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PSNI Recruitment (Archived)

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  • #1832
    GEMMAT1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 73 ✭✭GEMMAT1984


    pedro552

    i believe the may intake is the last sunday in may (26th i think)

    Greengloves shud be able to verify that as i think he deffered from the March intake to May


  • #1833
    GEMMAT1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 73 ✭✭GEMMAT1984


    jim2008 wrote: »
    Everyone seems to have a degree, i got kicked out of school at 16:o If i get in will have fun with all the studying:(
    Ha me too Jim:o:o and i go in April this will be fun:D


  • #1834
    greengloves
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭greengloves


    pedro552 wrote: »
    greengloves.....
    did you say your on the may intake?? when did you get the call?? thats a good bit of notice isnt it??
    what date is the may intake??
    sorry bout all the questions...

    no,i was meant to be starting on March 16 but im finishing my degree over in scotland so i asked for a deferral according to the dates i gave,and May 25 is what they offered me.still quite tight,i finish my exams on May 16 and have to move everything back,and do some partying in only a few days,still im really excited about starting garnerville.


  • #1835
    jim2008
    Closed Accounts Posts: 144 ✭✭jim2008


    GEMMAT1984 wrote: »
    Ha me too Jim:o:o and i go in April this will be fun:D

    Good to know i am not the only one :D:D:D


  • #1836
    pedro552
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66 ✭✭pedro552


    jim2008 wrote: »
    Everyone seems to have a degree, i got kicked out of school at 16:o If i get in will have fun with all the studying:(

    alright jim and gemmat1984
    nope, i dont have a degree either and where i wasnt kicked out of school, i walked out the doors at the ripe age of 17!!! so we're in the same boat!!
    in my opinion it wont make a bit of a difference as from my experience, police is 90% common sense and 10% knowledge!!!
    thats where the elitist garda recruitment process falls down, they put too much emphasis on your educational background, thats also why in my opinion, the psni are a much better police force!!!!;):):rolleyes:


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  • #1837
    ciaran2008
    Closed Accounts Posts: 160 ✭✭ciaran2008


    MartinC2006 wrote: »
    Not everyone who is vetted and put through a medical will be offered a place.

    There is a certain amount of wastage in case some applicants fail either the medical or vetting stages.

    They are indeed only offering the vetting/medical to a limited amount of people as aposed to the previous campaigns where everyone in the merit pool went through these stages. IE the top 440 then a small amount just in case, obviously carlty was in the just in case part.


    So how are you all?

    Martin.

    What? I never once labelled any of you as wastage?! I said I wouldn’t want to get put through as wastage as quoted by another user and not referring to any of you!! I know you have all done well. . very well in fact and I’d be very chuffed if I make it that far in C14! Yes 10,000 applications is alot and of course all of you here are still in with a very good chance so why would I label any of you as 'wastage'! I know the IST will be a challenge but I said im more worried about the A/C than the IST! I know 60% of people fail the IST but roleplays wouldn't be my stong point which is why I said that and no im not cocky just optimistic! My comment was not meant in the way any of you interprtetd it up!! So congrats on getting this far and well done. .

    So applogies if I offended anyone as no offence was meant in anything I said!


  • #1838
    pedro552
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66 ✭✭pedro552


    ciaran2008 wrote: »
    What? I never once labelled any of you as wastage?! I said I wouldn’t want to get put through as wastage as quoted by another user and not referring to any of you!! I know you have all done well. . very well in fact and I’d be very chuffed if I make it that far in C14! Yes 10,000 applications is alot and of course all of you here are still in with a very good chance so why would I label any of you as 'wastage'! I know the IST will be a challenge but I said im more worried about the A/C than the IST! I know 60% of people fail the IST but roleplays wouldn't be my stong point which is why I said that and no im not cocky just optimistic! My comment was not meant in the way any of you interprtetd it up!! So congrats on getting this far and well done. .

    So applogies if I offended anyone as no offence was meant in anything I said!

    fair play to you ciaran,
    good message there and i think it was the way you worded it that got peoples back up as i dont think we all interpreted it wrong, but theres no damage done and apology accepted by me anywho... !! listen buddy ist is actually alot harder than you think, so dont under estimate it but at the same time best of luck.. ;)


  • #1839
    ciaran2008
    Closed Accounts Posts: 160 ✭✭ciaran2008


    pedro552 wrote: »
    fair play to you ciaran,
    good message there and i think it was the way you worded it that got peoples back up as i dont think we all interpreted it wrong, but theres no damage done and apology accepted by me anywho... !! listen buddy ist is actually alot harder than you think, so dont under estimate it but at the same time best of luck.. ;)

    Yea I have to admit I obviously have underestimated the IST but when consensia supplied me with a sample as easy as they did its not hard to see why I was mislead into thinking it will be easy!


