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Garda Recruitment - Stage 3 2016/2017

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭AiB123


    Interview over - you have no idea coming out how it went! Well I didn't anyway! Awful fear I messed up on a job simulation question!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 133 ✭✭IrelandDylan


    AiB123 wrote: »
    Interview over - you have no idea coming out how it went! Well I didn't anyway! Awful fear I messed up on a job simulation question!

    What was that?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭AiB123


    What was that?

    To do with how you'd deliver bad news to a family!


  • Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 5 GenericUser1


    How do I display the competency "Motivation to be a Garda", I'm very unsure what this means?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭MrBlack93


    How do I display the competency "Motivation to be a Garda", I'm very unsure what this means?

    Highlight your reasons for wanting to join AGS. Was there a particular point or reason in your life that made you full sure that it was a vocation you wished to pursue?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭vardy98


    So my own experience when I was in 6th class and we had a visit from a Garda, she spoke about the job showed us her kit, and brought us into the station for a visit, from then on that is when I decided I wanted to join, as I got older then I got to research more about the job, would this be sufficient for that competence I was not sure if this is good enough but that's how it happened for me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 133 ✭✭IrelandDylan


    To those of you whove been up for the interview so far, did ye bring a bag up with ye or see anyone else with one? Im travelling a fair bit so could do with bringing one but dont want to look out of place or be dragging it around the building


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 276 ✭✭GB FAN GALWAY 30


    To those of you whove been up for the interview so far, did ye bring a bag up with ye or see anyone else with one? Im travelling a fair bit so could do with bringing one but dont want to look out of place or be dragging it around the building

    No bother bringing a bag with you. There's a designated waiting area so you can leave it there. In such a fluster was I to get in I left my phone on the waiting area chair before I went in. Still there when I came back!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 276 ✭✭GB FAN GALWAY 30


    Hi Guys. Long shot but just wondered if anyone had any experience of the laser surgery in the Galway clinic?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 276 ✭✭GB FAN GALWAY 30


    To those of you whove been up for the interview so far, did ye bring a bag up with ye or see anyone else with one? Im travelling a fair bit so could do with bringing one but dont want to look out of place or be dragging it around the building

    No bother bringing a bag with you. There's a designated waiting area so you can leave it there. In such a fluster was I to get in I left my phone on the waiting area chair before I went in. Still there when I came back!!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 adam kearney


    Hi Guys
    Just wondering anyone who's done the interview in the past week how it went and any info would be great ?
    I placed 550 and am just waiting to be called for the interview but already starting to panic haha.
    Just wondering what it was like ? also would the fact im not in the reserves have much of an impact on my chances ??

    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 311 ✭✭LottieP25


    Hi Guys
    Just wondering anyone who's done the interview in the past week how it went and any info would be great ?
    I placed 550 and am just waiting to be called for the interview but already starting to panic haha.
    Just wondering what it was like ? also would the fact im not in the reserves have much of an impact on my chances ??

    Thanks

    Its fine, takes about 40 minutes, just be prepared and you will be fine.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 Memo_54


    Hey I am just wondering if anyone who did the interview got any indication as to when we will be getting results? The wait is definitely the worst part!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭vodkacz


    I was told they may Deliver the Results ;) before Xmas. If not, first week of January. Gud Luk!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 Memo_54


    vodkacz wrote: »
    I was told they may Deliver the Results ;) before Xmas. If not, first week of January. Gud Luk!

    That would be brilliant! Thanks a mill. :) You too! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Daniel12321


    Hi, what did people wear when visiting the superintendent?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 468 ✭✭Elliot192


    Hi, what did people wear when visiting the superintendent?


    A suit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Daniel12321


    Ya I was thinking that!! I'll be going straight from work, better put a suit in the car. Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭MrBlack93


    For those who have previously completed the interview before.

    How do they phrase the questions surrounding ''motivation to be a garda''?

    Is it a straight out question i.e. ''Why do you want to become a Garda'' or more of a roundabout way such as ''give me an example of an experience that made you want to become a garda'' ?

    Any advice is very much appreciated


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 Gerrard2121


    MrBlack93 wrote: »
    For those who have previously completed the interview before.

    How do they phrase the questions surrounding ''motivation to be a garda''?

