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PSNI Recruitment 2017

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    #1532
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    For anyone who did the A/C before. Do they send a letter saying your successful or not? Does it include info about your score?


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    #1533
    majgreen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 412 ✭✭majgreen


    Oh Banterbus. I cant wait to see you out on the ground (assuming you can make it that far yourself). Your attitude stinks and its going to do you no favours. Prepare yourself for a career of complaints and a whole torrent of abuse from MOP's if you dont change your ways. My attitude > my behviour > your attitude > your behviour (betari's box) will be applicable to you.


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    #1534
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Banterbus has stated in previous posts that this is his 3rd application. He has also stated that he has failed once at IST and once at AC. This indicates that he has not been to the PCA and has no idea how it actually is on the day.


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    #1535
    TW2017
    Closed Accounts Posts: 79 ✭✭TW2017


    Guys/girls, banterbus wasn’t trying to be malicious, he’s just giving us pointers as he knows the process.


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    #1536
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    TW2017 wrote: »
    Guys/girls, banterbus wasn’t trying to be malicious, he’s just giving us pointers as he knows the process.

    He doesn't know the process though, the AC is literally the second thing you do.


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    #1537
    TW2017
    Closed Accounts Posts: 79 ✭✭TW2017


    Johannes_Cabal wrote: »
    TW2017 wrote: »
    Guys/girls, banterbus wasn’t trying to be malicious, he’s just giving us pointers as he knows the process.

    He doesn't know the process though, the AC is literally the second thing you do.

    He said he’s done the pca before, not sure how far he got after that though.


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    #1538
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    TW2017 wrote: »
    He said he’s done the pca before, not sure how far he got after that though.

    He has said that on numerous occasions, however through his own admission the furthest he has progressed is to the Assessment Centre, which you need to pass to be invited to PCA.


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    #1539
    TW2017
    Closed Accounts Posts: 79 ✭✭TW2017


    Fair play, I as Just quoting post #1,512,
    New to the forum.


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    #1540
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    TW2017 wrote: »
    Fair play, I as Just quoting post #1,512,
    New to the forum.

    It's no problem, banterbus has a habit of chastising others on the forum with regards to fitness/PCA.


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    #1541
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Like I said PM me and I will explain lol


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    #1542
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Slo85 wrote: »
    For anyone who did the A/C before. Do they send a letter saying your successful or not? Does it include info about your score?

    All via email


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    #1543
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Johannes_Cabal wrote: »
    TW2017 wrote: »
    Fair play, I as Just quoting post #1,512,
    New to the forum.

    It's no problem, banterbus has a habit of chastising others on the forum with regards to fitness/PCA.

    Just don't see how it's fair that you get a 2nd chance after failing instead of allowing someone further down the list who may pass have a go.


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    #1544
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    Like I said PM me and I will explain lol

    If it's something you can't say on an open forum, then you probably shouldn't be PM'ing it either. Persec and all.


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    #1545
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Johannes_Cabal wrote: »
    Banterbus has stated in previous posts that this is his 3rd application. He has also stated that he has failed once at IST and once at AC. This indicates that he has not been to the PCA and has no idea how it actually is on the day.

    Still waiting on that PM


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    #1546
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    Just don't see how it's fair that you get a 2nd chance after failing instead of allowing someone further down the list who may pass have a go.

    People further the list do get a go. I'm sure many people who received the call before me did so with a pass at a PCA retest. It hasn't prevented me from progressing. All it has done is afforded second chance to someone deemed at AC to have the qualities and behaviours needed to become a Police Officer. I'm all for that.


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    #1547
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Banterbus28 wrote: »
    Still waiting on that PM

    I never said I intended to pm you regarding it. I actually replied to you saying if it's something you can't say openly then you probably shouldn't pm it to people.


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    #1548
    Instant Sunshine
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Instant Sunshine


    Ladies and Lads,

    Lets leave the ad hominem's to your PM's yea? Feel free to have a go at each other there.

    This thread is for info for us going through the process who can help and support each other through the different stages.

    Your bickering has probably pushed others away from this excellent resource but it made me frustrated enough to stop lurking and create an account to try and get it to stop.



    IST is coming up guys so lets focus on that first and foremost. Assessment centre after and then the fitness and so on. Having a good level of fitness will probably help you through some of the stages and it never hurts to start early and really be the best you can be.

    2nd time going through the process so I don't know as much as those who have gone through the whole thing but who knows anything anymore with the change up, eh?


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    #1549
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    I know that I have done it, chastise me all you wish. I really don't care.

    Many peelers I know firmly believe that if you aren't fit enough then you didn't really want in the first place. Mainly ecause if you wanted it you would make damn sure you passed.

    I'm a firm believer of tough love. I have made that clear.

    It's not easy but it's also no very difficult. As long as you concentrate as well as push yourself you'll be fine.


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    #1550
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    And the reason simply is this.

    People go on here in the hope of it giving them some insight on becoming a police officer.

    For many reasons people are getting really less fit than they used to be.

