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January 2020 Recruitment.

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  • #202
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭NeeNaw21


    Literally it's just talking to people, in a structured way. Hard with covid but best practice is just get used to talking to strangers


  • #203
    Treddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭Treddy


    Yukuza2008 wrote: »
    Just wondering if anybody could help. Trying to prepare for the AC, does anyone have any tips on how to prepare? Certain stuff I should read or concentrate on? Thansk


    Be sure to read the applicant guidance carefully, and study the core competencies. Do not over prepare. There are plenty of books out there which will claim they will get you an pass in Police assessment, but every constabulary in the UK is different, PSNI especially. In the assessment center they're looking for who you really are, and they'll see right through an over-prepared candidate. They're not looking for a ready made constable, they're looking for potential for them to make you into one.


  • #204
    Newbieee
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Newbieee


    From the Initial IST to starting your first day in GV it took Approx 15 months in the 1810 intake .. that was approx top 1/3 of ML bracket


  • #205
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭NeeNaw21


    Newbieee wrote: »
    From the Initial IST to starting your first day in GV it took Approx 15 months in the 1810 intake .. that was approx top 1/3 of ML bracket

    It took me almost exactly 12 months from application to starting...

    It all depends on how well you do at AC.


  • #206
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    I'm currently on month 18 from application, just waiting on start date. I'm near the bottom of the 1810 ML.


  • #207
    CoAntrim24
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭CoAntrim24


    NornIron74 wrote: »
    I'm currently on month 18 from application, just waiting on start date. I'm near the bottom of the 1810 ML.

    So does that mean they have guaranteed you a place? Or how does it work?

    Say for example you are on the merit list, do you find out where on the list you are? Also, will you be given preference over those that have applied in the 2020 recruitment?


  • #208
    Gonzo94
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭Gonzo94


    NornIron74 wrote: »
    I'm currently on month 18 from application, just waiting on start date. I'm near the bottom of the 1810 ML.
    Mind if I ask what merit range you are? I'm 850 - 870. Currently waiting on a rescheduled medical date due to Covid-19 and vetting. Can't wait until this is all over haha. Its a bit tough wait so far.


  • #209
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    CoAntrim24 wrote: »
    So does that mean they have guaranteed you a place? Or how does it work?

    Say for example you are on the merit list, do you find out where on the list you are? Also, will you be given preference over those that have applied in the 2020 recruitment?

    No not guaranteed but it is very very likely that you will get a place. Yes you get an email about a week or 2 after AC results giving you your number on the merit list with the total amount of people on the ML. I'd say it is likely that those appointable in 1810 will get a start call before anyone in 2002 but the 1810 ones could defer and then start after ones from 2002.


  • #210
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    Gonzo94 wrote: »
    Mind if I ask what merit range you are? I'm 850 - 870. Currently waiting on a rescheduled medical date due to Covid-19 and vetting. Can't wait until this is all over haha. Its a bit tough wait so far.

    I'm 880-900, I was fortunate that my medical was at the start of March so I was appointable just before the whole covid 19 thing kicked off.


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  • #211
    Gonzo94
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭Gonzo94


    Cheers mate. I'm a bit jealous of you haha. My medical was for the 24th March and was cancelled when I was like 10 mins from the venue :(. I hope I'm not waiting much longer for a new date (staying optimistic lol).


  • #212
    sharon1986
    Registered Users Posts: 203 ✭✭sharon1986


    Belfast86 wrote: »
    Reading on here quite a few hit 35. I didn’t post my score earlier but I also got 35.

    Good luck in the next selection

    I got 38 this time around! Delighted as I found it tough!


  • #213
    Belfast86
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭Belfast86


    sharon1986 wrote: »
    I got 38 this time around! Delighted as I found it tough!


    Well done Sharon.

    I have struggled over the years with the IST and went for some private training with a company called No Tomatoes that helped me.

    Good luck at the AC centre


  • #214
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    New here, good luck to everyone applying this time round. Recently passed my IST with a score of 36 which I was a bit disappointed with as I rushed the 2nd assessment and got 6 wrong with plenty of time to spare. Any how, looking forward but a bit nervous with regards assessment centre as never done it before. Looks like we may be facing some delays now with covid 19, hopefully get some direction come 24th with assessment centre dates. Good luck everyone.


