:

Me neither, have you tried the abstract reasoning...at the end it just tells you, your score nit how many you got right or wrong unlike the other one.any one have any tips?

How did you get on marks-wise?

billie1b · 14-02-2014 11:07pm

Rothmans wrote: »

I got 20/30 (80th percentile) in the verbal

I'd recheck your percentage, 20/30 would equal to 66.6%

Rothmans · 14-02-2014 11:13pm

billie1b wrote: »

I'd recheck your percentage, 20/30 would equal to 66.6%

That's correct, but that 66.7% is in the 80th percentile (i.e,it was higher than 80% of other scores).

Have you done the practice verbal yet by any chance? How'd you find it?

KERSPLAT! · 14-02-2014 11:13pm

billie1b wrote: »

I'd recheck your percentage, 20/30 would equal to 66.6%

Percent =/= percentile

billie1b · 14-02-2014 11:23pm

Rothmans wrote: »

That's correct, but that 66.7% is in the 80th percentile (i.e,it was higher than 80% of other scores).

Have you done the practice verbal yet by any chance? How'd you find it?

Sorry I miss read the post, apologies, my brain is fried. I have done it twice, first time 60%, second 67%, never checked the percentile though

Rothmans · 14-02-2014 11:32pm

billie1b wrote: »

Sorry I miss read the post, apologies, my brain is fried. I have done it twice, first time 60%, second 67%, never checked the percentile though

Just after re-doing the inductive reasoning there like yourself. I thought that the second test was markedly easier than the first, but I only managed to go up to 3.18. It's a pity that they don't give us a percentile, as these abstract figures leave us none the wiser as to our score compared to others.

I think this inductive reasoning might be scored quite conservatively.

KERSPLAT! · 14-02-2014 11:34pm

Rothmans wrote: »

Just after re-doing the inductive reasoning there like yourself. I thought that the second test was markedly easier than the first, but I only managed to go up to 3.18. It's a pity that they don't give us a percentile, as these abstract figures leave us none the wiser as to our score compared to others.

I think this inductive reasoning might be scored quite conservatively.

I don't think those practice tests are reserved for us are they? They seem open to anyone that opens an account with that site. Meaning the percentile wouldn't be much use. You'd have people from all walks of life having a go and skewing the results. That's my take on it from a brief glance, I'm probably way off..

Rothmans · 14-02-2014 11:43pm

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

I don't think those practice tests are reserved for us are they? They seem open to anyone that opens an account with that site. Meaning the percentile wouldn't be much use. You'd have people from all walks of life having a go and skewing the results. That's my take on it from a brief glance, I'm probably way off..

Very true, I was thinking the same myself.

Also, I was reading a document from their site and I got the impression that the inductive reasoning is aimed moreso at senior managerial level and graduate recruitment. Obviously very different from Garda recruitment, which may mean the actual test will differ to the sample (such as was the case with the cut-e tests).

SNOOP22 · 15-02-2014 2:27pm

My friend came 5th in Stage 1! Hopefully that gives him a good chance in stage 2!!

KERSPLAT! · 15-02-2014 2:35pm

SNOOP22 wrote: »

My friend came 5th in Stage 1! Hopefully that gives him a good chance in stage 2!!

It doesn't count for anything in Stage 2 but obviously he has a great chance after doing so well.

I wasn't nervous about Stage 1, the test or the results but I'm definitely feeling it a bit now.

I didn't really tell anyone I was doing the first one but now that I've told people I've gotten through, I'm starting to feel a bit of pressure!

Rothmans · 15-02-2014 3:23pm

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

It doesn't count for anything in Stage 2 but obviously he has a great chance after doing so well.

I wasn't nervous about Stage 1, the test or the results but I'm definitely feeling it a bit now.

I didn't really tell anyone I was doing the first one but now that I've told people I've gotten through, I'm starting to feel a bit of pressure!

