Garda Recruitment- The Waiting to Apply Room

thekopend · 12-01-2014 11:39PM

Canyon86 wrote: »

With all respect lads and ladies,

Trying to get fit etc shouldn't be a priority at this stage,

The aptitude is the most important part for now,

Get practicing these if you want to give yourself the best chance!!

Fitness came come later,

My two cents

Thats all well and good and I see where you are coming from, aptitude is priority now of course. But fitness isn't something you are going to do over 4 weeks between the interview and medical/pct. there is around 4 months from now to May when I presume stage 5 will be starting. If ones fitness and or weight is something that needs improving on it is from now on that he/she would want to be getting serious about it too. There is no point saying sure I might not get that far and the pass the interview and then get a date for a month later for stage 5, then 'oh s**t' iv to loose a stone ect. My two cent would be start getting fit now and give yourself a chance in case you do get that far!

want2b · 12-01-2014 11:39PM

thekopend wrote: »

Each level the time between the beeps gets shorter so you have to run quicker but it's very gradual you wouldn't even notice it, you have to be on the line by the time the beep sounds or else you miss the beep and your out. So it goes from a slow slow jog to about 3/4 pace and there is a slight break between the full levels( 2.0. 3.0 ect)

Thanks very much that's the help I was looking for not some smart arse answer like what some people give here.
It sounds tricky if you not on the line on the right second you fail?

thekopend · 12-01-2014 11:51PM

want2b wrote: »

Thanks very much that's the help I was looking for not some smart arse answer like what some people give here.
It sounds tricky if you not on the line on the right second you fail?

I can be tricky. Well if you are going over it on the beep you will be fine. Ideally you would want to be heading the other way on the beep and not be cutting it too fine. One thing I find hard is that you are more or less stopping and starting running all the time. You are only just running when you have to stop all the momentum and turn and run again ect. It is draining that way. I'd find a constant run easier. Near the end it's all about constant bursts and turning efficiently. You should download it with you tube converter ect and do it that's the only way to get used to it.

want2b · 13-01-2014 12:02AM

So its ok to hit the line before the beep.
Thanks for explaining it.

billie1b · 13-01-2014 12:06AM

want2b wrote: »

So its ok to hit the line before the beep.
That's for explaining it.

If you have an iPhone, 4 cones, measuring tape and a green longer than 20 metres, download this > https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/bleep-test-free/id428100189?mt=8 < app, it will help you prepare for it

want2b · 13-01-2014 12:10AM

billie1b wrote: »

If you have an iPhone, 4 cones, measuring tape and a green longer than 20 metres, download this > https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/bleep-test-free/id428100189?mt=8 < app, it will help you prepare for it

Thanks, I might not even get that far in the campaign if at least I will get fit. Lol

billie1b · 13-01-2014 12:17AM

want2b wrote: »

Thanks, I might not even get that far in the campaign if at least I will get fit. Lol

Yeah it helps to be reasonably fit, we used to do bleep tests in School all the time, I wasn't too bad at them, I just got the app, gonna give it a try. I started jogging in November and some weights and exercises, gonna start my pull / push ups next week. If I don't get that far i'm aiming to lose 5 kilos anyways. Don't think ill get that far, i'm great at abstract reasoning but not too great at verbal, any practise tests im doing im only averaging 60%

Galway1987 · 13-01-2014 09:46AM

Regarding the verbal reasoning example test provided to applicants - it seems very, very difficult in comparison to similar material one would get from a private company.

I thought I wasn't too bad at verbal reasoning until I tried this free example (which, by the way, is free on the cut-e website for anyone to try). I think I've tried it around 50 times and can only manage 4 out of 6 correct.

Did anyone else find it difficult?

Faith and Justice · 13-01-2014 10:56AM

Galway1987 wrote: »

Regarding the verbal reasoning example test provided to applicants - it seems very, very difficult in comparison to similar material one would get from a private company.

I thought I wasn't too bad at verbal reasoning until I tried this free example (which, by the way, is free on the cut-e website for anyone to try). I think I've tried it around 50 times and can only manage 4 out of 6 correct.

Did anyone else find it difficult?

Most people on this site have found it difficult. If that's the case then most of the 25,000 people doing it will find it difficult also.

I think that practice tests seem to be easier then the actual exam. I hope I'm wrong and there are a few easy ones thrown in.

Think of it this way. If you find it difficult but your still practising, you've got a much better chance then the person who hasn't even bothered to check there emails.

Devil08 · 13-01-2014 11:00AM

Galway1987 wrote: »

Regarding the verbal reasoning example test provided to applicants - it seems very, very difficult in comparison to similar material one would get from a private company.

I thought I wasn't too bad at verbal reasoning until I tried this free example (which, by the way, is free on the cut-e website for anyone to try). I think I've tried it around 50 times and can only manage 4 out of 6 correct.

Did anyone else find it difficult?

It's strange with the tabs anyway, I've never seen that before. It's usually just one or two paragraphs. There's a method to making it easier for yourself anyway!

msg11 · 13-01-2014 01:40PM

Devil08 wrote: »

It's strange with the tabs anyway, I've never seen that before. It's usually just one or two paragraphs. There's a method to making it easier for yourself anyway!

