PSNI Recruitment - Stage 1 - The Initial Selection Test

beca · 03-04-2009 5:48pm

Bettypico wrote: »

hi!! i am new here, sorry if i make any mistake...
i have my IST on the 21st!!! I am really nervous......any tip or advice??

keep an eye on the time because they wont tell you when you have 5 mins left, if you cant anwser a question move on, dont let any question bog you down because the marks are equally weighted, dont be nervous and you dont have to dress up because you wont meet anyone to assess you

Slave_To_Sound · 04-04-2009 7:18pm

Bettypico wrote: »

hi!! i am new here, sorry if i make any mistake...
i have my IST on the 21st!!! I am really nervous......any tip or advice??

Hi, Im new too

I think we are to be careful about giving out dates etc.. I know you haven't stated location so its probably ok but just to let you know be careful because Im sure some not so nice people look on here.

Anyway good luck with your IST.

Oh quick question from previous experience how long does it take to get your results ? I know you don't get your score but when do we find out if you pass fail Thanks

MrsGeneHunt · 04-04-2009 7:42pm

Slave_To_Sound wrote: »

Hi, Im new too

I think we are to be careful about giving out dates etc.. I know you haven't stated location so its probably ok but just to let you know be careful because Im sure some not so nice people look on here.

Anyway good luck with your IST.

Oh quick question from previous experience how long does it take to get your results ? I know you don't get your score but when do we find out if you pass fail Thanks

Last year at the IST it was said that it would take 6 weeks for results..and it did! You do get your score if you fail. they tell you the pass mark and what you scored.

cliffy33 · 04-04-2009 7:57pm

Hi i wass wondering could someone help me with two questions. i have applied but i'm only 19 but i'm mature for my age and it's all i want to do. Will my age stop me? also i need to practice whats the best way to start? i did the sample test and did it on time and got 90% of the answers correct. I'd appreciate some help

Bettypico · 04-04-2009 8:30pm

yea we should be careful....thanks...

good luck with your test!!!

Slave_To_Sound · 04-04-2009 8:38pm

cliffy33 wrote: »

Hi i wass wondering could someone help me with two questions. i have applied but i'm only 19 but i'm mature for my age and it's all i want to do. Will my age stop me? also i need to practice whats the best way to start? i did the sample test and did it on time and got 90% of the answers correct. I'd appreciate some help

Hey From reading the boards and knowing a few people already in the police I can answer that your age will not affect wether you get a place at all. Its all to do with how well you do in your IST and what skills you show at the AC.
I have found this site (through the boards) http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/tests/verbaltest.htm this is the link to the verbal reasoning, If you click apptitude tests at the very top of the page you can also choose a numerical one.
I think from what I have read on here the ones on the PSNI recruitment website are way easier than the actual thing.
Anyway hope this was helpful good luck
Oh I scored 21 on the verbal one and 12 (which is awful) on the numerical one but then I did it with no paper to do working out.

smyff · 04-04-2009 8:57pm

i will actually cry if i fail my IST

cliffy33 · 04-04-2009 9:05pm

Slave_To_Sound wrote: »

Hey From reading the boards and knowing a few people already in the police I can answer that your age will not affect wether you get a place at all. Its all to do with how well you do in your IST and what skills you show at the AC.
I have found this site (through the boards) http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/tests/verbaltest.htm this is the link to the verbal reasoning, If you click apptitude tests at the very top of the page you can also choose a numerical one.
I think from what I have read on here the ones on the PSNI recruitment website are way easier than the actual thing.
Anyway hope this was helpful good luck
Oh I scored 21 on the verbal one and 12 (which is awful) on the numerical one but then I did it with no paper to do working out.

Thanks very much i feel way less nervous now about the IST. appreciate the reply.

suziesaysso · 04-04-2009 9:38pm

smyff wrote: »

i will actually cry if i fail my IST

me too!! i gotta get started on my times tables!!

Seedy · 05-04-2009 12:51am

Hello been reading the forum for a good week or so but only just been brave enough to register

.

Got my date and venue through the post just gotta sort something about with my current work place.

I'm actually English (unfortunately) and have been living in the Republic for 2 years will this affect me at all as I know quite a few people in the north are not fans of my birthplace even though I don't exactly take pride from being born there.

Can't wait to take the test as i really want this chance.

manaka · 05-04-2009 1:39am

Seedy, it beggars belief to me why you would say that you are unfortunate to be English. You should have no shame in where you were born mate as we all come from different cultures, ethnicities, etc. Just because a few guys dont like you or your accent, tough s**t to them, they cant judge a person by their birthplace or accent. Stand tall.
If you have been living in the ROI for the past two years your vetting will be done by the guards also, this will slow your process down but hopefully not too much as there is no garda recruitment until further notice because the country is in recession. Hope the IST goes well.

ps. I know its almost 2am on a sat night/sun morn but for the record I am studying! Not drinking! Hic! :P

Seedy · 05-04-2009 1:56am

I'll never be able to disguise the accent being a scouser and all.