A bit of nerves are no harm though imo! Just as long as you're not bricking it, a few nerves might help rather hinder

KERSPLAT! · 15-02-2014 3:33pm

Rothmans wrote: »

A bit of nerves are no harm though imo! Just as long as you're not bricking it, a few nerves might help rather hinder

Nah I'm not 'bricking it', just a little nervous, probably more about the expectation than the actual test...

ha!

ann.lewis · 16-02-2014 12:11pm

Guys..
For stage 2 practice tests do we need to register on the site itself ?
After the site being down last night, is this new ?

carrig4life · 16-02-2014 12:19pm

ann.lewis wrote: »

Guys..
For stage 2 practice tests do we need to register on the site itself ?
After the site being down last night, is this new ?

Yup, you gotta register, it only take a couple of minutes

fergie199 · 16-02-2014 12:24pm

any1 else find that the prep website is very poor? it ask me to sign everytime I decide to take another test.

Also I know these tests may not be exactly aimed at us but wow are they allot tougher than the e-cut tests.

ann.lewis · 16-02-2014 12:47pm

carrig4life wrote: »

Yup, you gotta register, it only take a couple of minutes

Thank You Carrig.
Janey mac....they are unreal aren't they ?
I got 2.55. It said proficient...well I defo don't feel proficient anyway.

I still had 7 mins to answer but some of them it was a case of I haven't a clue so ehh einey meiny miney mo -click !!!

Rothmans · 16-02-2014 6:24pm

ann.lewis wrote: »

Thank You Carrig.
Janey mac....they are unreal aren't they ?
I got 2.55. It said proficient...well I defo don't feel proficient anyway.

I still had 7 mins to answer but some of them it was a case of I haven't a clue so ehh einey meiny miney mo -click !!!

They certainly aren't easy.

How have folks being doing in general?

n32 · 16-02-2014 6:34pm

Am i missing something obvious or is there no way to get feedback on what the correct answers are on the practice test? especially the inductive reasoning.

ann.lewis · 16-02-2014 6:35pm

Rothmans wrote: »

They certainly aren't easy.

How have folks being doing in general?

Oh man.. im not impressed. Im not impressed at all.
I had two attempts of the shapes and got 2.55 on the first go..gave it an hour or so and had another go, I got 3.05 or something. What does this even mean ? Says I was proficient anyway. Well thanks !
Had a practice of the verbal and didn't like that much either...I got 15 right and guess what....15 wrong.
A few prayers will need to be said over the next few days.

Why do we need to log in all the time and then they send us emails ?
Did this happen prior to the maintenance work ?

Rothmans · 16-02-2014 6:44pm

ann.lewis wrote: »

Oh man.. im not impressed. Im not impressed at all.
I had two attempts of the shapes and got 2.55 on the first go..gave it an hour or so and had another go, I got 3.05 or something. What does this even mean ? Says I was proficient anyway. Well thanks !
Had a practice of the verbal and didn't like that much either...I got 15 right and guess what....15 wrong.
A few prayers will need to be said over the next few days.

You're right there!

Another user suggested practice practice practice!

I think this is good advice. I followed this advice, and I reached a plateau, ranging between 3.25 - 3.4 (approx). I just did another one there late this afternoon which seemed alot more difficult, and fell back to 2.4 (basic) which is quite worrying.

On the bright side though, it's the general consensus that the abstract is significantly more difficult than the cut-e!

Why do we need to log in all the time and then they send us emails ?
Did this happen prior to the maintenance work ?

I know, it's a real pain. I just click random boxes now when logging in, because it's quicker :P

Rothmans · 16-02-2014 6:44pm

n32 wrote: »

Am i missing something obvious or is there no way to get feedback on what the correct answers are on the practice test? especially the inductive reasoning.

Nope, there is no feedback afaik.

n32 · 16-02-2014 6:49pm

Rothmans wrote: »

Nope, there is no feedback afaik.

turns the whole inductive reasoning test into guess work so. In the last few hours I ve scored 2.1, 2.4, 2.88, 3.1, 2.3, 2.9 etc . Its varying so much that it proves a lot of the scores are guesswork.

