Garda Recruitment 2017 - Stage 3

kerryman85

A thread for those who have qualified for stage 3 of the Garda 2017 campaign.

mooju

Well done to all who have gotten this far. Has anybody who has been through this process already any tips as to how to prepare for the interview?? Is the career services preparation course worth doing for example?? Or is there other preparation courses which are very good??

Ciano1997

mooju wrote: »

Well done to all who have gotten this far. Has anybody who has been through this process already any tips as to how to prepare for the interview?? Is the career services preparation course worth doing for example?? Or is there other preparation courses which are very good??

I've heard they're great! There's at rate of 97% pass rate if you do the courses? So probably be worth a try if your serious of progression? Which campaign are you from??

Ciano1997

Anyone get results from stage 2 yet? Suppose to be out the 25 of august, but when I went for stage 2 they said the 15th of September? Is that true?

mooju

Ciano1997 wrote: »

I've heard they're great! There's at rate of 97% pass rate if you do the courses? So probably be worth a try if your serious of progression? Which campaign are you from??

I am from the most recent campaign. Only got email today about progression to next stage. Interview next month sometime.
Also does anybody know what the intake is from this campaign or how does it work?? I am inside the top 100 at the moment for example

Yoop_

Ciano1997 wrote: »

Anyone get results from stage 2 yet? Suppose to be out the 25 of august, but when I went for stage 2 they said the 15th of September? Is that true?

The results that came out today were for the very first group on the first week. You should have your results three weeks from the week that you did yours. They won't all be out together.

mooju

Yoop_ wrote: »

The results that came out today were for the very first group on the first week. You should have your results three weeks from the week that you did yours. They won't all be out together.

Any idea on how soon we get the email with the date of the interview and how long after that the interview will take place??

Yoop_

mooju wrote: »

Any idea on how soon we get the email with the date of the interview and how long after that the interview will take place??

Everyone who got results today, I imagine we might get an email by the end of the week/start of next week. The interviews will probably be the third/fourth week of September. I'm just going by the rough timeline the sergeant gave; I don't know for sure, sorry.

mooju

Anyone else here waiting on confirmation on date for interview next month? What are yee planning on doing to prepare? ie course etc.

Yoop_

Anyone else having issues opening the link to Form B on their interview invitation message?

MrBlack93

Yoop_ wrote: »

Anyone else having issues opening the link to Form B on their interview invitation message?

This link has the form b

https://www.publicjobs.ie/publicjobs/publication/document/Application_Form_B.doc

Yoop_

MrBlack93 wrote: »

This link has the form b

https://www.publicjobs.ie/publicjobs/publication/document/Application_Form_B.doc

Thank you! I think I was being a bit impatient - they just sent me a new message with the link.

Mowley

Got my interview date..25 September...anyone got any idea when we'll know if we've passed the interview?

Ciano1997

Mowley wrote: »

Got my interview date..25 September...anyone got any idea when we'll know if we've passed the interview?

Awh lovely. Best of luck! Maybe later October mid November? When did you sit your stage 2?

MrBlack93

Mowley wrote: »

Got my interview date..25 September...anyone got any idea when we'll know if we've passed the interview?

within 2 weeks of the interview you shall receive the results typically.

Mowley

Ciano1997 wrote: »

Awh lovely. Best of luck! Maybe later October mid November? When did you sit your stage 2?

Sat stage 2 on 4 August..has anyone else got interview date?

mooju

Mowley wrote: »

Sat stage 2 on 4 August..has anyone else got interview date?

week before you bud

Mowley

mooju wrote: »

week before you bud

Best of luck....I have to fork out fees for college so wish I could see in advance how all this would pan out!!

cheallaigheoin

As regards "Form B". At the end of the form you need two referees as reference, your current employer as a reference and past school/college as a reference. Does anybody know if the people reading the forms actually contact each and every reference given? I would prefer that my current employment didn't know that I'm in the process of applying for the Gardai....
Also, as regards the 2 referee references, the referees you need to have known for 5 years and they can't be related to you, what if you haven't worked in an employment etc for over 5 years or if you haven't been involved with sports or organisations, who could you pick as referees?
Thanks. Brian.

mooju

In the form B where we put the info on our grandparents and aunts/uncles. Do we put deceased in under the address or under occupation??

cheallaigheoin

I will put in the last address and put deceased under occupation anyways

cheallaigheoin

As regards "Form B". At the end of the form you need two referees as reference, your current employer as a reference and past school/college as a reference. Does anybody know if the people reading the forms actually contact each and every reference given? I would prefer that my current employment didn't know that I'm in the process of applying for the Gardai....
Also, as regards the 2 referee references, the referees you need to have known for 5 years and they can't be related to you, what if you haven't worked in an employment etc for over 5 years or if you haven't been involved with sports or organisations, who could you pick as referees?
Thanks. Brian.

