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Student Paramedic 2016

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  • #152
    flix1
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭flix1


    Okay so I can tell you that what you need to do here is put down the following:

    Put down the names of your employers, but beside it write the following:

    "Out of respect for my current employer, I would ask that you please notify me to before contacting them"

    This is totally acceptable in this and nearly all recruitment practices. I can vouch for this in this situation as I have successfully coached 2 people into this paramedic course recently


  • #153
    flix1
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭flix1


    buffmeister wrote: »
    Just got an email there, invited to apply for an interview!
    Just read the application and it asks for your current employer to act as a referee! I started a new job a few weeks ago so don't know how that will go down :-/

    Please see my post below about this exact thing...hope it helps you!


  • #154
    flix1
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭flix1


    Osgood wrote: »
    "Do we have to ask your permission before contacting your referees?"
    "HELL YA!"

    So just to clarify. Your current employer does not necessarily have to act as your referee. When choosing your referee, think carefully about the one who can provide a reference which is most relevant to this trainee post. Also though consider if you have a significant length of service in a job, it would be strange not to have a referee from there. Your referee does not need to be a member of a senior management, but someone who can vouch for your work and personality e.g. a direct supervisor. Out of courtesy I would always recommend you check with a referee prior to naming them on a form. However in some cases this isn't always possible, so you need to guage the likelihood of them acting as a referee when you do get around to asking. Any more queries on this...please just ask...only too happy to help!


  • #155
    flix1
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭flix1


    sjb25 wrote: »
    They are tricky I went trough it all in 2013 found the forms hard just do plenty of thinking about the compency examples you write as a good portion of the interview will be based on what you write you will be asked questions on it and asked to explain further and will be scored accordingly also is no harm having a second example of each in the back of your head as you could be asked for another example in interview

    Folks this is the SINGLE most important part of this process. It requires a lot of time to get this correct. You need to do it hand in hand with the job specification and the competencies. All competencies must be 'hit' in your replies. You are correct when you say that the content of these forms will shape your interview. So you need to set yourself up for success in relation to this. Your competency examples need to be strong, direct, succinct and most of all...it's about what YOU did. Competency based interviews are designed to determine where your strengths lie and how you might behave in certain scenarios. If this section of your job preparation doesn't take hours and plenty of redrafts...then it ain't good enough!


  • #156
    sjb25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,395 ✭✭✭sjb25


    flix1 wrote: »
    Folks this is the SINGLE most important part of this process. It requires a lot of time to get this correct. You need to do it hand in hand with the job specification and the competencies. All competencies must be 'hit' in your replies. You are correct when you say that the content of these forms will shape your interview. So you need to set yourself up for success in relation to this. Your competency examples need to be strong, direct, succinct and most of all...it's about what YOU did. Competency based interviews are designed to determine where your strengths lie and how you might behave in certain scenarios. If this section of your job preparation doesn't take hours and plenty of redrafts...then it ain't good enough!

    This guys I got trough it but I had to put some amount of effort in it took me 3-4days at least to do that part of the form my hand was in bits writing must of had about 4-5 drafts from each competency spend as much time as you can doing them they are so important


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  • #157
    madmaxvideo
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭madmaxvideo


    sjb25 wrote: »
    This guys I got trough it but I had to put some amount of effort in it took me 3-4days at least to do that part of the form my hand was in bits writing must of had about 4-5 drafts from each competency spend as much time as you can doing them they are so important

    Some good advice here! However forms have been submitted, deadline was last Friday!!

    Out of curiosity, sjb25, how long were you waiting to get an invite to interview, from the deadline of submitting the interview application?


  • #158
    flix1
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭flix1


    madmaxvideo wrote: »
    So good advice here! However forms have been submitted, deadline was last Friday!!

    Out of curiosity, sjb25, how long were you waiting to get an invite to interview, from the deadline of submitting the interview application?

    Oh really? aw well, whats gone in has gone in. I would urge folks to take time to know your answers inside out, upside down and backways. You will be quizzed sideways on them. Remember if you haven't had an experience that they ask about...tell them what you 'would' do if you found yourself in that situation.

    I'm happy to help if anyone wants a dig out. I know what a difficult road this can be.


