Cadetships 2020

Anyone get their Psychometric tests today?

Borderland wrote: »

Eh not that I can remember. There is a practice booklet that comes with the invitation to sit the test. As for the actual test, you do a tutorial prior to the actual test. I tended to just do the practice tutorial 7/8 times and then launch into the test.

They used Mindmill in previous years, although that is probably subject to change.

Ah nice one, thanks for that buddy!

josh1010st wrote: »

For the Psychometric tests, is there much practice material supplied? And do you know what company supplies the tests to the DF because they usually have more practice ones on their website?

Thank you!

Eh not that I can remember. There is a practice booklet that comes with the invitation to sit the test. As for the actual test, you do a tutorial prior to the actual test. I tended to just do the practice tutorial 7/8 times and then launch into the test.

They used Mindmill in previous years, although that is probably subject to change.

Borderland wrote: »

This process literally takes the entire summer. I reckon you shouldn’t expect anything for the next 2 weeks. You’ll get a week to do the tests online, then another couple weeks before the fitness tests.

So long as you got your confirmation email/text just sit tight on the rest!

For the Psychometric tests, is there much practice material supplied? And do you know what company supplies the tests to the DF because they usually have more practice ones on their website?

Thank you!

RCB1A wrote: »

So how is everyone doing?

The radio silence and anticipation are killing me. I keep thinking through some misfortune they've forgotten to send me an email.
I suppose all I can do is keep on preparing to keep my mind off of it.

This process literally takes the entire summer. I reckon you shouldn’t expect anything for the next 2 weeks. You’ll get a week to do the tests online, then another couple weeks before the fitness tests.

So long as you got your confirmation email/text just sit tight on the rest!

So how is everyone doing?

The radio silence and anticipation are killing me. I keep thinking through some misfortune they've forgotten to send me an email.
I suppose all I can do is keep on preparing to keep my mind off of it.

P0dr1ck wrote: »

Which ones have you applied for? I went for two navy Cadetships and army line Cadetship.

Just the army cadetship!

P0dr1ck wrote: »

Is everyone here applying for the first time?

This is my first time applying as well.

@Borderland that's some commitment fair play to you and goodluck, sounds like you deserve it!

P0dr1ck

Borderland wrote: »

This is my third time. I’ve finished my undergrad and done a postgrad in the meantime so if they don’t want me now, their loss!

Which ones have you applied for? I went for two navy Cadetships and army line Cadetship.

P0dr1ck wrote: »

Is everyone here applying for the first time?

This is my third time. I’ve finished my undergrad and done a postgrad in the meantime so if they don’t want me now, their loss!

P0dr1ck wrote: »

Is everyone here applying for the first time?

First time applying too, just finished secondary and waiting on grades.

P0dr1ck

josh1010st wrote: »

Yeah first time applying for me anyway, I was waiting until I finished my degree to apply, you?

This is my 2nd time applying after finishing my degree, got to the interview stages last year but didn't prepare well for them so here i go again. Good luck to everyone this year

Tsandcs

P0dr1ck wrote: »

Is everyone here applying for the first time?

First time, was also waiting to finish my degree

P0dr1ck wrote: »

Is everyone here applying for the first time?

Yeah first time applying for me anyway, I was waiting until I finished my degree to apply, you?

P0dr1ck

Is everyone here applying for the first time?

Tsandcs wrote: »

Story lads, also applied for the army line cadetship.

I also thought that the application was very small, I expected to submit my CV and proof of my degree but they must look for that further along.

I'm assuming we're gonna hear more after the 31st, best of luck lads.

I'd say it's a case of them not ruling anyone out, it was a bit weird submitting with no CV didn't feel right haha

RCB1A wrote: »

I agree! It's pretty exciting. I don't really have any background in military stuff at all tbh. One of my grandfathers was a policeman and that's as close as it gets. Other than that it's just a really big interest in working as an officer in the Air Corps/Army. What about you?

No background at all, applying for the Air Corps and I'm hoping that not having a technical background won't set me back... A bit concerned because of that but I suppose I'll cross that bridge when it comes to it

Tsandcs

Story lads, also applied for the army line cadetship.

