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MAKEPEACE · 22-03-2008 04:36PM

OK seriously going to have to get something new then cos smart and comfortable dont always go together in relation to womenswear. Don't want to fall off my heels if they ask me to touch my toes.:D

chatterbox08 · 22-03-2008 04:57PM

Hi guys,
I have just applied to the latest PSNI recruitment campaign, and I don't really know what to expect. Can anyone give me any advice etc. Also, are there any books out ther that might help with the initial selection test?
Thanks!

edzzy · 22-03-2008 05:02PM

First thing i would do is read all these posts...most of your questions will be answered....the info here is priceless as it is from recent recruits and some in training.....

OfficerProblem? · 22-03-2008 05:03PM

MAKEPEACE wrote: »

OK seriously going to have to get something new then cos smart and comfortable dont always go together in relation to womenswear. Don't want to fall off my heels if they ask me to touch my toes.:D

I was in exactly the same dilemma about two weeks ago when i went for mine. I wore a plain black tracksuit from next which did the job perfect - no stripes or anything, just plain with clean white trainers. The doc will be getting you to do some stretches - make sure you can comfortably move you arms and especially your legs as he will be checking your joints - knees & hips - e.g how far can you lift your leg etc.

Got word that i passed mine on thursday - so i must have been deemed respectable enough.

Hope that helps! Good luck!

jim2008 · 22-03-2008 05:36PM

MAKEPEACE wrote: »

What's best to wear to the medical? Never been to one.

Wear whatever you feel comfortable in, at this stage it wont matter, you have your number in the pool and wearing a tracksuit and runners is not going to change that.

pedro552 · 22-03-2008 06:06PM

jim2008 wrote: »

Wear whatever you feel comfortable in, at this stage it wont matter, you have your number in the pool and wearing a tracksuit and runners is not going to change that.

Jey makepeace, whens your mediacl on?? yeah id agree with jim2008, he's talking sense.. i had mine 2 weeks ago, just wore jeans and a t-shirt and i passed mine!! its not an interview.. just make sure your comfie, thats the most important thing.. hope this helps and best of luck!!

pedro552 · 22-03-2008 06:59PM

jim2008 wrote: »

Wear whatever you feel comfortable in, at this stage it wont matter, you have your number in the pool and wearing a tracksuit and runners is not going to change that.

Alright Jim, hows things?? see you've made friends already?? (steven seagal).. good man.. hopefullt the gardai will look after our vetting soon!!!!

jim2008 · 22-03-2008 07:31PM

pedro552 wrote: »

Alright Jim, hows things?? see you've made friends already?? (steven seagal).. good man.. hopefullt the gardai will look after our vetting soon!!!!

Well Pete! Yeah Steven is the man!:D:D Yeah i really hope they get their act together dont want to be waiting for a year.:mad:

edzzy · 22-03-2008 07:50PM

For the medical I just meant "comfortable and smart" not a suit! but it is good to get into the mind set of uniformity...if you know what i mean.....:mad:.

justaquestion · 22-03-2008 09:28PM

MartinC2006 wrote: »

Hello all,

So that’s week one down, lots more to go!
There isn’t much advice I can give apart from make sure your well rested before you go in. The first week was pretty much all long days and it may take a while to get used to your surroundings. Be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster on the first day so get chatting to your new squad mates!

Lethho who are you?

Martin.

i agree, first day is an emotional rollercoaster. be prepared to do a hell of a lot in a short space of time. 6 minutes would be about right. itll seem bad then, but i think martin would agree that it was actually funny looking back.
its enjoyable training. do not underestimate P.E, mainly the running side of things, did a 1k run and a bleep test in our first week. 1k run was fine, but the bleep test got me. just prepare before you go in physically, cos i could have prepared so much better

justaquestion

mic · 22-03-2008 10:16PM

Hehe, it's easy! What did you think of our marching on thursday morning?

pedro552 · 22-03-2008 10:32PM

justaquestion wrote: »

i agree, first day is an emotional rollercoaster. be prepared to do a hell of a lot in a short space of time. 6 minutes would be about right. itll seem bad then, but i think martin would agree that it was actually funny looking back.
its enjoyable training. do not underestimate P.E, mainly the running side of things, did a 1k run and a bleep test in our first week. 1k run was fine, but the bleep test got me. just prepare before you go in physically, cos i could have prepared so much better

justaquestion

hey justaquestion.... just wonderin can ya give me and the others a quick run down on what the first week was like??
how long are the days??
do ya get any time for yourself in the evenings(if so how long)?
can ya leave garnerville at all during the week??
and any other stuff ya can think of!!
Thanks in advance and best of luck with the rest of the training...

justaquestion · 22-03-2008 10:38PM

like martin said i dont think i can give exact details as to what we did. however, you do not get many evenings free. if you have a free evening you are allowed to leave as long as you are back at 11:30pm. to give an overview, the first week does contain a lot of introductory lectures and stuff which take a long time and are very tiring. you will not get a lot of sleep, so be prepared for that. anyway, its only been a week so i dont have very much to say. think next week is when the work will begin

