PSNI Recruitment 2015

Derob · 28-10-2015 11:27am

Breaking bad wrote: »

Prob due to salary id say and with more security alerts etc. I read that there was only 100 jobs allocated but the police federation say that there needs to be 6 times that number.

Puts it into perspective now that Ive been told I've been successful when 7000 people applied when I did - I think.

Also think of the number of people who have reapplied who are waiting on word from 1405 campaign if they hear in next few months numbers will reduce even more, they may even have to hold another recruitment campaign in new year after IST stage is over

Johannes_Cabal · 28-10-2015 11:46am

Could be lower due to the fact that applicants from previous campaigns have been successful in obtaining a place at GV or possibly another UK force.

Also third time round for anyone who was unsuccessful in previous campaigns could have been too much and they decided not to reapply.

hellomoto1234 · 28-10-2015 11:49am

Johannes_Cabal wrote: »

Could be lower due to the fact that applicants from previous campaigns have been successful in obtaining a place at GV or possibly another UK force.

Also third time round for anyone who was unsuccessful in previous campaigns could have been too much and they decided not to reapply.

"third time" - if I'd adopted that approach i'd have given up years ago

Johannes_Cabal · 28-10-2015 11:56am

hellomoto1234 wrote: »

"third time" - if I'd adopted that approach i'd have given up years ago

Perseverance will pay off, nothing worth doing is ever easy.

I'd say aswell that third time around you'd have a better idea of what they are looking for in the IST and AC.

hellomoto1234 · 28-10-2015 11:58am

Johannes_Cabal wrote: »

Perseverance will pay off, nothing worth doing ever easy.

I'd say aswell that third time around you'd have a better idea of what they are looking for in the IST and AC.

Oh without a doubt - the IST over the years hasn't changed that much tbh - the AC on the other hand is a lot tougher than what is was say 10 years ago - you have to showcase your talent/skills now rather than sitting on the fence! (well that's my opinion)

Johannes_Cabal · 28-10-2015 12:05pm

hellomoto1234 wrote: »

Oh without a doubt - the IST over the years hasn't changed that much tbh - the AC on the other hand is a lot tougher than what is was say 10 years ago - you have to showcase your talent/skills now rather than sitting on the fence! (well that's my opinion)

Yeah you do have to put yourself forward and show why you are suitable, I found in the first campaign that the AC to be an unnatural situation to be put in for someone who has no experience in that area. I've been having a look at my feedback from it and know what I need to develop this time round if I get to it again.

IUA14 · 30-10-2015 3:04pm

Has anyone received details of the IST appointments yet? In my initial response email they said they would be in touch via email by October 30th.

blue3790 · 30-10-2015 3:05pm

IUA14 wrote: »

Has anyone received details of the IST appointments yet? In my initial response email they said they would be in touch via email by October 30th.

They told me the same and I still haven't heard. Been refreshing my inbox all day

hellomoto1234 · 30-10-2015 3:06pm

everyone needs to chill out, if you have confirmation they will come

Sheepsy · 30-10-2015 3:13pm

hellomoto1234 wrote: »

everyone needs to chill out, if you have confirmation they will come

Agreed. It's not a fast process trust me, as someone who's still part of the last campaign, waiting is a big part of trying to get this job. Don't be surprised if emails come after 6pm, the working day doesn't seem to mean anything.

They will arrive...someday...hopefully...before 2020 for sure

hellomoto1234 · 30-10-2015 3:43pm

Sheepsy wrote: »

Agreed. It's not a fast process trust me, as someone who's still part of the last campaign, waiting is a big part of trying to get this job. Don't be surprised if emails come after 6pm, the working day doesn't seem to mean anything.

They will arrive...someday...hopefully...before 2020 for sure

They were quite fond of sending them late in the day *checks emails*

IST invite near 6pm
IST result after 5pm
AC result around 5pm

Homer01 · 30-10-2015 3:49pm

Chilling out is easier said than done whether your new to the process or an old hand. I'm sure everyone on this board has queried the inner workings of the system and why things to take so long.

That's the beauty of the board we can all use collective knowledge and information to help ease our restless minds

If you've heard nothing by tomorrow I would recommend emailing Deloitte. I reckon there will be a batch of emails heading out later today.

blue3790 · 30-10-2015 5:19pm

Was worried earlier that it had went to my junk folder and had been deleted or something. Glad nobody else has received theirs.. Has put my mind at ease. Must admit, was expecting mine before 5pm but no sign yet. But in saying that I doubt they have made a mistake.. Will hopefully arrive soonish.

