Recruitment 2010

[Subi]

I see they have changed some minimum entry requirments.

Which are?

Only difference I can see is PAT2 is one chance only, no longer a second chance.

and I do note the website now says:
'It is anticipated that there will not be a call for applications in 2010.'

Good to see they are keeping ppl informed as best they can.

T

[Subi]

Hey guys.
I've been following this dicussion for a while and thought I should join the site and contribute.
Do you think the people who passed the pat2 recently will still be called up even if a course isn't close on the horizon? It would be disappointing to tick all the boxes only to have to start from scratch again.
Just wondering as I was one of them..
Cheers

Congratulations Mr Citizen, hope you enjoy the best job in the world.  C U on shift.  YA GUNNA LUV IT!!

[wicky]

they have changed the computer skills requirement

[Subi]

they have changed the computer skills requirement

Really? What is different?

[gasman]

Only difference is that you must be certified within 12 months prior to application. Only reason for this is that it has been over 12 months since the last recruitment intake. Brings everyone back to an even playing field i guess. As for PAT 2 being a once only, where does it state that? i still read two attempts.

[Citizen]

Hey guys.
I've been following this dicussion for a while and thought I should join the site and contribute.
Do you think the people who passed the pat2 recently will still be called up even if a course isn't close on the horizon? It would be disappointing to tick all the boxes only to have to start from scratch again.
Just wondering as I was one of them..
Cheers

Congratulations Mr Citizen, hope you enjoy the best job in the world.  C U on shift.  YA GUNNA LUV IT!!

WOW I'm sitting here saying to myself 'am i reading this?' I'll keep checking the letterbox
If this does happen.... Dreams can come true!

[F7]

Citizen im in the same boat, keep checking the mail box for that letter, its been a long proces and for this to hapen is such a relief, see u on the drill squad.

[bolts]

Hi Guys, I've only just become aware of the existence of this site. There are some really discussions here.

Just thought that I would confirm that there is a recruit course starting on the 13th of Sep. I am lucky enough to be one of the people selected which I am stoked about.

[Citizen]

Hi Bolts

Congrats! When were you notified?

[F7]

last monday was the day most people got notified, i got my call at 10am ish.

[Subi]

Only difference is that you must be certified within 12 months prior to application. Only reason for this is that it has been over 12 months since the last recruitment intake. Brings everyone back to an even playing field i guess. As for PAT 2 being a once only, where does it state that? i still read two attempts.

on page '2of7' at:
http://www.samfs.sa.gov.au/public/download.jsp?id=1727

it states 'pass/fail' and if fail, application for employment considered unsuccessful

[Subi]

Only difference is that you must be certified within 12 months prior to application. Only reason for this is that it has been over 12 months since the last recruitment intake. Brings everyone back to an even playing field i guess. As for PAT 2 being a once only, where does it state that? i still read two attempts.

on page '2of7' at:
http://www.samfs.sa.gov.au/public/download.jsp?id=1727

it states 'pass/fail' and if fail, application for employment considered unsuccessful

but i see at:
http://www.samfs.sa.gov.au/site/join_us/fulltime_firefighters.jsp
it does say another opportunity will be offered.

hmm, i wonder which one applies?

T

[Citizen]

last monday was the day most people got notified, i got my call at 10am ish.

Last week.. eek! I wonder if that means im out. Wait and see 

[gasman]

I just love this mob, shift the goal posts, keep em keen, confuse the heck out of them and then see whos left........
Well i am still here, pick me!!

[Subi]

last monday was the day most people got notified, i got my call at 10am ish.

Last week.. eek! I wonder if that means im out. Wait and see 

Call Mara, she'll have the answer.  no point wondering!!!  My squad had mail lost, and he didnt get his letter until 2 weeks before start day

T

[F7]

yeah just call mara, she will tell you, i know of atleast 10 people who were notified on monday last week, so it wud pay to call her. good luck

[gasman]

I see they have removed the PID from the website as well. Interesting!!

[Subi]

I see they have removed the PID from the website as well. Interesting!!

Still there if you 'search' for PID, but no direct link anymore

T

[gasman]

Sneaky!!!!

[Citizen]

last monday was the day most people got notified, i got my call at 10am ish.

Last week.. eek! I wonder if that means im out. Wait and see 

Call Mara, she'll have the answer.  no point wondering!!!  My squad had mail lost, and he didnt get his letter until 2 weeks before start day

T

Just made a phonecall. Everyone has been notified already so it looks like im out. Gutted!

[gasman]

bad luck citizen, know how you feel. Been in a similar position myself. Take the advice that i have been given by many, keep you chin up and keep trying. Just let me get in first cos i have been trying longer!!!

[F7]

Sorry citizen, bad luck there is always another time, how many times you applied? also Gasman how many time u applied? also citizen did u do the PAT2 and get all your uniforms measured up?

[gasman]

f7, i have applied four times in the last five years. Been measured for uniform, ready to go only to be told, come back and try again next year. It is a punch in the stomach but hey, life goes on.

[F7]

wow 4 times, i thought it was three times and ur out? must be wrong, i applied once and got in and i dont think i could go through all the stress of the process 4 times, ur a strong patient person!!!!

[Monger]

wow 4 times, i thought it was three times and ur out? must be wrong, i applied once and got in and i dont think i could go through all the stress of the process 4 times, ur a strong patient person!!!!

There is no limit on number of times you can apply, i know a guy who tried 6 times before getting in. And anyone who has been through the process would know you need a fair amount of luck to get thru, how can 4 or 5 different interview panels compare applicants fairly??