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20-11-2015, 06:32 PM | #31 | |||
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You also need: Eye test Hearing test Full Medical including Cardiac risk assessment EG: ECG, cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure. Enough cardio fitness to pass the Physical test Clean criminal record Reasonable driving history Mental stability for the Psych test Ability to actually pass the entrance exam And lastly the panel interview. They have to think you're a good fit for the role. Last edited by Falcon Coupe; 20-11-2015 at 06:38 PM. Reason: typo |
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20-11-2015, 08:15 PM | #32 | |||
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20-11-2015, 08:21 PM | #33 | ||
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One would hope they would take that as well as extensive life experience into consideration.
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20-11-2015, 10:16 PM | #34 | |||
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I'm 45 and 18 months ago I applied to join Vicpol after a 22 year career with Customs and Border Protection as an Enforcement Officer. Blitzed the entrance exam, fitness test was very easy, passed all the psychological testing but as they do with most applicants, wanted me to sit a 1:1 interview with a Police Psychologist. No worries I thought, been there, done that, done many similar things, carried similar PDE etc. Well apparently I have been assessed after a 45 minute chat that I currently do not meet the inherent psychological requirements of the role of a Police Officer Go figure....
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20-11-2015, 11:02 PM | #35 | |||
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* next applicant Last edited by pottery beige; 20-11-2015 at 11:09 PM. |
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20-11-2015, 11:24 PM | #36 | |||
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21-11-2015, 08:00 AM | #37 | ||
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Transport or driving jobs are easier for older people to get into. As they appreciate experience in this area and common scense. Because you can cause a hell of a lot damage if you do something wrong in a truck. I entered my job as a garbo at the age of 41 and I'm a young fella at my job. This is going to be my retirement job and I love being out and about. Don't think as a younger bloke I would of being able to do this job, as I wouldn't of had the patience to put up with stupid road users. Now I shake my head a lot but just let it go and give way when I have right of way and get on with my job.
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21-11-2015, 09:20 PM | #38 | |||
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In Victoria have a go at PSO mate. You might have more luck and it's not a bad gig. Or authorised officer with say Metro...good overtime etc. Friend of mine has done both and not hard to get in....(last year that is) |
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28-11-2015, 01:04 PM | #39 | ||
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I've never considered myself to old or on the scrap heap.
As a self employed contract Stonemason Carver (what was termed in medieval times as a "Free...mason" no not those clowns) going on 30 years now. Its a career where I never think of it as work. I don't think I could ever be permanently employed as I couldn't give up my freedom especially the travel. Even with only 200 carvers in Australia the incentives to pass this craft on are not there. So many young (and older) guys ask me for jobs but the first thing they ask is how much do I get paid and what are the holidays. ! Most of the real Stonemasons (not unqualified bl**dy landscaper) you see are usually older, 40 - 60.
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28-11-2015, 09:29 PM | #40 | ||||
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Since I started 7 years ago, out of 200 odd people only 1 has left for a different industry. The depot age is quite young too, when I started majority of the staff were over 40. Now more than half would be under 40. Sitting on your *** waiting for hours is awesome on night shift, but on day work your internet data gets a work out. Quote:
The employment history part of their resume will show if they are a drifter or not. Some industries seam to run on this Last edited by Ben73; 28-11-2015 at 09:41 PM. |
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28-11-2015, 11:59 PM | #41 | |||
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We had a good saying on the shop floor - so useless, they couldn't even hold a screwdriver so they got promoted to management: http://blog.aim.com.au/middle-manage...-survey-shows/ Its always the middle managers who are the culprits I got it not so nice terms, it was: 'There are three roller doors, if you don't like it you can **** off' So me and 30 other dudes did |
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29-11-2015, 05:48 AM | #42 | ||
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If you stay current / educated and known in your industry, your fine
If you don't you can be on the scrap heap at 30
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29-11-2015, 10:25 AM | #43 | ||
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My wife is in IT, which is an ever evolving industry, she spends a lot of time staying well ahead of the curve in learning new products. She sees a lot of people in their 40s and 50s not getting their contracts renewed as they are not staying up to date with the industry and basically become obsolete with the software. Even with my landscaping you have to be well versed in trends before they become mainstream or it looks dated before you've finished the project.
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29-11-2015, 10:38 AM | #44 | ||
Au Falcon = Mr Reliable
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Old ming moles (on car ad's) better be careful or else they are are on the scrap heap too, have you seen Holden's ad espousing Holden's upcoming new arrivals to their range? WTF, Holden really cost cutting now or just starting them off younger now ha ha!!!
cheer's, Maka
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