Garda Recruitment Stage 4 (2019 Campaign)

Aaron123

Do we have to arrange out own meetings with sergeant and superintendent?

Lcass

They contact you

peader06

Frenchjoe87 wrote: »

hi does anyone know how you can track your vetting. I see a few posts on here from people saying that their vetting was outstanding. How do you go about checking that out.

Thanks

You can email and ask.

MrMiata

For those who've made it through the interviews?

How did ye approach the competency questions?

Was it a single specific example - interpersonal skills and service ethos:
'I worked as a shop assistant on the customer service desk, one specific instance stands out as the customer was quite irritated about.....'
or is it more of - 'When I worked on a customer service desk I dealt with a number of instances that required strong interpersonal skill...'

Basically do they want to hear about the instance with the wagon from up the road or do they want to hear about how in that line of work you were often tasked with dealing with irritated customers, you had to work to solve problems and come to agreements etc.
I've mine at the end of the month so I'm a little concerned.

daniel1390

Specific examples

Briano1996

Does anyone know what OOM they're up to with the PCT?

Uweir32

Hey folks I have my PCT on Tuesday and just got an email to invite me for medical on Thursday if I pass. All seems a tad rushed god knows how I’m gonna get another day of work to drive down.

Can anyone give me a breakdown of what happens during the medical and is there anything other than BMI can be a straight fail? My eyesight and hearing is fine. Cheers

576hkg348rjn21

Uweir32 wrote: »

Hey folks I have my PCT on Tuesday and just got an email to invite me for medical on Thursday if I pass. All seems a tad rushed god knows how I’m gonna get another day of work to drive down.

Can anyone give me a breakdown of what happens during the medical and is there anything other than BMI can be a straight fail? My eyesight and hearing is fine. Cheers

I'm down for PCT on Tuesday too, nothing about medical though. That's very odd. AFAIK medical fails are pretty rare, BMI is the only thing I can think of thats a straight fair other than colour blindness? If you've doctors clearence to do the PCT it should be fine

Uweir32

Jedidiah Enough Poker wrote: »

I'm down for PCT on Tuesday too, nothing about medical though. That's very odd. AFAIK medical fails are pretty rare, BMI is the only thing I can think of thats a straight fair other than colour blindness? If you've doctors clearence to do the PCT it should be fine

Cheers - aye I’ve never had any medical issues until I had my gallbladder removed this time and I’ve a letter from my surgeon saying I’m fit to continue training and take my PCT. I read somewhere dental can be a fail would liked to get in to see dentist before test but with only getting 6 days notice that won’t happen. So just fingers crossed I suppose

AF96DUB

Uweir32 wrote: »

Cheers - aye I’ve never had any medical issues until I had my gallbladder removed this time and I’ve a letter from my surgeon saying I’m fit to continue training and take my PCT. I read somewhere dental can be a fail would liked to get in to see dentist before test but with only getting 6 days notice that won’t happen. So just fingers crossed I suppose

my sergeant told me that they don't fail you on dental, they check it and if you need work done they just tell you to get it sorted, but not fail you.

Uweir32

AF96DUB wrote: »

my sergeant told me that they don't fail you on dental, they check it and if you need work done they just tell you to get it sorted, but not fail you.

Happy days cheers. Just gotta pass this beep test now ...

Aaron123

Do you guys know how much notice we get before the pct? Worried about it clashing with a 2 day trip on the 13th. Is it possible that I can get called next week? Or has there been more notice given usually?

Kerrystar93

Hi Guys still haven’t heard about my physical . I’ve sent in my gp form 13th of December. Still waiting. What does ur BMI have to be for the medical? Mine is 26.7 at the moment.

Nel26

Kerrystar93 wrote: »

Hi Guys still haven’t heard about my physical . I’ve sent in my gp form 13th of December. Still waiting. What does ur BMI have to be for the medical? Mine is 26.7 at the moment.

I’m in the same boat waiting for mine and I sent off on the 11th

Lcass

I'm the same as well.

Uweir32

Kerrystar93 wrote: »

Hi Guys still haven’t heard about my physical . I’ve sent in my gp form 13th of December. Still waiting. What does ur BMI have to be for the medical? Mine is 26.7 at the moment.

Under 35 for retest under 30 for pass

Jadeie.t

Aaron123 wrote: »

Do you guys know how much notice we get before the pct? Worried about it clashing with a 2 day trip on the 13th. Is it possible that I can get called next week? Or has there been more notice given usually?

You would definitely get at least 2 weeks notice if not more

AD301

Does anyone know what oom they are at for fitness tests?

Kerrystar93

Cheers for the info. We’ll surely get notified this week coming about our pct. I still haven’t met with the local seargant . Ok if my BMI is under 30 . I’m fine Is it?

Uweir32

Kerrystar93 wrote: »

Cheers for the info. We’ll surely get notified this week coming about our pct. I still haven’t met with the local seargant . Ok if my BMI is under 30 . I’m fine Is it?

Yes under 30 straight pass

deenam

Hi guys.. Does anyone know what oom they are on for the fitness? I sent my Form B on 22nd Dec, it was due in by 27th Dec and I haven't heard anything since

DeclanW1999

Yes there,
Help needed, I have my PCT tomorrow. Was just wondering how we provide them with our correct height and weight? And does anyone know how long of a break you have between the shuttle test and the sit ups and press ups? Thanks for the help. And best of luck to all

daniel1390

I just gave an estimate, don't think it really matters tbg, and break after bleep test is about 10 mins, then straight into situps then pushups

Neisey13

daniel1390 wrote: »

I just gave an estimate, don't think it really matters tbg, and break after bleep test is about 10 mins, then straight into situps then pushups

Whats the break between those and the course?

