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    #332
    raze_them_all_
    Registered Users Posts: 6,744 ✭✭✭raze_them_all_


    Abbey127 wrote: »
    Hi does anybody know how the prison service feels about tattoos? Once they are coverd is it ok ? Do they wear short or long sleeve shirts on the job .

    Nothing above the neck or on your hands. Once you can cover it with a shirt you'll be fine, even if it's on display in a short sleeve shirt.

    Speaking from my own experience


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    #333
    Phillip k
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 50 ✭✭Phillip k


    Hi has anyone got the Familiarisation Material yet ? And what it covers. Thanks in advance


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    #334
    JJss1988
    Registered Users Posts: 67 ✭✭JJss1988


    Phillip k wrote: »
    Hi has anyone got the Familiarisation Material yet ? And what it covers. Thanks in advance

    Haven’t received it yet either and I don’t know what it covers exactly.
    We should get it this week hopefully


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    #335
    480905
    Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭480905


    Abbey127 wrote: »
    Hi does anybody know how the prison service feels about tattoos? Once they are coverd is it ok ? Do they wear short or long sleeve shirts on the job .

    Common sense prevails here. Some Lads have serious tatts , some exposed on their arms but nowhere else. You'd be very lucky to get through with stuff on your neck , hands etc. It would be a rather large no-no I would say....


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    #336
    JJss1988
    Registered Users Posts: 67 ✭✭JJss1988


    Morning all.....is anybody having trouble trying to type out the the IPS clearance form?
    This has to be typed and cannot be hand written?


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    #337
    Arod13
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Arod13


    JJss1988 wrote: »
    Morning all.....is anybody having trouble trying to type out the the IPS clearance form?
    This has to be typed and cannot be hand written?
    If you go to print then select enable editing,type in your answers and details then print.


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    #338
    packerdempsey
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭packerdempsey


    Hey guys, going to have an interview soon with the PAD people but I was thrown a wobbler when a friend of mine pointed out I might be disqualified in the medical examination for having a lazy and weak eye. Can anyone speak to this? Is it worth my time pursuing the interview and everything if my eye would just have me taken out of consideration as soon as I got to the next stage?
    New here, but thanks in advance anyway.


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    #339
    Arod13
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Arod13


    packerdempsey wrote: »
    Hey guys, going to have an interview soon with the PAD people but I was thrown a wobbler when a friend of mine pointed out I might be disqualified in the medical examination for having a lazy and weak eye. Can anyone speak to this? Is it worth my time pursuing the interview and everything if my eye would just have me taken out of consideration as soon as I got to the next stage?
    New here, but thanks in advance anyway.
    Definitely go for your interview.your friend said “MIGHT”,unless he’s a doctor he has as much knowledge on the situation as I do!1 thing I do know is if you don’t go for your interview you will DEFINITELY be disqualified!you’ve earned your interview,go pass it and let the doctors decide if your sight is good enough!
    Best of luck.


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    #340
    packerdempsey
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭packerdempsey


    Arod13 wrote: »
    Definitely go for your interview.your friend said “MIGHT”,unless he’s a doctor he has as much knowledge on the situation as I do!1 thing I do know is if you don’t go for your interview you will DEFINITELY be disqualified!you’ve earned your interview,go pass it and let the doctors decide if your sight is good enough!
    Best of luck.

    Hey I see what you mean. Thank you! Id better go prepare so..


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    #341
    irishgirl91
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭irishgirl91


    packerdempsey wrote: »
    Hey guys, going to have an interview soon with the PAD people but I was thrown a wobbler when a friend of mine pointed out I might be disqualified in the medical examination for having a lazy and weak eye. Can anyone speak to this? Is it worth my time pursuing the interview and everything if my eye would just have me taken out of consideration as soon as I got to the next stage?
    New here, but thanks in advance anyway.

