PSNI Recruitment - Stage 2 - The Assessment Centre

goodcopbadcop · 30-06-2008 5:44pm

carlty888 wrote: »

Where is everybody these days?

August phone calls have ended so everyone will be quiet until end of July again

carlty888 · 30-06-2008 5:44pm

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

I brought sandwhiches, water and jaffa cakes to my Ac last year, it came in handy let me tell you

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Jaffa Cakes. :pac:

MrsGeneHunt · 30-06-2008 5:47pm

carlty888 wrote: »

Where is everybody these days?

I know has been a tad quiet, most likely to do with the fact that ACs are still ongoing, a feww weeks til the next intake is notified, tis just a wee lull in proceedings.

The board will prob go nuts coming up to the August intakes SRN and then as they all get ready to go to the Hotel, and by that time Acs will be over, result letters will be coming in and most importantly of all, Goodcopbadcop will be getting the call for the Sept intake!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D

MrsGeneHunt · 30-06-2008 5:48pm

carlty888 wrote: »

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Jaffa Cakes. :pac:

Full Moon, half moon, total eclipse!!!!!!!!!!:p

carlty888 · 30-06-2008 5:48pm

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

August phone calls have ended so everyone will be quiet until end of July again

With the exception of PYG's A/C results countdown. I noted the one earlier today. Cheers for that PYG.

goodcopbadcop · 30-06-2008 5:51pm

She has a timer set for 6 weeks, i bet shes crossing off the days on her calendar until she gets her pass letter

mrsgenehunt I have figured out now that I had no chance of august anyways, everyone who gets called up has been waiting about 3 - 4 months since medical, august was a bit too soon to be realistic, hopefully you are right and september is lucky for me :rolleyes:

MrAnderson · 30-06-2008 5:51pm

Cheers MrsGeneHunt, Carlty and Goodcopbadcop,

Think I'll bring something to munch on, I'll try not to arrive with a picnic hamper under the arm though.....:D

Maybe I could bring extra and turn in a profit by the end of the day!

carlty888 · 30-06-2008 5:52pm

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

I know has been a tad quiet, most likely to do with the fact that ACs are still ongoing, a feww weeks til the next intake is notified, tis just a wee lull in proceedings.

The board will prob go nuts coming up to the August intakes SRN and then as they all get ready to go to the Hotel, and by that time Acs will be over, result letters will be coming in and most importantly of all, Goodcopbadcop will be getting the call for the Sept intake!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D

I still thought there'd be a lot more "Arrghh, I've got my A/C tomorrow. What do I do?" type questions.

I miss those.... Good times.

carlty888 · 30-06-2008 5:53pm

MrAnderson wrote: »

Cheers MrsGeneHunt, Carlty and Goodcopbadcop,

Think I'll bring something to munch on, I'll try not to arrive with a picnic hamper under the arm though.....:D

Maybe I could bring extra and turn in a profit by the end of the day!

I like your style. :rolleyes:

MrAnderson · 30-06-2008 5:59pm

carlty888 wrote: »

I still thought there'd be a lot more "Arrghh, I've got my A/C tomorrow. What do I do?" type questions.

I miss those.... Good times.

Lol, I could probably fill a page of your time up with those!

MrsGeneHunt · 30-06-2008 6:13pm

MrAnderson wrote: »

Lol, I could probably fill a page of your time up with those!

I know, mine is still a way away and my head is pickled. Actually trying not to dwell on it too much - but not succeeding!!!

My main thing is that I talk very quickly when I am nervous so I will be concentrating on taking my time when I speak and making sure I speak slowly and clearly. And obviously that what I am saying isnt total cack!:rolleyes:

Other than that, I think I am doing okay preparation wise, have been talking to as many people as I can "in the know" so to speak to get as many hints and tips as I can.

Its in the hands of the gods on the day!!!!:eek:

MrAnderson · 30-06-2008 6:53pm

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

I know, mine is still a way away and my head is pickled. Actually trying not to dwell on it too much - but not succeeding!!!

My main thing is that I talk very quickly when I am nervous so I will be concentrating on taking my time when I speak and making sure I speak slowly and clearly. And obviously that what I am saying isnt total cack!:rolleyes:

Other than that, I think I am doing okay preparation wise, have been talking to as many people as I can "in the know" so to speak to get as many hints and tips as I can.

Its in the hands of the gods on the day!!!!:eek:

Yeah, I'm not actually feeling that bad about it (at the minute anyway!) because you can only give it your best shot on the day and hopefully everything works out for the best.

Mind you I've been very busy in work over the last while so it definately helps with the waiting around, the time's flown in since I got the AC letter sent out.