Anyone else slightly bricking the test tomorrow, or is that just me?

kate1895

Neisey13 wrote: »

Whats the break between those and the course?

Anyone else slightly bricking the test tomorrow, or is that just me?

You have about an hour between the bleep/sits and the obstacle course thing.

They only take in about three at a time for the obstacle course so there is waiting around depending on your place on the forms.

Just push as much as you can through the bleep and sit ups part and then you’ll be flying. The second part of the course is the easiest.

Kaymoe31

Just wondering does anyone know how long the wait is for form B?

Larpeyton

Kaymoe31 wrote: »

Just wondering does anyone know how long the wait is for form B?

Mine came a week after I got my result

Kaymoe31

Larpeyton wrote: »

Mine came a week after I got my result

Thank you! I’m starting to panic now, haven’t heard anything since passed the interview and that’s over a month ago! Do you mind me asking when you had your interview?

Muidwick.7

Hi guys

i passed My interview on the 7/11/19 and havnt recieved form B any one have any idea why or are in the same boat?

Triplek

Muidwick.7 wrote: »

Hi guys

i passed My interview on the 7/11/19 and havnt recieved form B any one have any idea why or are in the same boat?

Do you mind me asking roughly what oom you got after interview maybe this may have something to do with it?

Muidwick.7

My OOM was 363 after i passed the interview, should i contatct them and if so on what number

thanks

Triplek

Muidwick.7 wrote: »

My OOM was 363 after i passed the interview, should i contatct them and if so on what number

thanks

Ohh maybe so I’d give them a ring for sure. This process is crazy and done weird. My oom is in the 700s and I got form b a week after my interview which was in December

Muidwick.7

ya I cant figure out why I haven't received it yet and others have, will give them a call tomorrow. any one know what number is best to call??

Triplek

Muidwick.7 wrote: »

ya I cant figure out why I haven't received it yet and others have, will give them a call tomorrow. any one know what number is best to call??

That’s so bizzare. Especially after fairing our good after your interview. I’d maybe give public jobs a call and they’ll transfer you to the department that’s dealing with the Garda recruitment. I hope you get sorted

Whitsundays93

Bit of a random one but is are they okay with girls wearing gym leggings at the pct? Or does it have to be a tracksuit?

Cocopops555

You can wear leggings/ shorts/ tracksuit
Whatever you prefer.

Larpeyton

Kaymoe31 wrote: »

Thank you! I’m starting to panic now, haven’t heard anything since passed the interview and that’s over a month ago! Do you mind me asking when you had your interview?

I done my interview in december

576hkg348rjn21

anyone else going for the PCT today absolutely bricking it? 4pm for a fecking fitness test,come on lads...

deenam

lg.cardonha wrote: »

Hi guys, just got my interview results today and my OOM is near 500. Could anyone explain to me what happens next? I am going away on Sunday for 3 weeks and I am bit concerned about not being in the country to get the mail.

Hey there.. I’ve a similar oom as you and sent my form B back but haven’t heard anything since. Just wondering if you’ve reviewed your gp form or date for the fitness yet?

daniel1390

Hi all, just got a retest date for 28th Jan for PCT, only failed on December 17th, which is only 6 weeks. I may call them as was under the assumption that it was a 12 week wait

Uweir32

Jedidiah Enough Poker wrote: »

anyone else going for the PCT today absolutely bricking it? 4pm for a fecking fitness test,come on lads...

Yeah I have my retest at 4, nerves completely gone now

Aaron123

Best of luck lads, I am meeting the sergeant in my area today but I still haven't got a date for pct is this strange or part of the process before the pct?

Lcass

Met the sergeant last week. Dont have a date for my pct yet. So you're the same as myself.

cluedo123

Aaron123 wrote: »

Best of luck lads, I am meeting the sergeant in my area today but I still haven't got a date for pct is this strange or part of the process before the pct?

There’s no set way, things happen at different points and times for different people. Just go with the flow.

MrMiata

How did ye find the beep test?
I've never done one.
I'm not in bad shape (I can do the push up and pull ups no problem) but I'm a little worried about the beep test.

Lcass

MrMiata wrote: »

How did ye find the beep test?
I've never done one.
I'm not in bad shape (I can do the push up and pull ups no problem) but I'm a little worried about the beep test.

Mark it out and have a go. Only way to find out.

DCLeg

What should we wear to the medical?

Gwhizz26

DCLeg wrote: »

What should we wear to the medical?

A hospital gown

ShaunaN246

daniel1390 wrote: »

Hi all, just got a retest date for 28th Jan for PCT, only failed on December 17th, which is only 6 weeks. I may call them as was under the assumption that it was a 12 week wait

I’m in the same position as you failed the same day. Don’t think it’s very fair how soon it is after, I thought it was at least 12 weeks before retest! Especially considering the 5 weeks we’ve had was all over Christmas. Let me know if you contact them and what they say please

AF96DUB

ShaunaN246 wrote: »

I’m in the same position as you failed the same day. Don’t think it’s very fair how soon it is after, I thought it was at least 12 weeks before retest! Especially considering the 5 weeks we’ve had was all over Christmas. Let me know if you contact them and what they say please

I'm the same I called before Christmas to be sure that it was 12 weeks before retest and they were adamant it was! I got a retest date for the 21st nervous now