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Chuck_Norris · 09-10-2012 11:31am

Ciaran219 wrote: »

Hey guys just found this forum too, I also got a customer service position but haven't received my contract or call about the meet and greet day? Has everyone else got this?

Have you been given your start date yet? I was all paranoia because I thought it was taking forever for my contract to arrive. But they're just completely up to their eyes getting everything set up. It'll come. Don't worry.

My start date is two weeks after the lads, and I haven't gotten a call inviting me to the meet & greet. I'd imagine there are going to be quite a few of these.

Ciaran219 · 09-10-2012 11:42am

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Have you been given your start date yet? I was all paranoia because I thought it was taking forever for my contract to arrive. But they're just completely up to their eyes getting everything set up. It'll come. Don't worry.

My start date is two weeks after the lads, and I haven't gotten a call inviting me to the meet & greet. I'd imagine there are going to be quite a few of these.

Yeah paranoid alright haha, starting date is the 22nd of this month. So getting close

tripper63 · 09-10-2012 11:57am

Hi Ciaran well done on getting the job
starting on 22nd as well
the meet and greet nights i imagine will be
over several weeks to incorporate each start date

Ciaran219 · 09-10-2012 11:58am

tripper63 wrote: »

Hi Ciaran well done on getting the job
starting on 22nd as well
the meet and greet nights i imagine will be
over several weeks to incorporate each start date

Thanks, I'm guessing you got a job too on that date yeah??

tripper63 · 09-10-2012 11:59am

yeah service advisor the team leader rang to invite to an open night next wednesday i assume we are the first batch of guinea pigs

Ciaran219 · 09-10-2012 12:09pm

Congrats. Hopefully I get my call soon.

tripper63 · 09-10-2012 12:11pm

imagine it's on the way real soon with only 12 days to start date
they are out the door in HR

Chuck_Norris · 09-10-2012 12:28pm

Jebus, Am I the only one who's going into the Phone & Broadband Team??? Feckin Loner i am!!

Ciaran219 · 09-10-2012 12:40pm

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Jebus, Am I the only one who's going into the Phone & Broadband Team??? Feckin Loner i am!!

Didn't know a broadband team was even their haha.. And I just renewed my eircom contract!! Dammit

Chuck_Norris · 09-10-2012 12:50pm

Ciaran219 wrote: »

Didn't know a broadband team was even their haha.. And I just renewed my eircom contract!! Dammit

Kick in the stones alright. As you're possibly gonna be offered it as a perk. Well, the staff in the U.K. get it for free. So I would imagine/ assume that we'll be getting it as well.

JBoyle4eva · 09-10-2012 3:38pm

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Jebus, Am I the only one who's going into the Phone & Broadband Team??? Feckin Loner i am!!

I'll be a technical advisor, so will probably be getting referred from you or vice versa :P

Also, my start date isn't until the 7th of January (seems miles off, but I know it'll creep up) so won't be hearing about my meet and greet for a while. Just happens to be an awkward date for finding a place for me and the other half to live with the holidays just before, will probably end up finding a place before Christmas but leaving it somewhat empty until I'm starting. Anyone else having the same problems if they're starting on the 7th?

Chuck_Norris · 09-10-2012 3:53pm

JBoyle4eva wrote: »

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Jebus, Am I the only one who's going into the Phone & Broadband Team??? Feckin Loner i am!!

I'll be a technical advisor, so will probably be getting referred from you or vice versa :P

For the phone & broadband? My understanding is that it's gonna be a separate team/ teams for that, from the tv teams.

JBoyle4eva · 09-10-2012 4:22pm

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

JBoyle4eva wrote: »

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Jebus, Am I the only one who's going into the Phone & Broadband Team??? Feckin Loner i am!!

I'll be a technical advisor, so will probably be getting referred from you or vice versa :P

For the phone & broadband? My understanding is that it's gonna be a separate team/ teams for that, from the tv teams.

