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PSNI Recruitment 2017

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    #1472
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    Cbm27 wrote: »
    How's everyone feeling about the IST is getting close?


    Just trying to do practise ones online I can find.


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    #1473
    Goonerdee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 972 ✭✭✭Goonerdee


    Cbm27 wrote: »
    How's everyone feeling about the IST is getting close?

    Super nervous, part of me just wants it out of the way. But I need more practice.


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    #1474
    takodah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭takodah


    Much better feeling about the IST. Actually think this year is the easier year. When practicing time is the killer for me. Roll on next week to see if we get a date.


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    #1475
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    takodah wrote: »
    Much better feeling about the IST. Actually think this year is the easier year. When practicing time is the killer for me. Roll on next week to see if we get a date.


    I'm actually at the stage I want it over now. All the practising and waiting is killing me.


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    #1476
    takodah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭takodah


    Slo85 wrote: »
    takodah wrote: »
    Much better feeling about the IST. Actually think this year is the easier year. When practicing time is the killer for me. Roll on next week to see if we get a date.


    I'm actually at the stage I want it over now. All the practising and waiting is killing me.

    I know what you mean. I’d rather know if I’m waiting or I’m out. The not knowing is worse lol


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    #1477
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    takodah wrote: »
    Slo85 wrote: »
    takodah wrote: »
    Much better feeling about the IST. Actually think this year is the easier year. When practicing time is the killer for me. Roll on next week to see if we get a date.


    I'm actually at the stage I want it over now. All the practising and waiting is killing me.

    I know what you mean. I’d rather know if I’m waiting or I’m out. The not knowing is worse lol


    That's exactly it. I want to know either way haha. Wonder how long they will keep us waiting for the results.


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    #1478
    FinalTry32
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭FinalTry32


    Slo85 wrote: »
    takodah wrote: »
    Much better feeling about the IST. Actually think this year is the easier year. When practicing time is the killer for me. Roll on next week to see if we get a date.


    I'm actually at the stage I want it over now. All the practising and waiting is killing me.

    I havent even looked at any practice ones , Iv done the IST part a few times before so hoping its just the same idea.


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    #1479
    KN1231999
    Registered Users Posts: 277 ✭✭KN1231999


    applications for the reasonable adjustment closes on the 15th of nov so i guess we will get emails by 16th-20th


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    #1480
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    FinalTry32 wrote: »
    Slo85 wrote: »
    takodah wrote: »
    Much better feeling about the IST. Actually think this year is the easier year. When practicing time is the killer for me. Roll on next week to see if we get a date.


    I'm actually at the stage I want it over now. All the practising and waiting is killing me.

    I havent even looked at any practice ones , Iv done the IST part a few times before so hoping its just the same idea.


    This is my first time and I've no idea as to what to expect.


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    #1481
    bangedtorights
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭bangedtorights


    How do you guys and girls, think they will mark the IST?

    Is there a set amount of questions that you need to get correct?

    Or will they get everyone’s scores and whoever is above the average score will pass?

    I wouldn’t be surprised to see 10,000 - 15,000 have applied.


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    #1482
    FinalTry32
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭FinalTry32


    Slo85 wrote: »
    FinalTry32 wrote: »
    Slo85 wrote: »
    takodah wrote: »
    Much better feeling about the IST. Actually think this year is the easier year. When practicing time is the killer for me. Roll on next week to see if we get a date.


    I'm actually at the stage I want it over now. All the practising and waiting is killing me.

    I havent even looked at any practice ones , Iv done the IST part a few times before so hoping its just the same idea.


    This is my first time and I've no idea as to what to expect.

    If you’ve been doing practice ones then you’ll be grand , Iv done PSNI, Civil Services and Prison Services ones previously and they werent overly difficult.


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    #1483
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    KN1231999 wrote: »
    applications for the reasonable adjustment closes on the 15th of nov so i guess we will get emails by 16th-20th

    That would make too much sense lol


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    #1484
    FinalTry32
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭FinalTry32


    bangedtorights wrote: »
    How do you guys and girls, think they will mark the IST?

    Is there a set amount of questions that you need to get correct?

    Or will they get everyone’s scores and whoever is above the average score will pass?

    I wouldn’t be surprised to see 10,000 - 15,000 have applied.

    Previously there has been a pass mark .. Cant recall what it was though last time I did the IST , id you get above the pass mark then you will get an AC place


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    #1485
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    bangedtorights wrote: »
    How do you guys and girls, think they will mark the IST?

    Is there a set amount of questions that you need to get correct?

    Or will they get everyone’s scores and whoever is above the average score will pass?

    I wouldn’t be surprised to see 10,000 - 15,000 have applied.

    IST is just a herd thinning exercise. Just practice and you'll be fine


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    #1486
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    FinalTry32 wrote: »
    Slo85 wrote: »
    FinalTry32 wrote: »
    Slo85 wrote: »
    takodah wrote: »
    Much better feeling about the IST. Actually think this year is the easier year. When practicing time is the killer for me. Roll on next week to see if we get a date


    I'm actually at the stage I want it over now. All the practising and waiting is killing me.

    I havent even looked at any practice ones , Iv done the IST part a few times before so hoping its just the same idea.


    This is my first time and I've no idea as to what to expect.

    If you’ve been doing practice ones then you’ll be grand , Iv done PSNI, Civil Services and Prison Services ones previously and they werent overly difficult.

    I've did those ones too as well as the ones online for o2 and Tesco lol. Some are a lot more difficult than others and then I get into a fluster with the time. Suppose no one knows what to expect this year with it changing and there being no maths. No idea how they will score it and what percentage will be a pass.