I've been working with children since I was 16 and have been police vetted in England and then Garda vetted over here so hopefully the fact i've been vetted before might speed it up abit you never know haha.

I'm really looking forward to the test and really want to get into the Police and make something of myself for the good of others not to mention the wife and my 10 month old son

cliffy33 · 05-04-2009 2:09am

will it take much longer if the gardai have to do the vetting?? Also i know it says they will be taking in 50:50 which majority applies??

newapplicant · 05-04-2009 3:10pm

beca wrote: »

keep an eye on the time because they wont tell you when you have 5 mins left, if you cant anwser a question move on, dont let any question bog you down because the marks are equally weighted, dont be nervous and you dont have to dress up because you wont meet anyone to assess you

I don't suppose anyone knows how many questions there are and how much time we have in total?

I know its 1h 30 according to the confirmation sheet but think this time includes handing out / collecting papers etc.

Many thanks

cliffy33 · 05-04-2009 3:47pm

Hi i have a really big important question. i really really want to join the psni but i've applied for the garda reserves and i've passed my interview and have to send off my clearance form soon. What should i do?? should i keep going with that recruitment cycle or will it be bad for the psni?? please help??

smyff · 05-04-2009 4:12pm

cliffy33 wrote: »

Hi i have a really big important question. i really really want to join the psni but i've applied for the garda reserves and i've passed my interview and have to send off my clearance form soon. What should i do?? should i keep going with that recruitment cycle or will it be bad for the psni?? please help??

no it wont be bad for applying for the psni at all. you really should go through with the guarda reserves and apply for the psni aswell. you never know, you might not get the psni job and you could end up with nothing!!!!

cliffy33 · 05-04-2009 5:37pm

smyff wrote: »

no it wont be bad for applying for the psni at all. you really should go through with the guarda reserves and apply for the psni aswell. you never know, you might not get the psni job and you could end up with nothing!!!!

Thanks very much for the help. Will the vetting take much longer as i'm from the ROI. One last question they say they take 50:50 rc nd non rc. which majority applies to the psni though?

MrsGeneHunt · 05-04-2009 6:37pm

cliffy33 wrote: »

Thanks very much for the help. Will the vetting take much longer as i'm from the ROI. One last question they say they take 50:50 rc nd non rc. which majority applies to the psni though?

Not quite sure I understand what you're trying to get at. If its 50:50 theres no majority??!!!

Of all new recruits half will be catholic and half will be prod and all other religious denominations.

cliffy33 · 05-04-2009 7:46pm

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

Not quite sure I understand what you're trying to get at. If its 50:50 theres no majority??!!!

Of all new recruits half will be catholic and half will be prod and all other religious denominations.

no i mean that apply first day to the application process. i know 50:50 get in.

Shield · 05-04-2009 7:52pm

Can you be a little more specific? I really don't know what your question is.

cliffy33 wrote: »

no i mean that apply first day to the application process. i know 50:50 get in.

MrsGeneHunt · 05-04-2009 8:12pm

cliffy33 wrote: »

no i mean that apply first day to the application process. i know 50:50 get in.

Approximately 65% are Protestant/other and 35% Catholic.

Try being a little clearer in your posts, it enables people to answer you more quickly than if they have to ask several questions to get what you're driving at.

tickle_monster · 05-04-2009 8:41pm

Seedy wrote: »

Hello been reading the forum for a good week or so but only just been brave enough to register .

Got my date and venue through the post just gotta sort something about with my current work place.

I'm actually English (unfortunately) and have been living in the Republic for 2 years will this affect me at all as I know quite a few people in the north are not fans of my birthplace even though I don't exactly take pride from being born there.

Can't wait to take the test as i really want this chance.

lol i wouldnt worry about that at all i know several english officers and they dont get abuse, you might be asked to say words and phrases but its all in good spirit! as long as you dont develop the strange habit my mum has she moved from england when she was in her early teens and mimics the accent over here when shes talking to people its the weirdest thing ive ever heard lol!

good luck with your application

cliffy33 · 05-04-2009 11:52pm

mrs gene in future could you read the post properly in future?? it enables the reader to answer the question properly.

cliffy33 · 05-04-2009 11:54pm

could anyone tell me what the UID number is and how i get it?

tickle_monster · 06-04-2009 1:41am

cliffy33 wrote: »

mrs gene in future could you read the post properly in future?? it enables the reader to answer the question properly.

now to be fair to MGH your post was a little confusing, it took me a few reads to understand what you meant, it could have been worded better thats all that was meant

smyff · 06-04-2009 9:45am

cliffy33 wrote: »

mrs gene in future could you read the post properly in future?? it enables the reader to answer the question properly.

with patience like that are you really sure you wanna be a cop? i didnt understand it either. i think you just worded it wrong.