  • #1840
    OfficerProblem?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭OfficerProblem?


    Fiacmar wrote: »
    Yup... Life on hold waiting for the word... Have started sleeping in the hallway below the post box with my phone taped to my head...:o

    Oh my god... it's like we are living the same life.... ;)


  • #1841
    GEMMAT1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 73 ✭✭GEMMAT1984


    ciaran2008 wrote: »
    Yea I have to admit I obviously have underestimated the IST but when consensia supplied me with a sample as easy as they did its not hard to see why I was mislead into thinking it will be easy!
    If only the IST was as easy as the sample questions, it really is way more difficult, ul understand wat everyone is saying when you take the test and that we arent all on ur back for no reason. U just have to be prepared for wat is up ahead cuz if go in there thinkin it will be a doddle you'll be hugely mistakened!!!!:p

    So good luck and prepare for it the best u can


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  • #1842
    jim2008
    Closed Accounts Posts: 144 ✭✭jim2008


    ciaran2008 wrote: »
    Yea I have to admit I obviously have underestimated the IST but when consensia supplied me with a sample as easy as they did its not hard to see why I was mislead into thinking it will be easy!

    Yes the sample can be misleading, thats why ciaran listen to what people are telling you. i was like you first time i done it i looked at the sample and thought it would be no problem, and guess what? I failed:(


  • #1843
    OfficerProblem?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭OfficerProblem?


    jim2008 wrote: »
    Yes the sample can be misleading, thats why ciaran listen to what people are telling you. i was like you first time i done it i looked at the sample and thought it would be no problem, and guess what? I failed:(

    I thought it would be a breeze the first time and i failed... but it made me realise how much i wanted it and i gave every thing i had next time round... and now i've got this far :o


  • #1844
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    I too Failed the IST my first time when I was 17.... wasnt until my 2nd time that I passed it and then passes assesment centre, and here I am.

    Its not the hardest test ever by no means, but it is tricky enough if you take it lightly.


  • #1845
    MrsGeneHunt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,012 ✭✭✭MrsGeneHunt


    I for one am in NO WAY underestimating the IST, hence buying the book recommneded on here on earlier posts. Ordered another couple from Amazon 2day as well to get as much practice in as possible. I didnt think the tests in the book were all that easy and if they are at that level or higher in the actual IST then it is going to be really quite tough. On the mock tests in the book I was averaging 21 & 22 out of 25 which on the whole isnt too bad but would've liked to be getting closer to full marks on them. Still I have about three and a half weeks to prepare so gonna get the head down and do as much practice as possible. cos I want this so much!!!

    I am also not doing as well as I would like on the true/false/cant tell tests either, out of 31 questions in the book of the first two I have completed I only scored 23 and 25 respectively, nowhere near good enough in my opinion.

    Dont think Ciaran meant to offend anyone plus he is only coming 18 and we should admire his youthful exuberance - at almost 36 I'm old enough to be his mother *groans*

    And to all the gals and guys still waiting to hear about C13, I feel for ya, I only hope I make it as far to play the waiting game!!

    :p


  • #1846
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    OfficerProblem? wrote: »
    Oh my god... it's like we are living the same life.... ;)

    Hi... Hold your tongue :eek:


  • #1847
    Maura2145
    Closed Accounts Posts: 246 ✭✭Maura2145


    Does anyone have any idea what the pass mark is for the IST?

    Ive just applied for campaign 14 and currently awaiting an IST date. Im 22 and i attempted the test once before when i was 18.

    Didnt think much as regards to the IST and was unpleasently suprised when i sat the test and failed it! Caught out by the time limit but im guessin i failed it for a reason and i hadnt prepared myself for it in any way.

    i will hope to not make the same mistake again :)


  • #1848
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    I might be mistaken but I think its 45/75 needed for a pass. Could be wrong Its been a while since i took it but I think its something like that.


  • #1849
    Maura2145
    Closed Accounts Posts: 246 ✭✭Maura2145


    yea that sounds about right if my memory serves me well... I remember not even having answered half the questions. shud have done more research i suppose. Ive learnt more on this forum in the past 2 days than i ever knew!


  • #1850
    MrsGeneHunt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,012 ✭✭✭MrsGeneHunt


    Maura,
    I would really recommend getting How to pass the New Police Selection System by Harry Tolley

    You can get it off Amazon for just over £8, and it has practice tests and also advice about the Assessment Centre, which hopefully we will both get thru to this time!
    :D

    I am very nervous about the IST, from what I have read on this site a LOT of people go out at this stage - so really as much prep as possible will be advantageous.

