PSNI Recruitment 2017

NiK9 · 10-12-2017 11:05am

TW2017 wrote: »

NiK9 wrote: »

Rookie23 wrote: »

Hello all.
Just wondering how everybody is preparing for the assessment centre?

Scenario books etc.

Also did everyone get a second confirmation email today about ist being submitted?

Any good books in particular you’d recommend?

Howtobecome have alot of books. I have their "police role play exercises". Don't get me wrong these books are not perfect. Full of spelling and grammar mistakes and thry are more designed for the mainland forces. But alot of the scenarios in it where similar to those during our ist there. That particular book is meant to be for the a.c. but having did my a.c. before it only helped slightly. But any help is good.

TW2017 · 10-12-2017 11:08am

NiK9 wrote: »

TW2017 wrote: »

NiK9 wrote: »

Rookie23 wrote: »

Hello all.
Just wondering how everybody is preparing for the assessment centre?

Scenario books etc.

Also did everyone get a second confirmation email today about ist being submitted?

Any good books in particular you’d recommend?

Howtobecome have alot of books. I have their "police role play exercises". Don't get me wrong these books are not perfect. Full of spelling and grammar mistakes and thry are more designed for the mainland forces. But alot of the scenarios in it where similar to those during our ist there. That particular book is meant to be for the a.c. but having did my a.c. before it only helped slightly. But any help is good.

Thanks

Banterbus28 · 10-12-2017 11:16am

You need to get out and chat to people. Ask them questions

redsox101 · 10-12-2017 3:22pm

Haven't been on the forum since taking the IST and just logged on today after getting an email re the results issue date.

I thankfully didn't have any issues with the IST anyone else on the same boat?

NiK9 · 10-12-2017 10:53pm

redsox101 wrote: »

Haven't been on the forum since taking the IST and just logged on today after getting an email re the results issue date.

I thankfully didn't have any issues with the IST anyone else on the same boat?

Seemed to be 50/50 who itnworked for and those who had problems. Hopefully it's all sorted now for everyone and results date doesn't change again.

RedPool2891 · 11-12-2017 11:23am

For those fortunate enough to reach the AC stage, nothing can really prepare you as such - I found it to be a unique test like no other I've done before.

I would learn the main characteristics required to be an officer and keep those at the back of your head. Other than that, I agree with Banterbus - learn to talk to people and how to ask questions. That may sound a bit daft, but it's unbelievable the amount of people who can't think of what to ask and then bumble their way through. You have to be more pro-active than reserved. You won't get any answers by letting people talk over you.

It might actually help to listen to the likes of the Nolan show or Talksport in the car, rather than listening to your CDs (or whatever you younglings listen to these days)! Again, that may sound silly, but it helps to teach you how to react to a variety of people - plus it helps you keep up-to-speed with current affairs if you've never been particularly interested before.

Banterbus28 · 11-12-2017 12:19pm

RedPool2891 wrote: »

For those fortunate enough to reach the AC stage, nothing can really prepare you as such - I found it to be a unique test like no other I've done before.

I would learn the main characteristics required to be an officer and keep those at the back of your head. Other than that, I agree with Banterbus - learn to talk to people and how to ask questions. That may sound a bit daft, but it's unbelievable the amount of people who can't think of what to ask and then bumble their way through. You have to be more pro-active than reserved. You won't get any answers by letting people talk over you.

It might actually help to listen to the likes of the Nolan show or Talksport in the car, rather than listening to your CDs (or whatever you younglings listen to these days)! Again, that may sound silly, but it helps to teach you how to react to a variety of people - plus it helps you keep up-to-speed with current affairs if you've never been particularly interested before.

Not to labour a point guys but by talk to people and ask then questions we mean strangers lol

KN1231999 · 11-12-2017 4:12pm

Thankfully I work part time retail I've gotten quite good at talking lol

Trainee bob · 17-12-2017 6:38pm

do we receive email after completing online test?

The Rookie · 17-12-2017 6:46pm

Trainee bob wrote: »

do we receive email after completing online test?

Good question- Ive just completed mine doesn't look like it!

