garda reserve recruitment

rachelbyrne524 · 23-08-2017 4:35pm #1

I passed my interview for the Garda reserves and the last correspondence was sending info left out of the BR form on the 4th of July. I haven't heard anything since. Has anybody else waited this long? is there an email I can enquire about it? thank you

Ciano1997 · 23-08-2017 6:10pm

rachelbyrne524 wrote: »

I passed my interview for the Garda reserves and the last correspondence was sending info left out of the BR form on the 4th of July. I haven't heard anything since. Has anybody else waited this long? is there an email I can enquire about it? thank you

Your lucky you've heard back . I'm still waiting for the next stage. I wouldn't mind, I applied for the Reserves well before the Trainee campaign and I've completed 2 stages already? Where are you based & how much did you qualify by?

gem112 · 23-08-2017 6:16pm

I had my interview at end of May,had my interview with Sgt two weeks ago and am waiting on my interview with the super.....has moved quicker then I thought it would.

rachelbyrne524 · 23-08-2017 9:02pm

Ciano1997 wrote: »

Your lucky you've heard back . I'm still waiting for the next stage. I wouldn't mind, I applied for the Reserves well before the Trainee campaign and I've completed 2 stages already? Where are you based & how much did you qualify by?

I placed 33 in the first stage and was invited to stage 2 the end of May and heard the start of June I was successful but needed to send of info I was missing on my BR form but hsvrnt heard anything since? Everything was so fast and then just came to a stop ?

rachelbyrne524 · 23-08-2017 9:05pm

gem112 wrote: »

I had my interview at end of May,had my interview with Sgt two weeks ago and am waiting on my interview with the super.....has moved quicker then I thought it would.

I'm confused as I wasn't aware of 3 different interviews? I met with the sergeant and another lady from public jobs I think and got an email like a week later to say I was successful. Then I got an email I was missing a d.o.b from my BR and haven't heard anything since. It was all so quick then just came to a stop

gem112 · 24-08-2017 12:44am

Yes you have to meet your local sgt....he goes through ur BR form,references,Your garda reference if you gave one and why u want to join..... should take no more then 20 mins.more like an informal chat ... then he sends it to the local superintendent where u have more of a formal interview on why u want to join.... then you do the medical

Skydiver1961 · 28-08-2017 3:25pm

When I joined it took 18 months from Public Jobs application to getting an email to commence training in the college

Jonnymurphy · 29-08-2017 5:34pm

Anybody get an email today for results for interview for dublin that was on sat 26th August
I passed just wondering how long to the next stage thanks

Ciano1997 · 03-09-2017 1:32pm

Hi guys.. anyone apply this year for the Reserves ? I got an e-mail to say I passed staged 1, I scored in the low 400's and still haven't heard back, anyone close to my score got onto stage 2 yet?

Jwin6 · 04-09-2017 9:26pm

Hi guys I have my interview this Saturday. Could anyone give me some advice on the questions they were asked? I would really appreciate it, thanks.

Skydiver1961 · 05-09-2017 4:07pm

Jwin6 wrote: »

Hi guys I have my interview this Saturday. Could anyone give me some advice on the questions they were asked? I would really appreciate it, thanks.

Listen to the questions and dont waffle .... They will be based on the info you supplied on your application form . If you dont understand the question ask them to repeat it. Keep eye contact with whoever asks the question. Sit straight in the chair , keep your hands still. They are not trying to trip you up ...they are trying to assess how suited you are for the reserve. Know who the commissioner is , what the rank structure is , a brief idea of the duties a Reserve is allowed to perform ....All of that can be found on Garda.ie ....Stay calm and breathe .......Be positive about all things never negative....They will ask why you want to join ....so have your answer prepared. They will ask about a time youe were under pressure ..What did you do ....They will ask you about a dangerous situation you were in and how did you handle it ...Conflict resolution etc .......My interview was over 9 years ago but just some of the things they asked me...... You will have approx 30 mins or less to impress them ..Be direct with your answers and keep to the point .

