Garda Trainee 2019 - Stage 2

AD07 · 02-08-2019 8:33am

fiverfriday wrote: »

I spoke with a member of staff from PAS today and she said that the second batch will be called for interview in September.

Will 161 people be called for the second batch do you know?

SquireD · 02-08-2019 12:49pm

fiverfriday wrote: »

I spoke with a member of staff from PAS today and she said that the second batch will be called for interview in September.

AD07 wrote: »

Will 161 people be called for the second batch do you know?

I'm on holidays the middle of September and was placed 430 so hoping this doesn't clash, but if their taking 161 at a time that would make me the 3rd batch so I'd imagine that would mean i'd be called in October?

lucymangoo96 · 02-08-2019 2:47pm

SquireD wrote: »

I'm on holidays the middle of September and was placed 430 so hoping this doesn't clash, but if their taking 161 at a time that would make me the 3rd batch so I'd imagine that would mean i'd be called in October?

From looking at previous recruitments, they seem to be fairly back to back - this first batch is starting on the 19th and running until the 29th, I'd say the next batch will start in early September and third in mid-late September!

Only a guess but seems to have happened that way last year

Ciano1997 · 04-08-2019 6:32am

Hi guys good morning.
For anyone in the 2000’s mark and still waiting to sit stage 2 , I was told by PAS that it won’t be till October.

dude23 · 04-08-2019 8:38am

Hey I did stage 2, 2weeks ago anyone any idea when the results will be out for it.

Ciano1997 · 04-08-2019 8:57am

dude23 wrote: »

Hey I did stage 2, 2weeks ago anyone any idea when the results will be out for it.

Usually 3-4 weeks mate

AshleyOH · 06-08-2019 4:09pm

Ciano1997 wrote: »

Usually 3-4 weeks mate

Guys does anyone know how strict they are on bmi for the medical? Ahead of myself I know but just wanna check!

irishgirl91 · 06-08-2019 4:41pm

AshleyOH wrote: »

Guys does anyone know how strict they are on bmi for the medical? Ahead of myself I know but just wanna check!

I may not be fully accurate here in what I'm saying but I think they would send someone for further testing if they had a higher BMI than the parameters they specified. BMI isnt a truly accurate test though it doesn't differentiate between muscle weight and actual body fat or take into account someone's build/frame. There is other tests that would measure your waist circumference, waist to hip ratio and actual body fat. They could ask you do to a STEP test too to assess your fitness. If you will be sitting stage 3 soon it's a good time now to make small dietary changes and get exercise routine. Try not to worry about the BMI though your fitness is more important and everything will fall together stage 4 is still a good while away yet. I'm sure they have the parameters listed on the documentation. I hope that helps you with your question but try not to worry about it too much nothing wrong with being curious though!

I'm not a medical professional

Jamie13 · 15-08-2019 3:46pm

When are the results for the second batch of the second stage out?

r1gskcn9p3y75o · 15-08-2019 10:33pm

AshleyOH wrote: »

Guys does anyone know how strict they are on bmi for the medical? Ahead of myself I know but just wanna check!

Someone told me they were given 12 weeks to come back with bmi down after the medical.

Nel26 · 18-08-2019 11:49am

Jamie13 wrote: »

When are the results for the second batch of the second stage out?

The end of August I think they said when I did mine

revenent · 19-08-2019 8:22pm

Gone very quiet on here considering 2 weeks of interviews have been done. How did those who went feel about it?

Stephen Strange · 20-08-2019 12:16am

revenent wrote: »

Gone very quiet on here considering 2 weeks of interviews have been done. How did those who went feel about it?

Interviews only started yesterday, no? Also, there's another thread for stage 3

ayogdx · 22-08-2019 2:32pm

Any chance anyone who sat stage two on 31st of July know when the results are coming out?
I know they said end of August but if anyone knows anything more specific that would be great, would save me from checking my email every 5 mins.

Jamie13 · 22-08-2019 2:34pm

Same I done mine on 24th and was told mid August so I haven’t a clue when

Eire_1600 · 22-08-2019 3:10pm

I done mine on the 30th and am still awaiting results. I doubt it will be this week, I’d say more than likely it will be early next week.

mascherano11 · 22-08-2019 3:47pm

Results are out I just got mine now passed and onto stage 3

Sp1234 · 22-08-2019 3:51pm

I passed too but 524 do you think they'll go that high with the interviews?

