Temp Clerical Officers in Civil Service

wilmer mclean

Losing hope myself also. Did the job before but cant remember when the interview was. Don't remember it interfering with exams so it must have been at the latest the end of April and start of May.

sjms

wilmer mclean wrote: »

Losing hope myself also. Did the job before but cant remember when the interview was. Don't remember it interfering with exams so it must have been at the latest the end of April and start of May.

Yeah! I havent applied before but I would REALLY like this! I wonder if anybody has any inside information?

Mimojo

I dont have any inside information, & I am still waiting to get a call for an interview, but I do know that everything happened a bit later last year so I wouldnt worry too much

Mimojo wrote: »

The emails were sent out on 31/03 last year to tell you if you were in the top band, so slightly later than this year. I then got an email on 15/04 inviting me for interview on 26/04. I got an email telling me I was success on 07/05QUOTE]

Mimojo wrote: »

I got a call on the 14th June to start on 21st June until 27th August. I know that some people got calls earlier, but they all seemed to start in June. Last years boards thread is here

I think that because they needed people for the CSO and with the dates of the census etc, I think they just decided to do the whole thing together, but get the CSO recruitment out of the way first. Hopefully after Easter & the May Bank Hol there will be a move on it

wilmer mclean

This is a bit bizarre but just got invited for an interview next Wednesday.

ourtrail

I got called for interview, next Thursday, Dublin region.

Mimojo

wilmer mclean wrote: »

This is a bit bizarre but just got invited for an interview next Wednesday.

ourtrail wrote: »

I got called for interview, next Thursday, Dublin region.

Well done guys!!! Very best of luck in the interviews. I did it last year & it is really grand, in and out in 10 minutes, and the interviewers were really nice. Havent heard anything myself but fingers are crossed!

wilmer mclean

Mimojo wrote: »

Well done guys!!! Very best of luck in the interviews. I did it last year & it is really grand, in and out in 10 minutes, and the interviewers were really nice. Havent heard anything myself but fingers are crossed!

Yeah hopefully it goes okay. It really is random luck whether you get called for the interview or not, but hell I will take luck where I can find it!

Phantasos

What region are you in wilmer mclean?

wilmer mclean

Phantasos wrote: »

What region are you in wilmer mclean?

Dublin

steph1

How are people being notified of interviews - is it by email or a phone call?

wilmer mclean

steph1 wrote: »

How are people being notified of interviews - is it by email or a phone call?

e mail

Mimojo

Im in Kildare region & havent heard anything today, was interviewed in Dublin last time & as far as I know was called with the applicants for the Dublin region. Very weird how it is happening this year. Maybe they are only interviewing as jobs come up as opposed to interviewing everyone together & then you have to wait for jobs to arise? I wish they would give a bit of information!!!!

Mr Simpson

Process seems very quick, did my interview 2 weeks ago. Rang me yesterday and told me I start on tuesday (Dublin Region)

steph1

They are probably trying to fill the Dublin region first because of the numbers required for the census job.

thebostoncrab

steph1 wrote: »

They are probably trying to fill the Dublin region first because of the numbers required for the census job.

That's exactly it.

Those outside Dublin won't be seen to yet because the Census is such a big job.

newballsplease

there was interviews in sligo lst week

sjms

steph1 wrote: »

They are probably trying to fill the Dublin region first because of the numbers required for the census job.

does this include those who were not 'top band' for the Swords job but were 'top band' for the Dublin gigs? It's quite confusing! Sorry!

I hope we hear soon just to put me out of my misery! Any information would be really appreciated!

ryan08

Hi all,

I got top band in tipperary but have not heard a thing since! Has anybody else heard anything back about interview or that from tipperary or midlands?

brokenhinge

Got an email just now, interview on Thursday as well-in the Dublin region. Total relief, my only day off during exams, apparently they can't change the dates/times.

My mother just had hers today actually-Mayo region-said it was grand.

sjms

brokenhinge wrote: »

Got an email just now, interview on Thursday as well-in the Dublin region. Total relief, my only day off during exams, apparently they can't change the dates/times.

My mother just had hers today actually-Mayo region-said it was grand.

yeah! i just go my email today! Wednesday 4th of May! Dublin! two hours before my exam starts!! :S

Dogdaysareover

ryan08 wrote: »

Hi all,

I got top band in tipperary but have not heard a thing since! Has anybody else heard anything back about interview or that from tipperary or midlands?

Hi, top band in Tipperary also but like yourself have heard nothing yet.

sjms

Has anybody got any information on the interview itself?! Would love a few pointers! Cheers guys!

