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Jul 30, 2003 19:37:14 GMT -5
Post by rebel2232 on Jul 30, 2003 19:37:14 GMT -5
Bas,
If money is tight, don't spend it on that online practice exam. I went to the local library and picked up Norman Halls Police Exam book. It has a variety of practice questions and 2 or 3 practice exams (plus it was FREE!)
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Jul 30, 2003 20:45:24 GMT -5
Post by YYC on Jul 30, 2003 20:45:24 GMT -5
As mentioned in a previous thread, my background was started without my knowing. I was called by a lady in Edmonton about a previous address.
When I asked, she expected it to take a month, and I have lived in 6 places over 2 provinces.
However, none of my references have been contacted yet or current employer.
I do wonder, however, if the medical clearing process is as fast as the background investigation?
Bye
YYC
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Jul 31, 2003 0:11:50 GMT -5
Post by journey2cps-redux on Jul 31, 2003 0:11:50 GMT -5
Bas, Don't spend the $50...just do like rebel said. Go to the library and pick up the Norman Halls book. The RPAT is just common sense, basic math and vocab (so they say ;D )and memory. I would make sure you remember how to do Grade 9 math...long division sucks when you haven't done it for 10 years  ...but all of this is covered in the book. I went into my RPAT almost blind...I did some reading in the prep books, and tried a few practice questions, but never actually sat down and did one of the practice exams, and I still got a 4.07. My thoughts though, if you feel more cofortable taking the practice thing online for $50 then by all means go for it. Whaever will make you more cofortable with the exam. ;D |
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Jul 31, 2003 14:54:16 GMT -5
Post by journey2cps-redux on Jul 31, 2003 14:54:16 GMT -5
Well, I got a call from recruiting today...wasn't what I was wanting to hear....I was told that since it has not been 2 years since I was discharged from bankruptcy, I could not pass the security clearance  However the recruiter actually sounded genuinely upset that I couldn't continue on. He said that I should deffinetly re-apply in July of next year (2 years then) but that means I'm starting back at square one!! I'm not sure if I can go through this stress again...I talked to recruiting with CPS today, and I think I'm just going to apply there. They were originally my first choice, but I couldn't afford to apply to them at that time, so I went with my second choice, RCMP. It just frickin pisses me off that they let me get this far in the process before they realized this!! It was on my F**KIN application package!!! didn't anyone read the F**KIN thing!?! AAARRRRRRRGGGGHHHH!!! Sorry had to get that out...I'll still be stopping in here to see how everyone else is doing and to update on my CPS progress, different thread though.  TTYL J2D |
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Jul 31, 2003 15:08:31 GMT -5
Post by Bas on Jul 31, 2003 15:08:31 GMT -5
J2D,
I am sorry to hear that man, it stinks how a small thing like that would set you back. Best of luck for the CPS application.
Bas
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Jul 31, 2003 15:41:15 GMT -5
Post by Rebel2232 on Jul 31, 2003 15:41:15 GMT -5
J2D, I'm sorry to here your news. Remember, "keep your stick on the ice" and good luck with CPS.
Reb
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Jul 31, 2003 16:01:18 GMT -5
Post by Maverick on Jul 31, 2003 16:01:18 GMT -5
J2D, sorry to hear the terrible news, you'd think they would have caught that earlier and talked to you about it then.......on a more positive note, just think....you could be on with CPS in a matter of months....go for it and good luck. Maybe you can start a new CPS thread and keep us updated with the process there...
mav
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Jul 31, 2003 16:05:08 GMT -5
Post by macguy9 on Jul 31, 2003 16:05:08 GMT -5
J2D, that royally sucks. You have my condolences...
I can totally understand you wanting to apply with CPS. Perhaps it might be a better thing for you in the long run... do your time there, then after 7 or 8 years apply with the RCMP again. You'd certainly have the experience to qualify a lot quicker!
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Jul 31, 2003 16:16:59 GMT -5
Post by journey2cps-redux on Jul 31, 2003 16:16:59 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! The people on this board are really supportive, especially when it's needed the most.  I've always believed that everything happens for a reason, so maybe this is just the universe's way of saying the RCMP isn't for me...who knows. At least I tried my best, and you can't expect anymore than that. I'm waiting to hear back from CPS recruiting, about the bankruptcy thing...don't want to have the same thing happen twice!! ;D I feel confident about CPS, I know a lot of officers, I volunteer with them, and my neighbor's son and son in-law are both inspectors so that can't hurt either... Ah well s**t happens...you either suck it up and deal with it, or you can go cry and hide...I prefer to suck it up! They haven't seen the last of me yet.... ;D |
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Jul 31, 2003 16:21:40 GMT -5
Post by Jas on Jul 31, 2003 16:21:40 GMT -5
J2D - sorry things didn't work out for you.
Good Luck with cps.
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Jul 31, 2003 19:31:29 GMT -5
Post by Jag on Jul 31, 2003 19:31:29 GMT -5
J2D, I am very sorry to hear your new. I hope you get better news from CPS. Look like it was "call day" for recruiting. I got a call today also. Unfortunately, they did not receive some of my lab work and there are some issues with Psychological Test. I have to go and do a "psychological Stall Test". Does anyone know anything about this test? Little bit of running around but I am sure it will all be worth it. Jag  |
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Jul 31, 2003 20:32:22 GMT -5
Post by therecruit1 on Jul 31, 2003 20:32:22 GMT -5
J2D,
Its hard to believe that they didn't catch on to this sooner. They should have caught it as soon as you turned in your app and saved you a whole lot of worry, stress and hope.
CPS is a great dept. I work them on a daily basis and have nothing bad to say about them. Look at it this way you will probably be finished their process long before you would have even heard back from the RCMP.
Good luck and I look forward to hearing your progress with CPS.
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Jul 31, 2003 20:39:35 GMT -5
Post by Jas on Jul 31, 2003 20:39:35 GMT -5
Hey, A call for me too  My file manager has completed everything and as of today my file is sitting on the Sgt.'s desk awaiting review. Shouldn't be long now... Jas |
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Jul 31, 2003 20:51:22 GMT -5
Post by therecruit1 on Jul 31, 2003 20:51:22 GMT -5
Jag,
I think that test is just a one on one interview with the psych who evaluates you from there. My psych that it is very common for this to happen and not to worry about it too much if it happened to me.
Jas,
good stuff your getting really close now it must be hard to control your excitement. ;D
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Jul 31, 2003 21:04:26 GMT -5
Post by Jag on Jul 31, 2003 21:04:26 GMT -5
therecruit1
Thanks for your input.
I was starting to wonder what the hell is wrong with me! Jag ;D
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...but all of this is covered in the book. I went into my RPAT almost blind...I did some reading in the prep books, and tried a few practice questions, but never actually sat down and did one of the practice exams, and I still got a 4.07. My thoughts though, if you feel more cofortable taking the practice thing online for $50 then by all means go for it. Whaever will make you more cofortable with the exam. ;D