  • #159
    sjb25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,395 ✭✭✭sjb25


    madmaxvideo wrote: »
    Some good advice here! However forms have been submitted, deadline was last Friday!!

    Out of curiosity, sjb25, how long were you waiting to get an invite to interview, from the deadline of submitting the interview application?
    Was about a month if I remember correctly


  • #160
    madmaxvideo
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭madmaxvideo


    sjb25 wrote: »
    Was about a month if I remember correctly

    That long!! I'd say that was a killer. They say they expect to start interviews June 13th this time around, very short between stages. I have heard they could form a supplementary panel, due to low numbers.


  • #161
    dmc36
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭dmc36


    Well this time the wait wont be as long thankfully, just received an email stating invitations have been posted and should arrive by postal address tomorrow.


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  • #162
    Osgood
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭Osgood


    Just received the same. Does everyone who submitted the application, after passing the tests, get invited for interview?


  • #163
    madmaxvideo
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭madmaxvideo


    dmc36 wrote: »
    Well this time the wait wont be as long thankfully, just received an email stating invitations have been posted and should arrive by postal address tomorrow.

    My thoughts exactly!! Got the same, good luck to ya with it


  • #164
    stringbox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 294 ✭✭stringbox


    Just got it, delighted!
    Anybody get shortlisted out?


  • #165
    madmaxvideo
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭madmaxvideo


    Osgood wrote: »
    Just received the same. Does everyone who submitted the application, after passing the tests, get invited for interview?

    I would guess everyone got an invite, again due to low numbers, on less they sent back a blank application!


  • #166
    Osgood
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭Osgood


    Anyone have an idea how many passed the testing stage? And how many went for it?


  • #167
    flix1
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭flix1


    I would say to you at this stage...forget about the numbers applying if you can. Just keep your eyes on the prize....everything else is just a distraction. Practice your interview technique, get someone to do mock interviews with you.


  • #168
    mr ice
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭mr ice


    Did people get the letter today, I didn't?


  • #169
    stringbox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 294 ✭✭stringbox


    mr ice wrote: »
    Did people get the letter today, I didn't?

    Yeah I just opened it, it's a hell of a form, 25 pages.


  • #170
    Osgood
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭Osgood


    mr ice wrote: »
    Did people get the letter today, I didn't?

    I got mine.
    Did you get the email yesterday?


  • #171
    mr ice
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭mr ice


    Osgood wrote: »
    I got mine.
    Did you get the email yesterday?

    Git the e mail alright.


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  • #172
    Osgood
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭Osgood


    mr ice wrote: »
    Git the e mail alright.

    If it doesn't arrive tomorrow, I'd be emailing them!


  • #173
    stringbox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 294 ✭✭stringbox


    Did we hand in our Leaving Certs? Or did we get them back? I'm here searching frantically for it.


  • #174
    mr ice
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭mr ice


    stringbox wrote: »
    Did we hand in our Leaving Certs? Or did we get them back? I'm here searching frantically for it.

    They took it at the aptitude test. They give all that paperwork back on your interview date. I assume they send it back by mail if you weren't successful at aptitude.


  • #175
    BadBannana
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 355 ✭✭BadBannana


    Hi there, does anyone know if there'll be a recruitment drive in 2017/2018?


  • #176
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    BadBannana wrote: »
    Hi there, does anyone know if there'll be a recruitment drive in 2017/2018?

    From talking to folk in NASC, it's likely there will be another drive.


  • #177
    madmaxvideo
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭madmaxvideo


    BadBannana wrote: »
    Hi there, does anyone know if there'll be a recruitment drive in 2017/2018?

    Let's just say it will be more like June/ July 2016. From the grape vine.


  • #178
    OffalyMedic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭OffalyMedic


    madmaxvideo wrote:
    Let's just say it will be more like June/ July 2016. From the grape vine.


    Another one that soon?


  • #179
    stringbox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 294 ✭✭stringbox


    Do your c licence now.


  • #180
    madmaxvideo
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭madmaxvideo


    shaunac93 wrote: »
    Another one that soon?

    So they say, poor uptake in April, and small numbers going to interview, NRS have everything in place ready to go.


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  • #181
    BadBannana
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 355 ✭✭BadBannana


    madmaxvideo wrote: »
    Let's just say it will be more like June/ July 2016. From the grape vine.

