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Cookievts
Original Poster
98 posts
48 months
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Morning all Following my PIRT post the other day I would now like to ask if anyone has any hints and tips on the Final Interview as I was successful and passed the PIRT  Cheers Cookie
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10 Pence Short
27,907 posts
87 months
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I thought this thread was going to be about something else! Congrats on getting this far and good luck. 
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charltjr
455 posts
65 months
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Have a spliff while you're waiting to go in, it's good to be calm.
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Shuvi McTupya
17,760 posts
117 months
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charltjr said: Have a spliff while you're waiting to go in, it's good to be calm. But don't hog it all to yourself, be sure to offer it round.
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Marf
22,907 posts
111 months
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charltjr said: Have a spliff while you're waiting to go in, it's good to be calm. Don't be daft. You want a wee dab o' speed man  `
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Cookievts
Original Poster
98 posts
48 months
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Cheers 10 Pence Short! So other than get stoned there's no other advice to be given? Who needs kalms when you have Cannabis....... 
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XCP
10,587 posts
98 months
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Don't try and be something you are not. Nervousness is expected, bulls  t will be spotted. Don't lie about anything. The interviewers will be looking for someone that they would be happy to take out on patrol with them, not the next Chief Constable. Sober suit and tie, well polished shoes. Tidy hair. No piercings. Leave masonic regalia at home. 
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th85
144 posts
17 months
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I failed mine for a perceived lack of preperation and motivation (this wasn't the case as such, just failed to properly explain it, thought I'd covered it in an earlier question), and also in mine the question that threw me and I didn't quite understand was they wanted to know if I could identify where certain ethnic groups typically live within Greater Manchester.
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Cookievts
Original Poster
98 posts
48 months
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Cheers XCP
Anything else I need to be aware of? This has all came about from a transferred application so will they pick on the fact that this force was not my 'first' choice so to speak? In all honesty I would pick this force over my home force anyway because of its size and the increased opportunities a larger force has.
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th85
144 posts
17 months
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Cookievts said: Cheers XCP
Anything else I need to be aware of? This has all came about from a transferred application so will they pick on the fact that this force was not my 'first' choice so to speak? In all honesty I would pick this force over my home force anyway because of its size and the increased opportunities a larger force has. So long as you can justify it I wouldn't imagine it being an issue, choice of force was a question I was asked.
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Cookievts
Original Poster
98 posts
48 months
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cheers for the replies.
Looks like I will have to start writing up ideas for answers to some of these questions!
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Red 4
1,437 posts
57 months
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Just tell them you'd love to work for G4S in the future and you have no problem with your conditions of service being changed and pissed about with on the say so of a rail regulator.
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have a look at policing plans and objectives for the force concerned, know who the Chief Constable is, be politically correct and show you have an understanding of the role in its broadest terms
check the force's website. there's bound to be some good info that'll help you.
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Billyray911
284 posts
74 months
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Generic questions such as this may pop up:
-How have you dealt with inappropriate behaviour (bullying/sexist/racist/criminal )in your current workplace and what was the outcome?
-What community work have you done and what positive outcome did it have?
-What minorities are there in your area-remember to cover all of the usuals(including travellers!) ,as well as sexual orientation.
-Policing priorities-memorise them.
Try and transmit a positive attitude and try and remain in one,should you have a dry spell.
Dont be afraid to ask to return to a question if you're a bit stuck.
Sit on the edge of your seat.Lots of eye contact and remember to pour yourself a glass of water as soon as you get into the room.You made need it if you get a dry throat and trying to pour a glass of water when your cacking it,may cause an unwanted mishap.
Best of luck and keep us posted!
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Cat
1,098 posts
139 months
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Cookievts said: cheers for the replies.
Looks like I will have to start writing up ideas for answers to some of these questions! When I had my interview the questions were based around the competencies they were looking for i.e. Team working Diversity Personal responsibility Resilience Problem solving Dealing with conflict They were looking for specific examples of where you had dealt these situations (as opposed to generic waffle), what you chose to do and why. Expect to be challenged about what you did, was it the best choice, why didn't you do Y instead of X etc. Be prepared to justify your choices or say what you would do differently in the same situation if applicable. Try to give examples from a range of situations, work, social activities, family etc. In addition to the competency related questions there were the usual interview type questions; strengths and weaknesses, what would you bring to the job etc. HTH Cat
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eldar
7,038 posts
66 months
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Cookievts said: cheers for the replies.
Looks like I will have to start writing up ideas for answers to some of these questions! It is an interview, though don't look at it like that. Regard it as a conversation with some like minded (hopefully) people you've just met, and talk to them as such. They aren't out to get you, so relax, be your self and enjoy it. Don't pretend, don't lie, don't bulls t. They expect some uncertainty.
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Cookievts
Original Poster
98 posts
48 months
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Thanks for all the help guys.
Much appreciated!
Cookie
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monkey11477
123 posts
72 months
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They will ask you if you have any questions, make sure you have something intelligent to ask.
They may ask you about when you've made a mistake or error.
It's about character, taking responsibility and morals
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Cookievts
Original Poster
98 posts
48 months
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How long do they normally last?
cheers
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XCP
10,587 posts
98 months
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Mine went :
'You're a big lad. Do you play Rugby?'
'Yes Sir'
' Can you start next Monday?'
This was a while ago....
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DanDanDaan
12 posts
11 months
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I would of failed that interview as soon as I walked in the room.
"so your file says you are five foot eight?"
"on a good day"
"We'll let you know"
I'm glad the force I am applying for doesn't have these final interview things. Just a four year (and counting) recruitment process.
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