Marching was very nice mic. very militaristic. what colour were you

fencingj · 22-03-2008 11:07PM

justaquestion wrote: »

like martin said i dont think i can give exact details as to what we did. however, you do not get many evenings free. if you have a free evening you are allowed to leave as long as you are back at 11:30pm. to give an overview, the first week does contain a lot of introductory lectures and stuff which take a long time and are very tiring. you will not get a lot of sleep, so be prepared for that. anyway, its only been a week so i dont have very much to say. think next week is when the work will begin

Marching was very nice mic. very militaristic. what colour were you

Just about what to wear....a guy mentioned bringing a suit earlier....what's this for? What should I turn up in on the first morning?

Ethan321 · 22-03-2008 11:17PM

Fencingj, if you go to the student registraion night they will make it clear what way they want you dressed on the morning you turn up to start.
Personaly i went with a suit even on the registration night, its not necessary on that night but fisrt impressions count;)
the first week includes some relaxed yet mind taxing days and some fairly physical days. To put exact details on a public forum wouldnt be a smart move, apologies but you understand im sure.

Shield · 23-03-2008 01:24AM

Ethan321 wrote: »

To put exact details on a public forum wouldnt be a smart move

Ah I taught you well...

I heard you're the worst squad ever on the drill square!

MartinC2006 · 23-03-2008 09:34AM

psni wrote: »

Ah I taught you well...

I heard you're the worst squad ever on the drill square!

That’s just not true!

We've only had 2 quick sessions and only got to watch the real deal. Apparently we'll be in it next week!

tdemo · 23-03-2008 12:28PM

Hello PSNI,

I have applied for the current campaign and have my selection test on 7th May, I was just reading the other thread about Garnerville and noticed that you don't have to stay in after the fourth week, is this correct. I am married with kids so it would be much easier if I could travel in and out every day. only live about an hour and half away.

Also if traveling in and out is there a travel allowance considering your not staying.

I know this question is very early in my campaign but all helps when discussing a career change like this with my wife and family as I'm sure you can understand

Cheers Demo

PS found this a great forum will there be one just for current campaign

jim2008 · 23-03-2008 12:41PM

MartinC2006 wrote: »

That’s just not true!

We've only had 2 quick sessions and only got to watch the real deal. Apparently we'll be in it next week!

Hi Matin. Very important question! What is the food like?? Also do they have a good gym?

mic · 23-03-2008 04:22PM

Marching was very nice mic. very militaristic. what colour were you

We were the smallest squad, pm me and i'll say hello next week.

justaquestion · 23-03-2008 04:28PM

jim2008 wrote: »

Hi Matin. Very important question! What is the food like?? Also do they have a good gym?

i think martin will agree the food is sactually fine. i personally think the gym is good also. quite modern machines. seems to be machines for everything

jim2008 · 23-03-2008 04:36PM

justaquestion wrote: »

i think martin will agree the food is sactually fine. i personally think the gym is good also. quite modern machines. seems to be machines for everything

Nice one!:D Best of luck with this week!

mic · 23-03-2008 04:41PM

The food is a bit poop actually. You'll notice there's alot that's recycled. Yuck.

MartinC2006 · 23-03-2008 04:44PM

I find its ok, certainly not school dinner style.

It's not the ritz eiher but it'll do.

Martin.

fencingj · 23-03-2008 05:03PM

MartinC2006 wrote: »

I find its ok, certainly not school dinner style.

It's not the ritz eiher but it'll do.

Martin.

Do you get some sort of daily allowance for food, and anything over you pay for or something like that?

goodcopbadcop · 23-03-2008 06:48PM

Does the gym have machines only or is there barbells and free weights in it as well? Is there a power rack or squat rack?

jim2008 · 23-03-2008 07:30PM

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

Does the gym have machines only or is there barbells and free weights in it as well? Is there a power rack or squat rack?

Now your talkin!:D:D:D

pedro552 · 23-03-2008 07:43PM

hi guys, i noticed someone asked earlier about a travel allowance while in training if your travelling in and out, is there any allownace of this type??
any info would be good... cheers!!

lisnsooz · 23-03-2008 09:41PM

MAKEPEACE wrote: »

OK seriously going to have to get something new then cos smart and comfortable dont always go together in relation to womenswear. Don't want to fall off my heels if they ask me to touch my toes.:D

hey MAKEPEACE

I wore jeans, runners and a jumper. All was ok - was a lot more dignified than previous medicals have done. Had to take top off for breathing lung check, and male doc asked first if I had underwear on so I wouldn't feel uncomfortable. Doc/nurse were very sound in my experience.

Lis

Shield · 23-03-2008 10:56PM

There is no travel allowance for travelling from, and returning to, home.

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