NiK9 · 17-12-2017 8:14pm

We didn't receive one after completing it until after delloite came forward with all the problems. They only sent it to co firm ours had been submitted and saved without any problems. They weren't meant to be sending them. So anyone doing them now may not receive confirmation emails.

RedPool2891 · 17-12-2017 11:55pm

I think you just get confirmation by way of the test stating that everything is "completed." Then, it's a bit of a waiting game. A stage one wait. The scale is from 1 to 100 by the way ðŸ˜‚

rubbadubdub · 04-01-2018 1:21pm

Deloitte sent out survey looking for feedback on IST stage process......UMmmm wonder how anonymous this is

sparkylarky · 04-01-2018 1:33pm

rubbadubdub wrote: »

Deloitte sent out survey looking for feedback on IST stage process......UMmmm wonder how anonymous this is

Yea I done it there but im starting to think maybe I shouldn't have lol

Banterbus28 · 04-01-2018 1:54pm

They have stated that it is anonymous and as such it would be illegal for them to use the survey to identify you.

NornIron74 · 04-01-2018 3:03pm

Banterbus28 wrote: »

They have stated that it is anonymous and as such it would be illegal for them to use the survey to identify you.

What I don't understand is that they stated that it was anonymous but then included those questions at the end.

Banterbus28 · 04-01-2018 3:04pm

Demography if respondents?

Banterbus28 · 04-01-2018 3:05pm

Demography if respondents?

NornIron74 · 04-01-2018 6:12pm

Surely they can get a good idea of who completed the survey from those questions, hardly anonymous anymore.

Banterbus28 · 04-01-2018 6:20pm

NornIron74 wrote: »

Surely they can get a good idea of who completed the survey from those questions, hardly anonymous anymore.

They can't lol, different handlers will be given random surveys to review and will not have access to any other information. They literally open themselves up to a legal s**tstorm if they breach it. Stating in the email that the survey is anonymous is a form of contract and is legally binding. Also it's unethical. Deloitte have already been in trouble in the last two years for security breachs, to such an extent that they were forbidden on bidding in the public sector for a while.

Banterbus28 · 04-01-2018 6:24pm

Also the survey and the 2nd questionnaire for each respondent will be seperated and distributed randomly.

Divingm · 07-01-2018 7:46pm

So is it tomorrow we find out?

BlueCop8790 · 07-01-2018 7:50pm

Divingm wrote: »

So is it tomorrow we find out?

The website states that results will be issued on the week commencing the 8th, so we could recieve the results as early as tomorrow morning or as late as Friday evening.

mrlovalova22 · 07-01-2018 7:51pm

Divingm wrote: »

So is it tomorrow we find out?

The results will be emailed out from tomorrow onwards, think they said it was from tomorrow and until the 20th, as far as I remember.

BlueCop8790 · 07-01-2018 7:53pm

Everyone should get their results on the same day

Banterbus28 · 07-01-2018 7:59pm

It's public sector recruitment. All candidates will find out at the same time

Trainee bob · 08-01-2018 9:23pm

all quiet today guys ðŸ˜

rubbadubdub · 09-01-2018 1:52pm

Got reminder about survey again. Was like here we go......but just disappointment

Marsh93 · 11-01-2018 12:28pm

Ok... Deloitte are taking the piss

Divingm · 11-01-2018 12:33pm

Does make you a little concerned how well the marking process has been carried out.

Banterbus28 · 11-01-2018 12:37pm

Not really there will be a set standard to meet.

takodah · 11-01-2018 12:40pm

It is what it is and remember if your impatient about this, this will be a “long” campaign for you. We find out when we find out. People on here waiting 2 years plus for the call and people waiting 4 days for results are not happy.

Divingm · 11-01-2018 2:39pm

I know there will be a set standard to meet but doesn’t fill you with confidence with what’s happened already. Yes I am sure it’s all going to be fine but won’t stop people worrying a little

mwat17 · 11-01-2018 2:54pm

Just out of interest, who completed the feedback survey?

