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Meeting with local Sergeant/Inspector and Superintendent

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    #242
    msg11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭msg11


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    ah jeez msg11 I'm happy for you. It was a long time coming. Well done now, that's you another step closer :)

    So what is next ? He said that the form would be sent of to HQ. So who dose the background check, the sergeant or HQ ? Is it a 2 week wait or a 2 month before I hear contact again ? All this waiting around is just mad !


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    #243
    A.G.S
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭A.G.S


    msg11 wrote: »
    So what is next ? He said that the form would be sent of to HQ. So who dose the background check, the sergeant or HQ ? Is it a 2 week wait or a 2 month before I hear contact again ? All this waiting around is just mad !

    Its different for everyone, I handed my br form in on 01/03/2011 and had a meeting with the sergeant the same day. I had herd nothing for months so I called my local super and he arranged for a meeting with me and the cig as he is very busy, the meeting was on the 01/12/11 that's a long time! I called HQ this week to see if there has been progress and they told me they will call up to see what the story is. On the 25th of this month it will be a year since my interview be prepared for a wait! or you could be really lucky and get the call soon nobody knows. :D


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    #244
    robmol
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭robmol


    hey guys have my meeting with super later on today any last minute advice seeing as ye have been through that stage already??? :)


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    #245
    King Ludvig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 640 ✭✭✭King Ludvig


    Had my meeting with the sergeant and inspector this week (met them both on the same day). I dont think it could have went any better, both said they would be more than happy to recommend me! I think the phrase 'ideal candidate' was thrown in there as well! :p

    Delighted anyway, flying through the process so far *jinxed* just to wait for a date for the medical now once all the background checks to come back!


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    #246
    robmol
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭robmol


    got supers recommendation he was full of chat 50 mins worth to be precise..:D
    roll on the medical!!!!


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    #247
    msg11
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    Have my meeting with the Super on Tuesday .. Nervous to say the leased! What attire should one wear ?


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    #248
    King Ludvig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 640 ✭✭✭King Ludvig


    If you have a suit, wear it! Thanks my advice. It'd be difficult to over dress but very easy to under dress. Treat it as another job interview and dress to impress - shirt and tie at the least.

    Good luck - you'll be fine!

    @ robmol, congrats man...Race you to the medical!


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    #249
    robmol
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭robmol


    King Ludvig wrote: »
    If you have a suit, wear it! Thanks my advice. It'd be difficult to over dress but very easy to under dress. Treat it as another job interview and dress to impress - shirt and tie at the least.

    Good luck - you'll be fine!

    @ robmol, congrats man...Race you to the medical!


    Race is on dude things have went fairly fast since my pas interview so hoping it continues that way!!!
    Keep me posted!!


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    #250
    smiley963
    Registered Users Posts: 351 ✭✭smiley963


    robmol wrote: »
    King Ludvig wrote: »
    If you have a suit, wear it! Thanks my advice. It'd be difficult to over dress but very easy to under dress. Treat it as another job interview and dress to impress - shirt and tie at the least.

    Good luck - you'll be fine!

    @ robmol, congrats man...Race you to the medical!


    Race is on dude things have went fairly fast since my pas interview so hoping it continues that way!!!
    Keep me posted!!

    Congrats, I had my supers on Wednesday. Went ok very very formal.
    :-)


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    #251
    msg11
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    msg11 wrote: »
    Have my meeting with the Super on Tuesday .. Nervous to say the leased! What attire should one wear ?

    Well more intense than the sergeant meeting, although shorter. So I am really 50/50 on it now. Although, if I don't get past this stage, I am glad I tried rather than not ever trying!

    So anyone thinking they would like to do it, give it a bash. I feel better knowing I gave it a go !


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    #252
    robmol
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭robmol


    smiley963 wrote: »
    robmol wrote: »
    King Ludvig wrote: »
    If you have a suit, wear it! Thanks my advice. It'd be difficult to over dress but very easy to under dress. Treat it as another job interview and dress to impress - shirt and tie at the least.

    Good luck - you'll be fine!

    @ robmol, congrats man...Race you to the medical!


    Race is on dude things have went fairly fast since my pas interview so hoping it continues that way!!!
    Keep me posted!!

    Congrats, I had my supers on Wednesday. Went ok very very formal.
    :-)


    Congrats smiley on joining us in the race to the medical!!! :)


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    #253
    Gb8
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Gb8


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    msg11 wrote: »
    Had the meeting with the sergeant last night, when well. Really nice guy had a good owl chat with him about the reserves and some questions I had. Was a bit nervous going in have to say.

    ah jeez msg11 I'm happy for you. It was a long time coming. Well done now, that's you another step closer :)

    Can I just check guys .
    Is the recruitment process. Now handled by the local. Super where you reside ,


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    #254
    smiley963
    Registered Users Posts: 351 ✭✭smiley963


    robmol wrote: »
    smiley963 wrote: »
    robmol wrote: »
    King Ludvig wrote: »
    If you have a suit, wear it! Thanks my advice. It'd be difficult to over dress but very easy to under dress. Treat it as another job interview and dress to impress - shirt and tie at the least.

