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FIVE.0 · 15-04-2019 9:57am

Jake5991 wrote: »

Will few minor things on pulse system go against you . ??

It depends.

kellbag91 · 15-04-2019 10:49am

Jake5991 wrote: »

Will few minor things on pulse system go against you . ??

To be honest only they can answer that question for you. However I was picked up as a kid for stupid things a few times. I thought their might be a record but thankfully not. I guess it depends on what age you were and the severity.
I'd imagine assault charges or drink driving would be a red flag. I didn't mention my interactions with them and they didn't come up. But if it's recent enough it might be wise to prepare a good response.

Jake5991 · 15-04-2019 11:18am

Nothing serious like that . Just had a problem with an ex girlfriend.

Grod18 · 16-04-2019 12:12am

Hi Guys,

I had my interview at the end of Feb and successfully passed the interview.

I haven't heard anything yet about fitness, medical or meeting the superintendent.

Does anyone know how long this takes or how they contact you to call you forward, eg email or phone call?

Also does anyone have a contact number or email address to get an update on your progress with vetting etc

I was in the 800's oom

Thanks everyone.

Stevencallan · 16-04-2019 12:40am

Grod18 wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I had my interview at the end of Feb and successfully passed the interview.

I haven't heard anything yet about fitness, medical or meeting the superintendent.

Does anyone know how long this takes or how they contact you to call you forward, eg email or phone call?

Also does anyone have a contact number or email address to get an update on your progress with vetting etc

I was in the 800's oom

Thanks everyone.

I had my interview in January got word in march that i passed.
I was also 800 oom and I have not heard a word.
I know that a lad was waiting 8 months but i also know someone who had everything done in a few months
I guess it all depends just looks like its a waiting game now

Grod18 · 16-04-2019 1:30am

Do you know how they contact us to move forward?

Sabrinam002 · 16-04-2019 7:55am

Grod18 wrote: »

Do you know how they contact us to move forward?

Hey, it's all done by email after the interview stage! I had my interview in January found out I passed a week and a half later and got word the end of March for the fitness last Friday. I'm checking my emails every five minutes to see if I'm going to be called for my medical ðŸ˜‚

Grod18 · 16-04-2019 12:25pm

I'm panicking a bit about the fitness and my BMI, I am currently over 30 so hoping it won't be for another while lol is there a number for HR or an email so you can get an update on your application

LukeP26 · 16-04-2019 12:38pm

Hi guys, I have my Irish test in a few weeks and I'm starting to panic! I've been studying Irish for a few weeks now but I rang public jobs and the only info they give is it's to a leaving cert ordinary standard with a D3 as a minimum result. They won't provide any other details at all. Can anyone who's done it before let me know what sort of questions they ask in the oral part at least? I hate going into it blind

kellbag91 · 16-04-2019 1:10pm

Grod18 wrote: »

I'm panicking a bit about the fitness and my BMI, I am currently over 30 so hoping it won't be for another while lol is there a number for HR or an email so you can get an update on your application

They usually give you two weeks notice for the fitness test. I'm not sure if you're male or female but quite a few girls failed on the bleep test not having prepared enough. If you fail you get one last attempt at it in 12 weeks. I've heard the BMI isn't to much of a problem if you're fit.

Jake5991 · 16-04-2019 10:55pm

Hey guys iv fitness test coming up in few weeks . Im a bit worried about the beep test im over thirty but iv been training a bit . Iv never done a beep test i know how you do it i just wondered what sort of running you would need to be doing for it sprints or long distance runs ?

bottar1 · 18-04-2019 8:52am

Jake5991 wrote: »

Hey guys iv fitness test coming up in few weeks . Im a bit worried about the beep test im over thirty but iv been training a bit . Iv never done a beep test i know how you do it i just wondered what sort of running you would need to be doing for it sprints or long distance runs ?

Practice the beep test itself... here is the audio;

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VnNZsoHqSZ4WlIPJHYuyNGbMyLf26g1Q/view?usp=sharing

Otherwise I'd just advise doing some shorter runs like 5K, you want to run at-least 3 times a week or more I would say if you want to make sure you pass it.

Some hill-sprints, etc might help but I just did tons of 5K's and practiced the test itself and I had to get 8.8 and was fine and I had never really ran before.

Jake5991 · 18-04-2019 8:57am

Thanks thats what iv been doing running on treadmill doing 5 ks and trying to increase speed

bottar1 · 18-04-2019 9:01am

Jake5991 wrote: »

Thanks thats what iv been doing running on treadmill doing 5 ks and trying to increase speed

The only way to calm your nerves will be to actually practice the test though!! You have to practice it!!

OscarKilo · 18-04-2019 10:28am

Jake5991 wrote: »

Hey guys iv fitness test coming up in few weeks . Im a bit worried about the beep test im over thirty but iv been training a bit . Iv never done a beep test i know how you do it i just wondered what sort of running you would need to be doing for it sprints or long distance runs ?

I’d recommend downloading a beep test app & that you buy cones and measure 20m I measured it by taking 26 and a titch steps, and when I really wanted to push It and improve my score I’d push it to 23m (that’s just a personal preference) do it on concrete not grass! Hope it helps

Grod18 · 07-05-2019 9:57am

Hi All,

Has anyone ever failed the stage of meeting with their Super Intendent? Can you fail this? Is this like another interview?

Thanks for all the help.

kellbag91 · 07-05-2019 8:04pm

The meeting with the Superintendent is just a throwback to years ago when he made the decision. My meeting was over in 10 minutes and he wasn't sure where in the recruitment process I was. Just shave a put a suit on and your grand.

Gmanno1 · 07-05-2019 8:55pm

Grod18 wrote: »

Hi All,

Has anyone ever failed the stage of meeting with their Super Intendent? Can you fail this? Is this like another interview?

Thanks for all the help.

He looks into your form B and your references. Once there's no serious criminality in your family and your reference are ok, He'll talk to you about that for few min and if theres any family members that got into trouble he'll ask how much you have to do with them.

Just answer him honestly and you'll be fineðŸ‘

Jake5991 · 23-05-2019 6:43pm

Quick question guys can you defer joining the guards for a year . Im currently on a work contract and if i want to leave my job il have to pay a substantial fee?
So was just wondering if i was offered December of this year could i put it off till sometime in 2020

ddylan · 24-05-2019 11:02am

Jake5991 wrote: »

Quick question guys can you defer joining the guards for a year . Im currently on a work contract and if i want to leave my job il have to pay a substantial fee?
So was just wondering if i was offered December of this year could i put it off till sometime in 2020

No they will only let you defer if your finishing college

bottar1 · 27-05-2019 11:37am

ddylan wrote: »

No they will only let you defer if your finishing college

It's not only for college, or at-least it's not specified it's only for college - you just have to provide them a reason and they will decide if its valid and allow the deferral or not, but yes, majority are for college.

Jake5991 wrote: »

Quick question guys can you defer joining the guards for a year . Im currently on a work contract and if i want to leave my job il have to pay a substantial fee?
So was just wondering if i was offered December of this year could i put it off till sometime in 2020

I would query the possibility, but be prepared for them to possibly deny your deferral.

Jake5991 · 07-07-2019 7:42pm

Hi guys i was meant to have the formal meeting with the super about four weeks ago and i had to cancel due to work commitments which i couldnt get out of . I rang and cancelled the interview and and asked dor a reschedule. They said they would call me back the following week and i heard nothing . I then rang the local station and every time i rang the sgt was not there and then they said the super was away.
Just wondering should i keep ringing them or should i wait for them to get back in contact with me ?

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