Mop a top · 30-10-2015 5:45pm

Lol no IST email yet but the spa sent me some great offers, handy given the stress were about to put ourselves through. Again. So not wise

blue3790 · 30-10-2015 5:48pm

Every time one of you lot post, I get an email notification and get my hopes up!

Mop a top · 30-10-2015 5:51pm

blue3790 wrote: »

Every time one of you lot post, I get an email notification and get my hopes up!

Lmao grip to the spa with me

lol couldn't help it. Had to get your email to ping again

blue3790 · 30-10-2015 5:54pm

Mop a top wrote: »

Lmao grip to the spa with me lol couldn't help it. Had to get your email to ping again

MOP A TOP this is no time for jokes, this whole recruitment craic is not good for my nerves

in all serious though, how do you turn off emails from boards? Driving me nuts!

Derob · 30-10-2015 5:57pm

Just got mine but hoping I get called for C2 before I've to do it lol

Breaking bad · 30-10-2015 6:03pm

blue3790 wrote: »

MOP A TOP this is no time for jokes, this whole recruitment craic is not good for my nerves in all serious though, how do you turn off emails from boards? Driving me nuts!

Click the unfollow button at the top or bottom of the page

Homer01 · 30-10-2015 6:04pm

blue3790 wrote: »

Every time one of you lot post, I get an email notification and get my hopes up!

lol, I toned mine down after waiting for AC results last time. Getting emails with PSNI in the title 5 minutes is not good for the heart!!

Mop a top · 30-10-2015 6:21pm

Lmao Blue I've just got mine!!!

Derob · 30-10-2015 7:37pm

Just got mine but hoping I get called for C2 before I've to do it lol

Potential Constable Dibble · 30-10-2015 8:11pm

Derob wrote: »

Just got mine but hoping I get called for C2 before I've to do it lol

I got mine too but the date I've been given is right slap bang on a day when I could potentially get THE call for this campaign!!

I know it would go to voicemail but even so, would be gutted to be waiting on the call for C2 when in the middle of a C3 exam!!

Derob · 30-10-2015 8:52pm

Potential Constable Dibble wrote: »

I got mine too but the date I've been given is right slap bang on a day when I could potentially get THE call for this campaign!!

I know it would go to voicemail but even so, would be gutted to be waiting on the call for C2 when in the middle of a C3 exam!!

Hopefully they will be out early due to Xmas etc affecting intake

blue3790 · 30-10-2015 9:48pm

Mop a top wrote: »

Lmao Blue I've just got mine!!!

Got mine as well! Could bump into some of you lot and not know it!

bow runner · 30-10-2015 10:18pm

Got mine tonight, good luck everyone

Pmac773 · 30-10-2015 11:33pm

Got mine around 5! Today was hell waiting on that email, what does it not feel like to be in the waiting room lol it's crazy, as for the boards emailing with PSNI in the title, yeah that gets on my nerves too when I'm waiting on an email!

Mop a top · 31-10-2015 11:51am

Pmac773 wrote: »

Got mine around 5! Today was hell waiting on that email, what does it not feel like to be in the waiting room lol it's crazy, as for the boards emailing with PSNI in the title, yeah that gets on my nerves too when I'm waiting on an email!

Lol never mind the waiting room, each stage is just as bad, whether it's waiting on your date coming round or waiting for the result its a nightmare but sure we've all got each other to keep company on here as we slowly go nuts :P

Pmac773 · 31-10-2015 1:54pm

Mop a top wrote: »

Lol never mind the waiting room, each stage is just as bad, whether it's waiting on your date coming round or waiting for the result its a nightmare but sure we've all got each other to keep company on here as we slowly go nuts :P

It's awful! I didn't expect it to be this bad lol, I'm normally quite a patient person! Although since I applied I think that has totally went out the window, checked my emails constantly yesterday! Was questioning my sanity by 5pm yesterday lmao

bow runner · 01-11-2015 7:48pm

Another rough weekend for our possible colleagues , makes you think. Wish I was there to make little difference maybe. Who knows this time a year or two.

Shield · 01-11-2015 7:59pm

bow runner wrote: »

Another rough weekend for our possible colleagues

This.

Definitely this.

Homer01 · 05-11-2015 6:56pm

Just read the CC's report to the Policing Board.