  • #215
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    Si_zx10r wrote: »
    New here, good luck to everyone applying this time round. Recently passed my IST with a score of 36 which I was a bit disappointed with as I rushed the 2nd assessment and got 6 wrong with plenty of time to spare. Any how, looking forward but a bit nervous with regards assessment centre as never done it before. Looks like we may be facing some delays now with covid 19, hopefully get some direction come 24th with assessment centre dates. Good luck everyone.

    IST score doesn't really matter, pass is a pass. A higher IST score just means that you will have an earlier AC, you'll still have to wait the same amount of time as everyone else for results.


  • #216
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    No probs, was under the impression my score would be added to AC score for merit list should I pass next stage lol looks like we may be in for a bit of a wait regardless due to covid 19, lockdown extended another 3 weeks. I'm guessing no dates will be issued for assessment centre until lockdown lifted


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  • #217
    sharon1986
    Registered Users Posts: 203 ✭✭sharon1986


    I'm using the time to prepare for the AC as well as running for the fitness. Good luck for the next stage everyone!


  • #218
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    Hi sharon, I'm doing the same with regards a/c. Just familiarising myself with 6 core competencies and what to expect in role plays etc, going to prepare examples for situational interview also. I'm not stressing to much about it, quite a high % get through, so just going to try and be myself and not come across like a robot as it is probably not what they are looking for.


  • #219
    penutzimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    That's all we can do prepare for the ac and pca it would be great if we could have a date to work towards but just have to take what comes


  • #220
    Yukuza2008
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭Yukuza2008


    Kind of a bit confused with regards to the AC but is there a situational interview that forms part of the AC?


  • #221
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    Yukuza2008 wrote: »
    Kind of a bit confused with regards to the AC but is there a situational interview that forms part of the AC?

    There is no interview at the AC, just roleplays, written exercises and short IST retest.


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  • #222
    Yukuza2008
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭Yukuza2008


    NornIron74 wrote: »
    There is no interview at the AC, just roleplays, written exercises and short IST retest.

    Thank you!


  • #223
    JC12250
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭JC12250


    I have just moved house within the last two weeks, so I just email with my UID number and give my new address?


  • #224
    NeeNaw21
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭NeeNaw21


    Si_zx10r wrote: »
    No probs, was under the impression my score would be added to AC score for merit list should I pass next stage lol looks like we may be in for a bit of a wait regardless due to covid 19, lockdown extended another 3 weeks. I'm guessing no dates will be issued for assessment centre until lockdown lifted

    No only AC score counts. IST score used for tie breaking only. IST is just to thin the herd


  • #225
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    Happy days, hopefully after next friday it wont be too long before assessment centre dates are given out.


  • #226
    Andimaul
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭Andimaul


    NornIron74 wrote: »
    There is no interview at the AC, just roleplays, written exercises and short IST retest.

    I was under the impression that there was an interview element. I rechecked the recruitment guidance and it makes no mention of an interview but I believe most other police services have the interview element.

    How do you know there are no interviews?

    Thanks in advance.


  • #227
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    Andimaul wrote: »
    I was under the impression that there was an interview element. I rechecked the recruitment guidance and it makes no mention of an interview but I believe most other police services have the interview element.

    How do you know there are no interviews?

    Thanks in advance.

    I think there are interviews for the GB forces but definitely none here, I passed the AC in the 1810 campaign and there wasn't one (thankfully)


  • #228
    Andimaul
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭Andimaul


    Many thanks for the information mate.


  • #229
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    NornIron74 wrote: »
    I think there are interviews for the GB forces but definitely none here, I passed the AC in the 1810 campaign and there wasn't one (thankfully)

    Did you pull out of the process in 18/10 recruitment drive if you dont mind me asking? Thanks


  • #230
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    Si_zx10r wrote: »
    Did you pull out of the process in 18/10 recruitment drive if you dont mind me asking? Thanks

    No I'm still in it, just waiting on the call


  • #231
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    NornIron74 wrote: »
    No I'm still in it, just waiting on the call

    Hopefully you arent waiting to long. Have you done all the psni managed stages and just waiting on a start date?


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  • #232
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    Si_zx10r wrote: »
    Hopefully you arent waiting to long. Have you done all the psni managed stages and just waiting on a start date?

