tashamc wrote: » Thanks DubNorth.. I've now heard the next one is May 14th..
DubNorth wrote: » One of the people from my intake was speaking to somebody in HR last week and they confirmed that the next date for graduation is 23 April and that all those eligible will be notified soon. Lets hope they stick with this date!
billyhead wrote: » Folks, I filled out the aforementioned form and have recived an adult caution in the past for being drunk and disorderly (this was during Christmas 2007). I hope when they contact my employer as part of the reference checks they do not mention or bring this up. I am trying to forget about it and put it to bed to be honest.
sf94 wrote: » Hi All, Just in case anyone else reading was having the same issue as me in terms of not knowing a member of AGS to support the application.....I rang the Reserve office and was told that I can leave that section blank and print out the form and when I go to my local office ask the Sergeant who is signing the application would he be willing to put his name down and then this can be hand written on the form. Or she said you can just put down that you dont know any member (as she said not everyone applying will). I think I will go with the first option!! Edit: Actually, maybe serving members would be able to give their opinion on this.......if asked would you put your name down as a reference for a Reserve candidate that you didn't know when signing their form?
Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: » Hey all. Filling out this monster of a form at the moment and have a couple questions.... 1) Where it asks you to list Aunts / Uncles, you only list your actual family members, right? Or does it go to My Uncles wife, for example? 2) With regards the medical part, I was in hospital for a minor illness about 8 years ago, for four days. And just wee things like a broken finger or dislocated shoulder apart from that. Do all these have to be listed too? 3) As I'm currently unemployed, do i put down my last employer as the 'current employer reference'? Thanks!!
sf94 wrote: » Hey, I'll try and answer what I can: 1) Just your blood relatives (i.e. your parents brothers and sisters only). If your having trouble getting exact dates of birth you can ring the Register of Births Deaths and Marriages (cant find the number now but if you google it should find it), I rang them a few times and they were really helpful. If you have your granny's maiden name and a rough idea of the year they are born they should be able to find the exact date for you... Hope this helps....I think the best advice I can give on this form is to be honest and if you have any questions ring the garda office (I had them pestered!! )
kerry4sam wrote: » How long after this form was handed in did people hear back re: meeting Super/Inspector and / or medical? Rough timeframe will be fine
billyhead wrote: » I received a call the other day to go to the station for the Sergeants interview. I was just wondering what can I expect in terms of questions asked and the length of time it is. Also what do you suggest I wear (obviously not jeans and runners) and one more thing does this mean my background checks received the all clear and can I expect to be called for a medical shortly?
Murphy(Cork) wrote: » Basically just goes over whats on your GR2 form (If it's still called that, been awhile)
robdev wrote: » Hi all, Longtime lurker on this forum, I decided to break cover because I hoped you guys could help me with a query regarding the GR background check. Question 10 (c) asks if you have ever resigned, been dismissed or discharged from any employment. I was on a temporary contract with a company which was terminated because I had missed a lot of time due to illness. The periods I spent in hospital etc. were certified but some days I missed later due to complications were not. Would this count against me in my application and would AGS contact all my past employers (this was seven years ago)? Also I was wondering what is the situation if you don't know any Gardai to give you a reference? The members I did know personally are retired now. Would this put you at a disadvantage? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
robdev wrote: » Also I was wondering what is the situation if you don't know any Gardai to give you a reference? The members I did know personally are retired now. Would this put you at a disadvantage?
paulbolg wrote: » well when it comes to the backround check they are very extreme and every employer is contacted. and a member in your own local garda station is the normal anyway but it would be no harm putting in ex members too id say. its hard to say if your absence from would count against you getting in but its worth a try. attendence is very important doing the garda reserve especially training!!!! and a minimum of 208 hours is requested you do when training is finished. those hours will start when you begin training at the garda college. the backround checks may take some time to come back as some people were waiting to get in for 2 years. i think there is one more intake of the grada reserves this year although that could change.
Scouser wrote: » the garda clearance section is quite extensive! every aunt and uncle i have, occupation, DOB etc what exactly r they lookin for? major crimes or will my 60 yr old uncle who was hangin round a shop bk in the day and had his name taken gonna be held against me!? are uncles/aunts my marriage considered? delighted im passed the first stage, real excited as to what lies ahead!
kerry4sam wrote: » Scouser only recently passed stage1 myself and i'm still all . No-one surely can be held accountable for the actions of their relatives, surely not! No in-laws required just immediate aunts and uncles, thankfully - for me that's enough :pac:
Scouser wrote: » fair play! mite cya in templemore with abita luck! :L have u been waiting long for the medical etc to come up? did u send form B in?
THE PIPER wrote: » Just got word today to say I have passed interview and written test,What happens next?when do you fill out the BR form
dkhill47 wrote: » hey piper, were you waiting long to get called for interview?