    Good luck - you'll be fine!

    @ robmol, congrats man...Race you to the medical!


    Race is on dude things have went fairly fast since my pas interview so hoping it continues that way!!!
    Keep me posted!!

    Congrats, I had my supers on Wednesday. Went ok very very formal.
    :-)


    Congrats smiley on joining us in the race to the medical!!! :)

    Might be an interesting race. We could all get down together. Ha lol :-)


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    #255
    Canyon86
    Registered Users Posts: 1,223 ✭✭✭Canyon86


    Hi Lads,

    Should I mention if asked that I had a Juvenile Liason Officer visit years ago?


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    #256
    TylerIE
    Registered Users Posts: 1,635 ✭✭✭TylerIE


    Yes

    They will find out if you don't.

    Depending on the circumstances, but it probably won't affect your application.


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    #257
    Canyon86
    Registered Users Posts: 1,223 ✭✭✭Canyon86


    TylerIE wrote: »
    Yes

    They will find out if you don't.

    Depending on the circumstances, but it probably won't affect your application.

    Ya If they ask me had I any previous dealings with the Gardai i ll own up but otherwise I won t


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    #258
    A.G.S
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭A.G.S


    Canyon86 wrote: »
    Ya If they ask me had I any previous dealings with the Gardai i ll own up but otherwise I won t
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    Be honest about everything! the sgt/cig/super who interviews will no doubt have put your name true pulse before they meet you and know all your past dealings with gardai so don't try to bluff them this is there bread and butter and they will be looking for honesty, its part of the job ;)


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    #259
    TylerIE
    Registered Users Posts: 1,635 ✭✭✭TylerIE


    Canyon86 wrote: »
    Ya If they ask me had I any previous dealings with the Gardai i ll own up but otherwise I won t

    I'd suggest you bring it up if they don't.

    Perhaps ask "I was wondering, I had a JLO x years ago when". It's the only time you get to verbally explain it.

    Just cause they don't ask doesn't mean they don't know. They will find out and not mentioning it looks like your hiding it. An if its for something minor hiding it is far worse than having it.


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    #260
    msg11
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    TylerIE wrote: »
    I'd suggest you bring it up if they don't.

    Perhaps ask "I was wondering, I had a JLO x years ago when". It's the only time you get to verbally explain it.

    Just cause they don't ask doesn't mean they don't know. They will find out and not mentioning it looks like your hiding it. An if its for something minor hiding it is far worse than having it.

    Do put it down it is important.


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    #261
    Canyon86
    Registered Users Posts: 1,223 ✭✭✭Canyon86


    msg11 wrote: »
    Do put it down it is important.
    ]

    Hi lads,

    Only saw this posts now

    I got on grand.. it was a formal chat nothing tricky,

    :cool:


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    #262
    thesamster
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭thesamster


    What is the waiting time on seeing the superintendent after passing interview is it weeks or months.


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    #263
    King Ludvig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 640 ✭✭✭King Ludvig


    thesamster wrote: »
    What is the waiting time on seeing the superintendent after passing interview is it weeks or months.

    Usually you'll get a phone call after a couple of weeks but depends on the sgt/super.


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    #264
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    Do they send you a letter or do they always just give you a ring ? :)


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    #265
    carzony
    Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭carzony


    RUNNER 1 wrote: »
    Do they send you a letter or do they always just give you a ring ? :)


    I'm sure they'd send a letter if they were having trouble calling you...


    How come they don't wait for your background checks to be done before metting the super? surely having passed that would be another talking point at the meeting.


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    #266
    thesamster
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭thesamster


    A garda called to my house to tell me about my meeting .


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    #267
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    Could someone tell me is waitin nearly 4 weeks for a call to this meeting/interview with the local garda normal?


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    #268
    thesamster
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭thesamster


    I know of two people that were waiting 6 and 7 months to see the super


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    #269
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    Wow thats long time , there background checks most of been back at that stage haha


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    #270
    thesamster
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭thesamster


    Made me think it would be the same for me. I saw the same super but it only took me about 5 weeks . We met last week he was a sound man


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    #271
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    I was just looking at the copy of my Br from and on it says if you know a garda that would recommend you , also says not essential, i myself know gards so i put 1 in , just like to know did any1 else fill that in?


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