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hobbies, work, pastimes etc, to demonstrate evidence in several of the above areas. Candidates who fail any of the competencies at Preliminary Interview will be deemed unsuccessful in the competition. (3) Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s) specified by the Defence Forces and should make sure that the contact details specified on the application are correct. Note. Success at stage 1 entitles a candidate to proceed to the next stage of the selection process. c. Stage 2 – Psychomotor & Psychometric testing / Personality Questionnaire & Realistic Job Preview (1) The Assessment Phase Air Corps candidates who have attained the requisite score at Stage 1, will be called to the Assessment Phase at Baldonnel, Dublin. The Assessment Phase will include the completion of a personality questionnaire, followed by a Psychological Interview. Candidates will then be required to complete both psychomotor and psychometric testing. The Realistic Job Preview involves a familiarisation visit to the Flight Training School and informal interaction with instructional staff. All components will be conducted on the one occasion. Note. Success at stage 2 entitles a candidate to proceed to the next stage of the selection process. d. Stage 3 - The Final Interview, Air Corps Successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency based interview where they will be required to demonstrate competency in the following areas; Maturity Technical Aptitude Working with Others Leadership and Supervising Personal Motivation and Discipline Communication High Stress Tolerance In the competency based interview candidates will be asked to give examples from their own experiences of life, school, university hobbies, work, pastimes etc, to demonstrate evidence in several of the above areas. Candidates who fail any of the competencies at Final Interview will be deemed unsuccessful in the competition. 09 May 2013
8. Bonus Marks. a. Candidates who wish to have their capability to communicate effectively in both Irish and English taken into account may undergo a separate oral test in the language in which the final interview is not conducted. In determining the order of merit, a bonus of 6% of the total marks at the final interview will be awarded to candidates who have shown themselves to be proficient in both Irish and English. b. Candidates who are members of the Defence Forces and who satisfy the requirements at paragraph 13(a) or 13(c) of these conditions will receive a % bonus mark of the total marks at the final interview (subject to certain service as outlined in paragraph 13). These bonus marks are as follows: Serving NCO in the Permanent Defence Force 8% Serving Private in the Permanent Defence Force 6% Serving Officer & NCO in the Reserve Defence Force 3% Serving Private in the Reserve Defence Force 2% c. All candidates who are holders of a Third Level Degree i.e. a Third Level Degree awarded up to the end of 2004 or with effect from 2005 have successfully completed an Honours Bachelor Degree programme at pass or honours level (level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications) will receive a bonus of 10% of the total marks at the Final Interview. d. Naval Service candidates who are holders of a Diploma with merit or distinction (from a recognised institution) in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering for Operations Branch and Engineering Branch Cadetships respectively as awarded to the end of 2004, or with effect from 2005, have successfully completed an ordinary degree course (level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications) (from a recognised institution) in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering for Operations Branch and Engineering Branch Cadetships respectively, will receive a bonus of 10% available at the Final Interview. e. Candidates who qualify for more than one bonus of the total marks available at the final interview will only receive the highest and not a combination of them. 09 May 2013
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