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Garda Reserve - Interview/Report-Writing (see Moderator note: POST#1)

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  • #102
    jasonos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 45 ✭jasonos


    kilkcat wrote: »
    he had opposite in interview,ur man told him to leave GAA aside n say wot else he was involved in,which wud be nothing!!!big into hurling!i had told him to harp on bout Hurling and being part of a club dont think ur man was havin any of it!:(
    oh thats a pity. it depends on the interviewer, im sure they are fairly wise to the gaa antics by now.

    i got the letter today saying i passed my interview. I'm happy on a monday for once.
    whats next does anyone know?


  • #103
    CO19
    Registered Users Posts: 690 ✭✭✭CO19


    jasonos wrote: »
    oh thats a pity. it depends on the interviewer, im sure they are fairly wise to the gaa antics by now.

    i got the letter today saying i passed my interview. I'm happy on a monday for once.
    whats next does anyone know?

    See, told you you would ;).
    Next thing is they send you out the GR 2 form and you can be called for the medical also.


  • #104
    greydiamond
    Closed Accounts Posts: 114 ✭✭greydiamond


    Finally got notice of my first interview! I know, a bit far behind some of you's who have already had there medicals. Kinda nervous about the whole thing. Really hope its goes well because I really want to join the full time guards, and this is a great chance. Farely confident about the interview............................slight problem is, im only 18. :mad: Anyone know if this will effect me?!?


  • #105
    kilkcat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭kilkcat


    greydiamond wrote: »
    Finally got notice of my first interview! I know, a bit far behind some of you's who have already had there medicals. Kinda nervous about the whole thing. Really hope its goes well because I really want to join the full time guards, and this is a great chance. Farely confident about the interview............................slight problem is, im only 18. :mad: Anyone know if this will effect me?!?

    Hi Greydiamond,my son is 20 and he wants to join full-time gaurds too.He has passed the interview for the reserves just a short while ago.He was worried that they were looking for more mature people,but he was thrilled to hear he passed.Best of luck in your interview.:)


  • #106
    greydiamond
    Closed Accounts Posts: 114 ✭✭greydiamond


    Had my interview today........really hope it went well. Ha, thought the written exercise was funny. Would really wanna update some of thoses pictures from the beach exercise :D As for the actual interview.............god they really know how to put you under pressure with some of the questions. :eek: Found the guard really nice, but the other woman was pretty scary..........................guess they were playing good cop bad cop:p


  • #107
    scullersky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 530 ✭✭✭scullersky


    Hey all, i did my interview today, i dont think it went all dat well but on the other hand i think i did really good in the writing ecercise :) There didnt seem to be too many doing the interview and writing excercise in cork today, there was only 5 doing it :eek:


  • #108
    CO19
    Registered Users Posts: 690 ✭✭✭CO19


    What made you think it didn't go well ?


  • #109
    scullersky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 530 ✭✭✭scullersky


    Am i kinda hesitated on a few answers and i didnt finish them rght!! The Superintendant was sound out tho.... the public appointments women wasnt so nice ...:)


  • #110
    CO19
    Registered Users Posts: 690 ✭✭✭CO19


    Ah I wouldn't say that would go against you being a bit hesitant sure they couldn't expect instant on the spot answers all the time, some of the questions require you to think a bit and you're not the only one to think the one from the public appoinments wasn't nice a few posts above another person said the same about his one,either way I wouldn't be worried about it ;) .


  • #111
    scullersky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 530 ✭✭✭scullersky


    Hey! I got a letter today, i passed the interview and the written excercise!:D They rang me today and they said that they will e-mail me the Gr2 form today!! Do anyone know what comes afetr the Gr2 form? And what does the physical consist of? Like another-words what can i do to train for the physical test??


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  • #112
    iceman_kill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭iceman_kill


    It says on the PAS website that it can take up to 6 months to get an interview date from initial application...Have most people had to wait that long or was it less than that? Thanks for the help


  • #113
    ImDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭ImDave


    Just applied for the reserve yesterday. What is the typical waiting time for being called for interview, or can it be any length of time. Just wondering because I will be gone for a nice bit of the summer.


  • #114
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    EI-DAV wrote: »
    Just applied for the reserve yesterday. What is the typical waiting time for being called for interview, or can it be any length of time. Just wondering because I will be gone for a nice bit of the summer.

    I applied yesterday also and from my research it seems to vary among areas and whether they are looking for reserves or not...It can take up to 6months to get a call for an interview


  • #115
    CO19
    Registered Users Posts: 690 ✭✭✭CO19


    I applied in January and I only got a letter last Tuesday asking me to fill in the interview form if I was still interested in it,I filled it in but I'm still waiting on them to get back to me with a date and time,so you're looking at at least a 3 month wait for some kind of contact unless you're lucky and get a quicker response.


