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Garda Recruitment- The Waiting to Apply Room

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  • #1742
    thestar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭thestar


    as far as nobody cares. I asked a serious question and I'm still waiting for an answer? Also just so other fellow posters know, I am not all about questions, I have a lot to offer here but I need to be utilized in the correct manner.


  • #1743
    Devil08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,659 ✭✭✭Devil08


    thestar wrote: »
    as far as nobody cares. I asked a serious question and I'm still waiting for an answer? Also just so other fellow posters know, I am not all about questions, I have a lot to offer here but I need to be utilized in the correct manner.

    Yes the report writing will more than likely be included. It always has been and I can't see any changes to that. The info book says report writing could be one of the components of the testing


  • #1744
    D Trent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,341 ✭✭✭D Trent


    thestar wrote: »
    as far as nobody cares. I asked a serious question and I'm still waiting for an answer? Also just so other fellow posters know, I am not all about questions, I have a lot to offer here but I need to be utilized in the correct manner.

    Haha 'i need to be utilized in the correct manner' what are u a condom or something??

    And you hardly expect to get instant multiple responses to your Q that you decide to ask at this hour of the morning


  • #1745
    thestar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭thestar


    No surprisingly enough I'm not a condom!! Hows the study going for every1? I hate the idea of doing if from my laptop at home, much prefer to in an exam setting..


  • #1746
    Devil08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,659 ✭✭✭Devil08


    Anyone else sh1tting it that the wifi will go on their laptop half way through the test!? Haha


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  • #1747
    ann.lewis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭ann.lewis


    Only a few more hours to go folks :)

    Have to say not looking forward to the online tests one bit but so be it. Got to do what we gotta do I guess.

    Hopefully they'll give us some info and prep material shortly after the closing date


  • #1748
    Faith and Justice
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭Faith and Justice


    ann.lewis wrote: »
    Only a few more hours to go folks :)

    Have to say not looking forward to the online tests one bit but so be it. Got to do what we gotta do I guess.

    Hopefully they'll give us some info and prep material shortly after the closing date

    I'd imagine the two online tests are to get rid of the people that aren't serious about the job.

    The people that just applied for the sake of it are the ones that are unlikely to prepare, and more likely to fail. Plus a percentage of people won't even do the online tests.


  • #1749
    Zadie10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 120 ✭✭Zadie10


    ann.lewis wrote: »
    Only a few more hours to go folks :)

    Have to say not looking forward to the online tests one bit but so be it. Got to do what we gotta do I guess.

    Hopefully they'll give us some info and prep material shortly after the closing date

    I hope so too Ann! Had been doing practice questions but the last week has been devoted to a college assignment. Now thats all done & dusted I'm ready to get back to the test stuff! Its all fun & games here :)


  • #1750
    ann.lewis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭ann.lewis


    Faith and Justice wrote: »
    I'd imagine the two online tests are to get rid of the people that aren't serious about the job.

    The people that just applied for the sake of it are the ones that are unlikely to prepare, and more likely to fail. Plus a percentage of people won't even do the online tests.

    Yea I agree althou im serious about the job. Ive a course done and I've got home study material too but what if my wifi has a hiccup or the power goes off or or or.... agghhhh ! Head melt haha.

    I do think the same, people that only applied for the sake of it won't be as prepared as us.
    Getting a little nervous/excited now.... this is it :)


  • #1751
    ann.lewis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭ann.lewis


    Did yous see the fitness test clip on YouTube ? Worth a look. They've also updated the garda site for who needs to do what in terms of sit ups and push ups and shuttle runs.


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  • #1752
    davydute
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭davydute


    Hello everyone, anybody got any idea of the timeframe of the online tests, and im hoping i didnt do it wrong but to apply, it was only a small personal details page? there wasnt any more than that was there? Finally any advice on preparing for the tests would be great

    cheers folks


  • #1753
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,823 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Moderator post:

    Folks, I've just had to delete another 5 posts, this time talking about something as petty as swearing on the forum.

    The preference would be that swearing on the forum is kept to an absolute bare minimum and is not used gratuitously and without cause. It's very clear in the forum charter that everyone agrees to abide by, that "Bad language is unacceptable", however, there are times people's emotions get the better of them, and we tend to let the odd instance slide with a PM to the poster reminding them of the charter. Repeated swearing by the same poster will, without a doubt, attract sanctions, which is something we hate doing.