Jwin6 · 05-09-2017 9:50pm

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your advice, hopefully it goes well!

gem112 · 05-09-2017 10:56pm

As skydiver said they are not trying to trip you up..... take your time... and don't waffle

Willm5499 · 10-09-2017 8:13pm

Hey lads & ladies,

I had my written & interview for the reserves on Saturday 26th, it couldn't have went better. I received an email on the Tuesday to say I had passed both so I am chuffed. The next part of the process is to meet with the local superintendent or inspector. Does anyone know how long it takes for the PAS to contact you from the confirmation of passing ? Thanks Will

Willm5499 · 10-09-2017 8:29pm

rachelbyrne524 wrote: »

I passed my interview for the Garda reserves and the last correspondence was sending info left out of the BR form on the 4th of July. I haven't heard anything since. Has anybody else waited this long? is there an email I can enquire about it? thank you

Hi Rachel,

As frustrating as it is to be waiting, when leaving the second stage written & interview they gave me a sheet. That outlines the next steps in the application process & it does say background checks take a minimum of 4 months. I only done mine on 26th August & they got back to me on the Tuesday to say I had passed both. Il probably try forget about the next stage & that way when you do get the call you'll be excited..

SO7378 · 11-09-2017 2:59am

Willm5499 wrote: »

Hey lads & ladies,

I had my written & interview for the reserves on Saturday 26th, it couldn't have went better. I received an email on the Tuesday to say I had passed both so I am chuffed. The next part of the process is to meet with the local superintendent or inspector. Does anyone know how long it takes for the PAS to contact you from the confirmation of passing ? Thanks Will

Hey man! Yeah same with me! I was the sataurday too, i got called in early as ALOT didnt show, i was talking to a higher Garda Official, he said once you pass interview it moves fairly quickly providing they have everything they need and all details are correct, im guessing it will be soon? The interviews are still in progress so id say in about a week or so when all are done we will get word... then again ive been told there moving a bunch of applications every second day.. so its in the Gards hands now not the public appointments service so id imagine they woulf give us a call fairly soon!

SO7378 · 11-09-2017 3:12am

Willm5499 wrote: »

Hi Rachel,

As frustrating as it is to be waiting, when leaving the second stage written & interview they gave me a sheet. That outlines the next steps in the application process & it does say background checks take a minimum of 4 months. I only done mine on 26th August & they got back to me on the Tuesday to say I had passed both. Il probably try forget about the next stage & that way when you do get the call you'll be excited..

The next class is expected to start within two months from now, id say the "4 months" is just figure as a guide as people on the end of the train may have to wait that long, for example the people doing interviews this week, i believe interviews are finishing up this week... all thats left is a medical and that should go fine for anyone in fairly good shape!
Looking foreward to it...but between the full time and reserves all this up and down from dublin is driving me mad ðŸ˜‚

gem112 · 11-09-2017 9:53am

I was interviewed at end of May.... have done Sgt interview.... Sgt has contacted all my referees.... just waiting on interview with the super......

Has anyone been offered a place in training yet

Ciano1997 · 11-09-2017 8:35pm

I placed 434 , still waiting for stage 2? Anyone know what's the hold up. It's annoying me seeming everyone progress and I'm still waiting around? I just seen that someone posted that this is the last week of interviews? If so, is this the end for me??

Willm5499 · 11-09-2017 8:55pm

Ciano I wouldn't be panicking. If you have any concerns just ring the HQ & explain your query have your candidate number handy incase they ask ya, best of luck....

Ciano1997 · 11-09-2017 9:07pm

Willm5499 wrote: »

Ciano I wouldn't be panicking. If you have any concerns just ring the HQ & explain your query have your candidate number handy incase they ask ya, best of luck....

Cheers will, I'm from the Dublin sector and so far I've only seen candidates progress from didn't counties? I'll ring them tomorrow after work , appericate your reply pal!