  • #116
    scullersky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 530 ✭✭✭scullersky


    I was called for my interview and written in Cork in feb passed that, i handed in my Gr2 to my local station bout 2 nd a half weeks ago and im still waiting for a phone call from the super/seargent............:D;)


  • #117
    kilkcat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭kilkcat


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    I applied yesterday also and from my research it seems to vary among areas and whether they are looking for reserves or not...It can take up to 6months to get a call for an interview

    hi Kerry4sam,hav'nt been on these boards for quite a while,but was following ur progress on the garda boards.so sorry to hear ur news.my son did aptitude in oct '07.he failed.he had applied for the reserves as well.about 6 months later he got word that he had an interview,he passed that.sent in backround checks in late Feb.Got a call about 2 weeks ago 2 go see the Superintendant,but he was working so could'nt go.said they'd ring with an appointment,but he heard nothing since.:rolleyes:


  • #118
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    kilkcat wrote: »
    hi Kerry4sam,hav'nt been on these boards for quite a while,but was following ur progress on the garda boards.so sorry to hear ur news.my son did aptitude in oct '07.he failed.he had applied for the reserves as well.about 6 months later he got word that he had an interview,he passed that.sent in backround checks in late Feb.Got a call about 2 weeks ago 2 go see the Superintendant,but he was working so could'nt go.said they'd ring with an appointment,but he heard nothing since.:rolleyes:

    certainly was a shock to the system but the drive and extra determination that i've got since then, from the feedback and support from people here on boards has been great :)
    You know i don't have the same drive for the reserves that i have for an G.S. and don't mind when i get called for an interview...if it's 6months that'll be fine as i'll be re-applying for the G.S. then aswell, although the sooner i get stuck into the reserves the sooner i gain hands-on experience and have my backgrounds checks done which will also speed up my application for An G.S. but it'll happen in it's own good time.

    As you've probably guessed my heart lies with An G.S. and that's my main aim, that's the career i want to pursue at length...Your son would be able re-apply for An G.S. in a few weeks when the campaign opens again at the start of May...has he any interest in doing so? The fact that he has got this far with the reserves will stand to him should he get to the interview stage as by then he would have had his main interview with the reserves and all that experience will do him no harm at all


  • #119
    karlokarl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭karlokarl


    Hi guys, im new to this thread. Was down at the open day yesterday and it was excellent. All the new recruits were there and they seemed to be having a great time! I was there because I'm interested in becoming a Garda but I still have two more years to do in college. I got some great info on the Reserves so I applied yesterday when I got home.
    I'm 21 and from Dublin and am really keen on getting in. Do I have much of a chance? By the way is it a 6 month waiting list in Dublin and how do they contact you??

    Cheers!


  • #120
    kilkcat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭kilkcat


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    certainly was a shock to the system but the drive and extra determination that i've got since then, from the feedback and support from people here on boards has been great :)
    You know i don't have the same drive for the reserves that i have for an G.S. and don't mind when i get called for an interview...if it's 6months that'll be fine as i'll be re-applying for the G.S. then aswell, although the sooner i get stuck into the reserves the sooner i gain hands-on experience and have my backgrounds checks done which will also speed up my application for An G.S. but it'll happen in it's own good time.

    As you've probably guessed my heart lies with An G.S. and that's my main aim, that's the career i want to pursue at length...Your son would be able re-apply for An G.S. in a few weeks when the campaign opens again at the start of May...has he any interest in doing so? The fact that he has got this far with the reserves will stand to him should he get to the interview stage as by then he would have had his main interview with the reserves and all that experience will do him no harm at all
    Thats what he's hoping anyway.yep,he's waiting for An G.S.to come up again.fair play to you Kerry4sam,ur very determined,the very best of luck to you next time round.at least you'll kinda know whats ahead of you.:)


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  • #121
    kilkcat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭kilkcat


    karlokarl wrote: »
    Hi guys, im new to this thread. Was down at the open day yesterday and it was excellent. All the new recruits were there and they seemed to be having a great time! I was there because I'm interested in becoming a Garda but I still have two more years to do in college. I got some great info on the Reserves so I applied yesterday when I got home.
    I'm 21 and from Dublin and am really keen on getting in. Do I have much of a chance? By the way is it a 6 month waiting list in Dublin and how do they contact you??

    Cheers!
    Hi Karlokarl,think it depends on what area they're recruiting for at a time.When my son got word,it said they were doing the South East region.Of course you have a good chance of getting in.read as much information as you can..ie.Public Jobs,and the Garda boards.lots of information available.