    There are 3 moderators here who take care of the forums. If you see an instance of bad language that you find particularly offensive, the best thing to do is to hit the 'Report Post' button and let us take it from there. The worst thing you can do is what we call "Back seat modding" - and that is to take on the role of a moderator, and correct people on-thread. That alone is unacceptable, and you will only be causing trouble for yourself if you engage in such behaviour. As stated above - if you find that a post is offensive to you, for whatever reason, report it, say why in the box provided, and the moderators will take it from there.

    As always, please do not comment on-thread about this moderator post. If you have a burning desire to discuss something in this post, please feel free to PM me as opposed to replying on-thread.

    I hope this clarifies the forum's view of bad language on the forum.

    Back on-topic please and thanks.

    -Shield.


  • #1754
    Allknowing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭Allknowing


    carzony wrote: »
    I actually agree that gardai reserves have an advantage, well at the interview stage anyway. But as been said many times on this forum there are loads of other ways to show community involvement, commitment to a career and all the rest of it.

    They might ask ''why didnt you join the reserves? Sure there are hundreds of reasons why a person couldnt join financially, busy earning a living, involved in other important organisations, family commitments, busy with college work ect ect...

    I think some of you are getting too caught up in the reserve issue. Carzony is correct, there are many valid reasons for not having joined the reserve. Have a credible reason ready for the interview and the board will move on.

    In my opinion the Reserve is not as big an advantage as many think. Some of the reserves have shown that they are not suited to the job in any way,shape or form. The Reserves system is great experience, and is a good way for the individual to decide if the job is for them. However is limited in experience progression as their role is so limited. Paperwork is huge in the job and you may be the bees knees on a Saturday night on the street, but it is the follow up on paper is where you will be measured. Having said that there are some very promising Reserves, who I hope to see joining.

    Also guys be aware that your pay is going to be substantially lower than present members. Also be honest with yourselves regarding if the job is for you. Nothing worse than working with someone who hates the job (afraid of the physical aspect, hates paper, just wants to farm etc) Thirty years is a long time.


  • #1755
    Melbs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Melbs


    Well boys and girls I'm new to this so said I'd say hello.
    I recently got a tour of the college in templemore from a friend that works there. Have to say it is some place! It's state of the art. Everything you could ask for is there. And a lot of it is new. There was cleaners and builders there the day I was getting it ready.

    Best of luck to everyone hope to see some of ye in there


  • #1756
    Santa Cruz
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,126 ✭✭✭Santa Cruz


    Allknowing wrote: »
    I think some of you are getting too caught up in the reserve issue. Carzony is correct, there are many valid reasons for not having joined the reserve. Have a credible reason ready for the interview and the board will move on.

    In my opinion the Reserve is not as big an advantage as many think. Some of the reserves have shown that they are not suited to the job in any way,shape or form. The Reserves system is great experience, and is a good way for the individual to decide if the job is for them. However is limited in experience progression as their role is so limited. Paperwork is huge in the job and you may be the bees knees on a Saturday night on the street, but it is the follow up on paper is where you will be measured. Having said that there are some very promising Reserves, who I hope to see joining.

    Also guys be aware that your pay is going to be substantially lower than present members. Also be honest with yourselves regarding if the job is for you. Nothing worse than working with someone who hates the job (afraid of the physical aspect, hates paper, just wants to farm etc) Thirty years is a long time.

    Thats exactly what I believe as regards the Reserves. No one is guaranteed a place just because they are Reserves. Some will have used it to make a positive impression and others won't. But activity in the many other forms of community groups will be an advantage also.

    As regards pay rates if people join up without having full knowledge of pay and allowances they have only themselves to blame.


  • #1757
    Allknowing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭Allknowing


    Santa Cruz wrote: »
    Thats exactly what I believe as regards the Reserves. No one is guaranteed a place just because they are Reserves. Some will have used it to make a positive impression and others won't. But activity in the many other forms of community groups will be an advantage also.

    As regards pay rates if people join up without having full knowledge of pay and allowances they have only themselves to blame.