Phantasos

Anyone hear back from the Galway region?

sjms wrote:

Has anybody got any information on the interview itself?! Would love a few pointers! Cheers guys!

The interview is quick and casual enough. The bring you in, run through your CV and ask a few questions about it. Can't remember specific questions from when I did mine before but they were pretty easy/straightforward ones. You'll be in and out in 10 minutes.

Orlagh123

brokenhinge wrote: »

Got an email just now, interview on Thursday as well-in the Dublin region. Total relief, my only day off during exams, apparently they can't change the dates/times.

My mother just had hers today actually-Mayo region-said it was grand.

Was your mother in the top band, do you mind me asking?! I'm on the reserve panel for the Mayo region, so just wondering!

ryan08

Dogdaysareover wrote: »

Hi, top band in Tipperary also but like yourself have heard nothing yet.

yeah I just got email saying I was in top band for tipperary and may be called for interview. Its not looking good to be honest if havnt heard anything by now, they normally have emailed by now about interview

Dogdaysareover

ryan08 wrote: »

yeah I just got email saying I was in top band for tipperary and may be called for interview. Its not looking good to be honest if havnt heard anything by now, they normally have emailed by now about interview

I wouldn't worry just yet, there's still time to be called so let's keep the fingers crossed! Will post if I hear anything and hopefully if anyone else from Tipp area gets positive news they might post.

brokenhinge

sjms wrote: »

yeah! i just go my email today! Wednesday 4th of May! Dublin! two hours before my exam starts!! :S

Def show up a good bit early and they might take you early. That's what my mom did anyways. I'm sure if you just explain to them, they'll be fairly sympathetic anyway. Certainly won't hurt your case.

-Strawbs-

Hey anyone hear about an interview around Limerick yet?

brokenhinge

Orlagh123 wrote: »

Was your mother in the top band, do you mind me asking?! I'm on the reserve panel for the Mayo region, so just wondering!

Yeah, she was top band, she had the interview in Abbey Street.

sjms

brokenhinge wrote: »

Def show up a good bit early and they might take you early. That's what my mom did anyways. I'm sure if you just explain to them, they'll be fairly sympathetic anyway. Certainly won't hurt your case.

Thanks for the advise! My interview is at 11.45 so I might head in at around 11 to see if anything can be done?! If not I'm sure it won't take me two hours to get to the RDS

bluelemonade

sjms wrote: »

Thanks for the advise! My interview is at 11.45 so I might head in at around 11 to see if anything can be done?! If not I'm sure it won't take me two hours to get to the RDS

Had my interview the other day. It started on time and lasted 20 minutes.

kmag16

Have interview for this tomorrow in Dublin. Currently filling out the Employment Details section but I have more to write than there is space available! Do you think they would mind if I wrote under the designated section? Anybody else have this problem?

Fince

kmag16 wrote: »

Have interview for this tomorrow in Dublin. Currently filling out the Employment Details section but I have more to write than there is space available! Do you think they would mind if I wrote under the designated section? Anybody else have this problem?

When i was doing it last year I downloaded the form and filled it out in MS word so the space expands as you go. It looks better as well i think.

There have been some interviews arranged for those in the top band in Cork

sjms

Best of Luck everyone!! I hope my exam-information-filled-brain doesn't hinder my chances at the interview tomorrow!

lolli

Anyone else apply to Wicklow?

keepkeyyellow

Hey! I got called for an interview this Friday in Dublin to work in the passport office down in Cork, any tips for it?

ryan08

has anybody from the top band in tipperary or surrounding area heard anything at all about interview?

Dogdaysareover

ryan08 wrote: »

has anybody from the top band in tipperary or surrounding area heard anything at all about interview?

No, nothing yet.
I know of two other people in the same area/position and still no news.

sd2002

Has anyone who's already had their interview from Dublin actually been offered work yet? I had my interview at start of April and got the email saying I'd been successful at interview etc. Haven't heard from them since though! Does anyone know if this length of wait (1 month) is normal?
Thanks

brokenhinge

Had my interview yesterday (Dublin region) & just got an email to say I was of the standard, have to wait to hear from them now. Delighted. Just hope I hear soon enough..

Interview's ok. They wanted extremely specific examples-like one person in particular who was difficult, not somewhere you always had to help difficult people..

sjms

brokenhinge wrote: »

Had my interview yesterday (Dublin region) & just got an email to say I was of the standard, have to wait to hear from them now. Delighted. Just hope I hear soon enough..