PapaYankeeGirl · 30-06-2008 7:05pm

I was sooooooooo hungry the morning of my AC. I brough plenty of food with me. Didnt have time to eat it. Got a bite of a cereal bar before a role play and then was paranoid that i had crumbs round my mouth when i was trying to be all authoritive to a role player:D:o

PapaYankeeGirl · 30-06-2008 7:08pm

You're welcome Carlty:D;)

And Goodcopbadcop, the only reason i know its 3weeks today is because it my birthday that day also!!!!:p:D

PS im expecting a birthday post on the forum:D:D:D:D:D Only joking!!!!

MrsGeneHunt · 01-07-2008 1:30pm

How'd it go today???

And I think I speak for us all when I ask - how much did you eat????:p

MrAnderson · 01-07-2008 6:18pm

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

How'd it go today???

And I think I speak for us all when I ask - how much did you eat????:p

Haha, just back in and starving! Just didn't have much time to eat much!

Actually the day kinda flew in once we got going, not sure how I did, found it very hard to judge how it went.
Woke up this morning and could barely talk with a dodgy throat so was piling the water down whenever I could just to keep the voice right!

But it was a good group of guys I was with so kinda helps pass the time with a bit of banter. Aside from that, I'll just have to wait for the results now

MrsGeneHunt · 01-07-2008 7:09pm

If you think waiting for the results is the killer try waiting to sit the actual AC - I still have over 5 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still I keep telling myself I am lucky to be here AT ALL what with the IST recount and all - mind you have to do especially well here to make up for the lower score!

Tis always good if theres a bit of camaradarie - however think I'll be immersed in my notes too much to do much chatting!!!

Anyway, you must be glad its over - now just sit back and relax(!) and wait for the results

MrAnderson wrote: »

Haha, just back in and starving! Just didn't have much time to eat much!

Actually the day kinda flew in once we got going, not sure how I did, found it very hard to judge how it went.
Woke up this morning and could barely talk with a dodgy throat so was piling the water down whenever I could just to keep the voice right!

But it was a good group of guys I was with so kinda helps pass the time with a bit of banter. Aside from that, I'll just have to wait for the results now

carlty888 · 01-07-2008 9:44pm

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

Tis always good if theres a bit of camaradarie - however think I'll be immersed in my notes too much to do much chatting!!!

Somehow I don't think you'll be able to miss out on the chatting.

This was my third attempt at the A/C and I've yet to be in with a bad group. Anyone come across any real arseholes at their A/C? (Besides me!!)

By the way. I got my vetting forms in the post today. Hooray for large families who move house alot!!!

uncleneilly · 01-07-2008 9:52pm

anyone have thei a/c this fri?

MustBeCrazy · 02-07-2008 10:51am

Hello everybody...Just back from 2 weeks in the sun :cool: where I thought about the a/c as little as possible. Mine is on 21 July (rescheduled from 18 June) and I'm sure I'll be thinking about it pretty much all of the time now. It was good having a few messages to read through on the forum - better than logging on 20 times per day to read one new message every now and then lol.

Well done to everyone who received vetting forms already and especially to AlanBelfast who got the nod for Garnerville - Well done.

PapaYankeeGirl · 02-07-2008 7:23pm

MrsGeneHunt and my good self:P, were wondering is it the PSNI or consensia that compile the merit list? Ie who would we ring to find out or merit number???

Thanks:)

goodcopbadcop · 02-07-2008 7:24pm

Psni are the ones who give it to you

given1 · 02-07-2008 7:26pm

the psni, lol dont ring cosensia, unfortunatley for me i did and didnt get the most pleasent of answers:D

carlty888 · 02-07-2008 9:51pm

Once the A/C's are completed, Consensia pass everything across to PSNI who take it from there. Vetting, Medicals, Merit List, Dear John letters :eek: - all PSNI's responsibility.

doug-26 · 02-07-2008 9:54pm

carlty888 wrote: »

Once the A/C's are completed, Consensia pass everything across to PSNI who take it from there. Vetting, Medicals, Merit List, Dear John letters :eek: - all PSNI's responsibility.

Carlty, are you telepathic? You answered the question I was typing lol. I thought consensia had more to do with the recruitment than just the IST and the A/C, but I am corrected :-)

vida · 02-07-2008 10:00pm

hello all i have my ac at the beginning of august and its doin my bap in waitin. have been readin the stuff on here and seems like the ac is some craic lol any advice welcome

carlty888 · 02-07-2008 10:09pm

doug-26 wrote: »

Carlty, are you telepathic?

If I said yes, do you think it would help me get in?

Hey! I'm telepathic and I want to be a detective! Let me in!!!

doug-26 · 02-07-2008 10:14pm

carlty888 wrote: »

If I said yes, do you think it would help me get in?

Hey! I'm telepathic and I want to be a detective! Let me in!!!