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    #1487
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    bangedtorights wrote: »
    How do you guys and girls, think they will mark the IST?

    Is there a set amount of questions that you need to get correct?

    Or will they get everyone’s scores and whoever is above the average score will pass?

    I wouldn’t be surprised to see 10,000 - 15,000 have applied.

    IST is just a herd thinning exercise. Just practice and you'll be fine


    I've heard that in previous campaigns it could take the number from 7000 applying down to 1750-2000 for A:C


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    #1488
    FinalTry32
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭FinalTry32


    Slo85 wrote: »
    FinalTry32 wrote: »
    Slo85 wrote: »
    FinalTry32 wrote: »
    Slo85 wrote: »
    takodah wrote: »
    Much better feeling about the IST. Actually think this year is the easier year. When practicing time is the killer for me. Roll on next week to see if we get a date


    I'm actually at the stage I want it over now. All the practising and waiting is killing me.

    I havent even looked at any practice ones , Iv done the IST part a few times before so hoping its just the same idea.


    This is my first time and I've no idea as to what to expect.

    If you’ve been doing practice ones then you’ll be grand , Iv done PSNI, Civil Services and Prison Services ones previously and they werent overly difficult.

    I've did those ones too as well as the ones online for o2 and Tesco lol. Some are a lot more difficult than others and then I get into a fluster with the time. Suppose no one knows what to expect this year with it changing and there being no maths. No idea how they will score it and what percentage will be a pass.

    Yeah the time thing was always a factor! I didnt even know that there was no maths, You learn something new everyday!!


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    #1489
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    FinalTry32 wrote: »
    Slo85 wrote: »
    FinalTry32 wrote: »
    Slo85 wrote: »
    FinalTry32 wrote: »
    Slo85 wrote: »
    takodah wrote: »
    Much better feeling about the IST. Actually think this year is the easier year. When practicing time is the killer for me. Roll on next week to see if we get a date


    I'm actually at the stage I want it over now. All the practising and waiting is killing me.

    I havent even looked at any practice ones , Iv done the IST part a few times before so hoping its just the same idea.


    This is my first time and I've no idea as to what to expect.

    If you’ve been doing practice ones then you’ll be grand , Iv done PSNI, Civil Services and Prison Services ones previously and they werent overly difficult.

    I've did those ones too as well as the ones online for o2 and Tesco lol. Some are a lot more difficult than others and then I get into a fluster with the time. Suppose no one knows what to expect this year with it changing and there being no maths. No idea how they will score it and what percentage will be a pass.

    Yeah the time thing was always a factor! I didnt even know that there was no maths, You learn something new everyday!!

    It's just verbal reasoning and situational judgement this time.


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    #1490
    takodah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭takodah


    To my knowledge; this time is the first they are doing situational judgement. (Loads of online practice tests) no one knows what the pass mark will be. It is a ”herd thinner” so practice is right.

    More than likely I hope to pass and aim to be in the 300+ mark of people with my score. I will do better in the other stages I just need this out of the way.


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    #1491
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Why are people focusing on this magic number 300?

    The article said 300 by summer not 300 total.


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    #1492
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    Why are people focusing on this magic number 300?

    The article said 300 by summer not 300 total.


    Realistically do you think they will have 300 by the summer?


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    #1493
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    There's no way the merit list won't be exhausted by June lol


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    #1494
    takodah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭takodah


    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    Why are people focusing on this magic number 300?

    The article said 300 by summer not 300 total.

    I mean in terms of the thousands of people who will sit and be ranked on the IST. not about the number of officers.


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    #1495
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    takodah wrote: »
    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    Why are people focusing on this magic number 300?

    The article said 300 by summer not 300 total.

    I mean in terms of the thousands of people who will sit and be ranked on the IST. not about the number of officers.


    Just do as best you can. What you put in you get out.

    If you put in 50% you're only gonna get 50% out aren't you.

    If you want it. Go for it.

    It's about playing a game and playing it well. It literally doesn't matter the number that has applied


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    #1496
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Also start getting fit now.

    You don't want to wade through all this ****e and then fall down on the one thing that you know you can do. Plus if you start now it's less effort.


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    #1497
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    Also start getting fit now.

    You don't want to wade through all this ****e and then fall down on the one thing that you know you can do. Plus if you start now it's less effort.


    You any recommendations for getting fitter?


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    #1498
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Spin classes. Are the most convenient for cardiovascular fitness.

    Look at the PCA video look at what they are doing and do relevent exercises. Yes you are gonna have to find a wall to climb.

    You don't have to be super fit.
    The girl in the PCA does that course in 1 min 15 seconds at a comfortable pace....


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    #1499
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    Spin classes. Are the most convenient for cardiovascular fitness.

    Look at the PCA video look at what they are doing and do relevent exercises. Yes you are gonna have to find a wall to climb.

    You don't have to be super fit.
    The girl in the PCA does that course in 1 min 15 seconds at a comfortable pace....

    Correction she does a lap at 1 min 15 secs.


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    #1500
    Divingm
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Divingm


    Hi
    Can anyone PM with any sites they are using for practice IST tests.
    Thanks


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    #1501
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    Spin classes. Are the most convenient for cardiovascular fitness.

    Look at the PCA video look at what they are doing and do relevent exercises. Yes you are gonna have to find a wall to climb.

    You don't have to be super fit.
    The girl in the PCA does that course in 1 min 15 seconds at a comfortable pace....


    I do go to the gym but it's all weights I do lol. Time to up the cardio.


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