gerry05 wrote: » Well done,had my interview and written test today I think I failed:mad: it,interview lasted about 15mins they mainly stuck to the three competencies. just feel my answers were not that good and also abit vague. How long before they get back to you after the tests???
THE PIPER wrote: » Thanks Sam,:) Will make a start at the weekend on it.Not too many people in my family so it shouldnt be to much trouble.Any idea what the story is with interview with local super,what kind of questions etc
kerry4sam wrote: » Ah it looks worse to begin with but once you get stuck into it it really isn't that bad! The meeting with the Superintendent will go through mainly what you were asked in your first official interview and more general questions then about your spare-time, voluntary work locally. Being honest you could end up talking about anything - depends on the Superintendent and the day itself, be prepared to be asked just about anything really.
THE PIPER wrote: » I suppose thats what will decide the outcome,get the feeling the written test and first interview dont decide anything really
kerry4sam wrote: » I really just don't know being honest. When you look at how many applicants are not successful in the reserve process it does make one wonder.
THE PIPER wrote: » Well i suppose all we can do is our best,if its meant to be it will be. Met a guy recently who went for interview and written test and didnt get it,so I suppose to get this far is ok,seemingly alot dont get past that stage
kerry4sam wrote: » too true Piper too true, enjoy this stage anyways for now hun
glhoran121 wrote: » hey guys subbmitted my br form there last week gaurd didnt no too much about it and said there has been a lack of interest in applying !!!!! does anyone have an idea when i might get a word back /???????
kerry4sam wrote: » This is where events will be different for everyone, hard to believe, but true. I had the meetings with Sergeant & Superintendent & informed my checks were complete from my BR form all within a month. More people then are waiting longer than a month just to meet their Sergeant, so no-body knows for certain. It's a good waiting game so it is - I think I might buy a more comfortable seat for waiting in here
lucygoosy wrote: » Hey Kerry are you just waiting to be called for medical? You will fly it!
kerry4sam wrote: » Looks like I'll be pulling out mè rothar for a while - been told their is to be no jogging or running for me for a week, only walking, cycling or swimming. Did you get out about much today Piper?
THE PIPER wrote: » Hey Sam,just been out walking not going to go mad,build up the fitness gradualy.The bike is good exercise too,im fit enough as I am but need to improve
DavidH82 wrote: » Hi guys, I was just wondering how much notice people got for their interviews with the sergeant and superintendent, or was it a case that they were asked to arrange a time?
Mc Jakester wrote: » Well when I droped in my BR forms into the local station, The Skipper (Serg) Asked are you around next week!..for a quick meet and greet. The next thing..Ask to see him when your inn with BR forms, after that depending on your station's set up, the Super interview will follow about week later or maybe the same day. Very easy stuff...:cool: Good look... Mc J.
DavidH82 wrote: » Hi McJakester, I have my form BR submitted already. I wasn't talking to the sergeant. The garda on the front desk took my form and signed the necessary stuff. Should I have submitted that to the sergeant?
Mc Jakester wrote: » Not really, That's the way it worked out for me..I moved it along a bit quicker. When did you drop your BR forms in?
DavidH82 wrote: » I dropped it in on Saturday. The garda on the desk didn't seem to know what to do with it. There hasn't been many applicants from my area and with the moratorium on full time recruitment, it's not often they come across those forms anymore. He said he would drop it on the ICs desk. I'm assuming the IC is the member in charge, so that's probably the sergeant isn't it?
Spartan09 wrote: » I submitted my BR form about a month ago, no word on sergeants or super interview, do you need to wait for the BR check to come back before you get those interviews?
5803emma wrote: » Hi guys, hope ye can help me, I'm filling in my application form for the garda reserves at the moment, i'm not too clear on some points: In point 2, details of Third Level Education, should I list all of the subjects taken in my final exams or is it sufficient to state that I majored in English and German and now hold a 2.1 Bachelors Degree in same. There isn't a whole lot of space to work with! I'm filling it in manually and there doesn't seem to be much space in point 3, Employment Record, to go into the details requested, as regards title of positions held, description of duties, salary etc. Should I state my hourly rate of pay and the duties I performed or is it sufficient to say I served as, for example in one case, a receptionist/clerical officer and switchboard operator? Also, I worked the weekends during the years I was in college, is it necessary to provide my address in Galway during the college year, even though I technically was only living at home for the times I worked. Maybe in this case I'm splitting hairs I just want to get it right first time round! Stupid question, but I understand "in date order from the top" to mean the most recent post held should be placed at the top, I just want to confirm this to avoid looking like a tool! In point 4, relevant information in support of your application, do most people require more than 4 lines to provide this information and what should the general tone of this paragraph be? I have written plenty of cover letters to accompany my CV but I suspect this may be different. Is it right to mention sporting achievements or am I completely missing the point? Should I post off four passport photos and four copies of my Leaving Certificate or is one of each sufficient? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a million!
