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PSNI Recruitment - Stage 5 - I'm in!
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Congratulations recruit - that's another ' lurker ' come out of the closet
I dunno why it is folks but every time calls go out people start getting witheld number calls and their hearts go into arrythmia (sp?) and it's always a mobile phone operator or some god-forsaken telesales call asking if they're interested in a private pension plan or some such nonsense.
With my vetting '' ongoing '' thats one problem I don't have. :rolleyes:0 -
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thanks Stillhopefull!
It has been a long ol' haul. But its all beginning now. I will look forward to seeing you on THE DATE as well. I'll be the guy with the wide eyed funny look on his face.
Got my pack yesterday!
4 years!!!!!! And its finally over!!0 -
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Stoic_Copper wrote: »thanks Stillhopefull!
It has been a long ol' haul. But its all beginning now. I will look forward to seeing you on THE DATE as well. I'll be the guy with the wide eyed funny look on his face. Got my pack yesterday!
4 years!!!!!! And its finally over!!
Christ!! I thought I was being tortured with nearly 3!! Well deserved, congrats!! 0 -
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Been lurking on here for a while now, Got my phone call yesterday, With held number almost didnt answer very glad i did
I havnt handed in my notice yet i am bricking it i dont think it has all sunk in yet. See you all at the induction day and then for the 4 week stay. :eek:
One thing though it says in the pack about wearing a suit or white shirt, Sadly and this is sad i know i dont have a suit would i need to invest in one or would a shirt tie and black trouser combo be ok for the day.
Just one other thing how big is an intake i remember reading about 60 but i while ago i heard with the cut backs this was down to 20ish can anyone confirm this.
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All the advice given out by others who have gone through Garnerville NornIre is that men should make the effort and invest in a suit.
I have heard stories of people being pretty badly embarassed on their first day in Garnerville thanks to not making that extra effort , unless someone here who has been there flatly contradicts me then I reckon spend the few quid on a suit
Intake size ? Well there's been no word here to suggest that intake size is much below the usual 50 - 60.0 -
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Definitely get a suit for going, you will be needing one for the first few days of your course and then for a few days here and there throughout your training.
For boot bulling, you will be shown how to do this when you start, just make sure you buy kiwi shoe polish, good quality dusters and a selvyt cloth.
Don't be afraid to ask any questions you have on induction day, we'll be hanging about all day and we don't bite 0 -
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seems like there is 11/12 boardies goin into this intake.. thats a bout a fifth of the intake ...
20%!! All's fair in love and war.
I know PSNI and the other Mods go through alot of trouble and effort to make sure everything is above 'board' so to speak on the forums here. Historically however members of the forum have always had a high success rate.
I believe there is no unfair advantage against other candidates who apply if they also do their homework and research, but I wonder how much of an advantage is there by gaining an insight into the format of the IST, AC etc before hand. Vetting & Medical cannot be prepared for so the other two form the basis of your Merit and ultimately one's placement in the dreaded pool of police. Is being a part of these forums an advantage?
Or it could be argued that those who go through the trouble of taking up an active role and engaging with other candidates here are demonstrating the traits required at the AC (Communication, Respect for diversity, Problem solving, customer focus et al) and therefore are likely to succeed anyway? Are the members of the forum perhaps the most dedicated of the bunch?
Or is it all just a big coincidence?
Sorry for the rambling, I guess I'm the type of person who empties his brains onto a virtual piece of paper!!
Any thoughts??
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Just to add, as my first post probably doesn't sound like it but I in no way am trying to take anything away to guys and gals on here who have made it through both now and in the past. You have all done exceedingly well and made it to one of the hardest police forces in the world in terms of getting offered a place. Of all applications received (I think circa 8000 p.a.) you have all made it into the top 2% so bloody well done!!!
- AH, BOL**X!!And I can't send anyone details of the training classes before anyone PMs me, sorry!
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TangoVictor wrote: »20%!! All's fair in love and war.
I know PSNI and the other Mods go through alot of trouble and effort to make sure everything is above 'board' so to speak on the forums here. Historically however members of the forum have always had a high success rate.
I believe there is no unfair advantage against other candidates who apply if they also do their homework and research, but I wonder how much of an advantage is there by gaining an insight into the format of the IST, AC etc before hand. Vetting & Medical cannot be prepared for so the other two form the basis of your Merit and ultimately one's placement in the dreaded pool of police. Is being a part of these forums an advantage?
Or it could be argued that those who go through the trouble of taking up an active role and engaging with other candidates here are demonstrating the traits required at the AC (Communication, Respect for diversity, Problem solving, customer focus et al) and therefore are likely to succeed anyway? Are the members of the forum perhaps the most dedicated of the bunch?
Or is it all just a big coincidence?
Sorry for the rambling, I guess I'm the type of person who empties his brains onto a virtual piece of paper!!
Any thoughts??
- tv
You pose an interesting and stimulating question tv.
I think this forum can only help people in getting in , yes we mods are very careful to prevent anything that could unfairly advantage one person over another but preparation is so important.
When I did my AC it became apparent that 1 or 2 other candidates were so poorly prepared they actually thought the AC was a series of interviews as opposed to role plays - imagine their performance walking into the room ! Similarly , knowing the importance of bringing a stopwatch or the like to the IST is so vital - time management is half the battle there.
However, you make the point also that being here on this forum is , I think , a measure of one's commitment and that perhaps is reflected in the high success rates here - I include the ' lurkers ' in that ( for those of you don't know these are the people who never post but appear as ' guests ' , many's the time I have seen 5 members online and 15 or more guests :rolleyes: ).
One thing I will say with confidence is that nobody from this forum will quit after day 1 in Garnerville because they didn't realise it involved shift work or carrying a gun or that there were exams to pass !!
Again - congratulations to all who made it and good luck !0 -
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