    Best of luck to you for your campaign:)


  • #1851
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    Quick question for anyone in campaign 13 whos in the know


    There are no intakes in June or July, but will there still be people getting medical dates during this time, and will vetting still be in progress?


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  • #1852
    Maura2145
    Closed Accounts Posts: 246 ✭✭Maura2145


    Thank you MrsGeneHunt! i will definitly take your advice on that one!

    and at 35 you are still young! with clearly alot of ambition and want for this. So you will do well!

    I can just imagine myself here still tryin in years to come, campaign 374 here i come!:D


  • #1853
    GEMMAT1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 73 ✭✭GEMMAT1984


    goodcopbadcop wrote: »
    Quick question for anyone in campaign 13 whos in the know


    There are no intakes in June or July, but will there still be people getting medical dates during this time, and will vetting still be in progress?
    As far as know everything continues in June and July except for intakes to allow trainers to take holidays!!!


  • #1854
    pathway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭pathway


    Just to add that I am 36 years young.

    ;)
    MrsGeneHunt wrote: »
    Have just read back over my old posts - typo!!! Am 36 not 37 and not even 36 yet, not for another couple of weeks (does that smack of desperation at not wanting to get older????!!!!!)

    Hoping that the age and life experience thus far will be an advantage in the recruitment process. Fingers crossed!!!

    Thankfully tho I think another couple of posters are in similar age group to me, Edzzy, Mickey2186 etc so dont feel too bad...:rolleyes:

    Whats the status with your campaign, you in/out or simply shaking it all about ? LOL


  • #1855
    goodcopbadcop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 721 ✭✭✭goodcopbadcop


    GEMMAT1984 wrote: »
    As far as know everything continues in June and July except for intakes to allow trainers to take holidays!!!

    Happy days at least it wont be two months of tumble weeds then


  • #1856
    conor123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭conor123


    hopefully if there is an august intake it will be towards the end of the month.
    i have to go to cyprus for my sisters wedding for a week in mid august.

    she couldnt be normal and have the wedding here:rolleyes:


  • #1857
    Fiacmar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭Fiacmar


    GEMMAT1984 wrote: »
    As far as know everything continues in June and July except for intakes to allow trainers to take holidays!!!

    Whoa there! You sure? Don't mean to doubt you, and I know that PSNI posted a while back that there is no intake in June/July, but I think he meant either one or the other. I'm gonna call Garnerville today and ask anyway, but I'm pretty sure the intakes just stop for one month. Although both would be great, bit of extra time to get a few odds and ends squared away. If I get accepted that is... :o


  • #1858
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,893 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Fiacmar wrote: »
    Whoa there! You sure? Don't mean to doubt you, and I know that PSNI posted a while back that there is no intake in June/July, but I think he meant either one or the other. I'm gonna call Garnerville today and ask anyway, but I'm pretty sure the intakes just stop for one month. Although both would be great, bit of extra time to get a few odds and ends squared away. If I get accepted that is... :o

    She's right. They're simply skipping one intake on the 29th of June. The next intake will be 5 weeks after that, which would make it the 3rd of August.

    Happens every year.


  • #1859
    Fiacmar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭Fiacmar


    psni wrote: »
    She's right. They're simply skipping one intake on the 29th of June. The next intake will be 5 weeks after that, which would make it the 3rd of August.

    Happens every year.

    Cheers PSNI. Thanks for clearing that up, however SHE...?!:eek: Must be my effete writing style, or maybe the username?? However I am most certainly 6ft 3" of solid manliness :cool: (Last time I checked anyway):)
    Thanks again.


  • #1860
    GEMMAT1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 73 ✭✭GEMMAT1984


    Fiacmar wrote: »
    Cheers PSNI. Thanks for clearing that up, however SHE...?!:eek: Must be my effete writing style, or maybe the username?? However I am most certainly 6ft 3" of solid manliness :cool: (Last time I checked anyway):)
    Thanks again.
    Its ok Fiacmar we know ur not a woman;) i think psni was reffering to me :p


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  • #1861
    wannabecopper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭wannabecopper


    hey guys i posted a couple of months ago so thanks for the great advise, now however im still stressing out i have a medical date in april so im hoping thats a good sign, does anyone know if that means there considering you for a place, i got 54/70 on the assesment centre but ddnt want to ring the recruitment office about a merit number as they state not to contact them!! any advice before a start losing my hair at such a young age!!! :confused:


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