Mike
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Only read the first post and this is what popped into my head, can't think why 
PC Doyle
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will_doyle
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Originally posted by gtitim
There are courses you can do, books you can buy etc that tell you what to expect from the recruitment process - but to be honest you need to get thorugh the paper sift first. The biggest step is getting an application pack. When i joined 1200 applied, 36 got in. says a lot.
If you can get an application pack, fill it in and see how you get on.
only 36
What courses?
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John
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You'd fit right in Doyle, totally incompetent and of no use to anyone, also most likely got bullied at school.
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Lynny
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quote:
Originally posted by will_doyle
quote:
Originally posted by gtitim
There are courses you can do, books you can buy etc that tell you what to expect from the recruitment process - but to be honest you need to get thorugh the paper sift first. The biggest step is getting an application pack. When i joined 1200 applied, 36 got in. says a lot.
If you can get an application pack, fill it in and see how you get on.
only 36
What courses?
on my intake was nearly 1000 applicants and 8 of us got through the recruitment process. I love it, best job ever. Was due to finish at 10pm and still sat here now doing paperwork!
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oceansoul
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Originally posted by Alex_NSM
Was due to finish at 10pm and still sat here now doing paperwork!
Good use of Police (and your own) time there 
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will_doyle
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How long does it take and what do you have to do before you find out if you have got through the recruitment process?
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Lynny
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quote:
Originally posted by oceansoul
quote:
Originally posted by Alex_NSM
Was due to finish at 10pm and still sat here now doing paperwork!
Good use of Police (and your own) time there
majority of what we do is paperwork and I'm a core response officer! Was 5:45 when I got away, got the lock up at 20:20! By the time statements were taken, 2 hour interview, and putting the file together
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Lynny
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Originally posted by will_doyle
How long does it take and what do you have to do before you find out if you have got through the recruitment process?
took me 18 months! Initial papersift with the application form, then the assessment centre day, which has maths and English tests, interview, role plays, etc, then I had final interview infront of a board of 4, then medical test, fitness test and final vetting process. You find out shortly after each stage if you've been successful, and date for next stage.
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Half Pint
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Originally posted by John
You'd fit right in Doyle, totally incompetent and of no use to anyone, also most likely got bullied at school.
they are probably the worst ones... big chip on their sholder wanting to get people back for the years of mental abuse at school....
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sand-eel
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whats the interview for? just to sus out if you sound like an idiot or not, It isn't like a normal interview is it? eg an office job or something.
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Lynny
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Originally posted by sand-eel
whats the interview for? just to sus out if you sound like an idiot or not, It isn't like a normal interview is it? eg an office job or something.
never done an office job before! Interview at assessment centre is one on one, comprised of 4 questions, and lasted about an hour, it's marked on several sections such as communication skills, race and diversity etc. Questions are about siuations you've been in, how you dealt with then etc, or how you'd deal with hyperthetical scenarios. Each requires like a 15 minute answer which is quite a while to talk for, but they ask odd little questions and get you to elaborate on what you've said.
Final interview was a panel of 4 and most forces don't do this, but Durham does. It was basically to get an idea about why I wanted to work for Durham, how much I knew about the force, it's objectives etc, and what I'm expecting from the job (a lot if people fail here as they come into the job really niave and get such a shock!)
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richc
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Are the applicants shit or are the force really fussy?
I just dont see the logic. They are always banging on about lack of officers, yet accept about 1 out of every 100 
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Lynny
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Force really fussy as far as trying to get the right person for the job. Costs thousands per employee for recruitment process, training and all the kit we have, don't want to hire people that will drop out after few months.
Yeah we're short of officers, nothing to do with being fussy when hiring, it's down to money the force gets. Last night out of our station we had 3 officers on for whole area, that's 1 double crewed panda and one acting sergeant on his own. If it kicks off, you're fucked to be fair
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will_doyle
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Im thinking of taking a public services course after I have finished my A Levels.
Its a 3 year foundation degree course
Anyone else taken this?
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LukeS
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Registered: 25th Nov 07
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There is a 2 year A-level equivalent one aswell Will
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will_doyle
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quote:
Originally posted by LukeS
There is a 2 year A-level equivalent one aswell Will
kk mate
will look into it
Are you doing anything like that?
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LukeS
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Was thinking of doing it but i did forensic science course instead. It had aspects of criminology and shit like that in it.
Psychology is a fun subject 
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Ojc
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I'd like to see Doyle in the Gestapo.
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GF-91
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Psychology is going pretty well tbh Luke 
Shame about our teacher though we've got a right pleb.
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