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Post by samsteele on Sept 14, 2004 14:44:20 GMT -5
just wonderin if any recently deployed mounties are out there that could gimme a lil advise ,im a week and a half away from my interview("h' division) does the rmsig help?  |
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Post by journey2cps-redux on Sept 14, 2004 15:14:57 GMT -5
Yes the RMSIG helps. Follow that, use the STAR format for your answers, and if you have the experiences to demonstrate the comps, you are a shoe in. ;D BTW, due to the non-disclosure agreement, you won't get much more in the way of help than whats listed in the RMSIG.  |
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Post by samsteele on Sept 14, 2004 16:02:12 GMT -5
Thanks redux,i pretty much assumed that ,hey are you a member?
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Post by journey2cps-redux on Sept 14, 2004 16:25:12 GMT -5
Not yet...on my second attempt.
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Post by Johnny Devine on Sept 14, 2004 16:27:01 GMT -5
just wonderin if any recently deployed mounties are out there that could gimme a lil advise ,im a week and a half away from my interview("h' division) does the rmsig help? I will be shocked if you pass the suitability interview. |
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Post by Gary on Sept 14, 2004 21:35:31 GMT -5
why would that shock you/ I will be shocked if you pass the suitability interview. |
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Post by Johnny Devine on Sept 15, 2004 14:11:44 GMT -5
why would that shock you/ Because I don't think he will pass. Thus, him passing would shock me. |
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Post by Lance on Sept 15, 2004 15:20:53 GMT -5
Why would you say that though? This website is about providing support and helpful information to applicants. I don't think comments like Johnny devine's are productive at all. As for the interview...I would suggest just following the RMSIG closely. Prepare for your interview by having a friend ask you some questions. Good luck! Btw...I have a web page detailing my journey to become a law enforcement officer. You can check it out at Mountie2be www.geocities.com/mountie2be/index.html |
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Post by okthats enough on Sept 16, 2004 0:48:23 GMT -5
I love it when advise is seeked from a real cop...and an applicant answers. It makes me all fuzzy inside. Lets all remember at what stage we are at and where our 'experience' ends. If a question about deferrals pops up...then thoses that were defered can answer. Now if a question about smoking weed pops up, weed heads please come forward. And if a question about real policing comes up...cops please speak here. Oh, and if a question about monkeys comes up...zoo employees please speak. Feel free to comment on my comments....I don't mind the criticism or congratulations.
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Post by Lance on Sept 16, 2004 10:48:22 GMT -5
Well...I only commented because I thought Johnny Devine's comments were inappropriate. Besides...I am not sure why Samsteele is asking just regular members. Anyone who has completed the RCMP interview successfully would be qualified to answer his question. His question was not about real policing....it was about the interview. Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed or something? Lance Plus: It is a bit cowardly to post a message and not use your name or normal nickname. PS: If anyone is interested I have a website detailing my attempts to become a law enforcement officer. You can check it out at www.geocities.com/mountie2be/index.html |
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Post by RyanSales on Sept 16, 2004 13:11:49 GMT -5
SamSteele,
To bring the topic back online and answer your question, following the guide for the interview is an excellent preparatory step.
One thing I always counsel new applicants to do to prep for it is as follows:
1. Write down on paper a list of all of the jobs you have had, and all of the volunteer experience you have done. Include significant events in your life such as a knee surgery or travelling to a foreign country.
2. For each of those jobs/volunteer work, write down a list of accomplishments, failures, conflicts, resolutions to conflicts, relationships, hardships, challenges, etc.
3. Study this master list.
4 When in the interview, always answer your questions using the STAR format.
5. THIS IS THE MOST CRITICAL: Slowly work your way through that master list you created, giving examples from a WIDE range of experiences you have had.
Remember, the interview consists of two parts...the suitability interview and the security interview. You are there to SELL yourself to the force. Many potential applicants get deferals for life experience because they simply could not articulate their life experience adequately. If you go in there and answer every question they ask by saying "When I was a security guard I did this....", you'll get a deferal. However, if you can answer one question with "When I was a security guard" and the next with "When I volunteered at the soup kitchen" and the next with "When I had my knee surgery"....you'll be well on your way!
Cheers,
RY
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Post by Gary on Sept 16, 2004 16:53:39 GMT -5
Great Post! SamSteele, To bring the topic back online and answer your question, following the guide for the interview is an excellent preparatory step. One thing I always counsel new applicants to do to prep for it is as follows: 1. Write down on paper a list of all of the jobs you have had, and all of the volunteer experience you have done. Include significant events in your life such as a knee surgery or travelling to a foreign country. 2. For each of those jobs/volunteer work, write down a list of accomplishments, failures, conflicts, resolutions to conflicts, relationships, hardships, challenges, etc. 3. Study this master list. 4 When in the interview, always answer your questions using the STAR format. 5. THIS IS THE MOST CRITICAL: Slowly work your way through that master list you created, giving examples from a WIDE range of experiences you have had. Remember, the interview consists of two parts...the suitability interview and the security interview. You are there to SELL yourself to the force. Many potential applicants get deferals for life experience because they simply could not articulate their life experience adequately. If you go in there and answer every question they ask by saying "When I was a security guard I did this....", you'll get a deferal. However, if you can answer one question with "When I was a security guard" and the next with "When I volunteered at the soup kitchen" and the next with "When I had my knee surgery"....you'll be well on your way! Cheers, RY |
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Post by samsteele on Sept 20, 2004 13:59:02 GMT -5
Thank you ryan,gary and lance .your support is apreciated greatly.And advise of coarse.
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Post by Dot on Sept 20, 2004 21:22:24 GMT -5
My dh is now a constable. Before his interview, he heard about a lady here in BC who does prep work with anyone willing to pay...we were willing. It was helpful but there's no set questions for the interview I think. It seems to be up to the officer doing the interviewing as to how they approach it (I could be wrong about this since they are not allowed to actually discuss the questions asked in the interview). Personally, we thought it was well worth the cash (about $150-200. I think it was). He made it in after all!
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Post by DaveB on Sept 21, 2004 18:31:42 GMT -5
Dot where was the person located? I am in Richmond and would love to get some help from someone preparing for the interview!
I have never been much of a salesperson and that's what the RMSIG is all about selling yourself... I know I have the experience I am just not overly confident about my ability to articulate it....
Can you PM me the info? Or post it as you see fit.
Thanks!
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