Thanks Red Snake for the reply and I know what you mean by the new recruitment process being unkown to most.
A mate of mine joined just before it all changed so he couldn't tell me much about the new format either.
I guess there isn't a real rush for infos as I haven't been invited to attend an interview yet so perhaps the best way to approach it is to wait until it happens and go with an open mind.
Thanks for reminding me the useful database the IPA has to offer. I am a member of the "other one" and wonder if they have such thing too.
Keep'em coming !!