They'd have to add another category when compiling the merit list then..catholic..non-catholic..telepathic! Hah just kidding

carlty888 · 02-07-2008 10:26pm

vida wrote: »

hello all i have my ac at the beginning of august and its doin my bap in waitin. have been readin the stuff on here and seems like the ac is some craic lol any advice welcome

The A/C is kinda what you make it. Some people stress and hate every minute of it, while others relax, keep a level head and enjoy it.

At the beginning you are given some background information relevant to the A/C. It's fictional info on where you work and what your role is.

The A/C is split into three stages;

Written Test - This comprises of 4 questions/problems relating to the fictional workplace. Time is short, so don't hang around. If a question is leaving you stuck - move on.
Role Plays - 3 scenarios. You will have five minutes to read background info on a problem. You will then be ushered into a room with an actor and 2 assessors. You are not being marked for how you act, but what you say, so just be yourself.
Situational Interview - 4 questions. You will be sitting at a desk oposite 2 assessors. They will describe a problem, give you a minute to think about it and then you will reel off all the things you will have to do to get the problem resolved.

carlty888 · 02-07-2008 10:28pm

doug-26 wrote: »

They'd have to add another category when compiling the merit list then..catholic..non-catholic..telepathic! Hah just kidding

I'll go down as Jedi if they'll let me in! :rolleyes:

vida · 02-07-2008 10:33pm

thanks carlty. everyone on this seems real nice. very helpful. ill keep the questions comin but just cant think ok any at the min. headin on hols tomorrow so tryin not to think too much about it.

carlty888 · 02-07-2008 10:41pm

vida wrote: »

thanks carlty. everyone on this seems real nice. very helpful.quote]

We have our moments. Enjoy your holiday.

doug-26 · 02-07-2008 10:42pm

vida wrote: »

thanks carlty. everyone on this seems real nice. very helpful. ill keep the questions comin but just cant think ok any at the min. headin on hols tomorrow so tryin not to think too much about it.

Enjoy your holiday vida, try not to stress yourself out about it too much!!;)

MrAnderson · 03-07-2008 9:52am

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

If you think waiting for the results is the killer try waiting to sit the actual AC - I still have over 5 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still I keep telling myself I am lucky to be here AT ALL what with the IST recount and all - mind you have to do especially well here to make up for the lower score!

Tis always good if theres a bit of camaradarie - however think I'll be immersed in my notes too much to do much chatting!!!

Anyway, you must be glad its over - now just sit back and relax(!) and wait for the results

MrsGeneHunt, thanks, yeah I think the best thing is just to get stuck into work again (as much as I'm looking forward to it!) and try and put it out of the head for a while.
You'll be grand once you get there, I found that it's very easy to get immersed in everything on the day so it helps take away a bit of the nervousness.

Carlty, I didn't have any idiots in my group, but there were those who were making comments as banter but I remember psni saying that it's best to go with the 'stay grey' approach so I was staying out of it!

carlty888 · 03-07-2008 10:14am

MrAnderson wrote: »

MrsGeneHunt, thanks, yeah I think the best thing is just to get stuck into work again (as much as I'm looking forward to it!) and try and put it out of the head for a while.
You'll be grand once you get there, I found that it's very easy to get immersed in everything on the day so it helps take away a bit of the nervousness.

Carlty, I didn't have any idiots in my group, but there were those who were making comments as banter but I remember psni saying that it's best to go with the 'stay grey' approach so I was staying out of it!

I think the 'stay grey' approach was more for the assessors benefit, not the other applicants, but you're probably right to keep a relatively low profile. Who knows whether someone sitting next to you is a plant? :eek:

Should I start a seperate 'Conspiracy Theories' thread?? :rolleyes::D

JVB · 03-07-2008 10:23pm

Hi all, long time since our last exchange. Been pretty quiet round here what with it being mid-AC's and post intake phone calls. Let's hope it's just a wee lull and GCBC & Co get the call up for Sept soon.

Carlty, good advice on the AC, couldn't agree more.

Hope you're all doing well. I have my fingers crossed for yas

alanbelfast · 03-07-2008 10:27pm

Hey JVB

Hope ya got my text today with my new number?

Chat to ya soon mate

Alan

JVB · 03-07-2008 10:40pm

alanbelfast wrote: »

Hey JVB

Hope ya got my text today with my new number?

Chat to ya soon mate

Alan

I did mate, thanks. Keeping track of you on this board is like chasing a ferret. Not that I'm saying you resemble one

As soon as I post on one thread, you pop-up on another

MrAnderson · 04-07-2008 2:29pm

carlty888 wrote: »

I think the 'stay grey' approach was more for the assessors benefit, not the other applicants, but you're probably right to keep a relatively low profile. Who knows whether someone sitting next to you is a plant? :eek:

Should I start a seperate 'Conspiracy Theories' thread?? :rolleyes::D

Lol, that's the last thing we need!

Seriously, for anyone who's done it already, did they feel like they did really well on all the sections, or just a couple?

