Garda Recruitment- The Waiting to Apply Room

Hitchroun · 07-01-2014 06:55PM

D Trent wrote: »

I am not taking anyone's side. However what disgusts me most is that 3 people have thanked his post

I agree, regardless of who is right or wrong that is not the way to address anyone on boards, especially in this sub-forum!

redout · 07-01-2014 07:28PM

On a separate note, bearing in mind people pass the aptitude tests etc. I've been told by a Garda who claims he will be involved with the recruitment that family ties will definitely still have a bearing. Now I can't verify if he will actually be involved in the recruitment or not so pinch of salt, though he is a higher ranking member of AGS. That said, I don't see any reason why the chap would have lied to me. So perhaps reserves won't be the only ones with possible advantages along the way.

Faith and Justice · 07-01-2014 08:24PM

Raider190 wrote: »

The point I am making itvthat Somerville havens distinct aadvantage either through natural ability or through contacts they may have or the experience theyhave gained

I don't understand that.

The point I am making is that we all have to go through the same process.

I know your a reserve, but that's not a guarantee to getting the position. The Garda trainee class will not be 100% former reservists.

There are so many hurdles to fall at.

If you want to come on here and go to war with everyone then at least wait until you pass the aptitudes

Shady Tady · 07-01-2014 08:39PM

Raider190 wrote: »

Any reserve worth their salt and I know this for a fact have already approached their superintendents to obtain a recommendations

Canvassing disqualifies!

msg11 · 07-01-2014 10:08PM

Shady Tady wrote: »

Canvassing disqualifies!

True. I would be delighted if I was asked if I even put in an application. Leased you know it's on there mind.

Zadie10 · 07-01-2014 10:09PM

Shady Tady wrote: »

Canvassing disqualifies!

Its not canvassing! You are asked on the background check form if you know any garda who would be willing to give u a reference. It was the same on the reserve form!

carzony · 07-01-2014 11:04PM

Just read 20,000 applied for the 300 jobs. 10,000 less than most people thought.

King Ludvig · 07-01-2014 11:43PM

I was surprised with the 20,000 figure also. Even with a last minute rush over the next two days it probably won't reach 25,000.

Devil08 · 08-01-2014 12:29AM

And how many of them applied before realising what the money was like etc. a lot of people just applied for the craic. Once they start thinking about the tests and filling out all the forms they might actually start to thinkif they really want it. That number will drop a lot. Saying that, there is still going to be a lot of competition either way

carzony · 08-01-2014 12:40AM

I'm shocked the number is so low considering the number of people unemployed and the number of people looking for a secure job. i'd say that number will fall big time when people actually read the small print so to speak..

I know of atleast 5 people who applied just for the craic..

D Trent · 08-01-2014 01:11AM

carzony wrote: »

I'm shocked the number is so low considering the number of people unemployed and the number of people looking for a secure job. i'd say that number will fall big time when people actually read the small print so to speak..

I know of atleast 5 people who applied just for the craic..

Any joe soap I've briefly chatted with say 'oh Jesus don't b a guard' r 'one of the worst jobs out there'. Majority of the public would b of that opinion. Not gonna put me off applying though.

Also carzony whr did u read that about the 20,000 ppl applying?

thestar · 08-01-2014 01:20AM

http://www.thejournal.ie/garda-recruitment-figures-1253696-Jan2014/

Raider190 · 08-01-2014 01:34AM

Faith and Justice wrote: »

I don't understand that.

The point I am making is that we all have to go through the same process.

I know your a reserve, but that's not a guarantee to getting the position. The Garda trainee class will not be 100% former reservists.

There are so many hurdles to fall at.

If you want to come on here and go to war with everyone then at least wait until you pass the aptitudes

Never said it was a sure thing for a reserve but the odds are stacked in their favour should they get through to the interview stage in the same way a senior members son or daughter will be given that tiny bit more consideration. Why???
A key criteria of the interview board will be to make judgment calls on which candidates will complete the training and graduate, it will be about the of investment of the training budget

thekopend · 08-01-2014 01:56AM

Shady Tady wrote: »

Canvassing disqualifies!

That's what ye think!

Shady Tady · 08-01-2014 03:03AM

Zadie10 wrote: »

Its not canvassing! You are asked on the background check form if you know any garda who would be willing to give u a reference. It was the same on the reserve form!

That's right up there with "the money was only resting in my account"

Reserves who have approched senior members have clearly breached the conditions of the competition and I expect the senior members who they approched to document that at interview stage if the reserve get through the aptitude test! These are not the type of people needed in the Force. If they are corrupt going in well what damage will they do in the long run! They need to be weeded out!

Zadie10 · 08-01-2014 08:34AM

Shady Tady wrote: »

That's right up there with "the money was only resting in my account"

Reserves who have approched senior members have clearly breached the conditions of the competition and I expect the senior members who they approched to document that at interview stage if the reserve get through the aptitude test! These are not the type of people needed in the Force. If they are corrupt going in well what damage will they do in the long run! They need to be weeded out!

Have a look at the background check form & see for yourself - you are asked to give a Gardas name & station, if you know one who would recommend you...

Faith and Justice · 08-01-2014 08:47AM

Raider190 wrote: »

Never said it was a sure thing for a reserve but the odds are stacked in their favour should they get through to the interview stage in the same way a senior members son or daughter will be given that tiny bit more consideration. Why???
A key criteria of the interview board will be to make judgment calls on which candidates will complete the training and graduate, it will be about the of investment of the training budget

That's nonsense.

