Upcoming Jobs with CSO for 2011 Census

sby

Well here's to another day of waiting although I'm thinking if haven't heard at this stage I won't be, especially if the regional managers are ringing to introduce themselves.

JonnyK

Hey all,

Just called CSO Recruitment. Seems as if most positions have been filled and they are awaiting a few others to confirm.

Anyone, including me, who haven't been contacted are unlikely to get job. Only chance now is if few people don't take jobs or pull out close to starting date.

Seems as if that's it. Perhaps if someone else wanted to call to check but that's what I was told.

sby

Ah well, that's disappointing but at least we know now. Thanks for ringing.

Domscard

Thanks for that, JonnyK - much better to know now and move on. Hope everyone has a good Xmas and a fruitful new year.

JonnyK

Feck it lads and lassies,

We did well to get onto panel after over 7000 applicants.

Still a pain to know we were so close yet so far.

Happy Christmas to everyone and enjoy the holidays.

Hope 2011 is good to you all.

Let me know if anyone sneaks a place in towards the end - you never know!

Happy Christmas.

tarahill

id say most people that have been offered the job like myself are still constantly looking for full time employment and will continue to do so. a full time position is what we are all hoping for at the end of the day and we are all doing whatever we can until that happens. So dont give up hope a lot of field supervisors may either not start or will get employment else where so then next on panel is in.

hope ye all have a great xmas im skint no pressies for anyone this year im afraid but they all know so it wont be a surprise.thats life at the minute for most.

HAPPY XMAS AND NEW YEAR.

do keep the old posts coming, let us know if ye have any news,

by the way is anyone on the thread doing their training in mullingar in january?

Dymo

Don't know why they sent out so many letters, out of the 20+ people on this thread who got letters only 3 people were offered places. I presume the pool for places is really small when you consider there was probably about 50% of people who done it before who applied.

bud6

tarahill, my training is apparently taking place in Tullamore on 10th Jan so i won't have far to go. Like you, Christmas is very low key in our house this year.
i'd just like to say that i'm very sorry you othrs on this thread haven't heard anything at this stage but i hope that you enjoy the festive season and that 2011 will see many of you getting employement. Is anyone thinking of going for the enumerator positions?

Cute Hoor

It’s my understanding that all job offers have now been made and accepted. So it looks like the only chance ‘the panel’ people now have is that some of those appointed don’t take up their jobs.

I have to say I think the CSO went about the advising of people in a pretty ham fisted way, from the obscure ‘panel’ letter to subsequently leaving people on tentherhooks, not knowing whether they are in the running or not. People here on Boards have kept each other pretty much up to date, but there will probably be lots more going through Christmas still hoping, which isn’t a great position to be left in. It would also appear, judging by the number of people here who got them, that significant numbers got ‘the panel’ letter, probably far more than needed to meet their requirements.

Hard luck to all those who were unsuccessful, and the best of luck in your New Year job hunting.

Finally, congrats to tarahill, Little A (didn’t I tell you you were a shoo in) and bud6 – we’ll all be looking critically at the census output to make sure you did a good job.

Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year to all

caitb

Thanks everyone for all the info unfotunately no call but i'll get over it.Well done Tarahill,Little A and bud6 maybe will come across each other I think i'll apply for the enumerator job 10 weeks better than no weeks.
Happy Christmas all.:)

JonnyK

Well done to the three amigos as well!!

I'll also go for the enumerator job - surely we'll get that as we were on panel for supervisor job!

Happy Christmas everyone.

tarahill

never know we could meet yet, we havent been told our area, I was asked at the interview would I mind if the area was not the one I lived in so god knows where they have in mind for us. did any of the other 2 amigos or anyone else that done interview get asked that?

anyway good luck god knows a few positions may become available over the next few weeks.