Willm5499 · 11-09-2017 9:09pm

Ciano1997 wrote: »

I placed 434 , still waiting for stage 2? Anyone know what's the hold up. It's annoying me seeming everyone progress and I'm still waiting around? I just seen that someone posted that this is the last week of interviews? If so, is this the end for me??

Ciano I wouldn't be panicking. If you have any concerns just ring the HQ & explain your query have your candidate number handy incase they ask ya, best of luck

SO7378 · 11-09-2017 9:21pm

gem112 wrote: »

I was interviewed at end of May.... have done Sgt interview.... Sgt has contacted all my referees.... just waiting on interview with the super......

Has anyone been offered a place in training yet

Hey i passed my interview last sataurday, i still waiting for SGT interview/Chat ... i doubt anyone has been given training date yet as medicals i believe havent started but will be soon

Willm5499 · 11-09-2017 9:42pm

Ciano1997 wrote: »

Cheers will, I'm from the Dublin sector and so far I've only seen candidates progress from didn't counties? I'll ring them tomorrow after work , appericate your reply pal!

Not at all, its great to see so many people on this page actually have the same thing in common in the gaurds & that drives me even more to help anyone who needs it...

Trackerjacker · 12-09-2017 12:29pm

SO7378 wrote: »

Hey i passed my interview last sataurday, i still waiting for SGT interview/Chat ... i doubt anyone has been given training date yet as medicals i believe havent started but will be soon

How do you know it will be soon? Tbh I can't see it being this year.

gem112 · 12-09-2017 3:47pm

Just got word have interview with inspector tomorrow

Willm5499 · 12-09-2017 4:04pm

gem112 wrote: »

Just got word have interview with inspector tomorrow

Hi Gem, did you get a phone call or email ?

gem112 · 12-09-2017 4:53pm

Phone call

Willm5499 · 12-09-2017 5:01pm

gem112 wrote: »

Phone call

Thanks, best of luck...

gem112 · 13-09-2017 9:14pm

Inspector interview done and dusted.......got good feed back..... now to wait on medical

SO7378 · 13-09-2017 10:06pm

Trackerjacker wrote: »

How do you know it will be soon? Tbh I can't see it being this year.

My local chief super. Told me.. there expecting a class to start soon ... interviews ate finishing up this week i believe

SO7378 · 13-09-2017 10:07pm

gem112 wrote: »

Inspector interview done and dusted.......got good feed back..... now to wait on medical

Hi gem how long did it last and what was it based on? Ive been told its about yourself and refferences and community etc ...is that right?
Ive been told its informal and not the same as the competency one..

Many thanks

Willm5499 · 13-09-2017 10:10pm

gem112 wrote: »

Inspector interview done and dusted.......got good feed back..... now to wait on medical

That's brilliant Gem, well done....

SO7378 · 13-09-2017 10:14pm

Where is everybody up to now? Is anybody still waiting to meet their local inspector?

Trackerjacker · 13-09-2017 11:14pm

SO7378 wrote: »

Where is everybody up to now? Is anybody still waiting to meet their local inspector?

I did my sergeant interview there last week, so just waiting on the call from the super now but I'd say that will be another 2/3 weeks away.

SO7378 · 14-09-2017 12:29am

Trackerjacker wrote: »

I did my sergeant interview there last week, so just waiting on the call from the super now but I'd say that will be another 2/3 weeks away.

Okay not so bad? Ive heard these two meetings/interviews arent bad and are ok? What did they go through with you? And was it just the sergeant?

gem112 · 14-09-2017 8:29am

Hi all.... interview lasted about 20/25 mins.... It's all about you and why you want to join...alot less formal then first interview..... focused on what you have given to the community...

