Emergency Call Takers and Incident Creation Representatives in An Garda Siochana

Gremlinertia · 29-01-2021 9:53pm

There is no booklet yet for stage two, email states it will be sent in a few weeks

mrscoco30 · 29-01-2021 10:07pm

Hi I mean the original document with job specifications etc please!

Beans06 · 29-01-2021 10:09pm

Hi all

congratulations to you all who got to stage 2.

Applied for Waterford

Jambori · 29-01-2021 10:09pm

mrscoco30 wrote: »

Hi I mean the original document with job specifications etc please!

That's what I meant too, can't find it online, TIA!

Gremlinertia · 29-01-2021 10:10pm

Hopefully someone here helps you out, am at work so no access

job seeker · 30-01-2021 12:40am

20249405_20249405 Call Takers in An Garda SÃochÃ¡na Final.pdf

Information booklet attached!

Jambori · 30-01-2021 12:52am

job seeker wrote: »

Information booklet attached!

Thank you so much!

Mightydrumming · 30-01-2021 2:01am

Onto stage 2, Galway!

Itainire · 30-01-2021 9:36am

Why does it feel like they literally invited all applicants to stage 2?!
What were the odds off all of us passing stage 1?!

mrscoco30 · 30-01-2021 9:44am

Thanks! Much appreciated. Stage 2 aswell &#55358;&#56606;

Mayoman22 · 30-01-2021 9:52am

Because it was literally the most basic of aptitude tests there is. I mean, picking out true or false and then the number observation test clicking for a correct number. Honestly the majority of people will have got past it, I’m not trying to sound arrogant but I don’t see how one could not get past that. Junior cert students could have completed that stage no problem.

So honesty, I really don’t think they will have narrowed down the numbers much at all with those tests, probably at least 80%, if not more, will be onto the next stage where harder tests and eventually interviews will narrow the numbers down properly!

But that’s just my opinion!

Big_Baner · 30-01-2021 2:11pm

Mayoman22 wrote: »

Because it was literally the most basic of aptitude tests there is. I mean, picking out true or false and then the number observation test clicking for a correct number. Honestly the majority of people will have got past it, I’m not trying to sound arrogant but I don’t see how one could not get past that. Junior cert students could have completed that stage no problem.

So honesty, I really don’t think they will have narrowed down the numbers much at all with those tests, probably at least 80%, if not more, will be onto the next stage where harder tests and eventually interviews will narrow the numbers down properly!

But that’s just my opinion!

Yeah. Considering it was very straightforward, I assumed they’d be more selective in regards to who got through like factoring the length of time it took to finish and whatnot, but I guess not. I’d imagine stage two will be similar to what they did last year which would the thin the herd out a bit more thoroughly.

mrscoco30 · 30-01-2021 3:24pm

What was stage 2 last year? Thanks

skidmarkoner · 30-01-2021 5:05pm

I'd say that basic test was to just defer those that apply without any intention of following through if you do two tests your most likely up for the job. Then an interview to see if your suited for it ya know.

Junior Blue · 30-01-2021 8:28pm

Mayoman22 wrote: »

Because it was literally the most basic of aptitude tests there is. I mean, picking out true or false and then the number observation test clicking for a correct number. Honestly the majority of people will have got past it, I’m not trying to sound arrogant but I don’t see how one could not get past that. Junior cert students could have completed that stage no problem.

So honesty, I really don’t think they will have narrowed down the numbers much at all with those tests, probably at least 80%, if not more, will be onto the next stage where harder tests and eventually interviews will narrow the numbers down properly!

But that’s just my opinion!

I’m aware of 4 who did the assessment, of which 1 has progressed to stage 2.
Very best of luck to all in the next stages, and hope to see some of ye soon.

Shau_98 · 31-01-2021 3:47pm

Passed as well! Applied for Waterford

mrscoco30 · 09-02-2021 8:46pm

Anyone else killed checking their emails?! Zero patience

job seeker · 09-02-2021 9:04pm

mrscoco30 wrote: »

Anyone else killed checking their emails?! Zero patience

Have a little patience. :P

Mightydrumming · 10-02-2021 3:50am

mrscoco30 wrote: »

Anyone else killed checking their emails?! Zero patience

:P

job seeker · 10-02-2021 6:37pm

I'd hope we'll hear something on Friday/Friday week! If the information booklet is anything to go by...