cheers all Happy Xmas to all and your families :rolleyes::eek:

bud6

i was asked at interview how i would cope with an area in which i had done some work before(had done some long term subbing, came across some parents whose little Johnnys could do no wrong). the area is about 15 miles from my home but it was just a hypothetical question really. its hard to believe that so few of us got calls, you'd think that people on this thread would have a competetive advantage so to speak with the ongoing communication about the interviews etc.:(
Anyway, on a lighter note, Merry Christmas to you all, keep safe on the roads, hope Santa is kind to everyone!:)

tarahill

bud6 wrote: »

i was asked at interview how i would cope with an area in which i had done some work before(had done some long term subbing, came across some parents whose little Johnnys could do no wrong). the area is about 15 miles from my home but it was just a hypothetical question really. its hard to believe that so few of us got calls, you'd think that people on this thread would have a competetive advantage so to speak with the ongoing communication about the interviews etc.:(
Anyway, on a lighter note, Merry Christmas to you all, keep safe on the roads, hope Santa is kind to everyone!:)

dont know bud6 they asked me the same would I mind working in an area that I too worked in 4 years ago, so who know its about 25 miles from where I live. time will tell i guess. it is hard to believe that only a few of us on this site got positions

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

65bl

Sorry for being so late coming to this thread. I recieved letter saying i was on panel in the week before xmas but my first instinct was it is a very polite fail. As yet i have recieved no call and really dont expect one. If there is a job then it has been offered to someone else by now! Congratulations to all who have been offered jobs and i hope it all goes well.
I too did my interview in Mullingar and whilst i feel i did all right, i did make a minor faux pas - i didnt read the back off the interview letter and did not know about the passport. By amazing coincidence i had passport in car and duly brought it in but i knew i created a poor impression. say la vie
I will of course apply for tne enumerators post and, like others before, hope the fact that i got a supervisors interview will bode well.
As it happens i have now been unemployed foe exactly 12 months. As i do each interview i'am afraid my confidence diminishes and it shows ( or i make simple mistakes) - how times have changed.

bl

lou15e

Hi Guys
Thanks for keeping me up to date with what was going on on the Field Supervisor positions

Well I got the letter as well, but no call .
I had to carry my phone around in the heat of the Feuertventura Sun
I could only just in and out of the sea for quick dips.
But had a good long swin on christmas eve and every day since
So back to the old grind stone on Thursday

Thanks to everyone for the help and advice on here
and good luck to those who got the jobs and more luck the everyone who didnt

Regards

LOU

schmann

I too think that they made a bollix of the way they went about the recruitment, sending out letters giving people hope. I'm thinking of just not filling in the fecking form now for the way they treated us all. HAH!!!

Gazzumped

Seems to me that most (if not all) people who got the FS jobs were previously employed as same.

A bit of a farce really for the rest of us - we could have saved ourselves the bother and the lingering false hope :mad:

It must have been obvious as early as the application stage - and definitely by the interviews - that they had enough people to cover all of the areas. If some extras were necessary for insurance, then a letter saying that should have been issued and not the one that kept everybody on stand-by in the run up to Christmas.

I imagine there are even yet some people still waiting in hope ...

Very poorly done!

wench

Gazzumped wrote: »

Seems to me that most (if not all) people who got the FS jobs were previously employed as same.

A bit of a farce really for the rest of us - we could have saved ourselves the bother and the lingering false hope :mad:

Just having done it before wasn't an automatic pass, they still had to interview just the same.
Yes they had a better chance of picking up the marks for knowledge of the census, but newbies who had their research done could have done just as well.

Gazzumped

wench wrote: »

Just having done it before wasn't an automatic pass, they still had to interview just the same.
Yes they had a better chance of picking up the marks for knowledge of the census, but newbies who had their research done could have done just as well.

As a previous 'knowledgable' poster said on this very thread, those who did the job before were a 'shoo-in'. I don't have a huge problem with that - makes sense to appoint those who know what to do and have succeeded in the past.

Speaking personally, I researched every last piece of census information available, ticked every experience/education box (and more besides) and the interview went as well as any I've ever done. But that's the way the cookie crumbles.

It still doesn't excuse the very poorly organised and managed end to the recruitment process ...

tarahill

Gazzumped wrote: »

As a previous 'knowledgable' poster said on this very thread, those who did the job before were a 'shoo-in'. I don't have a huge problem with that - makes sense to appoint those who know what to do and have succeeded in the past.

Speaking personally, I researched every last piece of census information available, ticked every experience/education box (and more besides) and the interview went as well as any I've ever done. But that's the way the cookie crumbles.