  • #122
    karlokarl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭karlokarl


    Cheers Kilkcat! By the way does anyone know who to e mail/contact about the application process?? Cheers!!


  • #123
    shakin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭shakin


    is the report writing the same in the gr as it is in the regular garda interview?


  • #124
    lehanemore
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭lehanemore


    shakin wrote: »
    is the report writing the same in the gr as it is in the regular garda interview?

    You are given a scenario in a booklet (story board with pictures) that gets re-used, as opposed to being shown a video, you have to compile your report with dates, times places, witness statement#1, witness statement#2 and so on, leaving out the irrelevant information that's also included, it's do-able but time runs out just like in the regular test.


  • #125
    shakin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭shakin


    lehanemore wrote: »
    You are given a scenario in a booklet (story board with pictures) that gets re-used, as opposed to being shown a video, you have to compile your report with dates, times places, witness statement#1, witness statement#2 and so on, leaving out the irrelevant information that's also included, it's do-able but time runs out just like in the regular test.

    im going to do a prep course for the full time gardai and was wondering will the interview material in that be useful for the gr interview?


  • #126
    lehanemore
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭lehanemore


    shakin wrote: »
    im going to do a prep course for the full time gardai and was wondering will the interview material in that be useful for the gr interview?

    the GR interview is big on community involvement, teamwork, life experience, dealing with new challenges, "making a difference" :rolleyes:that kind of thing.

    Edit: you will be interviewed specifically on the 3 examples below from the notes for candidates;

    The interview board will be particularly interested in hearing about your experiences in the following areas:
    (a) Making a difference in your community
    (b) Working as part of a team
    (c) Dealing with a new challenge


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  • #127
    shakin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭shakin


    lehanemore wrote: »
    the GR interview is big on community involvement, teamwork, life experience, dealing with new challenges, "making a difference" :rolleyes:that kind of thing.

    Edit: you will be interviewed specifically on the 3 examples below from the notes for candidates;

    The interview board will be particularly interested in hearing about your experiences in the following areas:
    (a) Making a difference in your community
    (b) Working as part of a team
    (c) Dealing with a new challenge

    4i think id manage b and c but a looks tricky. do we fill out a form smilar the garda full time one, bfore the interview?


  • #128
    lehanemore
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭lehanemore


    shakin wrote: »
    4i think id manage b and c but a looks tricky. do we fill out a form smilar the garda full time one, bfore the interview?

    http://http://www.publicjobs.ie/downloads/06053_Garda_Reserve_Supplementary_Form.doc

    if the link doesn't work, google Garda Reserve Application Form, or alternatively you'll find it on the publicjobs.ie website.


  • #129
    CO19
    Registered Users Posts: 690 ✭✭✭CO19


    When you go into the public appointments office for your interview,do you go to reception and say what you're there for or what's the story ?


  • #130
    karlokarl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭karlokarl


    Hey CO19, I haven't done the interview yet myself but I presume there would be a specific area to go to for the GR interviews. You doing it soon?
    I applied last week and I got an e-mail the other day saying that the interview would be in mid may and they'd be writing to me shortly with the exact date....that was fairly quick for an interview date wasn't it??


  • #131
    CO19
    Registered Users Posts: 690 ✭✭✭CO19


    karlokarl wrote: »
    Hey CO19, I haven't done the interview yet myself but I presume there would be a specific area to go to for the GR interviews. You doing it soon?
    I applied last week and I got an e-mail the other day saying that the interview would be in mid may and they'd be writing to me shortly with the exact date....that was fairly quick for an interview date wasn't it??

    That certaintly is quick Karl,I've been waiting since January for an interview date just got a letter on Wedenesday saying I have it this Wednesday at 11.


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  • #132
    CO19
    Registered Users Posts: 690 ✭✭✭CO19


    So can anyoe tell me where you go when you go into the public appointments office ? do you just go up to reception and say what you're there for or is there a specific area for reserve applicants to go to ?


  • #133
    leinsterdude
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭leinsterdude


    You just go in and say what you are there for, all manner of interviews take place there for all types of public jobs.


  • #134
    CO19
    Registered Users Posts: 690 ✭✭✭CO19


    They seem to be fast tracking things now,I did my interview on Wednesday then got a call on Thursday evening to say I had passed and to fill in the GR2 form,they're never that quick getting back to people.


  • #135
    lehanemore
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭lehanemore


    CO19 wrote: »
    They seem to be fast tracking things now,I did my interview on Wednesday then got a call on Thursday evening to say I had passed and to fill in the GR2 form,they're never that quick getting back to people.

    nice one CO19;)

    what kinda questions did you get?


