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Garda Recruitment - Applying to join An Garda Siochana

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  • #1152
    chloe22
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭chloe22


    yeah its kinda hard to know! ive my interview date the 11th of april and i dont wana be half way through the process and then the guards to recruit!! like the reserve would be good but my first pref is the full time.


  • #1153
    lucygoosy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 77 ✭✭lucygoosy


    chloe22 wrote: »
    yeah its kinda hard to know! ive my interview date the 11th of april and i dont wana be half way through the process and then the guards to recruit!! like the reserve would be good but my first pref is the full time.


    As far as I know you may apply for both because reserve is not a full time position!!! Ring Garda HQ 01 666 0000(think thats the number) and ask to be put through to reserve office and theyll tell you there and then but you shoukld do the interview anyways its all experience!! Im on phase two of reserve and i love it! Great insight into the job. best of luck!!:cool:


  • #1154
    lucygoosy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 77 ✭✭lucygoosy


    Was talkin to Inspector down in the college, open day is 2nd April Ye should go


  • #1155
    chloe22
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭chloe22


    dats good thanx for that!! ill do that so!! did you get put anywhere or do you just stay in your own town for the reserves!?


  • #1156
    lucygoosy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 77 ✭✭lucygoosy


    chloe22 wrote: »
    dats good thanx for that!! ill do that so!! did you get put anywhere or do you just stay in your own town for the reserves!?

    Well Im from Galway Im just outside the city so I got City Centre as my ststion lets say you were from Birr or wherever well ya wouldnt get your local station but ya might get a station in your next town or something!
    Apply anyways it shows an interest open day is between 10am and 2pm!!


  • #1157
    chloe22
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭chloe22


    yeah ill go to the open day thax for that! okay thats very good so not too far from where you live! when you did the interview did it take you long to get a reply back and were you workin in the community when you applyed? :)


  • #1158
    lucygoosy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 77 ✭✭lucygoosy


    chloe22 wrote: »
    yeah ill go to the open day thax for that! okay thats very good so not too far from where you live! when you did the interview did it take you long to get a reply back and were you workin in the community when you applyed? :)


    ya i was try get involved in somethin i applied in july started my training in feb!!!! I did my interview in september!!! Even if you dont get it so what!! its still experience of the procedure!


  • #1159
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    chloe22 wrote: »
    yeah its kinda hard to know! ive my interview date the 11th of april and i dont wana be half way through the process and then the guards to recruit!! like the reserve would be good but my first pref is the full time.

    You know well done for even applying for the Reserves to begin with. Even if AGS start recruiting during your application you will still be looking at almost 2years before you could be successful in the completion of your application for the full-time. Think of the experience you could have gained in the interim. Just a thought.


  • #1160
    TheNog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,160 ✭✭✭TheNog


    lucygoosy wrote: »
    ya i was try get involved in somethin i applied in july started my training in feb!!!! I did my interview in september!!! Even if you dont get it so what!! its still experience of the procedure!

    Kerry is rght below. Keep your options open. Go for the Reserves and if in the mean time the Full Time comes up then go it. As Kerry said it would be great experience.

    kerry4sam wrote: »
    You know well done for even applying for the Reserves to begin with. Even if AGS start recruiting during your application you will still be looking at almost 2years before you could be successful in the completion of your application for the full-time. Think of the experience you could have gained in the interim. Just a thought.

    +1


  • #1161
    Geansai
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭Geansai


    Out of curiosity, what would the profile of the ideal candidate be??

    Fit, enthusisatic person, Good personality, Degree in social science or related subjects, a garda reserve, involved in two or more local community clubs...

    What else would the perfect applicant be or have??

    I suppose if we knew what they were looking for, given the time we have, we could ensure we tick as many boxes as possible....


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  • #1162
    eroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,084 ✭✭✭eroo


    Geansai wrote: »
    Out of curiosity, what would the profile of the ideal candidate be??

    Fit, enthusisatic person, Good personality, Degree in social science or related subjects, a garda reserve, involved in two or more local community clubs...

    What else would the perfect applicant be or have??

    I suppose if we knew what they were looking for, given the time we have, we could ensure we tick as many boxes as possible....

    There is no such thing as the 'perfect applicant' imo. They aren't looking for an impeccable CV.. they are looking for someone they think can do the job.:)


  • #1163
    Geansai
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭Geansai


    eroo wrote: »
    There is no such thing as the 'perfect applicant' imo. They aren't looking for an impeccable CV.. they are looking for someone they think can do the job.:)


    Well fair enough, no one candidate is going to have a perfect CV, but, by knowing what the perfect CV would entail, then one can try and move closer to it. Obviously, no one is perfect and all that, but still...

    Knowing where to aim and what to aim for is the first step in moving to a better position to make yourself a better candidate. That's all.


  • #1164
    Mun23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 76 ✭✭Mun23


    Its really just about the person u are, they want to see if you have the right personality for the career! Experience dealing with the general public will obviously help.
    All you can do is perpare the questions they give you as examples, thats basically what they will ask you!