It still doesn't excuse the very poorly organised and managed end to the recruitment process ...

well I do agree that the recruitment was not organised properly, and that people should have been told differently,

the letters are out for those who are recruited to sign and send back so maybe not all will take the jobs some might have secured other employment etc.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL

I HOPE EVERYONE HAS GOOD WORK NEWS IN 2011 :P

Cat Melodeon

Applications for Enumerators are now being accepted online at http://www.census.ie, from today (4th) until the 11th, unless the quota of applications is reached before that date.

sickle

Cat Melodeon wrote: »

Applications for Enumerators are now being accepted online at http://www.census.ie, from today (4th) until the 11th, unless the quota of applications is reached before that date.

applied this morning, could really do with the cash!

Dymo

I applied for the field supervisor's job, so now it's impossible to apply for the Enumerators job because my PPS number is in their database.



So I have to ring them now, impossible to get through, and this enumerator position has a quota of applications they will accept.

So I can't register and I can't login because i can't register. Why don't they test things before unleashing them on the public.:mad:

caitb

Yep,I'm the same I emailed them at 10.30 this morning to see if anyone could help me but no reply and cant get through on phone.What a system!!:(

Gazzumped

Not an ideal solution by any means, but if I were applying for an enumerator post with this problem I'd try re-registering and adding/subtracting/reversing one number from my PPS. Just until you can get through to someone and have it corrected.
I wouldn't risk losing out on a place if they should close the application process when enough are recorded. Just my opinion and what I'd do ...

St._Andalou

I applied. Has anyone done this before, and if so, what is the next step?

Are there interviews? Do they require copies of documents like your driver's license? Also, if you get the position, does your supervisor call to your place of residence for periodic visits?

Morg4

I had the same problem, couldn't get through to Dublin, so rang the complaints number in Cork. They were able to put me straight through to the Dublin office who gave me my userid and password. What a shambles of a system!

Cute Hoor

St._Andalou wrote: »

I applied. Has anyone done this before, and if so, what is the next step?

Are there interviews? Do they require copies of documents like your driver's license? Also, if you get the position, does your supervisor call to your place of residence for periodic visits?

Yea there will be interviews, if called for interview you will need to have your drivers license (only needed for rural work) and passport and a completed Garda vetting form. All will be explained to you in the letter calling you for interview.

Whether your supervisor calls to your place of residence or not is probably down to the supervisor, but there shouldn't really be a need for him/her to be visiting you at home.

Appears to have been some more shambolic happenings with the application process today, some people were getting another error message as well as those listed above, they haven't exactly covered themselves in glory in the communications aspect of the whole process.

kilburn

St._Andalou wrote: »

I applied. Has anyone done this before, and if so, what is the next step?

Are there interviews? Do they require copies of documents like your driver's license? Also, if you get the position, does your supervisor call to your place of residence for periodic visits?

Did you read the site at all?

www.census.ie

raglan

Had to ring Dublin number to get my used id and password. Then when I got to end of application and submitted it came up error message and went I went back all my info had been deleted so had to start over. Then when I submitted second time, I just got put back to home page so I don't know if I successfully completed it or not as I thought that there would be a "Thank you for submitting" message or I would get an email to tell me it was submitted. Was this the same for other people when they applied?

St._Andalou

kilburn wrote: »

Did you read the site at all?

www.census.ie

Yes, I did.

Cute Hoor

raglan wrote: »

Had to ring Dublin number to get my used id and password. Then when I got to end of application and submitted it came up error message and went I went back all my info had been deleted so had to start over. Then when I submitted second time, I just got put back to home page so I don't know if I successfully completed it or not as I thought that there would be a "Thank you for submitting" message or I would get an email to tell me it was submitted. Was this the same for other people when they applied?

This was the error message I was talking about above. While you got the error message, it's almost certain that your application has been received. Just for peace of mind you should email CensusRecruitment@cso.ie and ask them to confirm that they have received your application.

Good luck!

kilburn

St._Andalou wrote: »

I applied. Has anyone done this before, and if so, what is the next step?

Are there interviews? Do they require copies of documents like your driver's license? Also, if you get the position, does your supervisor call to your place of residence for periodic visits?