  • #136
    CO19
    Registered Users Posts: 690 ✭✭✭CO19


    lehanemore wrote: »
    nice one CO19;)

    what kinda questions did you get?

    Cheers lehan ;),ah they asked the usual stuff they seem to ask everyone,what I do in my community,what have I done that involved team work,any challenges I've encountered.They pretty much kept it on the 3 main points that's on the notes for candidate's i.e making a difference in your community,working as part of a team and dealing with challenges.
    I was in for half an hour but it felt like 2 mins I couldn't beleive how fast it went in.


  • #137
    Stephen321
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭Stephen321


    How long do interview results for the reserve take to come out, does anyone know


  • #138
    leo bowes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭leo bowes


    Stephen321 wrote: »
    How long do interview results for the reserve take to come out, does anyone know

    on average you should get a reply within 2 weeks


  • #139
    karlokarl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭karlokarl


    Yeah I think they are getting quicker with the process. I applied 3 weeks ago and I have an interview this Wednesday. What should you wear for the interview??


  • #140
    kaizersoze1980
    Closed Accounts Posts: 732 ✭✭✭kaizersoze1980


    karlokarl wrote: »
    Yeah I think they are getting quicker with the process. I applied 3 weeks ago and I have an interview this Wednesday. What should you wear for the interview??


    same as you'd wear to any interview, a suit!


  • #141
    karlokarl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭karlokarl


    Well, had the interview today. Report writing was fine, just not too sure about the interview itself. The interviewers didn't really reveal much or say anything encouraging....that's just the way it's run I suppose! Now for the wait for the results.....


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  • #142
    CO19
    Registered Users Posts: 690 ✭✭✭CO19


    Same with me Karl they didn't give any sort of hint etc at how it went when it was finished,if it's still being done the way mine was 2 weeks ago you should get a call tomorrow or Friday at some point asking you to fill out the GR2 form if you've passed but as I said before this may have just been a once off thing with me in the fast reply back to me.


  • #143
    djpaddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭djpaddy


    I passed my interview and test back in february,and i am still waiting for them to get in contact with me for interview with sargeant and to recieve gr2 form. has anybody else been waiting this long or longer?


  • #144
    CO19
    Registered Users Posts: 690 ✭✭✭CO19


    You haven't gotten the GR2 form :eek: I'd get onto them and find out what's going on,I'd say it's an error on their part somewhere along the line.


  • #145
    karlokarl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭karlokarl


    Thanks CO19! Was just a bit worried cause like yourself I'm fairly young (only 21) and am in college, although I do have a bit of work experience behind me! Hopefully I'll hear back with a good result soon!!


  • #146
    karlokarl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭karlokarl


    Hey, got a letter today saying that I hadn't passed the interview stage so a bit disappointed. Have applied for full time though so hopefully that will go a bit better!!


  • #147
    shakin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭shakin


    karlokarl wrote: »
    Hey, got a letter today saying that I hadn't passed the interview stage so a bit disappointed. Have applied for full time though so hopefully that will go a bit better!!

    hard luck man, was it the interview or report? did you do any prep courses?


  • #148
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    karlokarl wrote: »
    Hey, got a letter today saying that I hadn't passed the interview stage so a bit disappointed. Have applied for full time though so hopefully that will go a bit better!!

    At least you have some idea of what the interview for An Garda Siochana will be like and it won't be as daunting for you ... Yeah saw that you applied for An G.S. , good luck with that process karlokarl :)


  • #149
    karlokarl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭karlokarl


    Thanks guys! Don't know where I went down, think it was the interview! I applied for feedback so should find out what exactly went wrong. As I said, I'm only 21 and got the impression in the interview that they were loking for older people with more work experience because they started off by asking me bout my job when my application clearly said college student! Hopefully the interview for An G.S. won't be based so much around job experience and community involvement!! Ah well..time will tell!


  • #150
    karlokarl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭karlokarl


    Oh, by the way, Shakin, I didn't do any prep courses cause there's nothing really to prepare for. It's all about your community and life so you can't exactly do a course for that! The report writing went fine I felt - plenty of time. Have you applied for the Reserves?


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  • #151
    CO19
    Registered Users Posts: 690 ✭✭✭CO19


    Sorry to hear that Karl :( you probably got two gits for interviewers,mine just stuck to the 3 things that the notes for candidates says i.e community involvement-team work and differences you've made in your community that's it, so I wouldn't be really blamin yourself for not gettin through as I said you may have just been unfortunate with the two you got for the interview.


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