    Prepare for your interview! and book an eye test? If you can I know it can cost alot but an optometrist would be the best person for you to speak to and they will give you a thorough eye exam. They will also know about minimum vision requirements for medical tests so I suggest that. I went to specsavers myself found them very good and you can also do like a preliminary hearing test

    Best of luck


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    #342
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 3,812 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Filling out the security clearance form....I have 13 Aunts and uncles....I dont know half their addresses. What should I do?


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    #343
    Abbey127
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 127 ✭✭Abbey127


    Hi does anyone know how to locate the application form you filled out at the start I can't seem to find it on public jobs .

    Thanks in advance


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    #344
    Abbey127
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 127 ✭✭Abbey127


    I found it it's grand thanks.


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    #345
    SmashFaceAndy1
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭SmashFaceAndy1


    Abbey127 wrote: »
    Hi does anyone know how to locate the application form you filled out at the start I can't seem to find it on public jobs .

    Thanks in advance

    Is it nessasary to bring your application for the job?
    I hadn't seen that in the requirements for the interview day!


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    #346
    packerdempsey
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭packerdempsey


    SmashFaceAndy1 wrote: »
    Is it nessasary to bring your application for the job?
    I hadn't seen that in the requirements for the interview day!

    You don't need to bring but I'd say going over it and knowing what you out down would be a good strategy.


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    #347
    Kells girls
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Kells girls


    Has anyone had their interview yet! And how did you find it?


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    #348
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 3,812 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Kells girls wrote: »
    Has anyone had their interview yet! And how did you find it?

    Mines Monday so I'll update then :)


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    #349
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 3,812 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Have to say it was tough but if you think about your answer you'll do fine, written exam isnt too hard just listen and take notes, group session is all about teamwork so while you need to get your voice across let everyone have a say and come to a mutual decision.


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    #350
    ddmam
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭ddmam


    Have interviews finished now? Anyone know when we might get results?


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    #351
    mascherano11
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭mascherano11


    Hi Guys what number are they up to with Interviews now?


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    #352
    Abbey127
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 127 ✭✭Abbey127


    Hi can anyone tell me how much I would be looking at weekly? Would it be around 650 after tax ?
    Also do you get paid weekly or monthly

    Thanks in advance


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    #353
    Kells girls
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Kells girls


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    Have to say it was tough but if you think about your answer you'll do fine, written exam isnt too hard just listen and take notes, group session is all about teamwork so while you need to get your voice across let everyone have a say and come to a mutual decision.

    I’m sure your glad it’s over! Thanks for feedback, were there many for interviews?


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    #354
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 3,812 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Kells girls wrote: »
    I’m sure your glad it’s over! Thanks for feedback, were there many for interviews?

    12 in my group I think. I was sweating after the interview its intense!


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    #355
    Kells girls
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Kells girls


    Je I thought there would be more! I’m just anxious as I’m waiting to be called and wondering where about they are regarding numbers! I’m not too far down but this waiting!!!


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    #356
    Abbey127
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 127 ✭✭Abbey127


    Did anyone eles have there interview today how did you find it ? I felt it could have gone better some of the questions where hard .


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    #357
    JD1982
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭JD1982


    Abbey127 wrote: »
    Did anyone eles have there interview today how did you find it ? I felt it could have gone better some of the questions where hard .


    You might have done great and just being too hard on yourself.

    What questions did the ask you that has you feeling that way?


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    #358
    Arsenal91
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Arsenal91


    When will we know the results of our interviews does anyone know?


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    #359
    mascherano11
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭mascherano11


    Does anybody know how far they are up the panel for interviews I’m in the
    200’s just wondering will I be called soon or at all


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    #360
    Abbey127
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 127 ✭✭Abbey127


    mascherano11 wrote: »
    Does anybody know how far they are up the panel for interviews I’m in the
    200’s just wondering will I be called soon or at all

    Hi had mine during the week I was below 50 not sure where they are but you won't be waiting that long maybe a month at most


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    #361
    JD1982
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭JD1982


    JJss1988 wrote: »
    Morning all.....is anybody having trouble trying to type out the the IPS clearance form?
    This has to be typed and cannot be hand written?


    Where did you find the clearance form link?


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