    Yes everything passed a month ago


  • #233
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    It shouldn't be long now then, covid 19 probably causing the delay. I'm sure your head is done in waiting for your good news letter and start date lol


  • #234
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    Si_zx10r wrote: »
    It shouldn't be long now then, covid 19 probably causing the delay. I'm sure your head is done in waiting for your good news letter and start date lol

    Yeah been a long 18 months just want to get started


  • #235
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    I know the feeling, I was on waiting list for fire service (full time) for 2 years and didn't even get called up. I was on list with about 180 people but due to them taking in such small numbers, I didn't get it. Was sitting in 10th position before list lapsed, was really disappointed at the time.


  • #236
    SMS19
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭SMS19


    Si_zx10r wrote: »
    I know the feeling, I was on waiting list for fire service (full time) for 2 years and didn't even get called up. I was on list with about 180 people but due to them taking in such small numbers, I didn't get it. Was sitting in 10th position before list lapsed, was really disappointed at the time.

    That's crappy!

    But you know what they say whats for you won't pass you.


  • #237
    JC12250
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭JC12250


    Anyone here heard back regarding further educational evidence? I know they said Friday and they usually take right up to the deadline but I’m just curious


  • #238
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    I wouldn't worry too much, probably be tomorrow or friday. The ist was a day earlier than quoted. Suppose you only have to worry if the docs you uploaded weren't official lol luckily I had mine from fire service. More interested to see how assessment centres are going to progress during lockdown


  • #239
    penutzimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    How's everyone preparing for the PCA?


  • #240
    JC12250
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭JC12250


    Si_zx10r wrote: »
    I wouldn't worry too much, probably be tomorrow or friday. The ist was a day earlier than quoted. Suppose you only have to worry if the docs you uploaded weren't official lol luckily I had mine from fire service. More interested to see how assessment centres are going to progress during lockdown

    See my documents arrived late due to COVID but I believe they will follow up as long as you say the IST and passed which I did thankfully.


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  • #241
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    Yes, you should receive an email with an opportunity to forward them so sit tight 😉


  • #242
    Yukuza2008
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭Yukuza2008


    Guys has anybody any tips on what training to be doing for the PCA? Just want to start trying to get into a good fitness/workout routine.


  • #243
    NornIron74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭NornIron74


    Yukuza2008 wrote: »
    Guys has anybody any tips on what training to be doing for the PCA? Just want to start trying to get into a good fitness/workout routine.

    Short sprints until fail and some upper body strength exercises


  • #244
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    Anyone who has completed psni managed stages will not receive any letter of appointment before june 2020 unless restrictions are lifted. Suppose it's only another few weeks. Imagine assessment centres will be the same for the rest of us


  • #245
    penutzimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    Si_zx10r wrote: »
    Anyone who has completed psni managed stages will not receive any letter of appointment before june 2020 unless restrictions are lifted. Suppose it's only another few weeks. Imagine assessment centres will be the same for the rest of us


    Yea I'm defo not expecting AC any time soon is GV still going atm do you know?


  • #246
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    From what I've read it is but reduced numbers. A friend said they were looking at speeding up process as they're in deperate need of more staff, cant see it though with current restrictions but restrictions may be relaxed sooner here following recent update from Arlene foster. There will still be social distancing rules in place but imagine psni will be able to work round this to get people into GV


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  • #247
    StrangerIn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭StrangerIn


    Finally got the long awaited email which was sent overnight. Next step AC :) Any advice from anyone who've been through it most welcome.


  • #248
    Yukuza2008
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭Yukuza2008


    So I’ve been asked to upload one of my college certificates as it was blurry. Does anybody know when accessing the link do I just upload that or do I upload all of my education evidence?


  • #249
    penutzimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    Yukuza2008 wrote: »
    So I’ve been asked to upload one of my college certificates as it was blurry. Does anybody know when accessing the link do I just upload that or do I upload all of my education evidence?

    It sounds like they just need the one so I would just upload the one they are asking for


  • #250
    penutzimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭penutzimes


    Yeap unfortunately there is no word of the AC yet I would love to just get the ball rolling and get going even if we had a date of some sort it would give us some indication alough obviously we are in very uncertain times atm.


  • #251
    Si_zx10r
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭Si_zx10r


    I would imagine it will be some time in may before we hear anything with regards ac, could be wrong but I think until the lockdown is relaxed there isnt much they can do for now.


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