Account2021 · 10-02-2021 7:40pm

I am involved in another competition PAS are running for EO which some are due to get the next stage tomorrow with a deadline next Thursday for completion.

Just guessing here but I am thinking they don’t run the competitions all at the same time.

I’m guessing we might get the familiarisation for stage 2 this week and it might run the following week from around the 18th based on the other competition dates.

job seeker · 10-02-2021 8:25pm

Account2021 wrote: »

I am involved in another competition PAS are running for EO which some are due to get the next stage tomorrow with a deadline next Thursday for completion.

Just guessing here but I am thinking they don’t run the competitions all at the same time.

I’m guessing we might get the familiarisation for stage 2 this week and it might run the following week from around the 18th based on the other competition dates.

I hope so!

mrscoco30 · 10-02-2021 10:26pm

All very exciting!

Shau_98 · 11-02-2021 2:50pm

I'm actually pretty excited to see what this aptitude test entails. I wonder will interviews be done via skype or zoom since its unlikely that we will be allowed to attend in person ones.

job seeker · 11-02-2021 10:45pm

Shau_98 wrote: »

I'm actually pretty excited to see what this aptitude test entails. I wonder will interviews be done via skype or zoom since its unlikely that we will be allowed to attend in person ones.

Many departments in the public sector have been conducting video interviews since the start of the pandemic. I think someone mentioned zoom a few months back if I recall correctly..

Shau_98 · 12-02-2021 8:42am

job seeker wrote: »

Many departments in the public sector have been conducting video interviews since the start of the pandemic. I think someone mentioned zoom a few months back if I recall correctly..

Yeah definitly online video interviews, hopefully recruitment doesn't get delayed.

Account2021 · 12-02-2021 10:51am

Last nights Primetime happened to show a very short clip of the office (looks like area we would be working if successful) on Harcourt Street about 6 mins in for anyone curious during a segment on Covid.

I never really watch Primetime so I’m hoping it’s a sign! ha

Itainire · 12-02-2021 12:16pm

I hope we will get more info today about next phase.. or I will pass the weekend checking the emails hah

job seeker · 12-02-2021 11:04pm

Itainire wrote: »

I hope we will get more info today about next phase.. or I will pass the weekend checking the emails hah

You don't have to sit at your computer refreshing your email all weekend. If we get contact someone is bound to post here anyway and you'll find out that way.

You can also set up your public jobs account so that you'll receive a text message informing you that you have an unread message in your inbox.

Kazzie07 · 13-02-2021 5:57pm

We got the email with the booklet. Good luck everyone.

mrscoco30 · 13-02-2021 5:59pm

Set up the text alert, very handy, thanks! Was not expecting that email on a Saturday evening, good luck to ye all!

Shau_98 · 13-02-2021 6:01pm

Good luck everyone!

Beans06 · 13-02-2021 6:04pm

Best of luck everyone!

Itainire · 13-02-2021 6:08pm

Currently desperate because the familiarisation link doesn't work for me !!

job seeker · 13-02-2021 6:18pm

Itainire wrote: »

Currently desperate because the familiarisation link doesn't work for me !!

Check your downloads folder on your pc.

EDIT: Nevermind, I was looking at something else..

EDIT 2: Try firefox, that worked for me..

job seeker · 13-02-2021 10:50pm

So the actual practise test will be available prior to the actual tests in that link we'll be sent on Monday. I kinda thought that we may be able to practice it now.. Ah well..

Capricorn19 · 13-02-2021 11:29pm

job seeker wrote: »

So the actual practise test will be available prior to the actual tests in that link we'll be sent on Monday. I kinda thought that we may be able to practice it now.. Ah well..

Thought same, would have been handy to have a few just to know what it feels like..

Shau_98 · 14-02-2021 10:26am

Capricorn19 wrote: »

Thought same, would have been handy to have a few just to know what it feels like..

