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Cadetships 2020

Ayrtonf7

Hey,

I figured I would make a thread for the current round of cadetships. I just applied for the Army and Naval Operations cadetships.

For a bit of background, I'm 26 years old and currently living abroad with an eye to moving back home in the not too distant future. The military is something that's always interested me but I was sidetracked after college and never got around to really pursuing it. I just about make the cut-off date for the age requirements so I have one shot to try and get in (I hope).

The application was more straightforward than I thought, in fact it was just some typical information about myself (name, age, address, etc.) and some qualifying questions. I was expecting to have to submit a CV and letter of interest or something. I'm guessing that comes at a later date?

Is there anybody else out there applying in 2020?

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Tsandcs

Anyone have a realistic idea on time frame between fitness/group - interview - medical?

RCB1A

I just got an email today from the Air Corps about the competition. Hope everyone else who applied found it in their inbox!

Tsandcs wrote: »

Anyone have a realistic idea on time frame between fitness/group - interview - medical?

If it's any help, the Air Corps aims to be finished with medical by August 14th and have an assessment every second-ish week so maybe Army is going to be the same but starting from the 5th of June instead?

ConorAFH

Jason dunno wrote: »

Failed the psychometric test too. Absolutely gutted. Can't understand why becuse I did so much preparation and I thought the questions were grand. Do you think loads of people applied this year and they had to be extra hard with how they marked it ?

Probably had a high amount of applicants this year probably will find out if they release stats for it

JackHiker1995

Submitted the pysch tests a day late to be told I didn't pass due to the late submission. Fair enough but I appealed it just to chance it. Just got an email on Tuesday to say I actually passed and my date is the 30-Jun. Lesson is they may have some leeway if you reach out.

As I was under the impression I didn't get to the fitness phase I fell off the bandwagon when I went skydiving at the weekend. Essentially a five day sesh. Now I have to try recover my sit ups in a few days which are a terror. I'm fairly fit, can run a km in 3:30 and do 45 press ups in a minute but I think sit ups will be my downfall. Ironic as 20 sit ups should be rudimentary!

ConryJ5

Well lads, just to confirm, I have received an email from the Aer Corps regarding a timeline for the selection process, however have not yet received a link to begin the online psychometric testing. I presume all else are in the same boat?

AD07

Just wondering for the sit ups how far back do you have to go and is anyone standing on your feet? I’m struggling with them

Dskell67

There’s a video on there website of how to do them the right way make sure you follow all pointers, I done my fitness yesterday and he let me away with it apparently I was doing them wrong make sure most of your hand goes over your knee you might get someone that’s sound, nobody stands on your feet you get a mat and you place your heels on the edge best of luck

RCB1A

Hi lads I want to double check before I muck it up, for the army vetting invitation form I put down " Defence Forces Ireland" for the name of organisation and "Army Cadet" for role being vetted for right?

ConryJ5 wrote: »

Well lads, just to confirm, I have received an email from the Aer Corps regarding a timeline for the selection process, however have not yet received a link to begin the online psychometric testing. I presume all else are in the same boat?

Yeah just the timeline and the one with the practice link but not the actual test

mcc_c

RCB1A wrote: »

Hi lads I want to double check before I muck it up, for the army vetting invitation form I put down " Defence Forces Ireland" for the name of organisation and "Army Cadet" for role being vetted for right?

Yeah just the timeline and the one with the practice link but not the actual test

I got the timeline myself from the Air Corps but didn't get any practise link, did you get yours in the same email?

RCB1A

mcc_c wrote: »

I got the timeline myself from the Air Corps but didn't get any practise link, did you get yours in the same email?

The practice was in the second email, here:

http://getstarted.cut-e.com/home/

mcc_c

RCB1A wrote: »

The practice was in the second email, here:

http://getstarted.cut-e.com/home/

Hmm ok that's worrying I didn't get that one! Been checking my junk folder too. Think I'll give it tomorrow and if I don't get it might email on Tuesday, judging by the other lads they kind of move fast once the practice link has been sent out! Cheers for that now much appreciated!

Borderland

Beir bua this week lads. Wishing everyone the best of luck.

RCB1A

Test link for Air Corps is up, hope everyone else got the email. Good luck!

mcc_c

RCB1A wrote: »

Test link for Air Corps is up, hope everyone else got the email. Good luck!

Got mine as well, goodluck everyone doing it and goodluck to those with the group assessments this week!

mcc_c

Did the familiarisation email outline how many tests there would be (didn't get one)? Also, does anyone know if you can take one test, leave it and complete another the next day or can you take breaks but they have to be completed in the one day (laptop open etc).

Just trying to figure out how to work around work!

MountainGoat23

Anyone know what happens if you’re injured for the fitness assessment? Is there a later date this can be done? Went over on my ankle last week and can’t run, push ups and sit ups are fine.

For those doing the army assessments how did you get on, what was involved in the group assessment?

RCB1A

mcc_c wrote: »

Did the familiarisation email outline how many tests there would be (didn't get one)? Also, does anyone know if you can take one test, leave it and complete another the next day or can you take breaks but they have to be completed in the one day (laptop open etc).

Just trying to figure out how to work around work!