    I was asking just because I won't be finished the leaving by then :l

    Good luck to anyone applying this year though


  • #182
    madmaxvideo
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭madmaxvideo


    BadBannana wrote: »
    I was asking just because I won't be finished the leaving by then :l

    Good luck to anyone applying this year though

    I wouldn't rule out another recruitment drive in the next few years, however, you could go the cao route and apply to UL paramedic course, when you complete the leaving and maybe gain employment that way!


  • #183
    BadBannana
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 355 ✭✭BadBannana


    madmaxvideo wrote: »
    I wouldn't rule out another recruitment drive in the next few years, however, you could go the cao route and apply to UL paramedic course, when you complete the leaving and maybe gain employment that way!

    I live in Cork unfortunately and being able to pay for college is slightly uncertain right now. An all round **** situation but sure what can you do


  • #184
    Osgood
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭Osgood


    BadBannana wrote: »
    I live in Cork unfortunately and being able to pay for college is slightly uncertain right now. An all round **** situation but sure what can you do

    If you can afford to get your C1, you should go for that if college isn't happening just yet.


  • #185
    adam88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭adam88


    BadBannana wrote: »
    I live in Cork unfortunately and being able to pay for college is slightly uncertain right now. An all round **** situation but sure what can you do

    You have plenty of time if your only doing your leaving and your a teenager.

    Do a bit of travelling work a few jobs. Getting into this job as a teenager I don't think is a good idea


  • #186
    madmaxvideo
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭madmaxvideo


    Good luck to everyone starting interviews today.


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  • #187
    madmaxvideo
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭madmaxvideo


    So now that interviews are done how did everyone feel their interview went? I felt mine went ok, I would have liked to have talked more about my experience and knowledge, but feel I answered the questions well and elaborated on them.? Overall I feel so so about them.


  • #188
    stringbox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 294 ✭✭stringbox


    madmaxvideo wrote: »
    So now that interviews are done how did everyone feel their interview went? I felt mine went ok, I would have liked to have talked more about my experience and knowledge, but feel I answered the questions well and elaborated on them.? Overall I feel so so about them.

    I came out of it wishing I had done more preparation. Anybody know when we find out if we got it or not?


  • #189
    madmaxvideo
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭madmaxvideo


    stringbox wrote: »
    I came out of it wishing I had done more preparation. Anybody know when we find out if we got it or not?

    I asked the admin girls, they said middle of next week, because the panel goes live next Friday.


  • #190
    OffalyMedic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭OffalyMedic


    Is there still a chance of another recruitment this year? How many paramedics are they looking for in this campaign?


  • #191
    stringbox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 294 ✭✭stringbox


    shaunac93 wrote: »
    Is there still a chance of another recruitment this year? How many paramedics are they looking for in this campaign?

    Don't you start DFB next week?


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  • #192
    OffalyMedic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭OffalyMedic


    stringbox wrote:
    Don't you start DFB next week?


    No I more than likely will be in second class


  • #193
    Osgood
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭Osgood


    shaunac93 wrote: »
    Is there still a chance of another recruitment this year? How many paramedics are they looking for in this campaign?

    According to registration girl, there will be 100 students taken on before Christmas.


  • #194
    madmaxvideo
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭madmaxvideo


    Osgood wrote: »
    According to registration girl, there will be 100 students taken on before Christmas.

    At least 3 classes this year, and a second recruitment drive. What I've heard.


  • #195
    karlospet
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭karlospet


    Anyone know how many people was for the interview?


  • #196
    palmtrees
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭palmtrees


    I heard there's going to be another recruitment drive next month also from an ambulance officer


  • #197
    madmaxvideo
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭madmaxvideo


    Anyone know if results are out by post or email?


  • #198
    mr ice
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭mr ice


    madmaxvideo wrote: »
    Anyone know if results are out by post or email?

    E mail to tell you they posted the results


  • #199
    madmaxvideo
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭madmaxvideo


    I'm guessing we won't hear today, I'd say it will be later this week, maybe next week 😫


  • #200
    dmc36
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭dmc36


    Anybody get an post/email yet? The waiting is a killer


  • #201
    dmc36
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭dmc36


    Anybody get post/email yet? The waiting is a killer


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