LuimneachLad15 · 22-08-2019 3:51pm

Just got results for Stage 2 there. Thankfully passed them ðŸ‘ðŸ¼

ayogdx · 22-08-2019 4:09pm

Ah here now I wish I never asked when the results are out.

Passed but I'm 600th, doubt that I'll see the interview room.

Jahcork · 22-08-2019 4:15pm

Just got results for stage 3, passed and oom is 610, can someone send on the competencies for the interview ? Thanks

Whatyagonnnado · 22-08-2019 4:22pm

ayogdx wrote: »

Ah here now I wish I never asked when the results are out.

Passed but I'm 600th, doubt that I'll see the interview room.

Why? What makes you think that? I'm 590 so keen to know your take on it!
Just remember that lots of people will have applied from LC that may pull out now the results are out. Likewise people waiting on uni results etc...it may be closer than you think!

Jamie13 · 22-08-2019 4:28pm

Congrats to everyone who passed stage two. Unfortunately job simulation caught me out. There’s always next year ðŸ€žðŸ¼

mascherano11 · 22-08-2019 4:30pm

ayogdx wrote: »

Ah here now I wish I never asked when the results are out.

Passed but I'm 600th, doubt that I'll see the interview room.

Considering they announced today that the plan is for 1500 additional Gardai by 2021 I’d say it’s safe to say you’ll at least get called for an interview.

Witcher · 22-08-2019 4:39pm

Everyone will get called for interview as has been said in previous threads, you will ALWAYS advance once you don't fail a stage.

Eire_1600 · 22-08-2019 6:26pm

Congratulations to everyone that passed. I failed the logical reasoning unfortunately, passed all other 3 parts. Disappointed but I’ll focus on the next campaign.

Nel26 · 22-08-2019 7:27pm

Congratulations everyone who passed onto stage 3

got oom 669 so bit of a wait now! Delighted though!

Cornflakes132 · 22-08-2019 7:53pm

For anyone who passed the July stage two, congrats. Did they say when your interviews would start?

job seeker · 22-08-2019 8:13pm

Eire_1600 wrote: »

Congratulations to everyone that passed. I failed the logical reasoning unfortunately, passed all other 3 parts. Disappointed but I’ll focus on the next campaign.

Same here, I failed the report writing! This was my second time to go for the AGS! Just think of the positives of the experience and apply any changes you make for the next time!

Whatyagonnnado · 22-08-2019 8:49pm

Cornflakes132 wrote: »

For anyone who passed the July stage two, congrats. Did they say when your interviews would start?

Nope, just said they've called 161 people for interview to date and will call more throughout the year :-)

Lcass · 22-08-2019 10:31pm

Congrats to.everyone who passed. Ranked 684. Anyone have any idea how long we be waiting for an interview? ðŸ‘

Eire_1600 · 22-08-2019 11:19pm

job seeker wrote: »

Same here, I failed the report writing! This was my second time to go for the AGS! Just think of the positives of the experience and apply any changes you make for the next time!

At least they announced the recruitment of 1500 gardaí by 2021. We can use this experience from stages 1 & 2 and improve on it for the next campaign. Hopefully it will begin sooner rather than later. Again, Congratulations to everyone that passed. Good luck with interviews.

job seeker · 22-08-2019 11:44pm

Eire_1600 wrote: »

At least they announced the recruitment of 1500 gardaí by 2021. We can use this experience from stages 1 & 2 and improve on it for the next campaign. Hopefully it will begin sooner rather than later. Again, Congratulations to everyone that passed. Good luck with interviews.

Exactly!

We've nothing to lose and everything to gain!

