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PSNI Recruitment 2017

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  • #1922
    ZXC53
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭ZXC53


    They’ve given us a new link and an extended time period to complete it in thankfully! Not sure for the recent ones though


  • #1923
    tubes46
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭tubes46


    Now says on the link, Site under maintaince, will be up and running again in a few hours.


  • #1924
    ItsLikeThis
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭ItsLikeThis


    WittyName291 wrote: »
    So just tried to do my IST and the system has completely bricked itself.

    After selecting my answers on the questions in the first section and pressing next it was taking ages to move me to the next question. Nothing was happening at all... Only got four questions done because of the freezing and then time ran out....

    Moved on to the second section and when the page loaded, it did not loaf the answers to allow me to select my answers. After ages of waiting and hoping i reloaded the screen and the same happened and after another reload, nothing but a blank white screen.

    Ive emailed recruitment as this is an absolute joke. Have to wait until office hours to hear back now.

    Its not the laptop and its not the internet connection as everything else is working perfectly. Took pictures of the screen incase they ask for proof.

    Anyone else have any issues or is this just my damn luck??

    Same here. After it froze I tried on my phone aswell, they advise trying another device on the email, then both phone and laptop displayed test active on another device... so I'm stuck...


  • #1925
    recruit099
    Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭recruit099


    anyone else have a problem with the IST mine currently says it is unavailable after closing it down and going to start the second part??


  • #1926
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    recruit099 wrote: »
    anyone else have a problem with the IST mine currently says it is unavailable after closing it down and going to start the second part??
    Mine is the same, I believe they are fixing the issues with the test.


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  • #1927
    BlueCop8790
    Closed Accounts Posts: 182 ✭✭BlueCop8790


    I emailed Deloitte regarding an issue with my IST , they investigated it and found that the issue had occurred, they provided me with a new test to complete and extended my time, just email Deloitte right away, hopefully they can get this sorted for you guys.


  • #1928
    Goonerdee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 972 ✭✭✭Goonerdee


    Im hoping they dont have to retest us all, I found it stressful doing it once. Just hope those who had bother get a new test to complete via computer or pencil and paper.


  • #1929
    Lockie101
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭Lockie101


    With all these issues arising with the IST, I sure am glad i done mine on the opening day with no issues! Loading times were slow but still got it all completed within the allocated time, really is a shame that it is happening but hopefully Deloitte will fix all issues and allow those who it has affected a retest.

    Although will they extend the closing date due to these issues? Or will they only extend the due date for those who tried their test during the original 7 days? Thoughts?


  • #1930
    Lockie101
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭Lockie101


    Goonerdee wrote: »
    Im hoping they dont have to retest us all, I found it stressful doing it once. Just hope those who had bother get a new test to complete via computer or pencil and paper.

    A retest for us all would be completely unfair and would annoy a lot of people so I doubt that would happen, although stranger things have happened so.... can’t rule anything out unless Deloitte says otherwise


  • #1931
    Goonerdee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 972 ✭✭✭Goonerdee


    I must say Deloitte were very good during the 1509 campaign, the day of my IST there was an RTC on one of the main roads into Belfast and many people coming from that direction missed the start time. Everyone who were made late by the RTC were told to put in an email request for another date and they granted it. Hope fully I have left that vague enough.


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  • #1932
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    Lockie101 wrote: »
    With all these issues arising with the IST, I sure am glad i done mine on the opening day with no issues! Loading times were slow but still got it all completed within the allocated time, really is a shame that it is happening but hopefully Deloitte will fix all issues and allow those who it has affected a retest.

    Although will they extend the closing date due to these issues? Or will they only extend the due date for those who tried their test during the original 7 days? Thoughts?

    They will only extend the date for the people who have contacted them with problems. The over all end date won't be moved


  • #1933
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    Lockie101 wrote: »
    With all these issues arising with the IST, I sure am glad i done mine on the opening day with no issues! Loading times were slow but still got it all completed within the allocated time, really is a shame that it is happening but hopefully Deloitte will fix all issues and allow those who it has affected a retest.

    Although will they extend the closing date due to these issues? Or will they only extend the due date for those who tried their test during the original 7 days? Thoughts?

    They will only extend the date for the people who have contacted them with problems. The over all end date won't be moved


  • #1934
    Feckoffcup
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭Feckoffcup


    Bugged my way through the first section , of course unfinished due to glitches. Onto the second part, got stuck halfway through. Next button magically turned white and could move no further.


  • #1935
    Divingm
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Divingm


    Test states not available at all online. Did you email the psni email re assistance
    Thanks


  • #1936
    tubes46
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭tubes46


    Yes email them. They are extending the deadline for those who had difficulty with the IST link.


  • #1937
    gawa84
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭gawa84


    How long did Deloitte take to respond to people having issues?


  • #1938
    mwat17
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭mwat17


    IST Stage Update (28.11.17):
    Please note we have experienced some technical difficulties with the online IST system during a defined period which we are currently investigating. As a result access to the system is not currently available. We will provide an update later today on next steps in the completion of your IST.

    Please note that those candidates who have already fully completed their online IST are not impacted by this matter.

    Posted on PSNI recruitment.

    I haven't attempted mine yet....took today off work to do it and today is the day they shut it down! Gutted. I'm back at work from tomorrow so now really worried I'll not be able to get it done if they reopen in the morning for just the rest of that day.

    I'm not attempting to do it then until they say otherwise- but I've taken a screenshot of their recruitment news post just to keep myself right incase I can't get it done due to being at work tomorrow.


