Beardo Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Richard Downs becomes the first rural special in the Watling Ward... After leaving The Royal Green Jackets with nearly ten great years behind him, he became the gamekeeper at The Luton Hoo Estate for nine seasons. He now look after a private family estate with a pheasant shoot. Gamekeeper and Special Constable - great combo. More info: http://www.facebook.com/groups/2223800769/ http://www.mikepenning.com/02082011_rural_specials They are looking for more (and good part time hours if anyone is interested)... http://www.hertspolicecareers.co.uk/applying-for-a-job/special-constables/specialist-special-constables/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 He's a good friend of mine... Which reminds me, he owes me a pint :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) They are looking for more (and good part time hours if anyone is interested)... http://www.hertspolicecareers.co.uk/applying-for-a-job/special-constables/specialist-special-constables/ I have 16 hours a month to spare and I have applied. Might as well try and get some extra skills under my belt whilst I'm still reasonably young Edited August 9, 2011 by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchynik Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 I know someone who applied for the Herts rural specials. Shame there application from was'nt up too par... :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Yes, very good nikolARSE! If you fill in the amplification, no matter how great you're English and grammar are... Get it proof read! Only 10 errors aloud... That's what my mate says anyway... Ben Edited August 9, 2011 by huffhuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchynik Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Very true. Do you know any proof readers, Ben? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) I submitted mine at work in a rush, so hopefully my rushed grammar is acceptable. (Edit to add a full stop) Edited August 9, 2011 by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) If they spot 10 errors, they don't even move onto the actualy competency based questions! You then cannot reapply for that post from 6 months of application. I can reapply...in October I think! Full uniform, full training...full powers or arrest Edited August 9, 2011 by huffhuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 If they spot 10 errors, they don't even move onto the actualy competency based questions! You then cannot reapply for that post from 6 months of application. I can reapply...in October I think! Full uniform, full training...full powers or arrest How strict are the errors? Give us a run down of your mistakes. I ended a sentence with a 'with'. You're not supposed to end a sentence with a prepositon, so I'd be keen to see if they picked that one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Are you applying for the Rural Special job or a place on Countdown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Are you applying for the Rural Special job or a place on Countdown? I don't mean to sound arrogant, but even if mine or huffhuff's grammar is/was not perfectly up to standards, I bet it's a one hell of a lot better than the sort of applicants they will usually get. "I wont too applly so I cun shoot gunz n stuf" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Good news! the more plod the merrier. I had my start date for SC training in september last year.. Decided to put it off and go and futher my education insted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 I had a couple of schoolboy errors, plus a typo and for some reason I used a - and they didn't like that. Don't have email on phone (I contested) so will try and email it when I get in later today. For some odd reason I put where instead of were! I obviously went very red at that one! I proof read all official documents that leave work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 I can understand them ruling people out for being illiterate, I guess there will be paperwork and reports to be filled out etc. But if they are that fussy I can only assume they were inundated with applicants - which wouldn't surprise me when you see how many applicants you get for a keepers job for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 I can understand them ruling people out for being illiterate, I guess there will be paperwork and reports to be filled out etc. But if they are that fussy I can only assume they were inundated with applicants - which wouldn't surprise me when you see how many applicants you get for a keepers job for example. You'll be pleased to hear I didn't get the job "I regret to inform you that you that you were not shortlisted on this occasion as you have not successfully evidenced the competencies required for the role." I'd usually not care, but seeing as I took the time to properly answer each question I was asked. (And double checking I had) It annoys me that they had the audacity to say I'd not evidenced my competencies. After reviewing the application process, you do notice that a large chunk of it is about your ethnic background. 'Positive Discrimination' will more than likely be a phrase used in their office and I may have progressed a little further if my name was Jamal. I did also turn down the opportunity to class myself as 'White - English' and opted for a more police-friendly 'White - British' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Perhaps they spend a bit of time monitoring shooting forums I know I would... Edit to add: You should have got Bakerboy to do you a reference Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 After a good old witch-hunt-style stalking session, turns out the person who turned down my application is about as countryside as a Black Cab. Along with that, she loves rabbits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchynik Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 You'll be pleased to hear I didn't get the job "I regret to inform you that you that you were not shortlisted on this occasion as you have not successfully evidenced the competencies required for the role." I'd usually not care, but seeing as I took the time to properly answer each question I was asked. (And double checking I had) It annoys me that they had the audacity to say I'd not evidenced my competencies. After reviewing the application process, you do notice that a large chunk of it is about your ethnic background. 'Positive Discrimination' will more than likely be a phrase used in their office and I may have progressed a little further if my name was Jamal. I did also turn down the opportunity to class myself as 'White - English' and opted for a more police-friendly 'White - British' I submitted mine at work in a rush, so hopefully my rushed grammar is acceptable. (Edit to add a full stop) Maybe not that much time, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Maybe not that much time, eh? Har har.. Well I didn't fail on my grammar, so I must've taken longer than I thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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