Cornflakes132 · 23-08-2019 2:17pm

Just an fyi

Group A completed stage two in May, they are the ones that are getting interviews first, I’m oom 540 in group A and I have been told November/December. I called PAS today and they said that group As interviews need to finish before they start on group B

I’m presuming group B was the group that passed stage 2 just last month, I’m not sure how many people passed stage two from group A

I reckon it will be at least next year before group B start getting interviews

AF96DUB · 23-08-2019 3:25pm

Cornflakes132 wrote: »

Just an fyi

Group A completed stage two in May, they are the ones that are getting interviews first, I’m oom 540 in group A and I have been told November/December. I called PAS today and they said that group As interviews need to finish before they start on group B

I’m presuming group B was the group that passed stage 2 just last month, I’m not sure how many people passed stage two from group A

I reckon it will be at least next year before group B start getting interviews

I sat my Stage 2 in June and placed 355 on the oom, does that make me Group A or Group B? Cheers

Cornflakes132 · 23-08-2019 4:15pm

AF96DUB wrote: »

I sat my Stage 2 in June and placed 355 on the oom, does that make me Group A or Group B? Cheers

Beginning of June? Group A

AF96DUB · 24-08-2019 3:08pm

Cornflakes132 wrote: »

Beginning of June? Group A

It was towards the end of June, must be Group B so, thanks!

Cornflakes132 · 25-08-2019 4:08am

AF96DUB wrote: »

It was towards the end of June, must be Group B so, thanks!

No worries!

TQ98 · 26-08-2019 1:22pm

Failed job sim on stage 2, gutted cause I was confident coming out of the exam, does anyone know how I go about getting feedback and possibly a re check? Also will there be another recruitment next year for sure? Well done to everyone that passed

Eire_1600 · 26-08-2019 3:40pm

TQ98 wrote: »

Failed job sim on stage 2, gutted cause I was confident coming out of the exam, does anyone know how I go about getting feedback and possibly a re check? Also will there be another recruitment next year for sure? Well done to everyone that passed

I failed the logical reasoning unfortunately, passed all the other parts. I was surprised at failing that part as I thought it would be the report writing that would catch me out! There will definitely be another campaign next year as they need 1500 by 2021. We can use our experience during this campaign next time and hopefully it’ll work out.

revenent · 03-09-2019 5:50pm

Those who did interviews in the first batch, the results are out today! Good luck all.

Lcass · 04-09-2019 10:23am

Any idea lads if the second batch have been given dates for interviews yet?

AF96DUB · 04-09-2019 11:20am

Lcass wrote: »

Any idea lads if the second batch have been given dates for interviews yet?

yeah they went out around a week ago

Mar_mar27 · 04-09-2019 10:54pm

Anyone preparing for interviews at this stage I would strongly recommend the Garda IP course! I did mine with Noel John and i did very well in my interview. On a one to one course your application is given the right attention to give good examples to match your competencies

MrMiata · 10-09-2019 4:58pm

Just got accepted to Stage 2, I completed Stage 1 just before it was due after forgetting about it!

I doubt Career Services are running any prep courses between now and the 2nd of October.
Has anyone gone with the online course, how did you find it?

Jahcork · 10-09-2019 5:23pm

I purchased the career services prep course, well worth the money.

Monkeysgomad · 12-09-2019 1:06pm

MrMiata wrote: »

Just got accepted to Stage 2, I completed Stage 1 just before it was due after forgetting about it!

I doubt Career Services are running any prep courses between now and the 2nd of October.
Has anyone gone with the online course, how did you find it?

I see there is an online one, I was thinking about it but not sure!

Ciano1997 · 12-09-2019 1:08pm

I’m booked for the 2nd of October at 14:45. I read somewhere to attend the PSA 15 mins earlier before you start, is that true?

SquireD · 12-09-2019 1:29pm

Ciano1997 wrote: »

I’m booked for the 2nd of October at 14:45. I read somewhere to attend the PSA 15 mins earlier before you start, is that true?

Yep, just to make sure you check in at the desk is all

Monkeysgomad · 28-09-2019 9:23am

SquireD wrote: »

Yep, just to make sure you check in at the desk is all

Guys on the email it says we leave personal belongings in a room, is it safe in the room? Was traveling with a friend who’s had to change her flight so now isn’t coming up to Dublin and worried about my stuff? (I’m from cork, not a lover of Dublin ðŸ˜‚)

Garda Trainee 2019 - Stage 2

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