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Hi. Just had my medical and passed. Does anyone know how long it takes before your invited for the fitness test? I was told straight away that I passed, thought i would have to wait, so a welcome suprise.

Help, please! I have passed the entire application process with Hants am just waiting on a start date. Ahem. It currently looks as though a potential start date with Hants is going to be in approximately May 2100 (!!!) I am seriously contemplating transferring my application. This is something I never thought I would do as my heart is set on Hampshire, but at the moment I feel the wait is completely unreasonable. I've been pushed through the process (applied in Dec '07, had A/C is Feb '08, final interview and fitness in Mar '08) only to hit a brick wall. What I want to know is can I only transfer to a force that is currently recruiting? Or would most forces consider the…

Silly question, just started filling out transfer Application form for the Met and I have stumbled over who: the Countersigning Officer’s Details is refering to! First Line Manager's details I have put down as my Sgt. Thank you for your help!

I've been trying to get an application form from Herts for ages now. I'm really eager to start the process but I'm stumbling at the first hurdle. Even if they aren't recruiting yet, I'd like to get my form on file. I've been through every Police source I can find with no luck. Is it me or have most forces stopped advertising vacancies on their web sites, cos they cant surely have gone this long without recruiting?

Hi everyone, Just want to find out if anyone else is starting on the 15th sept? Have you completed your workbook and how are you finding it? JASE*******

Has anyone applying to Durham/ Northumbria got a start date of 27/10 at Durham HQ?

Hi All, I applied for Essex Police on 5th Sept I was wondering if anyone else has applied. I was also wondering how long Essex took to informing you whether or not you were successful at this stage. K

Hi all, If any body is looking for a Temporary Contract in the UK please post and I will reply.

I have my final interview on 30th Sept with GMP. I believe the fitnes test follows this. I have been down the gym every night for the past 3 months, working on my running but I am just worried about my strength, I can do 1o reps on the seated bench press at 35kg and the seated back pull (I think the machine is called the "horse"!)at 30kg at 10 reps. I'm quite petite so I've had to bulk up to get some strength behind me! Does anyone else recommend any training tips? I'm nervous about this!

Just completed the in2police 1-day course in Birmingham. Fantastic and intense day; I dont think I would stand a chance of passing without their help. It seems to me the whole asessment day is a "trick" and unless you know how that trick works, you cannot pass. I have no idea how people pass without doing any prior research into how the day works. They must be geniuses. :-) On another plus, I just did a timed maths test and got 100% AND finished all 25 questions in 12 minutes. Feeling a bit better now :)

Hi, I am awaiting my results for an assessment earlier this month. I have been told i will hear by friday, but im not excpecting to pass! I have applied to my local force 3 times now and next time I want to apply to the Met. I dont live anywhere near London so would have to move to the area, having spoken to people that have worked in the Met before, does anyone know if they still have accomodation, even if its just to stay in for a couple of weeks, as i would obviously have to move to the area and any idea as to if there is any help available would be useful. It s a big step but ive thought about this a lot. Any info would be appreciated as the website doesnt say that…

I'm still a little confused as how these push/pull tests are carried out, and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this for me please. Are they purely measuring the strength of your arms, i.e. putting u on a machine where you sit and do push/pullups, or does the machine require you to use your body as well to push/pull? Just not sure if I can ease off on the weight training a little and focus more on the running. I currently do mostly dumb-bell and barbell weight training upright (rather than bench pressing) and a few push ups but thats about it (my pushups aren't exactly the best either lol). What type of weight should I be aiming to lift barbell to…

Hi all, quick question for you,... After doing my assessment centre tests(Cleveland) I was given a brown envelope with a form a letter to give me teh web address for teh feedback regarding the assessment. Anyway, also in my pack was the forms for the back ground check, but no information where to send them once completed. Do I hold onto these forms for my mdeical/fitness test? Or do I send them off to Cleveland HQ now? Just I know the background check takes a while. Anyone else in the same boat?

Hi all - I was just wondering if anyone else would be going to the assessment centre in September who has applied to Hertfordshire Constabulary?

Do they visit you at home during vetting? I heard they did but this may be a total lie! I also read that they speak to your friends but at no point have I had to hand over any details of my friends so i'm confused!