Yoop_

mooju wrote: »

In the form B where we put the info on our grandparents and aunts/uncles. Do we put deceased in under the address or under occupation??

I put their date of death under the date of birth and filled in the last address and occupation as normal.

cheallaigheoin wrote: »

As regards "Form B". At the end of the form you need two referees as reference, your current employer as a reference and past school/college as a reference. Does anybody know if the people reading the forms actually contact each and every reference given? I would prefer that my current employment didn't know that I'm in the process of applying for the Gardai....
Also, as regards the 2 referee references, the referees you need to have known for 5 years and they can't be related to you, what if you haven't worked in an employment etc for over 5 years or if you haven't been involved with sports or organisations, who could you pick as referees?
Thanks. Brian.

I'm in a similar position: I worked in a family business for 10 years so my employer is related to me, obviously Have you got any family friends who would be willing to give you a reference? I know someone once asked their doctor for a reference, although I'm not sure if it was for the Garda application. Old teacher/principal, perhaps?

Mowley

Hi there...anyone else get date for interview? I'm getting a bit confused...is there another form I'm supposed to complete ahead of the interview aside from the Form B ? I'm reading on threads about an interview form I'm supposed to fill in and send up in advance...I can't see that anywhere. Any info would be much appreciated!

Mowley

All very quiet on this thread!! I'm feeling very isolated...any one else a nervous wreck waiting on the interview?

mooju

Mowley wrote: »

All very quiet on this thread!! I'm feeling very isolated...any one else a nervous wreck waiting on the interview?

Not really i must admit... How you preparing for it??

Mowley

mooju wrote: »

Not really i must admit... How you preparing for it??

Just going over the competencies and trying to come up with my own examples..only in college and no great experience with interviews! Do you think whoever passes this will get medical and fitness fairly soon?

Mowley

mooju wrote: »

Not really i must admit... How you preparing for it??

How about you?

mooju

Mowley wrote: »

Just going over the competencies and trying to come up with my own examples..only in college and no great experience with interviews! Do you think whoever passes this will get medical and fitness fairly soon?

Ive mine the 20th so gonna do a one to one course before that to get a grasp of things. Just similar to you really at moment.
Yeah I think if we pass we will have medical and physical done before christmas anyway, but thats just a guess

Mowley

mooju wrote: »

Ive mine the 20th so gonna do a one to one course before that to get a grasp of things. Just similar to you really at moment.
Yeah I think if we pass we will have medical and physical done before christmas anyway, but thats just a guess

I might look into that myself..think I need it. I wonder when interviews are starting and finishing.

mooju

I know this is obviously one where you cant draw on experiences from work etc. We need to say why we want to be a guard etc??
What I am wanting to know is anyone who has been through the process what is all the info about the guards that we should know?? Commisioner, ranks etc??
If someone could help that would be great

Jaja123

Hi All..urgent help..have interview in 2 weeks..i have my leaving cert results coloured version but not statement of results for degree or level 9..do I need these on day of interview? If so would it slow me down?

I have the scrolls but not full results

Thanks

The Red Lad

Interview is nerve racking waiting for it but once your in there you'll find it's not as worrying as you thought easier for me to say now but try not to worry it will do no good, know your compencies inside out, sell yourself as much as possible and really let them know you want to be a guard, know about the ranks life in templemore what you'd like /dislike about the career. Try have back up compencies too and you should be fine there really is no trick questions best of luck to all with interviews coming up.

sjn97

My friend sat her stage 2 on the 9th of August which i think is one of the first groups, yet she still hasn't got her results.... can anyone help? Is this the same with anyone else?

kerryman85

Had anyone interviews this week? Just wondering how they went. I've mine next week.

kahmen

im in the boat at the ,oment of i done my stage 2 on the 17/08/2017 but i have not herd any mor sinces then is any one ells in the same boat just wondring if any one has any idyas

kerryman85

Best of luck to everyone doing interviews this week, and equally best of luck to everyone waiting on results from stage 2. Start preparing for the interview if I were you, it's an intense 40mins.

eoinkildare

Preparation is key.  You need to make them see a potential Garda in you.