Grand total of 5,605 applicants. Am I right in saying this is down on previous campaigns?
I seem to remember the 1309 campaign was about 7,500.

http://www.psni.police.uk/chief_constable_s_report_to_the_ni_policing_board__05_11_15

Johannes_Cabal · 05-11-2015 7:15pm

Homer01 wrote: »

Just read the CC's report to the Policing Board.

Grand total of 5,605 applicants. Am I right in saying this is down on previous campaigns?
I seem to remember the 1309 campaign was about 7,500.

http://www.psni.police.uk/chief_constable_s_report_to_the_ni_policing_board__05_11_15

Yeah, not sure about 1405 but 1309 was around the 7000 odd mark. 5,605 is still a lot to compete with. Even if 50% fail IST we are still left with near 3000 to contend with for what might be a couple of hundred positions at best...puts the pressure on a bit.

IvanT1984 · 05-11-2015 7:33pm

Johannes_Cabal wrote: »

Yeah, not sure about 1405 but 1309 was around the 7000 odd mark. 5,605 is still a lot to compete with. Even if 50% fail IST we are still left with near 3000 to contend with for what might be a couple of hundred positions at best...puts the pressure on a bit.

I see he mentions 21 weeks intensive training I wonder is this something that will be introduced for those successful in the next campaign or is it simply a typo?

Johannes_Cabal · 05-11-2015 7:42pm

IvanT1984 wrote: »

I see he mentions 21 weeks intensive training I wonder is this something that will be introduced for those successful in the next campaign or is it simply a typo?

Maybe he doesn't count the last week as 'training'..is it not preparation for attestation and passing out parade?

But who knows maybe they have condensed certain elements to reduce the training period.

Tinfoilcap · 05-11-2015 11:04pm

You get 5 days off as leave during training so it technically is only 21 weeks.

IvanT1984 · 06-11-2015 10:40am

Tinfoilcap wrote: »

You get 5 days off as leave during training so it technically is only 21 weeks.

Yeah was thinking that may have been the case

Mop a top · 06-11-2015 8:42pm

Would you want a week off?!? I'd be too paranoid I'd miss something lol

Wannabegarda · 06-11-2015 8:46pm

Not going to proceed any further with it. Im away in the states during the IST and the only reason i would come back is if i got the garda medical. Gotten far in the Garda atm waiting (impatiently) on interview results, im all 'copped' out with police recruitment atm. Need a break from it if i dont get it.

.S. · 07-11-2015 9:17am

There is some annual leave days yes but they're essentially study leave days, the PSNI set the dates, you can't pick/take any other Annual Leave at GV. (I'd be exactly the same mop!)

KevBo2015 · 08-11-2015 4:46pm

The leave also falls nicely before exams haha, the hint could not be clearer! 2 days before week 8s and 3 days before week 16s the two big choke point exams, where if you fail you get one resit and your job is on the line.

Timetravel · 12-11-2015 7:16pm

Anyone know how many jobs might come out of campaign 3?

swl33t · 17-11-2015 5:51pm

What do you think the extra £160m in funding over the next 5 years will mean for recruitment? Good news i'd imagine!

Joe789 · 18-11-2015 12:55am

You would hope so. Police Fed have said a significant slice of it should go on recruitment.

Homer01 · 20-11-2015 1:19pm

PSNI tweet; 'Almost 5,500 applicants received in recent recruitment process'

Timetravel · 20-11-2015 2:01pm

Breakdown of recruitment numbers for 2015 & 2014 in case anyone is interested

http://www.psni.police.uk/figures_from_psni_recruitment_campaign_-__20_11_15

tirchonaill77 · 20-11-2015 2:21pm

I missed the boat in applying they probably wont have anymore recruitment drives for a few years :-(

IUA14 · 24-11-2015 4:38pm

Anyone had their IST yet and how did they get on? Also possibly stupid question but I assume casual clothes are grand?

Midgetgem84 · 24-11-2015 4:50pm

Yea mate, casual. I wore jeans and a hoodie

Shield · 04-12-2015 7:36am

Mod note:

Hi gang.

After much consideration, I decided to delete any reference to that useless book we were talking about. Even bad publicity is publicity, and thanks to you all, it has been shown that the book has no verifiable value, and it raises more questions than it supposedly answers.

Ordinarily, I would just delete posts and move on without posting a note, but I feel it's only fair to let you all know why I want any reference of this book removed from the forum.

-Shield.

PSNI Recruitment 2015

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