Well, the aptitude test I sat for the role was solely regarding Internet technology, so I'd imagine I'd be supporting phone and broadband for sure. Whether I'll be supporting tv customer too, I don't know yet

tripper63 · 09-10-2012 6:03pm

there is a portacabin out the back for the broadband staff

jmolloy · 09-10-2012 6:33pm

Ciaran219 wrote: »

starting date is the 22nd of this month. So getting close

I got same starting date, my open night is the thursday. That was the first call I got from them not concerning break times since I got offered the job must've got 3 about break times. Excited to start now. It all looks very good

Chuck_Norris · 09-10-2012 7:14pm

JBoyle4eva wrote: »

Well, the aptitude test I sat for the role was solely regarding Internet technology, so I'd imagine I'd be supporting phone and broadband for sure. Whether I'll be supporting tv customer too, I don't know yet

Ah yes. But when they made the job offer, did they say it was for phone & broadband? Or for the tv? Just curious.

Chuck_Norris · 09-10-2012 7:15pm

jmolloy wrote: »

I got same starting date, my open night is the thursday. That was the first call I got from them not concerning break times since I got offered the job must've got 3 about break times. Excited to start now. It all looks very good

What shift will you be working? And what are the break times like?

JBoyle4eva · 09-10-2012 8:17pm

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Ah yes. But when they made the job offer, did they say it was for phone & broadband? Or for the tv? Just curious.

They didn't specify. I suppose I'll know more clearly once I get my contract and written offer. Either way, I'd like either task really. I do have a keen interest in computers but I'm sure I'd be fine for helping with TV problems

Chuck_Norris · 09-10-2012 8:36pm

JBoyle4eva wrote: »

They didn't specify. I suppose I'll know more clearly once I get my contract and written offer. Either way, I'd like either task really. I do have a keen interest in computers but I'm sure I'd be fine for helping with TV problems

Cool. Was jut wondering. I did the aptitude test as well, and they specifically asked me to do the phone & broadband technical advisor role.

JBoyle4eva · 09-10-2012 8:59pm

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Cool. Was jut wondering. I did the aptitude test as well, and they specifically asked me to do the phone & broadband technical advisor role.

Is that your role then? I take it you'll be starting on the 22nd?

Ciaran219 · 09-10-2012 9:06pm

jmolloy wrote: »

I got same starting date, my open night is the thursday. That was the first call I got from them not concerning break times since I got offered the job must've got 3 about break times. Excited to start now. It all looks very good

When did u get your call? Did you get your contract yet?

Chuck_Norris · 09-10-2012 9:07pm

JBoyle4eva wrote: »

Is that your role then? I take it you'll be starting on the 22nd?

Yeah, that'll be my role.

But my start date is the 5th of November.

helimachoptor · 09-10-2012 9:08pm

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Jebus, Am I the only one who's going into the Phone & Broadband Team??? Feckin Loner i am!!

Hey budddddddy

Chuck_Norris · 09-10-2012 9:18pm

helimachoptor wrote: »

Hey budddddddy

Stoney? That you man???

JBoyle4eva · 09-10-2012 10:52pm

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Yeah, that'll be my role.

But my start date is the 5th of November.

Wish I was the 5th of November, 7th of January seems so long in comparison.

ngale5 · 10-10-2012 1:03am

Hi all
Can someone please tell me what the assessment is like for a sales adviser? Got it tomorrow

JBoyle4eva · 10-10-2012 1:08am

ngale5 wrote: »

Hi all
Can someone please tell me what the assessment is like for a sales adviser? Got it tomorrow

I think it's already been mentioned, but you'll be spoken to individually by 4 people. They'll be assessing you in a different manner, after asking you on your work and education history at the beginning. There's no magic trick or preparation needed, just be communicative and google the STAR interview method and you should be fine

helimachoptor · 10-10-2012 5:30am

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Stoney? That you man???

Chuck you will be a very very busy man!