    If they get people telling them that nawk sure it will be fine then they may not or simply won't make the changes necessary in order to get through that hurdle that is the PCA.

    I do care about all of you. I just hate the thought of somebody failing on this when they know what they need to do. Because that would break me.

    IST fail- tough enough to deal with

    AC fail- real disappointment

    PCA fail - would be like getting kicked in the stomach. Especially after all waiting.

    Nobody deserves that.

    On the contrary to common belief, fear tactics work.


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    #1551
    RedPool2891
    Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭RedPool2891


    Slo85 wrote: »
    For anyone who did the A/C before. Do they send a letter saying your successful or not? Does it include info about your score?
    Hi Slo85 - providing things haven't changed this time, you should receive an email confirming your final score and the required pass mark.  You should also receive a fairly detailed report explaining your scores as per each section of the assessment.  I can't remember the exact timeframe but I don't think the wait is too long.  I checked mine again recently and was lucky enough.  I didn't start very well but I progressively got better as the day went on and passed, so one piece of advice I would give is that, even if you think you aren't doing well, keep going as best you can. 

    I would also suggest forgetting about the AC at this stage of the process.  There will be more than enough time to think about it after the IST.  Just take each stage as it comes and try to remain positive.  It is a very testing process but it's doable!  Good luck!


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    #1552
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    I agree one step at a time. Focus on IST. Then focus on AC.


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    #1553
    RedPool2891
    Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭RedPool2891


    With regards to the fitness aspect, yes it's very important to be as fit as you can be beforehand but generally speaking, people don't seem to be failing because of poor fitness levels.  It seems to me that it's mostly poor technique.  Yes, it's a maximum effort test for four minutes but you should also slow down a wee bit and think ahead.  Make sure you don't miss a cone or lose your footing.  I didn't break any records but I passed comfortably (and still felt like boking at the end)!
    It really does pull the legs out of you.  I would suggest going for a couple of runs during the week, do some sprints and squats really do help (during the course you'll be going from prone to a standing position quite regularly and they definitely help).
    Learn the course.  Think ahead.  Stay positive.


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    #1554
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Run fitness concurrently with all the other preparation. Means that in your head you know that is one thing you don't have to worry about.


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    #1555
    Cbm27
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭Cbm27


    IST soon so good luck everyone.
    I have been told around 6-7 thousand applied.
    Highest scorers expected to go into GV around Sept 18.
    Based on previous campaigns to pass the IST u would roughly need to get 2/3 of the test correct.

    Hope this answers a few questions.


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    #1556
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Cbm27 wrote: »
    IST soon so good luck everyone.
    I have been told around 6-7 thousand applied.
    Highest scorers expected to go into GV around Sept 18.
    Based on previous campaigns to pass the IST u would roughly need to get 2/3 of the test correct.

    Hope this answers a few questions.

    The tests are different though and on a computer.

    So potentially speed may be a scoring factor.


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    #1557
    Cbm27
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭Cbm27


    The old paper tests were still timed? So I'm not sure if they would base scores on time now if they didn't before?

    I'm just sharing what I know to try and give people a general bit of info that may answer what they want to know.


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    #1558
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    Cbm27 wrote: »
    The old paper tests were still timed? So I'm not sure if they would base scores on time now if they didn't before?

    I'm just sharing what I know to try and give people a general bit of info that may answer what they want to know.

    Not saying your wrong.

    But the civil service tests including time taken to answer each question in verbal reasoning in their scoring...


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    #1559
    Banterbus28
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭Banterbus28


    The whole test was timed in the exam hall. On a computer they can measure reaction times against a control group to adjust scores.


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    #1560
    Slo85
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭Slo85


    RedPool2891 wrote: »
    Slo85 wrote: »
    For anyone who did the A/C before. Do they send a letter saying your successful or not? Does it include info about your score?
    Hi Slo85 - providing things haven't changed this time, you should receive an email confirming your final score and the required pass mark.  You should also receive a fairly detailed report explaining your scores as per each section of the assessment.  I can't remember the exact timeframe but I don't think the wait is too long.  I checked mine again recently and was lucky enough.  I didn't start very well but I progressively got better as the day went on and passed, so one piece of advice I would give is that, even if you think you aren't doing well, keep going as best you can. 

    I would also suggest forgetting about the AC at this stage of the process.  There will be more than enough time to think about it after the IST.  Just take each stage as it comes and try to remain positive.  It is a very testing process but it's doable!  Good luck!


    Thank you. Fingers crossed I get through the first stage and then will stress about the second.


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    #1561
    ZXC53
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭ZXC53


    Cbm27 wrote: »
    IST soon so good luck everyone.
    I have been told around 6-7 thousand applied.
    Highest scorers expected to go into GV around Sept 18.
    Based on previous campaigns to pass the IST u would roughly need to get 2/3 of the test correct.

    Hope this answers a few questions.
    Assuming the highest scorers are expected to start around Sept 18, , when do you think the final intake would be? Just out of interest.


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