50:50 applies for the intakes of all the officiers who get the call. ie - half will be roman catholic, the other half will be non roman catholic.

for those applying to the psni, well anyone can. 8500 applied this year, but for talks sake, only 1000 of those applicants could be roman catholic. so thats 1:17

your UID number, if you apply, is directly above your name on your letter if you apply and recieve one

Bettypico · 06-04-2009 10:04am

Hi, I have a big question in my head. I applied for the PSNI for the first time. The thing is I am spanish but living here for nearly two years now. I am engage with a northern irish boy so planning my life over here. I always wanted to join the police, and this year I decided to apply for the PSNI. I wonder if my nationality could be a problem in the process.... My english (understanding and speaking) is quite good so should not be a problem to pass the IST and if I am lucky the Assessment Centre...
I accept every kind of comments...dont be too bad

Thanks!!

smyff · 06-04-2009 10:20am

Bettypico wrote: »

Hi, I have a big question in my head. I applied for the PSNI for the first time. The thing is I am spanish but living here for nearly two years now. I am engage with a northern irish boy so planning my life over here. I always wanted to join the police, and this year I decided to apply for the PSNI. I wonder if my nationality could be a problem in the process.... My english (understanding and speaking) is quite good so should not be a problem to pass the IST and if I am lucky the Assessment Centre...
I accept every kind of comments...dont be too bad

Thanks!!

nope, being spanish will not alter your chances at all when applying for the PSNI. there is a french officier in the service i believe. you seem to have really good english, from what ive read anyway!!! and living here for 2 years would have most likely helped the speaking side of things!!!

good luck in your application!!! i hope it goes well for you!

and you only have to speak during the assessment center (AC)

PapaYankeeGirl · 06-04-2009 10:47am

cliffy33 wrote: »

mrs gene in future could you read the post properly in future?? it enables the reader to answer the question properly.

There was no need to be so snappy with MGH. She was not the only one who did not understand your post. Afterall she asked you to be a little clearer in order for her to help you.

UID number is the number you are giving once you apply. It will be on all correspondance and you will first get it on your IST invitation. Its just a candidate number which the PSNI/Deloitte recruitment teams use to indentify you.

Maura2145 · 06-04-2009 5:46pm

Maybe Cliffy found the inital comment snappy! And thats why he/she repeated it. It was after all - the exact same comment :rolleyes: (although repeated for the purpose of cheekiness :P). The general point is that clarity is key!

Anyways less of the snappiness all round people. Too much of it on these boards recently and patience is a virtue! Have these ISTs kicked off yet? Or maybe I need to scroll back and catch up...

Bored-Stupid · 06-04-2009 6:01pm

I have my IST at the beginning of May but doesnt look I will be able to go....my Dad is from North Armagh and would be ashamed of me joining the PSNI because he sees them as the people who terrorised him as a young adult....even though he has been living in Dundalk for 30 years and I am from here! Its a pain because it looks as though AGS wont be recruiting for a while now.....damn it!!

integra1 · 06-04-2009 6:09pm

Pity that, tell your dad nearly 30 percent of the force is now RC and reflects the whole community through professional, progressive policing!! just my thoughts! wouldn't let it put me off but every one has their own opinions etc.... It is Not the RUC anymore not that I personally have any disregard for the old force at all. All the best what ever you decide to do.

cliffy33 · 06-04-2009 6:14pm

hey all. i was only taking the miss i just repeated wat she said. :P```

Bored-Stupid · 06-04-2009 6:56pm

integra1 wrote: »

Pity that, tell your dad nearly 30 percent of the force is now RC and reflects the whole community through professional, progressive policing!! just my thoughts! wouldn't let it put me off but every one has their own opinions etc.... It is Not the RUC anymore not that I personally have any disregard for the old force at all. All the best what ever you decide to do.

I completely agree with you but was talking to Mammy and she warned me off even mentioning it to him. Not saying he is a violent man but he got a doing over from the old force so it still leaves a sour taste in the mouth....he knows I wanna be a guard so much so hopefully he might suggest the PSNI when he sees the gardai are not recruiting:D

tickle_monster · 06-04-2009 11:57pm

Bored-Stupid wrote: »

I have my IST at the beginning of May but doesnt look I will be able to go....my Dad is from North Armagh and would be ashamed of me joining the PSNI because he sees them as the people who terrorised him as a young adult....even though he has been living in Dundalk for 30 years and I am from here! Its a pain because it looks as though AGS wont be recruiting for a while now.....damn it!!

im the same! ive told my mum shes great about it really supportive obviously worried about my safety but has no issue with me joining!

