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Meeting with local Sergeant/Inspector and Superintendent

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  • #92
    THE PIPER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭THE PIPER


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    yeah figured as much alright, most people coming out think this way but it still make it any easier though. Did either mention anything about your background checks?
    HI Kerry, What stage are you at?:)


  • #93
    sf94
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭sf94


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    yeah figured as much alright, most people coming out think this way but it still make it any easier though. Did either mention anything about your background checks?

    No, neither did.

    I was kind of wondering about that too.....do they start doing the checks as soon as the BR is faxed to HQ or do they wait for the reports from the Sergeant/Super first?? (It's nearly 2 months since I handed in the BR form so if they started that then there might be a bit of progress on it:))


  • #94
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    sf94 wrote: »
    No, neither did.

    I was kind of wondering about that too.....do they start doing the checks as soon as the BR is faxed to HQ or do they wait for the reports from the Sergeant/Super first?? (Its is nearly 2 months since I handed in the BR form so if they started that then there might be a bit of progress on it:))

    nothing? When I got my call about my sergeant meeting I was told that some of my checks were complete, that's why I wondered if they mentioned your checks in your meetings.


  • #95
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    THE PIPER wrote: »
    HI Kerry, What stage are you at?:)

    Piper I have only completed my interview & report writting so still a long way to go by the sounds of things. I've my sergeant meeting coming up, then I'll have meeting with Superintendent after that and then the medical.

    So i'm going pulling up a seat in this thread for a while and keeping my tea & coffee stocked up in the meantime :)


  • #96
    THE PIPER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭THE PIPER


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    Piper I have only completed my interview & report writting so still a long way to go by the sounds of things. I've my sergeant meeting coming up, then I'll have meeting with Superintendent after that and then the medical.

    So i'm going pulling up a seat in this thread for a while and keeping my tea & coffee stocked up in the meantime :)
    Same as that kerry:)Just left in my forms to the local station yesterday so will have to sit tight for the next bit:)Nearly all my relatives dead and the rest are ancient and never been in trouble,so hopefully the checks dont take toooo long:rolleyes:


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  • #97
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    THE PIPER wrote: »
    Same as that kerry:)Just left in my forms to the local station yesterday so will have to sit tight for the next bit:)Nearly all my relatives dead and the rest are ancient and never been in trouble,so hopefully the checks dont take toooo long:rolleyes:

    Well by the sounds of things Piper your checks shouldn't take too long :pac:

    What I have found the best thing to do was to just put it out of my mind, to a certain extent anyways - let it all just run in its own course in its own time.


  • #98
    sf94
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭sf94


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    nothing? When I got my call about my sergeant meeting I was told that some of my checks were complete, that's why I wondered if they mentioned your checks in your meetings.

    No not a word........well at least by the looks of things they get the ball rolling on the background checks straight away if some of yours have been completed


  • #99
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    sf94 wrote: »
    No not a word........well at least by the looks of things they get the ball rolling on the background checks straight away if some of yours have been completed

    for definite. Sur they could have your checks complete & they just may not have mentioned it thinking the other would have or did :confused:.

    All you have left is you medical so ... hopefully happy days :).

    What you got planned now for the evening?


  • #100
    sf94
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭sf94


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    for definite. Sur they could have your checks complete & they just may not have mentioned it thinking the other would have or did :confused:.

    All you have left is you medical so ... hopefully happy days :).

    What you got planned now for the evening?

    Yeah.....I'm hoping the medical is soon, I can feel my eyesight getting worse by the day:)

    Might try and make a start at upping my fitness levels tonight!!! For some reason I said I'd wait till after the Super interview to start.....so now I've no excuse!!


  • #101
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    sf94 wrote: »
    Yeah.....I'm hoping the medical is soon, I can feel my eyesight getting worse by the day:)

    Might try and make a start at upping my fitness levels tonight!!! For some reason I said I'd wait till after the Super interview to start.....so now I've no excuse!!

    :D same here & I'm staring at a PC at work for 9hours a day! Yeah I know exactly what you're like with the fitness, I've laid off my routine the last fortnight with one thing & another going on, but being honest the Reserves is all the inspiration I need to get back into it again :)


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  • #102
    sf94
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭sf94


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    :D same here & I'm staring at a PC at work for 9hours a day! Yeah I know exactly what you're like with the fitness, I've laid off my routine the last fortnight with one thing & another going on, but being honest the Reserves is all the inspiration I need to get back into it again :)

    Its definitely whats motivating me too.....that and the fact that the sun is actually shinning (for the moment);)


  • #103
    THE PIPER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭THE PIPER


    sf94 wrote: »
    Its definitely whats motivating me too.....that and the fact that the sun is actually shinning (for the moment);)
    Fair play to ya;)I bought a bike to start getting fit,will see how the supers and sgts interviews go and will start getting fit then:)


  • #104
    dentalnurse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 247 ✭✭dentalnurse


    i have my written and interview done, form BR sent off and now just waiting, is it medical next or one interview then medical then another interview??? :)


  • #105
    Abed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 52 ✭✭Abed


    dentalnurse wrote: »
    i have my written and interview done, form BR sent off and now just waiting, is it medical next or one interview then medical then another interview??? :)

    It depends really. some do the medical before meeting the Superintendent, others don't! I did both interviews with the sergeant and Superintendent a while ago and still no sign of medical. I know for many others it happend fairly quickly after the second interview and for some before you even do the second interview. There is very little to know about in this process.