I'm going to try practice some transcription practice testsm I know it won't be the exact same but it might get me used to typing as someone speaks. Just an idea for anyone else

Capricorn19 · 14-02-2021 11:06am

Shau_98 wrote: »

I'm going to try practice some transcription practice testsm I know it won't be the exact same but it might get me used to typing as someone speaks. Just an idea for anyone else

Good idea, was googling try to find some sort of practice never thought of them.. good luck ðŸ™‚

Alwayse30 · 14-02-2021 7:58pm

Does anyone know what the working hour will be ? I imagine it'll be an 8-12 hour shift ?

Capricorn19 · 14-02-2021 8:00pm

Alwayse30 wrote: »

Does anyone know what the working hour will be ? I imagine it'll be an 8-12 hour shift ?

I think its 12hrs like 8 to 8 or something similar. 4 days 2 morning followed by 2 nights.

Kablamo! · 14-02-2021 8:19pm

It's 7-7 two days, 7-7 two nights and 4 off at present.

job seeker · 14-02-2021 10:09pm

Kablamo! wrote: »

It's 7-7 two days, 7-7 two nights and 4 off at present.

Them hours aren't that bad at all..

Shau_98 · 15-02-2021 10:55am

The link has been sent to us. Good luck everyone

weadick · 15-02-2021 12:44pm

That didn't go well. It just skipped any practice test and took me straight into the real thing.

Account2021 · 15-02-2021 1:27pm

weadick wrote: »

That didn't go well. It just skipped any practice test and took me straight into the real thing.

Just done it there myself…..quite tough I found.

How far did you manage to get along?

For others:

I got the practice up okay. It gives you an option and asks you do you want to try the practice first Yes/ No.

When the practice comes up.
You need to click into the box and they start speaking say at reference.

There is a button down the bottom and at the top saying start test.
Don’t click until you are ready to start the test.

If you click this it brings you to the test itself rather den starting the practice maybe this is what happened here with you?

Bit unfair if you ask me if that was the case.

Secretlab · 15-02-2021 4:25pm

I've been following this post for a couple of days but havent posted on it.
Applied for Waterford, just finished the stage 2 exam.
I don't know how there was 32 pages to be completed (even though i know no one would get that far). I'd consider myself a fairly decent typer as i work in an extremely busy medical practice, but it was the need to spell check a lot of the names that slowed me down. I'm assuming that they'd prefer you to have less data entry done, but spelled correctly, rather than loads of pages done, but emails and names spelled wrong?
Fingers crossed I get through to the next round, but I actually have no idea how I got on at all.

Good Luck everyone.

Itainire · 15-02-2021 4:53pm

Secretlab wrote: »

I've been following this post for a couple of days but havent posted on it.
Applied for Waterford, just finished the stage 2 exam.
I don't know how there was 32 pages to be completed (even though i know no one would get that far). I'd consider myself a fairly decent typer as i work in an extremely busy medical practice, but it was the need to spell check a lot of the names that slowed me down. I'm assuming that they'd prefer you to have less data entry done, but spelled correctly, rather than loads of pages done, but emails and names spelled wrong?
Fingers crossed I get through to the next round, but I actually have no idea how I got on at all.

Good Luck everyone.

That was my thought aswell.. What will they prioritize, accuracy or speed ?! I think some sections are more important than others.. For example a name not spelled correctly isn't as bad as misspelled email .. but that's just my opinion.

Now another month of waiting for the result!

Shau_98 · 15-02-2021 7:38pm

God I found that hard and most of my job is spent getting peoples names and information and putting it into fields so I thought I would fly it.

God a whole month waiting now, the stress.

Glad I wasnt the only one who found it tough

Barmanhu · 15-02-2021 11:08pm

Shau_98 wrote: »

God I found that hard and most of my job is spent getting peoples names and information and putting it into fields so I thought I would fly it.

God a whole month waiting now, the stress.

Glad I wasnt the only one who found it tough

My job too. I did find it tough but took some solice in the fact that in the real world you can ask somebody (in this example) is that a "daveys" with a YS or IES, I suppose so that's not too bad.

Best of luck.

Emergency Call Takers and Incident Creation Representatives in An Garda Siochana

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