my dad on the other hand im not even going to mention it to him my mum reared me and i dont think its any of his business what i do, i just dont want the ear ache either, he'll get some shock seeing me in the uniform some day :P part of me does wonder if hed be alright about it but i dont want to chance it!

smyff · 07-04-2009 12:50pm

tickle_monster wrote: »

im the same! ive told my mum shes great about it really supportive obviously worried about my safety but has no issue with me joining!
my dad on the other hand im not even going to mention it to him my mum reared me and i dont think its any of his business what i do, i just dont want the ear ache either, he'll get some shock seeing me in the uniform some day :P part of me does wonder if hed be alright about it but i dont want to chance it!

best tim e to tell him is when/if you pass your IST and AC. and have your vetting forums. then it will show potiential. if i am making sense

Slave_To_Sound · 07-04-2009 3:43pm

smyff wrote: »

best tim e to tell him is when/if you pass your IST and AC. and have your vetting forums. then it will show potiential. if i am making sense

Yeah i'm not telling anyone until I find out if I pass the IST and AC. I know my family would be more than supportive but i don't want to get anyones hopes up and it take the pressure off doing well.

tickle_monster · 07-04-2009 8:53pm

smyff wrote: »

best tim e to tell him is when/if you pass your IST and AC. and have your vetting forums. then it will show potiential. if i am making sense

nah i'll wait until he sees me out patrolling some day and ill just say surprise!!!!

:D ahh a green face like my uniform

:D he doesnt need to know it doesnt concern him :cool:

cliffy33 · 08-04-2009 12:14am

Hi all can someone give me advice please. i hav college exams at the start of may and if i get my IST date and it's during them would i be able to change the date if i gave enough notice?

tickle_monster · 08-04-2009 12:29am

cliffy33 wrote: »

Hi all can someone give me advice please. i hav college exams at the start of may and if i get my IST date and it's during them would i be able to change the date if i gave enough notice?

im the same! but luckily ive an exam the day before my IST the rest are after, but print a copy of your timetable and if theres a clash send Deloitte a copy, the letter said they'll get back to you within 10days i think i didnt pay too much attention beacuse it didnt affect me lol

but they do make allowances if you need it

manaka · 08-04-2009 1:12am

I just applied again on friday to be safe (dont tell the mrs!), still waiting on appeal! Grrr!
Better get the pencils out and dusted down!! Bring it on! Good luck to mrs gene hunt and pyg, and whoever else didnt make it last time. These boards are our home...for now...its kinda like a boarding school!! :P

MrsGeneHunt · 08-04-2009 7:34am

manaka wrote: »

I just applied again on friday to be safe (dont tell the mrs!), still waiting on appeal! Grrr!
Better get the pencils out and dusted down!! Bring it on! Good luck to mrs gene hunt and pyg, and whoever else didnt make it last time. These boards are our home...for now...its kinda like a boarding school!! :P

Thanks mate, best of luck to you too I'm sure you'll be grand!:D

smyff · 08-04-2009 8:20am

yeah good luck to everyone. i dunno when the first date is so ill just say it now

Slave_To_Sound · 08-04-2009 1:52pm

smyff wrote: »

yeah good luck to everyone. i dunno when the first date is so ill just say it now

Its V soon I think i have one of the first ones ill let you know once i have done it

emz2009 · 08-04-2009 11:34pm

i know its not that long at all! Im thinking im in the same boat as you slave to sound with one of the early ones i just cant wait to get it over with! nervous :S

cliffy33 · 09-04-2009 1:07pm

Heya all got my date for my IST. Wat a balls tho had to be the day of my first college exam. Does anybody know the best way to try and change the date??

Che75 · 09-04-2009 2:59pm

Given the sensitive security issues viz a vis test locations and dates, etc. it's emerged that all candidates are advised to attend the IST with pixelated faces or a black rectangular strip hovering around eye level. Thanks.

smyff · 09-04-2009 5:46pm

Che75 wrote: »

Given the sensitive security issues viz a vis test locations and dates, etc. it's emerged that all candidates are advised to attend the IST with pixelated faces or a black rectangular strip hovering around eye level. Thanks.

lol

nickni · 09-04-2009 5:55pm

Che75 wrote: »

Given the sensitive security issues viz a vis test locations and dates, etc. it's emerged that all candidates are advised to attend the IST with pixelated faces or a black rectangular strip hovering around eye level. Thanks.

MrsGeneHunt · 09-04-2009 6:23pm

Che75 wrote: »

Given the sensitive security issues viz a vis test locations and dates, etc. it's emerged that all candidates are advised to attend the IST with pixelated faces or a black rectangular strip hovering around eye level. Thanks.

Everyone knows Pixelated is soooooo last season dahling. This season its all about being in shadow with an actor speaking for you!!!!:p:D

PSNI Recruitment - Stage 1 - The Initial Selection Test

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