I got 2 then 3 out of 6.

I don't like the way it dose not explain the answers. The tabs are a load of cock and bull to be honest. More wasted time moving around the screen with your mouse.

Devil08 · 13-01-2014 01:54PM

msg11 wrote: »

I got 2 then 3 out of 6.

I don't like the way it dose not explain the answers. The tabs are a load of cock and bull to be honest. More wasted time moving around the screen with your mouse.

If you get 3 then you get 3 wrong and with the negative marking that leaves you with 0. Very tough!

want2b · 13-01-2014 03:50PM

Devil08 wrote: »

It's strange with the tabs anyway, I've never seen that before. It's usually just one or two paragraphs. There's a method to making it easier for yourself anyway!

What is the method?

Devil08 · 13-01-2014 03:57PM

want2b wrote: »

What is the method?

I'm sure everyone will have their own, I have mine anyway. Won't be sharing it with anyone! Were all against each other here!!

Faith and Justice · 13-01-2014 04:07PM

Devil08 wrote: »

I'm sure everyone will have their own, I have mine anyway. Won't be sharing it with anyone! Were all against each other here!!

If your not going to share and help then is there a point mentioning it?

Devil08 · 13-01-2014 04:12PM

Faith and Justice wrote: »

If your not going to share and help then is there a point mentioning it?

Yes there is. People are saying the tests are tough and I agree. But the point I was making was that you can make it easier or harder for yourself depending on what approach you take.
With 25k people competing with me, I won't be helping anyone with advice! Especially some of the snakes on here.
It's not rocket science anyway, sit down and think about how the best way to approach the tests is, practice and practice and practice and soon you will learn new things!!

KERSPLAT! · 13-01-2014 04:15PM

Haha

A real "I have a super important secret... What is it?... Sorry, can't tell you!!!"

Devil08 · 13-01-2014 04:20PM

Princess Petulia Pissy Pants wrote: »

Haha A real "I have a super important secret... What is it?... Sorry, can't tell you!!!"

I know one person who decided to read every single tab first in the verbal reasoning before even looking at the questions. I would have thought this would have been common sense not to do that. Time was up after 1 question haha.
I'll give you one tip, don't do that anyway!!

Faith and Justice · 13-01-2014 04:53PM

Princess Petulia Pissy Pants wrote: »

Haha A real "I have a super important secret... What is it?... Sorry, can't tell you!!!"

He doesn't have to tell us. I'd just rather if he didn't mention it.

Makes no sense

mycro89 · 13-01-2014 05:48PM

Yes, that is true. But people asked for advice..... That is what this forum is for, advice and help.....

longhalloween · 13-01-2014 06:08PM

Woop, got 6/6 for the abstract on the first go. Got 5/6 for the verbal reasoning on the second.

Dunno why but I thought there was 3 minutes per question and I ran out of time on the first round.

want2b wrote: »

What is the method?

Is it that the question always directly or indirectly references the section?

thekopend · 13-01-2014 08:01PM

longhalloween wrote: »

Woop, got 6/6 for the abstract on the first go. Got 5/6 for the verbal reasoning on the second.

Dunno why but I thought there was 3 minutes per question and I ran out of time on the first round.

Is it that the question always directly or indirectly references the section?

Hate to burst your bubble but a child would do the abstract. Did you get 5 right and 1 wrong in verbal or just 5 right and one un answered?

Santa Cruz · 14-01-2014 11:28AM

thekopend wrote: »

Hate to burst your bubble but a child would do the abstract. Did you get 5 right and 1 wrong in verbal or just 5 right and one un answered?

I suppose everyone can't be as brilliant as you. People are doing their best to get through this process

Scouser · 14-01-2014 11:32AM

thekopend wrote: »

Hate to burst your bubble but a child would do the abstract. Did you get 5 right and 1 wrong in verbal or just 5 right and one un answered?

check out the big brain on Brett

msg11 · 14-01-2014 01:40PM

Princess Petulia Pissy Pants wrote: »

Haha A real "I have a super important secret... What is it?... Sorry, can't tell you!!!"

Reminds me of that South Park episode.

'I am having a ragggginngg clue right now'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcHy8xEt2QI

thekopend · 14-01-2014 02:50PM

I didn't mean to slate anyone or come off as a know it all, I don't think I'm smarter than anyone else, everyone knows that the abstract is simple. In fact 5 out of 6 is better than I have been getting in the verbal, I was just curious as to weather or not the 6 question was unanswered or wrong.

WilcoOut · 14-01-2014 10:47PM

Emails for tests are out

Rothmans · 14-01-2014 10:49PM

WilcoOut wrote: »

Emails for tests are out

Aye, what time slot did you get?

KERSPLAT! · 15-01-2014 12:34AM

I got Friday to Monday

want2b · 15-01-2014 12:34AM

WilcoOut wrote: »

Emails for tests are out

Really I didn't get anything?

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