kilburn wrote: » Did you get short listed for the medical?
kilburn wrote: » I didn't apply either but heard 50 did the medical for 12 jobs
newrecruit2 wrote: » I applied, have final interview on Tuesday. I wouldn't lose hope yet if you haven't heard anything as there's two lads I know that also have final interview but may not take the job regardless because there's been no mention of pay/pension or if the job I even recession proof like a normal public sector job. Both of these lads would be earning in excess of €60k a year so unless the job pays €50k+ they said they won't take it. Anyone have any idea of the pay scale/benefit? Medical was 3 weeks ago, first step after submitting cv
newrecruit2 wrote: » There were 200 doing medical and then that was narrowed down to 150 for the physical assessment and aptitude test. From there they scored the top 25 for interviews, which are on this coming week. 2 of which at least are unlikely to take up a potential offer.
BinxFace wrote: » Thanks for your reply. I passed the physical fitness test and the medical. Haven't heard anything back since... So I assume maybe I didn't top the 25 or so that they selected for interview. Gutted. Would love to have had an interview. Best of luck to all who got that far. Not meant to be for me.
newrecruit2 wrote: » Just to clarify...the physical fitness was in abbey physio. There was no medical really other than a note from your doctor. The next step was the spatial reasoning and the work related tests. That’s all I’ve done so far anyway and my next thing is an interview tomorrow where I’m told there’s 25 remaining. Three friends of mine also went for it, one got an email saying he wasn’t successful after the work related tests and the other two have interviews also but are unlikely to take it unless the salary is €50k or above. Was that the process for everyone?
BinxFace wrote: » Ya I passed the fitness test in Abbey Physio in Lim. Then I was called for the work related test last week and spatial test etc. But I haven't heard a peep since. Nothing good bad or indifferent. I'd surely have heard by now if I was going for interview... but i haven't received an e mail saying I've been unsuccessful either. I'm kind of in Limbo land.
BinxFace wrote: » Ya I just wish I knew one way or the other. I would absolutely love to have gotten a shot at the interview. Im so gutted. The fitness test in Abbey in lim was easy enough I thought. The physical test on the day was tough but I enjoyed it. The spatial awareness and report writing were standard enough I felt. It did seem like it would be quiet enough down there alright. Let me know how the interview went for you. And if you hear anything else about numbers going for it etc please if you get a chance. I guess until I get the e mail to say I have been ruled out there is always a glimmer of hope. But I wont be holding my breath.
newrecruit2 wrote: » Just out of the interview now. They asked a lot about my previous work and how I’d deal with pressure situations and also asked to speak about the difference between the regular fire service and the airport service. Also spoke about salary which was lower than what I expected, two of my mates that are going for it definitely won’t accept it if offered. I find it strange that they emailed a friend of mine saying they were unsuccessful and then didn’t email you at all...maybe contact HR? You definitely have a right to know regardless. My general feeling on it is that it’ll be a lot more boring than the regular service. Sounds like most of the day is spent checking parameters and training with the odd emergency landing every year.
BinxFace wrote: » Mmmm sounds interesting alright. Yes I would imagine very quiet alright in comparison with regular fire service. Would you take it if ordered? Was the salary much lower than you expected it to be?
Liamhic wrote: » Well lads, I passed the physical and completed the work place assessment about 3 weeks ago now. I contacted the Recruitment team last week but no response yet. Would love to get some feed back even if i wasn't successful yano.
BinxFace wrote: » Hi Guys.... Just wondering has anyone heard back yet from Shannon re: interviews for airport police and fire positions advertised last month?
newrecruit2 wrote: » Very strange and poor form that they haven’t let you know either way. To be honest their recruitment makes no sense to me. 4 of my friends went for it...3 made interview but the one that didn’t make it to the interview stage was by far the best candidate out of the lot of us. Has his c license, is an engineer and also has done loads of spatial awareness tests before. There’s no way we scored higher.
Olive bumble wrote: » Does anyone know how many calls a year the fire service there hets?
newrecruit2 wrote: » Got the call today and I got it. The whole process was a mess. I’m hearing that most of those selected have come internally. Which is completely unfair on others as the internal lads had training and access to the fire station prior to the selection process. I’d have huge question marks over the whole process to be honest but as luck would have it, it worked out for me. Feel sorry for ye lads...really cruel to put lads through that when it seems like it was already fixed and to add insult to injury ye didn’t even get an email to let ye know
kilburn wrote: » Typical Ireland no such thing as an open competition
Tombstone83 wrote: » OK no such thing as an open competition???? I've never been a retained or otherwise fire fighter. I have neither a family member nor any nepotistic way into this competition applied and never thought I had a chance. Have gotten through for reasons un known?? Maybe merit surely that wouldn't be a requirement ?? But sure must have been me dá me uncle me local counciler or sum other neferious reason.
newrecruit2 wrote: I’m delighted I got it but I’m hearing most recruited were internally from the airport.
Tombstone83 wrote: » Hope all got positive results. In case any1 is waiting on clarification. Just heard back this evening at have got in barring medical next week.
Toll123 wrote: » Well done, fair play to ya. Out of interest I wonder what will be involved in the medical. Were there any requirements?