I also thought that the application was very small, I expected to submit my CV and proof of my degree but they must look for that further along.

I'm assuming we're gonna hear more after the 31st, best of luck lads.

mcc_c wrote: »

There's another podcast up available through the DF social media on the Army Cadetship. Interesting insight into the day-to-day of the cadetship which if I'm not wrong is applicable to all three of the branches, particularly Army and Air Corps.

Sounds like a tough course but to be honest, sounds so exciting/interesting/demanding and rewarding. Whole heartedly want this cadetship! Out of curiosity are many of you coming from totally different backgrounds to the cadetship you are applying for?

I agree! It's pretty exciting. I don't really have any background in military stuff at all tbh. One of my grandfathers was a policeman and that's as close as it gets. Other than that it's just a really big interest in working as an officer in the Air Corps/Army. What about you?

It wasn't me!

Iscreamkone wrote: »

When training I use wireless earphones to let me know time and pace as I'm progressing. Maybe he wants to know for this reason?

You're running in a group. Wear a watch and don't be at the back of the group and you'll be grand. And it's a best effort, so know in advance how hard you can run for 1.5 miles.

Iscreamkone

Borderland wrote: »

I don’t remember anyone having them to be honest, you’d look like a bit of a plonker. I don’t think you’ll have an issue with motivation on the day &#55357;&#56837;

When training I use wireless earphones to let me know time and pace as I'm progressing. Maybe he wants to know for this reason?

There's another podcast up available through the DF social media on the Army Cadetship. Interesting insight into the day-to-day of the cadetship which if I'm not wrong is applicable to all three of the branches, particularly Army and Air Corps.

Sounds like a tough course but to be honest, sounds so exciting/interesting/demanding and rewarding. Whole heartedly want this cadetship! Out of curiosity are many of you coming from totally different backgrounds to the cadetship you are applying for?

RCB1A wrote: »

Lads did I skip over the section where it says a third language is required for the Cadetship or did they not include that this year?

Also @stall the BMI is between 20 and 25 on the website but judging by the writing they seem lenient if you're above/under ? I'm not sure what's the story with the skin fold calipers though

Just had another read through the terms and conditions for this year and a third language is needed for school leavers due to it being required for NUI entrance. It said nothing under the graduate section about needing a third language so the degree must suffice there.

Lads did I skip over the section where it says a third language is required for the Cadetship or did they not include that this year?

Also @stall the BMI is between 20 and 25 on the website but judging by the writing they seem lenient if you're above/under ? I'm not sure what's the story with the skin fold calipers though. On the website it says if you're under 20 they use it and to not have a measurement above 70mm.

stall

Hi all,

Does anyone know what the BMI testing is? What score it’s to be under for example?

Or how serious they take this score if you’ve passed the other elements?

Thanks in advance!

josh1010st wrote: »

@Borderland Thanks for the info man! Prob a stupid question but can you have earphones in for the run?

I don’t remember anyone having them to be honest, you’d look like a bit of a plonker. I don’t think you’ll have an issue with motivation on the day ðŸ˜…

@Borderland Thanks for the info man! Prob a stupid question but can you have earphones in for the run?

Whelan 95 wrote: »

Sorry for going a bit off topic here but what way do they conduct the running part of the test? is it like around a track or pitch or sports hall? Id imagine it would vary from where the test takes place itself, just curious.

Thanks.

So the Aer Corp do their own fitness testing in Baldonnel and I don’t know anything about that. All the cadet/naval fitness testing took place in the Curragh.

I’m also not sure how they’re going to do things with social distancing etc, but the way it was done previously was that they’d do the BMI/Height first and then a warm up.

For the actual test (in the main gym hall); push ups first, if anyone fails you’re out. Then sit ups - if you fail you’re out.

Everyone who passes those two gets put on a bus. Drive about 3/4 minutes to the start line. The route is on a normal road which they close off for the test. It goes down a slight hill. Run down, turn, run back. You call your number (which they will give you on the day) as you finish.