Sorry for the late reply, deadline is This Friday 3pm, You can do it section by section (do a section and come back 20 mins later and do another),

Some of the things tested include Multiple task-loading; Mechanical reasoning; Deductive logic; Monitoring/attentional ability; Numeracy [WITHOUT using a calculator]; Spatial orientation; Verbal understanding; Working memory; Spatial memory; Hand-eye coordination.

the whole thing takes about 95 mins in total, during the test "DO NOT click the 'back' button on your browser. DO NOT press the 'F5' key on your keyboard DO NOT refresh your browser page. If you do any of the above during your test, it will be invalidated, you will be unable to finish, and your responses will not be saved.. Those are pretty much all the details mentioned in the email.

mcc_c

RCB1A wrote: »

Sorry for the late reply, deadline is This Friday 3pm, You can do it section by section (do a section and come back 20 mins later and do another),

Some of the things tested include Multiple task-loading; Mechanical reasoning; Deductive logic; Monitoring/attentional ability; Numeracy [WITHOUT using a calculator]; Spatial orientation; Verbal understanding; Working memory; Spatial memory; Hand-eye coordination.

the whole thing takes about 95 mins in total, during the test "DO NOT click the 'back' button on your browser. DO NOT press the 'F5' key on your keyboard DO NOT refresh your browser page. If you do any of the above during your test, it will be invalidated, you will be unable to finish, and your responses will not be saved.. Those are pretty much all the details mentioned in the email.

You're an absolute legend thank you! Really appreciate the help, not sure why I didn't get that email but got the rest of them. Will just have to go for it after work tomorrow, not ideal but sure look. Goodluck in the test yourself, hopefully we get through to phase 2!

RCB1A

Whoever is doing the Air Corps test tomorrow has their work cut out for them, good luck to anyone left to do it!

I think I did grand. Missed a couple of questions because I spent too long working them out but hoping I'll go through to phase 2

JohnBoy140

Hi all,
Does anyone know how many years someone must serve if they are commissioned and go to college to do a degree?
Also what kind of degree do you do and are there many prospects post-military?

Iscreamkone

I think you must spend two years in the military for every one year at university. So, at least 8 years for a 4 year degree course. If you leave before then you’d have to pay some money towards fees and salary, I think.

Kirm2

I've no idea what is expected from the group assessment - can anyone shed some light on what exactly is involved?

RCB1A

Kirm2 wrote: »

I've no idea what is expected from the group assessment - can anyone shed some light on what exactly is involved?

Did mine recently, we got a table of materials and were given about 4 tasks to construct things with the materials. You're given time to plan and then a time limit to make it. then they test it and then you reorganise the materials on the table and repeat. There's roughly one assessor watching 2 team members.

From what everyone seems to say, it matters less on if the construction is successful and more on how you perform in the team. The advice I was given that I followed was to suggest an idea even if it's bad or you think it's bad. Ironically two times I did that the team ended up adopting the idea so hopefully the same happens to you!
Don't be afraid to ask the main assessor for the task sheet if a part of the task sounds dodgy, some of them are can be a bit weird and maybe if ye read it better ye understand better.
One thing that completely flew over our team's heads that I only thought about after I left that day was to appoint someone to keep time and tell us when there's X minutes left, so that could be something you can think about!

Based on what I heard from other groups I think the materials differ depending on the room you're put in so tasks could be different, hence why I'm not mentioning any specific ones.

If you're up on your fitness and think you're ok on the psychometric test you'll have a blast on the day, tis some craic the whole thing. :cool:

Good Luck!

Shields

Hi I'm just wondering I know they said it's not formal clothing this year and all but just wondering is people landing in tracksuits or jeans or what's the dress code? Thanks.

Borderland

Shields wrote: »

Hi I'm just wondering I know they said it's not formal clothing this year and all but just wondering is people landing in tracksuits or jeans or what's the dress code? Thanks.

I wore a tracksuit, others wore jeans and a shirt. There’s no real dress code, just don’t wear shorts after the fitness test.

mcc_c

Emails are in for the Air Corps regarding phase 2, keep an eye on the inbox and junk folders!

Dilbert75

Just wondering if anyone who didn't get through aptitude tests for army / navy had any luck getting feedback on where they fell down? Not an applicant myself but have been watching this thread as my son has gone through the process. Unfortunately he got the "we regret to inform" message last night.

Borderland

Dilbert75 wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone who didn't get through aptitude tests for army / navy had any luck getting feedback on where they fell down? Not an applicant myself but have been watching this thread as my son has gone through the process. Unfortunately he got the "we regret to inform" message last night.

I’ve spoken to an officer friend of mine who works on the Curragh and he said they just had to cut a lot of people using the psychometrics because of Covid-19 and the necessity to have social distancing. Usually they’d fitness test 100s but that wasn’t possible this year. The only way they could reduce the numbers down was to set a score on the psychometric and go from there.

One of those years I think...

SierraLima

mcc_c wrote: »

Emails are in for the Air Corps regarding phase 2, keep an eye on the inbox and junk folders!

Hi mcc_c, around what time yesterday did emails go out? Also have you heard of any rejection emails being sent? I’m still waiting to hear from the air corps myself after online tests.

RCB1A

mcc_c wrote: »

Emails are in for the Air Corps regarding phase 2, keep an eye on the inbox and junk folders!

Thanks for updating, checked the email and got mine too.

Is anyone else from here going up on Tuesday?

Also for those who applied to the Army I got the Garda vetting email now too so watch out for those!