Are there interviews? p12
https://censusops.cso.ie/census2011recruit/Docs/Census%20Enumerator%20Information%20Booklet.pdf

Does supervisor call?
http://www.census.ie/Is-this-job-for-me.3.1.aspx

Next step if you pass initial selection you will be called for interview all the information is on
www.census.ie
www.cso.ie

St._Andalou

kilburn wrote: »

Are there interviews? p12
https://censusops.cso.ie/census2011recruit/Docs/Census%20Enumerator%20Information%20Booklet.pdf

Does supervisor call?
http://www.census.ie/Is-this-job-for-me.3.1.aspx

Next step if you pass initial selection you will be called for interview all the information is on
www.census.ie
www.cso.ie

Well it asks if you are comfortable having a supervisor call to your home. I was wondering if they actually do and like a previous poster said, it depends on the supervisor.

Autobot17

Yes, they will have to call to your home at least once. They will have to check if you have a suitable, secure storage area for all the Census forms and documentation in your home for the duration of the job.

Additional visits after that - I'm not sure. I wouldn't let house visits put you off applying though. I'd imagine the Supervisors might make one or two house calls, but most correspondence would be by phone/email.

Reactor

How much do they pay and how long for?

wench

Cat Melodeon wrote: »

Applications for Enumerators are now being accepted online at http://www.census.ie, from today (4th) until the 11th, unless the quota of applications is reached before that date.

Looks like they will meet the quota long before the 11th, probably by the end of today!
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/huge-demand-for-5000-census-jobs-2483965.html

baldbear

wench wrote: »

Looks like they will meet the quota long before the 11th, probably by the end of today!
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/huge-demand-for-5000-census-jobs-2483965.html

Yeah i heard the CSO lady on today fm and she said it will be closed this evening. I applied there but i'm not holding much hope. The huge amount of people applying is mad. Just Like those Argos jobs the media were on about before xmas, 20 positions in my hometown of Longford and OVER 1000 people applied.

The Sparrow

baldbear wrote: »

Yeah i heard the CSO lady on today fm and she said it will be closed this evening. I applied there but i'm not holding much hope. The huge amount of people applying is mad. Just Like those Argos jobs the media were on about before xmas, 20 positions in my hometown of Longford and OVER 1000 people applied.

This is different. The application is being capped at 15000 which seems a lot, but there are 5000 jobs. So you have a 1 in 3 chance of getting it. So pretty good odds.

Joe Gt

anyone on job benefit or any state benefit and know how it would work out ?

AnnyHallsal

Joe Gt wrote: »

anyone on job benefit or any state benefit and know how it would work out ?

I was wondering this too. Guess people will be put on casual for a few weeks with deductions for each day worked.

piskins72

applications are now closed according to the website

TonythePony

Half way through application process server connection goes down. Return to homepage 'applications are now closed'. If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have no luck at all.

Anyone know when they start recruiting for the election and which website I should attempt to use :mad:

The Sparrow

TonythePony wrote: »

Half way through application process server connection goes down. Return to homepage 'applications are now closed'. If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have no luck at all.

Anyone know when they start recruiting for the election and which website I should attempt to use :mad:

Unlucky mate. That sucks

tarahill

TonythePony wrote: »

Half way through application process server connection goes down. Return to homepage 'applications are now closed'. If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have no luck at all.

Anyone know when they start recruiting for the election and which website I should attempt to use :mad:

do you mean jobs at the forth coming General Election?

Those positions are filled, presiding officers and polling clerks are already in place from election to election, the only way a place becomes available is if someone is sick or retires, you should send a letter to your local Returning Officer saying you would be interested in such a position if they become available.that way your name is in.

good luck with it.:)

Toyota1968

well after giving up hope - I got a call today and was offered a Firld supervisores position here in the midlands -

dont give up hope !

luvs2spooge

Anyone know when they will bw offering the enumerator jobs?

The tension is killing me...thats how stuck i am for any glimmer of work

tarahill

Toyota1968 wrote: »

well after giving up hope - I got a call today and was offered a Firld supervisores position here in the midlands -

dont give up hope !

well done toyota 1968, there will be some positions that will come up as some either dont take the jobs or get other full time employment.

are you starting your training next monday. i am in mullingar where are you doing yours.

tarahill

luvs2spooge wrote: »

Anyone know when they will bw offering the enumerator jobs?

The tension is killing me...thats how stuck i am for any glimmer of work

positions will have to be interviewed for as field supervisors are only starting next monday I guess it will be a few weeks before interviews will start taking place.

keep the spirits up,:cool:,