I personally found the interview the hardest for some reason because I'm quite good at talking normally

carlty888 · 04-07-2008 3:28pm

MrAnderson wrote: »

Lol, that's the last thing we need!

Seriously, for anyone who's done it already, did they feel like they did really well on all the sections, or just a couple?

I personally found the interview the hardest for some reason because I'm quite good at talking normally

I think everyone comes out feeling a little differently about it. I actually enjoyed the situational interview. I know, I'm a freak!

It's hard to say how well you've done until you get the feedback. What you think might have been a great answer, might actually be crap and vice-versa.

MrAnderson · 04-07-2008 4:07pm

carlty888 wrote: »

I think everyone comes out feeling a little differently about it. I actually enjoyed the situational interview. I know, I'm a freak!

It's hard to say how well you've done until you get the feedback. What you think might have been a great answer, might actually be crap and vice-versa.

Exactly, it all comes down to how many boxes you can tick within the main criteria, and my/our interpretation of answers mightn't tally up with the right answers. But, if the average is good then that's all the better.

By the way, you don't need a separate 'Conspiracy Theories' thread because Boards has already got one, and I think one will be enough! Think I'll leave them to it

uncleneilly · 04-07-2008 6:23pm

just done my a/c today and to be honest if i do half as well as last year ill eat my hat, found role plays hard to get into, think ill keep my fingers crossed i get in through c 13,dunno if it's this hold up with my vetting but i couldn't seem to get into as well this time,in saying that i think coming away last year i thought the same and ended up doing quite well

JVB · 04-07-2008 10:13pm

uncleneilly wrote: »

just done my a/c today and to be honest if i do half as well as last year ill eat my hat, found role plays hard to get into, think ill keep my fingers crossed i get in through c 13,dunno if it's this hold up with my vetting but i couldn't seem to get into as well this time,in saying that i think coming away last year i thought the same and ended up doing quite well

Don't be too down beat Uncleneilly. I know it's a hard old slog but this process has a knack of catching people out and providing good news when people have least expected it. There is hope, you just have to believe in yourself. Good luck mate

MrsGeneHunt · 05-07-2008 9:13am

I have just slightly under five weeks to wait to do my AC and the wait is killing me!

Would just like it over and done with!

Mind you keep reminding myself that I am V lucky to be here at all sooo....

Hard not to get disheartened when so many of you have already done it and received your Vetting:(

I know they cant do the Merit Pool til everyone has completed the AC but even so:( sometimes imagination runs away with me and I get to thinking that the assessors will be fed up to the back teeth by the time mine rolls around and not give a rats ass. I Know they wont but you know, when you cant sleep in the wee small hours and the brain starts ticking...:rolleyes:

Pah! Just wanted to vent and get it out of the way!!:p

faceman08 · 05-07-2008 10:02am

Hey,

as a new comer to the board, can i firstly just say a big well done to all those who seem to be getting vetting forms through, im slightly jealous!!

I had my AC yesterday, as a first timer, i didnt really know what to expect from the day.

When arriving, i didnt feel as nervous as i thought i would. In fact, didnt really have much time to get nervous.

For me, the situational interviews were the hardest part of the Assessment, felt i probably rambled too much! im feeling like this is going to ruin any chances i had of passing.

Good luck to those of you who were in my group yesterday, and to anyone else either awaiting their results, or still to do the AC.

FM

uncleneilly · 05-07-2008 11:24am

i done mine fri morn out near the airport were you same time /place just wondering if you may have been in my group?

tfitzgerald · 05-07-2008 12:45pm

:)at least ye all have the ac over with this is my first time doing it i have another 20 days to wait and i have to say its getting to me at this stage however goodluck to 1 and all

MrsGeneHunt · 05-07-2008 1:19pm

tfitzgerald wrote: »

:)at least ye all have the ac over with this is my first time doing it i have another 20 days to wait and i have to say its getting to me at this stage however goodluck to 1 and all

I know you're feeling, mine is yonks away too!!!

doug-26 · 05-07-2008 2:43pm

tfitzgerald wrote: »

:)at least ye all have the ac over with this is my first time doing it i have another XX days to wait and i have to say its getting to me at this stage however goodluck to 1 and all

Tfitzgerald, your a/c is around about the same amount of days as mine

MAKEPEACE · 05-07-2008 2:44pm

Hi everybody,
Just want to say try not to worry about ac. You can only do what you can so there is no point stressing. Secondly (as I fear that I am now a vet of the board

) I'd just like to suggest against mentioning ANY locations etc. particularly in the current climate and with reference to what Hugh Orde was saying the other day. I believe PSNI had said this before and its just that disclosing any wee bit of information about ac's can be risky.
Cheers guys.

PSNI Recruitment - Stage 2 - The Assessment Centre

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