    There are lots examples of work and volunteer experiences that would be of great advantage to the job. Really all a reserve will bring is the exact same training as everyone else will receive in the college.

    With regards pay, it would be fair to say that until you get the cheques every week you will not realise the deductions such as GRA, Social Club, Medical Aid, Critical Illness, life Insurance, Costa Siamsa etc etc plus usual tax pension usc stuff. This will be on a reduced salary and no rent allowance (that is a big hit).


  • #1758
    davydute
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭davydute


    Hello everyone, anybody got any idea of the timeframe of the online tests, and im hoping i didnt do it wrong but to apply, it was only a small personal details page? there wasnt any more than that was there? Finally any advice on preparing for the tests would be great


  • #1759
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,823 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Moderator post:

    Yet again, I've had to moderate this thread. This time I had to delete personal digs at a boards.ie member, and this will NOT be tolerated. Moderators have taken adequate action where necessary on posters who breach the forum charter, but this is not a permit to make snide comments about said posters. It's been dealt with. Move on and grow up.

    This is the last warning. Next time, it's profile infractions, and should this happen, you only have yourself/yourselves to blame.

    Now, for the last time, back on-topic please.

    -Shield.


  • #1760
    PeteK*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭PeteK*


    davydute wrote: »
    Hello everyone, anybody got any idea of the timeframe of the online tests, and im hoping i didnt do it wrong but to apply, it was only a small personal details page? there wasnt any more than that was there? Finally any advice on preparing for the tests would be great
    You should have a message today in your PublicJobs.ie inbox.
    PublicJobs.ie wrote:
    Next Steps
    1.
    You will receive an e-mail to your publicjobs Messageboard from us by 4pm on Wednesday 15th January 2014,
    outlining when you should expect to receive links to your Assessment Questionnaire and aptitude tests.

    2.
    A number of days later you will then receive two separate e-mails. One will contain the link to
    the Assessment Questionnaire and the other will contain the link to
    both the Discovering Rules and Verbal Reasoning aptitude tests.
    If you have not received these links by the date and time
    specified to you as outlined in your e-mail mentioned at paragraph 1 above, please contact
    gardatrainee2013@publicjobs.ie

    3.
    You will have a limited number of days in which to complete and submit your questionnaire
    and aptitude tests.
    You are strongly advised to give yourself sufficient time and not leave
    taking the test to the final hours of the testing deadline.
    No time extensions will be given.

    4.
    Results of Stage 1 tests will be available by
    the end of February and will be sent to your Messageboard


  • #1761
    WilcoOut
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,778 ✭✭✭WilcoOut


    PeteK* wrote: »
    You should have a message today in your PublicJobs.ie inbox.

    Bring it baby!


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  • #1762
    KERSPLAT!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31,152 ✭✭✭✭KERSPLAT!


    Nothing in mine :confused:


  • #1763
    ann.lewis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭ann.lewis


    Just got the email to check my messages :) yay


  • #1764
    Colash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭Colash


    I got my email . Does everyone that applied get this email ? Or has there already been a selection process for the recipients of these emails ?


  • #1765
    Faith and Justice
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭Faith and Justice


    Colash wrote: »
    I got my email . Does everyone that applied get this email ? Or has there already been a selection process for the recipients of these emails ?

    Everybody has got one. Everybody is treated equally, unless your a Garda reserve and you get some "advantage"


  • #1766
    want2b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭want2b


    What are people scoring on the verbal reasoning?


  • #1767
    stevie05
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭stevie05


    has everyone got an email?? i haven't and slightly worried??


  • #1768
    want2b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭want2b


    stevie05 wrote: »
    has everyone got an email?? i haven't and slightly worried??

    Did you check your public jobs account for mail?


  • #1769
    stevie05
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭stevie05


    yes, nothing there...


  • #1770
    want2b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭want2b


    stevie05 wrote: »
    yes, nothing there...

    Give it time you will get it, 25,000 people to get it, might take some time for everyone to get it.


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  • #1771
    Faith and Justice
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭Faith and Justice


    want2b wrote: »
    What are people scoring on the verbal reasoning?

    I got three right, but I didn't have a clue what I was doing. Only realised towards the end


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