If you think reserves have some huge advantage, or members of senior Gardais family then fair enough.

Or reserves will get through the training and others won't.

I'm sick of this discussion and I'm not going to say any more on it

Raider190 · 08-01-2014 09:15AM

Faith and Justice wrote: »

That's nonsense.

If you think reserves have some huge advantage, or members of senior Gardais family then fair enough.

Or reserves will get through the training and others won't.

I'm sick of this discussion and I'm not going to say any more on it

Excellent Do just that

Raider190 · 08-01-2014 09:20AM

Shady Tady wrote: »

That's right up there with "the money was only resting in my account"

Reserves who have approched senior members have clearly breached the conditions of the competition and I expect the senior members who they approched to document that at interview stage if the reserve get through the aptitude test! These are not the type of people needed in the Force. If they are corrupt going in well what damage will they do in the long run! They need to be weeded out!

You expect, you expect.......what exactly are you going on about. Have you never attended an interview in your life and had to presented references. It's the same at every interview in the world. Get off your highh horse and join the real world

Faith and Justice · 08-01-2014 09:45AM

Raider190 wrote: »

Excellent Do just that

Well I'll have to seeing as it's impossible to have a discussion with you

thestar · 08-01-2014 09:53AM

Closing date is looming, whats the word on when the 1st test will be?

Shady Tady · 08-01-2014 09:58AM

Raider190 wrote: »

You expect, you expect.......what exactly are you going on about. Have you never attended an interview in your life and had to presented references. It's the same at every interview in the world. Get off your highh horse and join the real world

Members of the reserve who have approched senior members have abused their positions, why did you not approch the member you go on the beat with every 4 hours a week! You have tried to infulence a senior member to gain an advantage. It will be senior members I presume who will be on the interview boards. This is Ireland at its best, I'll get up on my high horse when it comes to corruption. I hope this is highlighted in the media and taken up and investigated by the garda ombudsman!

Scouser · 08-01-2014 10:13AM

Shady Tady wrote: »

Members of the reserve who have approched senior members have abused their positions, why did you not approch the member you go on the beat with every 4 hours a week! You have tried to infulence a senior member to gain an advantage. It will be senior members I presume who will be on the interview boards. This is Ireland at its best, I'll get up on my high horse when it comes to corruption. I hope this is highlighted in the media and taken up and investigated by the garda ombudsman!

what are you on about?!

what form has anybody been given to fill in thus far?

Shady Tady · 08-01-2014 10:18AM

It's plain English, read it a few times if you don't understand it, where did I mention a form?

bootybouncer · 08-01-2014 10:18AM

carzony wrote: »

I'm shocked the number is so low considering the number of people unemployed and the number of people looking for a secure job. i'd say that number will fall big time when people actually read the small print so to speak..

I know of atleast 5 people who applied just for the craic..

And think about the amount of them in the past with that attitude who applied and who actually got the jobs....................some of them currently cant even tuck their shirts into their pants

Scouser · 08-01-2014 10:24AM

Shady Tady wrote: »

It's plain English, read it a few times if you don't understand it, where did I mention a form?

what im getting at is theres no reason for anybody to approach anyone for a reference at the mo as theres nothing to be filled in or submitted

at the end of the day, senior management will be asked to supply reports on conduct and service of GRs for HR regardless. These reports maybe glowing or they may be damning

we'll never know

and at the end of the day, anybody, regardless of GR or Civvy can put down ANY member of AGS on their form that they may wish and its not for you to comment on nor is it an abuse. its on the form so therefore is allowed and acceptable

you would want to be careful with your corruption claims my good man

Santa Cruz · 08-01-2014 11:52AM

Raider190 wrote: »

From a poster who knows nothing about AGS or the reserve and has no interest in applying, just a troller

Which shows that the old saying applies more to you than any of the other posts.

Santa Cruz · 08-01-2014 01:30PM

Shady Tady wrote: »

Members of the reserve who have approched senior members have abused their positions, why did you not approch the member you go on the beat with every 4 hours a week! You have tried to infulence a senior member to gain an advantage. It will be senior members I presume who will be on the interview boards. This is Ireland at its best, I'll get up on my high horse when it comes to corruption. I hope this is highlighted in the media and taken up and investigated by the garda ombudsman!

Well if it mean that the Ombudsman staff are kept occupied investigating this alleged corruption rather than trying to build up conviction rates against Gardaí leave them at it

Raider190 · 08-01-2014 04:58PM

Shady Tady wrote: »

Members of the reserve who have approched senior members have abused their positions, why did you not approch the member you go on the beat with every 4 hours a week! You have tried to infulence a senior member to gain an advantage. It will be senior members I presume who will be on the interview boards. This is Ireland at its best, I'll get up on my high horse when it comes to corruption. I hope this is highlighted in the media and taken up and investigated by the garda ombudsman!

More nonsense. No reserve I know does a four hour shift. It proves your ignorance of the subject you are constantly commenting on. You are not a reserve so what exactly qualifies to comment. As for banging on about GSOC, grow up and submit some constructive posts.

Raider190 · 08-01-2014 05:02PM

Santa Cruz wrote: »

Which shows that the old saying applies more to you than any of the other posts.

Same old stuff from you Cruz nothing new if you were even applying I would give your comments some credence but you have stated your not so why waste serious posters time with such innate scribblings

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