  • #1165
    jypo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jypo


    Anybody making the trip up to templemore for the open day? Im hoping its a good sign there having one and thay maybe a recruitment drive will open soon.


  • #1166
    eroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,084 ✭✭✭eroo


    jypo wrote: »
    Anybody making the trip up to templemore for the open day? Im hoping its a good sign there having one and thay maybe a recruitment drive will open soon.

    Thinking the same thing!:)

    I'll be going if I'm off!


  • #1167
    jypo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jypo


    eroo wrote: »
    Thinking the same thing!:)

    I'll be going if I'm off!

    Hey Eroo, you dont happen to know when the last open day was and if there was a competition after that?


  • #1168
    Mun23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 76 ✭✭Mun23


    Cant make it as im working! Was at one last year though, last April I think not sure if there was one after that?


  • #1169
    jypo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jypo


    Mun23 wrote: »
    Cant make it as im working! Was at one last year though, last April I think not sure if there was one after that?


    Think there was one in may 2008, i can remember seing that on public jobs website, so only a month after the open day, heres hoping!


  • #1170
    eroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,084 ✭✭✭eroo


    jypo wrote: »
    Hey Eroo, you dont happen to know when the last open day was and if there was a competition after that?

    There was one last October, but they didn't recruit. Still, having 2 Open Days in 6 months is a good sign in my opinion. A college wouldn't have open days if it wasn't planning to take on new students.:)


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  • #1171
    Mun23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 76 ✭✭Mun23


    Ya I think its a good sign! Get the ball rolling :) Who ever is heading down hound them for an answer as to when the next campagne is opening :D


  • #1172
    eroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,084 ✭✭✭eroo


    Mun23 wrote: »
    Ya I think its a good sign! Get the ball rolling :) Who ever is heading down hound them for an answer as to when the next campagne is opening :D

    That's putting it mildly!;):pac:


  • #1173
    jypo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jypo


    Ha hound them is right, If the misses can get the day off im going, between me, her and the child we can spread out and hound them into submission.


  • #1174
    Mun23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 76 ✭✭Mun23


    Im counting on ye :p


  • #1175
    eroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,084 ✭✭✭eroo


    Mun23 wrote: »
    Im counting on ye :p

    Let's do this!!:D


  • #1176
    keith101
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭keith101


    Well lads ill be def heading to open day, Im from limerick city, if anyone around limerick needs a lift just PM me... I also wouldn't mind travelling a (reasonable) distance to collect someone that really wanted to go but had no mode of transport..


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  • #1177
    lucygoosy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 77 ✭✭lucygoosy


    Mun23 wrote: »
    Ya I think its a good sign! Get the ball rolling :) Who ever is heading down hound them for an answer as to when the next campagne is opening :D


    Was down there in Feb for Garda Reserve Training they said they ddint know :(

    Still no harm in hounding them:pac:


  • #1178
    DK47
    Closed Accounts Posts: 543 ✭✭✭DK47


    cant find anything about open day on garda.ie, anyone got a link? did i read on the press release for october that you had to email before going dow or am i dreaming?


  • #1179
    keith101
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭keith101


    Here is link dkhill http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=369


  • #1180
    DavidH82
    Closed Accounts Posts: 78 ✭✭DavidH82


    dkhill47 wrote: »
    cant find anything about open day on garda.ie, anyone got a link? did i read on the press release for october that you had to email before going dow or am i dreaming?

    That just appears to be for groups, let them know the size and approximate time of arrival of the group. I think this is to organise tours of the college.


  • #1181
    sdanseo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭sdanseo


    lucygoosy wrote: »
    Was talkin to Inspector down in the college, open day is 2nd April Ye should go

    Cheers for that - probably going to be 3 years before I'm in a position to apply but might be well worth taking a look in the meantime :)

    Do you need to arrange visiting the college on the Open Day beforehand, and if so who do you contact?


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  • #1182
    keith101
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭keith101


    Your only obliged to contact college if a large group is attending, other wise just turn up between 10am and 2pm there are regular tours..


  • #1183
    DavidH82
    Closed Accounts Posts: 78 ✭✭DavidH82


    There'll be a huge crowd there this year I'm sure. Is everyone here going to make it down?


  • #1184
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    DavidH82 wrote: »
    There'll be a huge crowd there this year I'm sure. Is everyone here going to make it down?

    No I for one won't be down in April. I've seen the college, met the lecturers, and even almost bought a t-shirt (thank you John for persuading me otherwise ;) )

    It is well worth a look-in though if you haven't already been.


  • #1185
    DavidH82
    Closed Accounts Posts: 78 ✭✭DavidH82


    Never been so definitely going if I can organise the time off work.


  • #1186
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    DavidH82 wrote: »
    Never been so definitely going if I can organise the time off work.