    Is it a straight out question i.e. ''Why do you want to become a Garda'' or more of a roundabout way such as ''give me an example of an experience that made you want to become a garda'' ?

    Any advice is very much appreciated


    I was just asked what made me decide that I wanted to join the guards ?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭MrBlack93


    I was just asked what made me decide that I wanted to join the guards ?

    Thanks for the reply. Really appreciate it!

    I've another question in relation to the phrasing of questions. I've 2-3 examples for each competency prepared. I'm just wondering how they approach the question, for example ''Give us an example of when you showed resilience'' or ''Give us an example of when you showed resilience in your professional experience'' or ''Give us an example of resilience when working at X company'' ?

    I've heard different things and understand each interview panel can vary.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭vardy98


    Guys this is probably a silly question but what exactly is resilience. I don't know what examples to give for this. Thanks I advance.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭MrBlack93


    vardy98 wrote: »
    Guys this is probably a silly question but what exactly is resilience. I don't know what examples to give for this. Thanks I advance.

    Definition: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

    effectively how you powered through a hard time in your life or how you overcame a difficult situation or managed to succeed despite a difficult situation.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭vardy98


    Hi guys what exactly is the competence, delivery of results, is this how you answer the other competences or does it mean something else, thanks in advance.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭MrBlack93


    vardy98 wrote: »
    Hi guys what exactly is the competence, delivery of results, is this how you answer the other competences or does it mean something else, thanks in advance.

    No it's not in relation to answering the other competency's.

    In previous campaigns I believe that competency was referred to as ''Personal effectiveness and delivery of results''.
    Possibly bear that in mind.

    You'll be asked for an example of a time where you demonstrated your ability to deliver results; e.g. this could be a work project that you excelled in or else possibly even a sporting achievement.

    Remember, It's about your actions, not the actions of a team. It's about how you personally worked hard, delivered a high quality of work and succeeded.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭vardy98


    Thanks for the reply MrBlack93, so personal effectiveness and delivery of results are the same thing, so what are the 5 competences exactly
    Motivation to be a Garda, is one
    Resilience
    Interpersonal skills
    ?
    ?
    What's the other two, is it the other two I mentioned above?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭MrBlack93


    vardy98 wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply MrBlack93, so personal effectiveness and delivery of results are the same thing, so what are the 5 competences exactly
    Motivation to be a Garda, is one
    Resilience
    Interpersonal skills
    ?
    ?
    What's the other two, is it the other two I mentioned above?

    These are the 5 competencys;

    Interpersonal Skills
    Resilience
    Motivation to be a Garda
    Judgement and Decision Making
    Delivery of Results


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 Gerrard2121


    MrBlack93 wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply. Really appreciate it!

    I've another question in relation to the phrasing of questions. I've 2-3 examples for each competency prepared. I'm just wondering how they approach the question, for example ''Give us an example of when you showed resilience'' or ''Give us an example of when you showed resilience in your professional experience'' or ''Give us an example of resilience when working at X company'' ?

    I've heard different things and understand each interview panel can vary.

    To be quite honest I think you'll be fine if you have 2-3 examples for each. I think I was asked to give an example of when I had to be resilient when working in a specific job.. there all pretty straight forward their not there to catch you out.. the time will fly too!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭vardy98


    Thanks again MrBlack93, that was a great help.ðŸ‘


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭MrBlack93


    To be quite honest I think you'll be fine if you have 2-3 examples for each. I think I was asked to give an example of when I had to be resilient when working in a specific job.. there all pretty straight forward their not there to catch you out.. the time will fly too!

    Balls, I know they're not trying to catch you out but it's specifics like that that i'm scared of ha.

    Doing a 1 to 1 prep course in 2 weeks so hopefully that'll set me straight


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭MrBlack93


    On the form B I don't currently have written references, just wondering if their contact details are sufficient and if anyone else is just doing the same??

    I've been in contact with my referees and have them briefed that they may receive a call seeking a references?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 346 ✭✭DooraGirl


    MrBlack93 wrote: »
    On the form B I don't currently have written references, just wondering if their contact details are sufficient and if anyone else is just doing the same??

    I've been in contact with my referees and have them briefed that they may receive a call seeking a references?

