Student Paramedic 2016

flix1

Okay so I can tell you that what you need to do here is put down the following:

Put down the names of your employers, but beside it write the following:

"Out of respect for my current employer, I would ask that you please notify me to before contacting them"

This is totally acceptable in this and nearly all recruitment practices. I can vouch for this in this situation as I have successfully coached 2 people into this paramedic course recently

flix1

buffmeister wrote: »

Just got an email there, invited to apply for an interview!
Just read the application and it asks for your current employer to act as a referee! I started a new job a few weeks ago so don't know how that will go down :-/

Please see my post below about this exact thing...hope it helps you!

flix1

Osgood wrote: »

"Do we have to ask your permission before contacting your referees?"
"HELL YA!"

So just to clarify. Your current employer does not necessarily have to act as your referee. When choosing your referee, think carefully about the one who can provide a reference which is most relevant to this trainee post. Also though consider if you have a significant length of service in a job, it would be strange not to have a referee from there. Your referee does not need to be a member of a senior management, but someone who can vouch for your work and personality e.g. a direct supervisor. Out of courtesy I would always recommend you check with a referee prior to naming them on a form. However in some cases this isn't always possible, so you need to guage the likelihood of them acting as a referee when you do get around to asking. Any more queries on this...please just ask...only too happy to help!

flix1

sjb25 wrote: »

They are tricky I went trough it all in 2013 found the forms hard just do plenty of thinking about the compency examples you write as a good portion of the interview will be based on what you write you will be asked questions on it and asked to explain further and will be scored accordingly also is no harm having a second example of each in the back of your head as you could be asked for another example in interview

Folks this is the SINGLE most important part of this process. It requires a lot of time to get this correct. You need to do it hand in hand with the job specification and the competencies. All competencies must be 'hit' in your replies. You are correct when you say that the content of these forms will shape your interview. So you need to set yourself up for success in relation to this. Your competency examples need to be strong, direct, succinct and most of all...it's about what YOU did. Competency based interviews are designed to determine where your strengths lie and how you might behave in certain scenarios. If this section of your job preparation doesn't take hours and plenty of redrafts...then it ain't good enough!

sjb25

flix1 wrote: »

Folks this is the SINGLE most important part of this process. It requires a lot of time to get this correct. You need to do it hand in hand with the job specification and the competencies. All competencies must be 'hit' in your replies. You are correct when you say that the content of these forms will shape your interview. So you need to set yourself up for success in relation to this. Your competency examples need to be strong, direct, succinct and most of all...it's about what YOU did. Competency based interviews are designed to determine where your strengths lie and how you might behave in certain scenarios. If this section of your job preparation doesn't take hours and plenty of redrafts...then it ain't good enough!

This guys I got trough it but I had to put some amount of effort in it took me 3-4days at least to do that part of the form my hand was in bits writing must of had about 4-5 drafts from each competency spend as much time as you can doing them they are so important

madmaxvideo

sjb25 wrote: »

This guys I got trough it but I had to put some amount of effort in it took me 3-4days at least to do that part of the form my hand was in bits writing must of had about 4-5 drafts from each competency spend as much time as you can doing them they are so important

Some good advice here! However forms have been submitted, deadline was last Friday!!

Out of curiosity, sjb25, how long were you waiting to get an invite to interview, from the deadline of submitting the interview application?

flix1

madmaxvideo wrote: »

So good advice here! However forms have been submitted, deadline was last Friday!!

Out of curiosity, sjb25, how long were you waiting to get an invite to interview, from the deadline of submitting the interview application?

Oh really? aw well, whats gone in has gone in. I would urge folks to take time to know your answers inside out, upside down and backways. You will be quizzed sideways on them. Remember if you haven't had an experience that they ask about...tell them what you 'would' do if you found yourself in that situation.

I'm happy to help if anyone wants a dig out. I know what a difficult road this can be.

sjb25

madmaxvideo wrote: »

Some good advice here! However forms have been submitted, deadline was last Friday!!

Out of curiosity, sjb25, how long were you waiting to get an invite to interview, from the deadline of submitting the interview application?

Was about a month if I remember correctly

madmaxvideo

sjb25 wrote: »

Was about a month if I remember correctly

That long!! I'd say that was a killer. They say they expect to start interviews June 13th this time around, very short between stages. I have heard they could form a supplementary panel, due to low numbers.

dmc36

Well this time the wait wont be as long thankfully, just received an email stating invitations have been posted and should arrive by postal address tomorrow.

Osgood

Just received the same. Does everyone who submitted the application, after passing the tests, get invited for interview?

madmaxvideo

dmc36 wrote: »

Well this time the wait wont be as long thankfully, just received an email stating invitations have been posted and should arrive by postal address tomorrow.

My thoughts exactly!! Got the same, good luck to ya with it

stringbox

Just got it, delighted!
Anybody get shortlisted out?

madmaxvideo

Osgood wrote: »

Just received the same. Does everyone who submitted the application, after passing the tests, get invited for interview?

I would guess everyone got an invite, again due to low numbers, on less they sent back a blank application!

Osgood

Anyone have an idea how many passed the testing stage? And how many went for it?

flix1

I would say to you at this stage...forget about the numbers applying if you can. Just keep your eyes on the prize....everything else is just a distraction. Practice your interview technique, get someone to do mock interviews with you.

mr ice

Did people get the letter today, I didn't?

stringbox

mr ice wrote: »

Did people get the letter today, I didn't?

Yeah I just opened it, it's a hell of a form, 25 pages.

Osgood

mr ice wrote: »

Did people get the letter today, I didn't?

I got mine.
Did you get the email yesterday?

mr ice

Osgood wrote: »

I got mine.
Did you get the email yesterday?

Git the e mail alright.

Osgood

mr ice wrote: »

Git the e mail alright.

If it doesn't arrive tomorrow, I'd be emailing them!

stringbox

Did we hand in our Leaving Certs? Or did we get them back? I'm here searching frantically for it.

mr ice

stringbox wrote: »

Did we hand in our Leaving Certs? Or did we get them back? I'm here searching frantically for it.

They took it at the aptitude test. They give all that paperwork back on your interview date. I assume they send it back by mail if you weren't successful at aptitude.

BadBannana

Hi there, does anyone know if there'll be a recruitment drive in 2017/2018?

Mycroft H

BadBannana wrote: »

Hi there, does anyone know if there'll be a recruitment drive in 2017/2018?

From talking to folk in NASC, it's likely there will be another drive.

madmaxvideo

BadBannana wrote: »

Hi there, does anyone know if there'll be a recruitment drive in 2017/2018?

Let's just say it will be more like June/ July 2016. From the grape vine.

OffalyMedic

madmaxvideo wrote:

Let's just say it will be more like June/ July 2016. From the grape vine.

Another one that soon?

stringbox

Do your c licence now.

madmaxvideo

shaunac93 wrote: »

Another one that soon?

So they say, poor uptake in April, and small numbers going to interview, NRS have everything in place ready to go.

BadBannana

madmaxvideo wrote: »

Let's just say it will be more like June/ July 2016. From the grape vine.

I was asking just because I won't be finished the leaving by then :l

Good luck to anyone applying this year though