    I remember the first time I walked out the gates, I remember saying to himself "I will be back - next time you'll be visiting me there" :) . You know, everyone you will meet will be so helpful and will answer any and every question you can think of (except probably the one on the next recruitment drive). Honestly, I can't recommend visiting on the open-day enough as most people there will be wanting to know the same as you.


  • #1187
    DavidH82
    Closed Accounts Posts: 78 ✭✭DavidH82


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    You know, everyone you will meet will be so helpful and will answer any and every question you can think of (except probably the one on the next recruitment drive)quote]

    I'm really looking forward to it but that's definitely one question I will be asking. Would be nice to have some kind of idea.

    BTW Galway4Sam.


  • #1188
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    DavidH82 wrote: »
    ...
    BTW Galway4Sam.

    ha :D like your optimism mate ;)
    DavidH82 wrote: »
    ...I'm really looking forward to it but that's definitely one question I will be asking. Would be nice to have some kind of idea.

    The people there on the day of the open-day will have as much info as you and I have right now. It's the people that won't and don't be visible on days like that, that determine situations like a recruitment drive...Their is money set aside for one drive this year but is subject as normal to that money not being required elsewhere in the mean-time


  • #1189
    DavidH82
    Closed Accounts Posts: 78 ✭✭DavidH82


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    ha :D like your optimism mate ;)

    That's well founded optimism to you :D.

    The people there on the day of the open-day will have as much info as you and I have right now. It's the people that won't and don't be visible on days like that, that determine situations like a recruitment drive...Their is money set aside for one drive this year but is subject as normal to that money not being required elsewhere in the mean-time

    That's true but at least an open day is a good sign. I suppose it's case of when rather if so it's no harm waiting. Positivity FTW.


  • #1190
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    DavidH82 wrote: »
    ...
    That's true but at least an open day is a good sign. I suppose it's case of when rather if so it's no harm waiting. Positivity FTW.

    Positivity, Patience and Optimism is what will see us all though the waiting game for definite.

    Hey! ask someone there when last a tribesman rightfully held SAM and you'll probably hear the same response as when you ask about the next recruitment drive :D :P and please do let me know what they say to you.


  • #1191
    DavidH82
    Closed Accounts Posts: 78 ✭✭DavidH82


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    Positivity, Patience and Optimism is what will see us all though the waiting game for definite.

    Hey! ask someone there when last a tribesman rightfully held SAM and you'll probably hear the same response as when you ask about the next recruitment drive :D :P and please do let me know what they say to you.

    I'll ask them when a tribesman will next rightfully hold sam and when the next recruitment drive will be and I'll get the same response: SOON.


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  • #1192
    eroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,084 ✭✭✭eroo


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    I remember the first time I walked out the gates, I remember saying to himself "I will be back - next time you'll be visiting me there" :) .

    That's exactly how I felt too!:)


  • #1193
    jypo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jypo


    If there is anyone from wexford going down could you pm me. Im looking for a lift and will share on the petrol. Any help appreciated.


  • #1194
    jypo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jypo


    Very quiet on here. Me thinks all the heads are in the aptitude books in anticipation. Well maybe not. Your all down the pub more like!


  • #1195
    eroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,084 ✭✭✭eroo


    jypo wrote: »
    Very quiet on here. Me thinks all the heads are in the aptitude books in anticipation. Well maybe not. Your all down the pub more like!

    Not yet, but I will be soon! (the books I mean!:pac:)


  • #1196
    lucygoosy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 77 ✭✭lucygoosy


    jypo wrote: »
    Very quiet on here. Me thinks all the heads are in the aptitude books in anticipation. Well maybe not. Your all down the pub more like!


    Nope just being a loser on the internet :pac:


  • #1197
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    jypo wrote: »
    Very quiet on here. Me thinks all the heads are in the aptitude books in anticipation. Well maybe not. Your all down the pub more like!

    Tis quite alright jypo and we should enjoy it while it lasts! This thread could and will heat up fairly lively once a ;);) competition is announced.

    Nah, I'll give the auld pub a miss tonight but with tomorrow hopefully being as glorious as it was today, I'll more than likely be in a beer-garden after my annual ooohh's and aahhh's and Oh look at that! as the parade passes by.


  • #1198
    eroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,084 ✭✭✭eroo


    Hey kerry4sam, are you waiting to apply too or..?


  • #1199
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    eroo wrote: »
    Hey kerry4sam, are you waiting to apply too or..?

    I sure am Eroo but 'twil be my second time applying. My gawd! This time last year I was awaiting my interview and a year on I am awaiting the call for another drive but man oh man what a year I have had :D


  • #1200
    eroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,084 ✭✭✭eroo


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    I sure am Eroo but 'twil be my second time applying. My gawd! This time last year I was awaiting my interview and a year on I am awaiting the call for another drive but man oh man what a year I have had :D

    Ah right, we're in the same boat so! :)


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  • #1201
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    eroo wrote: »
    Ah right, we're in the same boat so! :)

    Yeah, we sure are. Their will be some bunch of us from here all applying the next time round :) The support will certainly help.


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