Still no email yet. It's getting quite comfy here in limbo haha

NiK9 · 11-01-2018 3:16pm

I completed it when I got it. Wishing now I hadn't, so I could give them even worse feedback.

Divingm · 12-01-2018 12:55pm

Results are out

rubbadubdub · 12-01-2018 1:03pm

Results are in - got 34 out of 44. Standard requirement was 34 to move on to next stage. Have Assessment at end of March. Hope everyone got results they were hoping for.

Lockie101 · 12-01-2018 1:16pm

Says in the email that under no circumstances are you to share your results on social media

Pecks123 · 12-01-2018 1:17pm

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takodah · 12-01-2018 1:23pm

Folks don’t be sharing results and or dates.
Well done to those who are passed. See yous at the next stage

#buzzing

a320famalam · 12-01-2018 4:16pm

Woop! Hope everyone got some good news. I best be sharpish and sort some last min flights back from the mainland

a320famalam · 12-01-2018 4:16pm

Woop! Hope everyone got some good news. I best be sharpish and sort some last min flights back from the mainland

slimmboyfat · 15-01-2018 9:17am

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could suggest any potential AC tutors which you have had experience with ?
Thanks

Smurfmaster1 · 15-01-2018 1:34pm

slimmboyfat wrote: »

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could suggest any potential AC tutors which you have had experience with ?
Thanks

I'll PM you in a sec mate

stm1 · 15-01-2018 7:45pm

Also interested in this if you could pm me too?

stm1 · 15-01-2018 7:45pm

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majgreen · 15-01-2018 8:04pm

As I said in another thread...

For those considering a tutor for the AC be very very careful. You are entering a career where people actively want to kill you. It's not hard to pretend you were a serving officer and promise to give all the secrets to help you pass.

It's also worth noting that the AC changes over the years and even those of us who have completed it in recent years are unable to tell what to expect.

The information contained on this forum is far and above what you need to prepare yourself to pass. Take a full read first before shelling out

a320famalam · 17-01-2018 10:43am

majgreen wrote: »

As I said in another thread...

For those considering a tutor for the AC be very very careful. You are entering a career where people actively want to kill you. It's not hard to pretend you were a serving officer and promise to give all the secrets to help you pass.

It's also worth noting that the AC changes over the years and even those of us who have completed it in recent years are unable to tell what to expect.

The information contained on this forum is far and above what you need to prepare yourself to pass. Take a full read first before shelling out

Excellent advice. Maybe the random guy I was talking to in a bar recently should take your advice instead of telling everyone in sight he was in the recruitment process after a few pints! I'd to tell him to keep it zipped. Seriously, I know its exciting but keep it to yourself. NEVER become complacent - even after several beers. (i'm not saying anyone here has been, just a word of friendly advice from someone who knows!)

Banterbus28 · 17-01-2018 10:55am

Loose lips sink ships and all that.

Tbh you should have just called him a muppet and walked away.

Banterbus28 · 17-01-2018 11:03am

majgreen wrote: »

As I said in another thread...

For those considering a tutor for the AC be very very careful. You are entering a career where people actively want to kill you. It's not hard to pretend you were a serving officer and promise to give all the secrets to help you pass.

It's also worth noting that the AC changes over the years and even those of us who have completed it in recent years are unable to tell what to expect.

The information contained on this forum is far and above what you need to prepare yourself to pass. Take a full read first before shelling out

You don't want to just pass though, yes this forum will help you pass if you get to AC but sitting in the waiting room for 2 years would honestly juat sour me. To quote Tesco "every little helps"

You don't even need a PSNI tutor.

Any family that you have that do interviews for work would help you in asking people questions.

Know anyone who is a counsellor, nurse, doctor, physio? They all investigate things and so have to ask people questions.

I have a fair number of mates who have got in in the last few years. Those with a tutor got in pretty rapid those without didn't.

The only fear I would have with a tutor is complacency. You need to practice, practice, practice. If you do go for a tutor don't think they will carry you as you will be all on your lonesome at AC.

If I had have known about this forum when I went to AC I would have likely got that extra mark last time that would have put me over the line.

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