    Hi.. it's up to yourself, but I'd get the written ones if you could. My sergeant asked to see them and I reckon it would speed things up on the vetting front for you. They seem to want everything on paper and on file for you. That's just my two cents and I'm open to correction :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭vardy98


    Guys how do you write your answers for the competences in the form of STAR, can all answers for all competences be created using this, thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭MrBlack93


    vardy98 wrote: »
    Guys how do you write your answers for the competences in the form of STAR, can all answers for all competences be created using this, thanks.

    Situation: Clearly state the background to the incident/story that your using to support your competency.

    Task: What was required of you in order to rectify the situation.

    Action: What actions to took to rectify the situation.

    Result: What was the positive outcome the actions which you took?

    The following video is in relation to Uk police forces although there is relevant info that may be helpful for you;

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogXYsPCMemE


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,308 ✭✭✭madcabbage


    Lads, whats the format when you do the interview? I know its different for everybody but is it along the lines of;

    Talk about yourself
    Education
    What made you want to become a Guard?
    The 5 competencies

    Anything else that should be somewhat prepared for?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭MrBlack93


    Just seeing if anyone has used P O'Toole in Sligo in order to prepare for the interview?
    If so could you recommend him highly?


    I've currently booked him


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭Vitaliy


    Hi, what do people suggest to do for interview preparation? Career services as a group or one on one with someone who is specialised in Garda interview preparation?
    There are benefits to both, one on one attention, or possible ideas from the group?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 Kilrodane boy


    FORM B hi guys is it vital that aunts and uncles and grand parents date of births are put down on form b


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 arc2017


    Hi guys..

    I got my stage 2 results on the 14th December and just wondering does anyone have an idea of when the interview might be? I did the career services course on Saturday!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭MrBlack93


    arc2017 wrote:
    I got my stage 2 results on the 14th December and just wondering does anyone have an idea of when the interview might be? I did the career services course on Saturday!!

    Your interview date is based on the oom you received after stage 2; not on the date you did stage 2


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭MrBlack93


    FORM B hi guys is it vital that aunts and uncles and grand parents date of births are put down on form b

    Yes its vital.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭Vitaliy


    arc2017 wrote: »
    Hi guys..

    I got my stage 2 results on the 14th December and just wondering does anyone have an idea of when the interview might be? I did the career services course on Saturday!!

    What number were you given with your results? I'm 627, still waiting on the interview date.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 arc2017


    Vitaliy wrote: »
    What number were you given with your results? I'm 627, still waiting on the interview date.

    Hi,

    I am placed 948. Hoping to know soon!! Thanks for getting back to me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭diddlybo


    Hi,

    For college results, will bringing your degree and a photcopy of it do, or will I have to get a copy of my final results from the college?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,308 ✭✭✭madcabbage


    Are people handing in copies of the copy of the birth certificate or what's the craic? Seemingly they don't actually hand out the original document anymore, they just send a photocopy?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 Cohaw


    Any one do a course for the interview. Thinking of doing Garda ip . Is ita worth the money


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭AiB123


    diddlybo wrote: »
    Hi,

    For college results, will bringing your degree and a photcopy of it do, or will I have to get a copy of my final results from the college?

    They don't look for your college results, just your leaving certificate or the minimum requirement you plan to use! I think they just take your word! Presumably they'll just look for verification if we're successful and looking for the increments!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 tearing123


    Lads. Clean shaven for interview, yay or nay? Haven't been clean shaven in a few years was wondering is now the time with interview next week :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 jay days


    Hi, I see lots of people in the same boat as myself and waiting for word on their interview, i'm in the 800's, just wondering how much notice we will get before it.
    Also probably a stupid question but is the medical or fitness test first?? I'm under pressure to lose weight if I get pass the interview so I'm thinking positive and trying to get the lb's off and get fit!! But I need as much time as I can possibly get..... so I suppose I'm just trying to get some sort of time frame in my head!I had a baby 10 months ago and had pretty much let my fitness totally go!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭Vitaliy


    tearing123 wrote: »
    Lads. Clean shaven for interview, yay or nay? Haven't been clean shaven in a few years was wondering is now the time with interview next week :)

    Hi, just wondering, what number are you that you have interview next week.
    Just to have a rough idea when I'll be called, I'm 627.
    Thanks


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