    Do what I do e.g. relax and wait for phone calls , letters ...etc


  • #106
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    dentalnurse wrote: »
    i have my written and interview done, form BR sent off and now just waiting, is it medical next or one interview then medical then another interview??? :)
    Abed wrote: »
    It depends really. some do the medical before meeting the Superintendent, others don't! I did both interviews with the sergeant and Superintendent a while ago and still no sign of medical. I know for many others it happend fairly quickly after the second interview and for some before you even do the second interview. There is very little to know about in this process.

    Do what I do e.g. relax and wait for phone calls , letters ...etc

    I would do exactly what Abed says here, just kick back & let it take its own course. It will all happen in time.

    How long since you done your interview & report writting?


  • #107
    THE PIPER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭THE PIPER


    dentalnurse wrote: »
    i have my written and interview done, form BR sent off and now just waiting, is it medical next or one interview then medical then another interview??? :)
    HI I met local sgt last night,have to meet the super next and if that goes ok it should be medical,I was told the super is busy at the moment so when ever he has time to see me is when it will happen.Best thing to do is sit back and wait as there does not seem to be a specific time span for this process.I only applied at the end of feb;)Also background checks have to be done and that takes time too


  • #108
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    THE PIPER wrote: »
    Phew!!!! IM nervous about meetings,hoping it goes well,dont know anybody at my local station at all:(Presume just go about it the same as the first interview and hope for the best:)
    THE PIPER wrote: »
    Same as that kerry:)Just left in my forms to the local station yesterday so will have to sit tight for the next bit:)Nearly all my relatives dead and the rest are ancient and never been in trouble,so hopefully the checks dont take toooo long:rolleyes:
    THE PIPER wrote: »
    HI I met local sgt last night,have to meet the super next ...

    when you met the local Sergeant lastnight was it when you brought the forms in or were you called in separately afterward to meet the Sergeant? You wrote above that you were nervous about meetings & I wondered how did it go for you?


  • #109
    THE PIPER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭THE PIPER


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    when you met the local Sergeant lastnight was it when you brought the forms in or were you called in separately afterward to meet the Sergeant? You wrote above that you were nervous about meetings & I wondered how did it go for you?
    Got phonecall,went fine very informal and not expected just yet


  • #110
    maguff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭maguff


    Can anyone help me, i have an interview on Sat with local inspector and was wondering what questions he might be asking.

    And how long does the whole process take, from initial interview and written test, to completion of training


  • #111
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    hey,

    If you were to have a look here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055178746 at the Garda Reserve Force thread you will see absolutely no pattern or set time-frame what-so-ever. Seriously, nobody will know for definite. Some people get very lucky and go through the process within a few months, more then are waiting years. I myself am waiting 2months to be called for my medical after passing interview/report writting & really don't expect to be called any time soon, although I would like to be :).


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  • #112
    maguff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭maguff


    Had my interview with the local Inspector a few days ago, it went very well.
    Basically he just wanted to put a face to the file and get an overall picture of your personality.
    I found out where i will be stationed if i make it through the next phase.

    Medical next :eek:.


  • #113
    donna1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭donna1984


    maguff wrote: »
    Had my interview with the local Inspector a few days ago, it went very well.
    Basically he just wanted to put a face to the file and get an overall picture of your personality.
    I found out where i will be stationed if i make it through the next phase.

    Medical next :eek:.


    have you had your medical yet?? or still waiting?


  • #114
    maguff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭maguff


    donna1984 wrote: »
    have you had your medical yet?? or still waiting?

    No, i am still waiting for a date for a medical.:(


  • #115
    lavman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭lavman


    You might not get to do the medical untill your backround checks come back. I'm in the same boat waiting on my medical. Where are you getting stationed maguff?


  • #116
    ozalseker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭ozalseker


    i got my interview date on 14 july.i am a bit nervous.what shloud i do?any one knows any course before interview?where or how much would it cost me?
    thanks


  • #117
    da__flash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭da__flash


    ozalseker wrote: »
    i got my interview date on 14 july.i am a bit nervous.what shloud i do?any one knows any course before interview?where or how much would it cost me?
    thanks

    you dont need ta do a course for the reserve interview .. Also i dont think there is any course out there that you can do for da reserves anyway. take a look in the reserve thread and there s people in there who will give you better advice then any course:D


  • #118
    lavman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭lavman


    I agree with the da flash. Just study the information they give you to prepare and be honest with your answers. They might trip you up if you bend the truth. Relax in the interview and listen carefully to the questions they ask you. At the end of the day it's up to your life experiences they want to know about.


  • #119
    maguff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭maguff


    The Regional HQ Drogheda in Louth


  • #120
    maguff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭maguff


    Where are you going to be stationed or do you know yet Lavman


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  • #121
    lavman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭lavman


    maguff wrote: »
    Where are you going to be stationed or do you know yet Lavman
    Hoping to get stationed in tullamore co offaly. It's not too far from where i live. Portlaoise would be fine as well. I was talking to a sergant the other day and he told me things are moving quiet slow so just be patient.


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