Gizmo94

Just made it through stage 2 over to this thread I go

cheallaigheoin

Onto Stage 3 as of yesterday I'm glad to say. Can anybody tell me how long it takes to get the next email containing "Form B" etc after you receive the email with stage 2 results? Also, any tips would be fantastic, thanks!

droptheworld

Got through to Stage 3. Just wondering where will this interview be. Is it in Dublin?

eoinkildare

Droptheworld,
Your interview should be in the public appointments building on middle Abbey street in Dublin. Easy to get to from most parts of the country.

Cheallaigheoin,
I would recommend that you consider doing some voluntary work in your area now as if you wait until you get your date it may be too late. The same goes for your fitness or weight if these are an issue. This is more for after your interview if you're successful as again you don't want to leave this until it's too late.

For your interview I would highly recommend doing a preparation course. I did it and know loads who did too and it makes a massive difference.

In relation to form b, I'm not sure how long you'll be waiting but you can start to gather a list of all of your brothers, sisters, parents, aunts and uncles now to help that process. You need names, addresses, dates of birth and occupation for each.

cheallaigheoin

Thanks for that eoinkildare, most appreciated! Yes my weight and fitness are very good and I do voluntary work in my area and thankfully I know all my family etc. I will definetly be doing prep courses also. Cheers!

eoinkildare

cheallaigheoin wrote: »

I will definetly be doing prep courses also. Cheers!

No problem. PM me if you need a recommendation but there are a few out there.

Regards,
Eoin

ladybosskerry

Hi All!!

Delighted to be on this thread

quick question, is there job simulation test in stage 3 also or just the interview?

Aaron_998

I need some examples to use for resilience in everyday life please!

Ciano1997

Anyone have an idea when you'll receive the e-mail with dates , times & formB for the stage 3 interview process? Also anyone know which oom they are on for interviews ? I'm going away at the end of October just don't wanna miss out on the dates!

ericoh97

How's it going everyone, I did my stage 2 on August 8, I received my results Friday and was lucky enough to have passed. I placed 458, anyone have an idea when I'll be called to do the interview ? Cheers and good luck to everyone else

shaunerz

Ciano1997 wrote: »

Anyone have an idea when you'll receive the e-mail with dates , times & formB for the stage 3 interview process? Also anyone know which oom they are on for interviews ? I'm going away at the end of October just don't wanna miss out on the dates!

It says in the email you will be called OOM between now and the new year.
I know someone in the last campaign to who placed early 700s and waited two months between his stage 2-stage 3.

Canyon86

I passed the interview last August

Some tips
- have plenty of examples for the competencies try and vary the examples in my case I had sport college work examples so I mixed them all up to avoid repeating

-for those not familiar with Dublin make sure to scope out the location for interview helps with the nerves to know where you are goin, Luas stops outside

-drink the water provided , helps with any nerves

-pause before you answer, think what you are saying first

-if the chance comes to smile don't be afraid to, one of the interview panel make a joke during mine and it helped me relax

-know the training in templemore e.g. Phases modules,
-know the Garda rank
-duties of a Garda e.g. Station on beat, warrants common day to day tasks

-be prepared for questions like
How would you react to verbal abuse from a guy on the street ?
How prepared are you for the salary decrease from your current role ?
The interview panel asked me for a rough figure for my current salary
Any areas of the Gardai appeal to you? Drugs Community etc

-They asked me about the reserves
I had an answer prepared as I am not a reserve due to other commitments, that was accepted by the panel

-make sure your forms certs etc are filled in in its entirety, I was missing vetting info and looked like a bit of a mug on the day ha

-before the interview I went to the cafe next door to look over my examples. This helped me keep them fresh !

Overall the panel want to pass people and they are encouraging and help to get you through it

Good luck all!

Plenty of tips on boards for this just search away!
Good luck

cheallaigheoin

Hi all, I have a question as regards Form B. My wife has never met her father and he isn't on her birth certificate, do I need to get info on him for the form or can I put down unknown. Has anybody ever had to deal with this issue, thanks!