Rothmans · 16-02-2014 7:05pm

n32 wrote: »

turns the whole inductive reasoning test into guess work so. In the last few hours I ve scored 2.1, 2.4, 2.88, 3.1, 2.3, 2.9 etc . Its varying so much that it proves a lot of the scores are guesswork.

True. I find it peculiar that the PAS have said that the actual exam may be harder. It's hard to imagine the exam being more difficult than that!

How are you finding the verbal reasoning?

Aiel · 16-02-2014 7:15pm

I got 2.69 in my first go, it said I was proficient. Some of them are horrible. I'll do at least 4 or 5 more of these tonight and a lot more tomorrow and Tuesday,ALOT of practise needed for both tests:). Don't panic yet, we have time:).

ann.lewis · 16-02-2014 7:26pm

Defo practice. Alot

Can only be good for us to practise as much as we can and keep all the rules for each fresh.

How can the tests be harder ?
Some of them are almost near impossible

Not a fan.

Rothmans · 16-02-2014 7:34pm

ann.lewis wrote: »

Defo practice. Alot
Can only be good for us to practise as much as we can and keep all the rules for each fresh.

How can the tests be harder ?
Some of them are almost near impossible
Not a fan.

Some of them are impossible!!! :P

billie1b · 16-02-2014 7:34pm

Not liking these practise exams at all, swallowing Solpadine like skittles here to stop my head from exploding

ann.lewis · 16-02-2014 7:42pm

Rothmans wrote: »

Some of them are impossible!!! :P

Haha I was leaving room for optimisation

You said it though, impossible

n32 · 16-02-2014 8:38pm

Rothmans wrote: »

True. I find it peculiar that the PAS have said that the actual exam may be harder. It's hard to imagine the exam being more difficult than that!

How are you finding the verbal reasoning?

The verbal is pretty ok but the inductive reasoning is one of the hardest i ve seen. If feedback was given you could definitely improve but by doing it this way they ve reduced it to guesswork

dkg93 · 16-02-2014 11:36pm

Has anyone got above 4.5 in the inductive yet?

mrDerek · 17-02-2014 12:14am

verbals really pissing me off i keep ballsing it up whats the point in having practice tests if there is no feedback

blake101 · 17-02-2014 12:15am

dkg93 wrote: »

Has anyone got above 4.5 in the inductive yet?

I've managed a score of 4 so far....

There is blood leaking from my ear now though...

Aiel · 17-02-2014 12:35am

My scores are frustrating for the inductive:2.69,2.69,3.23,2.31.They do take practise but I don't think i'll have any brain juice left for when I take the actual test.
1 section of them that's really annoying is when whatever shape is outside of the smallest inner shape (a square with a circle outside it for e.g) that the circle will be inside as the smallest shape in the next answer you have to choose, am I making sense?:).

D Trent · 17-02-2014 1:41am

blake101 wrote: »

I've managed a score of 4 so far....

There is blood leaking from my ear now though...

I'd get that checked out if I were you

dollybird2 · 17-02-2014 1:44am

Reading this thread has me freaking out. I haven't started practice yet for round 2... Need to focus!!!! I wasn't nervous for round 1 as I had low expectations of myself, but I placed in the top 30 of band 1 so now I am beginning to get worked up!

billie1b · 17-02-2014 1:52am

dollybird2 wrote: »

Reading this thread has me freaking out. I haven't started practice yet for round 2... Need to focus!!!! I wasn't nervous for round 1 as I had low expectations of myself, but I placed in the top 30 of band 1 so now I am beginning to get worked up!

Get on that PC and check out them sample tests! Craziness on the inductive, I feel i'm going backwards

Shifty13 · 17-02-2014 9:18am

dkg93 wrote: »

Has anyone got above 4.5 in the inductive yet?

Over 4.5 is expert. You have to get them all right to get into that band! Next to impossible unless you're really good

Garda Recruitment - Stage 2

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