Skydiver1961 · 18-09-2017 1:02pm

Willm5499 wrote: »

Hey lads & ladies,

I had my written & interview for the reserves on Saturday 26th, it couldn't have went better. I received an email on the Tuesday to say I had passed both so I am chuffed. The next part of the process is to meet with the local superintendent or inspector. Does anyone know how long it takes for the PAS to contact you from the confirmation of passing ? Thanks Will

Anywhere from 1 to 4 months ..Difficult to say ..In my case I got a visit from the local Sgt at 11pm ....They may want to see where you live and if given the chance to meet the family .....The interview with the Supt is a casual chat but do turn up dressed well . Be prepared to discuss anything from general news to specific Garda issues . Alway be positive about whatever you are asked . Rememeber the Supt may be thinking "how well would this person fit into my station , working with my units " Dont be lulled into a false sense of security by the casual nature of the conversation , you are been evaluated for your suitability ..

Willm5499 · 19-09-2017 8:28am

Skydiver1961 wrote: »

Anywhere from 1 to 4 months ..Difficult to say ..In my case I got a visit from the local Sgt at 11pm ....They may want to see where you live and if given the chance to meet the family .....The interview with the Supt is a casual chat but do turn up dressed well . Be prepared to discuss anything from general news to specific Garda issues . Alway be positive about whatever you are asked . Rememeber the Supt may be thinking "how well would this person fit into my station , working with my units " Dont be lulled into a false sense of security by the casual nature of the conversation , you are been evaluated for your suitability ..

Ah that's grand, I had December/January in mind for the reply from the station. So il just try forget about it & when I get the call il be happy...

gem112 · 19-09-2017 9:12am

Does anyone have any idea how the training is structured

Ciano1997 · 19-09-2017 9:28pm

gem112 wrote: »

Does anyone have any idea how the training is structured

I'm not sure how it's laid out but I've heard it's only two weeks trainging, that correct?

Trackerjacker · 19-09-2017 9:57pm

There changing it up , Think its going back to the old way of doing it over the weekends.

gem112 · 19-09-2017 10:11pm

Any idea of how many weekend's the old training was over

Trackerjacker · 20-09-2017 8:07am

gem112 wrote: »

Any idea of how many weekend's the old training was over

I remember seeing someone saying 8.

Cedric87 · 20-09-2017 9:52am

Trackerjacker wrote: »

I remember seeing someone saying 8.

I'll be screwed for that. Not a chance of getting that many weekends off. I work 5 days and 3 days off each week. Two weeks would have worked perfect.

Trackerjacker · 21-09-2017 6:06pm

Cedric87 wrote: »

I'll be screwed for that. Not a chance of getting that many weekends off. I work 5 days and 3 days off each week. Two weeks would have worked perfect.

My guess is it will be next summer b4 any training so plenty of time to sort something out with work man.

jimmbullard5 · 27-11-2017 5:58pm

rachelbyrne524 wrote: »

I placed 33 in the first stage and was invited to stage 2 the end of May and heard the start of June I was successful but needed to send of info I was missing on my BR form but hsvrnt heard anything since? Everything was so fast and then just came to a stop ?

Hi,
How do you know where you are placed on the list ?

SO7378 · 27-11-2017 6:44pm

jimmbullard5 wrote: »

Hi,
How do you know where you are placed on the list ?

Everyone gets told where they get placed after completing the exams

Hyneser03 · 29-01-2018 12:45am

Hi guys just wondering has anyone else have all stages passed and waiting to be called for training as I am waiting to start training. Should be soon enough shouldn’t it ?

Willm5499 · 29-01-2018 2:37pm

Hyneser03, I got an email on Saturday to confirm my Education & work history for the last 10 years & need to post off all relevent certs. They already have this information so im puzzeled, at least i'm still in they're sights. I cant see it being much longer until the medical though..

Hyneser03 · 29-01-2018 3:10pm

Willm5499 wrote: »

Hyneser03, I got an email on Saturday to confirm my Education & work history for the last 10 years & need to post off all relevent certs. They already have this information so im puzzeled, at least i'm still in they're sights. I cant see it being much longer until the medical though..

Ya I say it shouldn’t be much longer for you. I have all done medical and all and still no dates for training.

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