  • #1939
    BlueCop8790
    Closed Accounts Posts: 182 ✭✭BlueCop8790


    gawa84 wrote: »
    How long did Deloitte take to respond to people having issues?
    It took a couple of days from me emailing them to repeating the test again.


  • #1940
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    mwat17 wrote: »
    IST Stage Update (28.11.17):
    Please note we have experienced some technical difficulties with the online IST system during a defined period which we are currently investigating. As a result access to the system is not currently available. We will provide an update later today on next steps in the completion of your IST.

    Please note that those candidates who have already fully completed their online IST are not impacted by this matter.

    Posted on PSNI recruitment.

    I haven't attempted mine yet....took today off work to do it and today is the day they shut it down! Gutted.  I'm back at work from tomorrow so now really worried I'll not be able to get it done if they reopen in the morning for just the rest of that day.

    I'm not attempting to do it then until they say otherwise- but I've taken a screenshot of their recruitment news post just to keep myself right incase I can't get it done due to being at work tomorrow.
    You might be best to email them to let them know that you can't do the IST, they may give you an extended deadline. Worth a try anyway.


  • #1941
    Goonerdee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 972 ✭✭✭Goonerdee


    mwat17 wrote: »
    IST Stage Update (28.11.17):
    Please note we have experienced some technical difficulties with the online IST system during a defined period which we are currently investigating. As a result access to the system is not currently available. We will provide an update later today on next steps in the completion of your IST.

    Please note that those candidates who have already fully completed their online IST are not impacted by this matter.

    Posted on PSNI recruitment.

    I haven't attempted mine yet....took today off work to do it and today is the day they shut it down! Gutted. I'm back at work from tomorrow so now really worried I'll not be able to get it done if they reopen in the morning for just the rest of that day.

    I'm not attempting to do it then until they say otherwise- but I've taken a screenshot of their recruitment news post just to keep myself right incase I can't get it done due to being at work tomorrow.

    definately email them, keep yourself right. Create a paper trail they can follow.


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  • #1942
    Goonerdee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 972 ✭✭✭Goonerdee


    Just got an email from them, anyone who experienced difficulty should email them. So everyone who had bother keep yourselves right.


  • #1943
    Rossco22
    Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭Rossco22


    Statement issued at 3:00 stating that due to the test being inaccessible at the time being a revised completion date will be granted for those still to complete the test, with a further update coming tomorrow morning.


  • #1944
    The Rookie
    Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭The Rookie


    Just tried to do my test online but says it currently unavailable going to send an email of now! The panic has set in!

    Just checked their website and saw the following message-

    IST Stage Update (3pm 28.11.17):

    Please note we have experienced some technical difficulties with the online IST system during a defined period. We are currently investigating this, and as a result access to the system is not currently available and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. For all candidates who have not yet started or completed their IST, please be assured that once the system is up and running again, you will be given the full opportunity to complete the test. Revised timelines for completion will also be provided.

    For all candidates who have already completed the online IST, please be assured that the system has successfully recorded your results. If however you experienced any technical issues in completing your IST, please get in touch at info@joinpsni.co.uk

    We will post a further update at 10am on 29.11.17


  • #1945
    Lockie101
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭Lockie101


    I took the day off that the IST opened and I am so glad I did, feel sorry for everyone who has had difficulties and I hope you are all given the same chance and have the same motivation to get it done despite the technicalities.


  • #1946
    mwat17
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭mwat17


    NornIron74 wrote: »
    mwat17 wrote: »
    .
    You might be best to email them to let them know that you can't do the IST, they may give you an extended deadline. Worth a try anyway.
    Goonerdee wrote: »
    mwat17 wrote: »

    I haven't attempted mine yet....took today off work to do it and today is the day they shut it down! Gutted. I'm back at work from tomorrow so now really worried I'll not be able to get it done if they reopen in the morning for just the rest of that day.

    I'm not attempting to do it then until they say otherwise- but I've taken a screenshot of their recruitment news post just to keep myself right incase I can't get it done due to being at work tomorrow.

    definately email them, keep yourself right. Create a paper trail they can follow.


    Thanks guys. You're both right, I wondered if I should do that and I am sitting down to send one now! Thanks


  • #1947
    The Rookie
    Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭The Rookie


    Thanks for all the help guys, sent email off and received an email back saying they where having problems with the system, I will tackle the IST yet!


  • #1948
    jwhdkl5736
    Registered Users Posts: 492 ✭✭jwhdkl5736


    Just out of curiosity. Are the people who are facing problems sitting the test twice? What I mean to say is, are these new questions they're getting or the same questions as before?


  • #1949
    bangedtorights
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭bangedtorights


    I don’t think anyone knows. I’m guessing they have a big pool of questions to pull from. If I had to do mine again, I can’t even remember what some of the questions were on the original one.

    All the best to those still to do theirs. Don’t panic.


  • #1950
    TheBigLight
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭TheBigLight


    The original info stated that no acknowledgement email would be sent after the test has been completed, but getting a generic email about the technical issues but not to worry if you have already submitted isn't very reassuring? Argh! 😕


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  • #1951
    NiK9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 771 ✭✭✭NiK9


    TheBigLight wrote: »
    The original info stated that no acknowledgement email would be sent after the test has been completed, but getting a generic email about the technical issues but not to worry if you have already submitted isn't very reassuring? Argh! 😕

    How so? They said they wouldn't send acknowledgement to say "dear *** We have received you're ist"
    The fact they are sending emails to everyone about the problems is to reassure everyone that they know of problems and are going to sort it.


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