Interview's ok. They wanted extremely specific examples-like one person in particular who was difficult, not somewhere you always had to help difficult people..

Got it too today! Delighted! And I 100% agree with the questions, they are very specific indeed!!

thebigmc

I had an interview this Wednesday for the Dublin region also, the interviewers are quite nice and the questions are specific but straightforward.

Such as,

"in your previous job tell me about a time when you had to deal with a challenging situation/customer/co-worker"

"Tell me how you were flexible and resoucefull in your previous job"

"How did you multitask assignments in a previous job?"

I've been told I was sucessfull at the interview, and I'm wondering like sd2002 how long the wait time between interview sucess and getting offered a position generally is? I've filled out the application saying I'm not available untill the 30th of May also.

Do any previous Temp Clerical officers want to share what is the pay for these jobs please?

Monife

thebigmc wrote: »

I had an interview this Wednesday for the Dublin region also, the interviewers are quite nice and the questions are specific but straightforward.

Such as,

"in your previous job tell me about a time when you had to deal with a challenging situation/customer/co-worker"

"Tell me how you were flexible and resoucefull in your previous job"

"How did you multitask assignments in a previous job?"

I've been told I was sucessfull at the interview, and I'm wondering like sd2002 how long the wait time between interview sucess and getting offered a position generally is? I've filled out the application saying I'm not available untill the 30th of May also.

Do any previous Temp Clerical officers want to share what is the pay for these jobs please?

In my experience, I was told I was successful in Mid May last year and was offered a position end of July. Although I dont think this is the norm, and I was lucky, I got a 2 year contract where as most of them are for summer when permanent staff are on longterm unpaid leave.

The pay currently I think is around €385. It was cut 10% beginning January this year as I got in on €421 (gross). Come out with €375 (net) after PRSI, USC, PAYE and the pension related deduction (which you can claim back at end of contract).

Mimojo

Just to note from direct experience the pay is €350 per week as you have to factor in the pension and pension levy. As noted above from 1st January the 10% has come into place. You have to wait 2 years before you claim back pension (I checked with payroll) which is ridiculous for temporary employees, but that is the way it is done

Monife

Mimojo wrote: »

Just to note from direct experience the pay is €350 per week as you have to factor in the pension and pension levy. As noted above from 1st January the 10% has come into place. You have to wait 2 years before you claim back pension (I checked with payroll) which is ridiculous for temporary employees, but that is the way it is done

Oh really? Our HR said you can claim it back at the end of your contract...

However, I started the job in August last and last of December, I got ALL my pension related deduction payments back, not sure why, possibly because I earned too little in that year, but others got some of theirs back too and they were permanent staff. I think the PRD is around €8.73 per week.

Mimojo

Monife wrote: »

Oh really? Our HR said you can claim it back at the end of your contract...

However, I started the job in August last and last of December, I got ALL my pension related deduction payments back, not sure why, possibly because I earned too little in that year, but others got some of theirs back too and they were permanent staff. I think the PRD is around €8.73 per week.

It would be great to claim it back at end of contract, our payroll said that you had to wait to claim after 2 years, buy maybe they are wrong.

The charges per fortnight are €24 pension and €12.68 in Pension Related Charges. With PAYE, PRSI and USC total fortnightly salary is €701. That is the new Grade III as from 01/01/2011

Monife

Mimojo wrote: »

It would be great to claim it back at end of contract, our payroll said that you had to wait to claim after 2 years, buy maybe they are wrong.

The charges per fortnight are €24 pension and €12.68 in Pension Related Charges. With PAYE, PRSI and USC total fortnightly salary is €701. That is the new Grade III as from 01/01/2011

Do you pay pension as a TCO? I don't pay pension. I only pay the pension related deduction of 8euro something a week.

Mimojo

Monife wrote: »

Do you pay pension as a TCO? I don't pay pension. I only pay the pension related deduction of 8euro something a week.

Ya I do, was told we had to pay pension? I think its mad for temporary staff to have to pay it tbh. Seems to be different rules all over the place! Surely if you are not paying the pension you shouldn't have to pay the pension related charge??

Monife

Mimojo wrote: »

Ya I do, was told we had to pay pension? I think its mad for temporary staff to have to pay it tbh. Seems to be different rules all over the place! Surely if you are not paying the pension you shouldn't have to pay the pension related charge??

Yeah it is a bit strange. I duno why I pay the PRD and not the pension, maybe I am not earning enough? All I know is the only outgoings from my wages are USC, PAYE, PRSI and the PRD.