Fresh Pots · 10-10-2012 8:29am

What are the hours going to be like with the sales advisor job?

tripper63 · 10-10-2012 9:18am

i got the message about the canteen as well and the 45minute breaks during training
after the open night things will no doubt seem clearer

Chuck_Norris · 10-10-2012 9:30am

helimachoptor wrote: »

Chuck you will be a very very busy man!

Who says I'm a man???

Chuck_Norris · 10-10-2012 9:49am

JBoyle4eva wrote: »

Wish I was the 5th of November, 7th of January seems so long in comparison.

I'd imagine so, cos the 5th if November still seems feckin ages away!

Ciaran219 · 10-10-2012 9:54am

Have you guys got a email address for sky? I emailed them yesterday morning but didn't get the auto reply like before. The address I emailed was dublinrecruitment@bskyb.com and Sky.Recruitment@bskyb.com.

Ciaran219 · 10-10-2012 10:40am

It's okay never mind just got the call :-) got my meet and greet next Thursday!! Happy days

Chuck_Norris · 10-10-2012 10:46am

Ciaran219 wrote: »

It's okay never mind just got the call :-) got my meet and greet next Thursday!! Happy days

Good stuff.
When's your start date?

Ciaran219 · 10-10-2012 10:51am

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Good stuff.
When's your start date?

22nd mate. meet and greet on the 18th. supposedly their is a xbox and wii and tvs with a pool table etc to entertain you on your lunch. but who knows. hopefully their is, little extra bonus haha

Chuck_Norris · 10-10-2012 10:57am

Ciaran219 wrote: »

22nd mate. meet and greet on the 18th. supposedly their is a xbox and wii and tvs with a pool table etc to entertain you on your lunch. but who knows. hopefully their is, little extra bonus haha

Yeah, the initial press release last February said they'd have Xbox's and Wii's alright.

Ciaran219 · 10-10-2012 10:58am

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Yeah, the initial press release last February said they'd have Xbox's and Wii's alright.

ah sure ill get some practice games in for when you arrive

haha

Chuck_Norris · 10-10-2012 11:14am

Ciaran219 wrote: »

ah sure ill get some practice games in for when you arrive haha

I'm pretty much Xbox and Wii'd out after 3 months off at this stage.

Ciaran219 · 10-10-2012 11:16am

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

I'm pretty much Xbox and Wii'd out after 3 months off at this stage.

i know the feeling, over a year off haha. i even invested in a gaming laptop to entertain me

tripper63 · 10-10-2012 12:03pm

well done ciaran on getting the news
Jboyle you will have a fair idea what to expect with a few of us starting before you
good luck with the flat hunting
hey guys hope the Wi facilities aint just the jacks

Chuck_Norris · 10-10-2012 2:59pm

Actually, anybody been told the dress code? From the vids, I'm assuming jeans- t-shirt combo.

JBoyle4eva · 10-10-2012 3:14pm

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Actually, anybody been told the dress code? From the vids, I'm assuming jeans- t-shirt combo.

Seems from the customer centre site that that's the case too.

tripper63 · 10-10-2012 3:56pm

the meet and greet invite said come as you are ..

whirlpool · 10-10-2012 4:41pm

Hey, congrats everyone.

I have a few queries that I emailed them with last week but I got no response. They are things I need to know a.s.a.p. for the purposes of signing off the Live Register, as well as avoiding the death trap a.k.a. Emergency Tax. My questions were:

1) When will I receive my first pay cheque from Sky?

2) How much will my first pay cheque be?

3) What is their PAYE Registered Number?

4) Will those of us starting on October 22nd be working the bank holiday Monday 29th?

I have heard nothing back. Starting to get a bit anxious now because I want to inform my local social welfare office sooner rather than later, so I know what supports I will have while awaiting my first pay cheque, and whether I need to make alternative arrangements or not.

ngale5 · 10-10-2012 8:42pm

JBoyle4eva wrote: »

I think it's already been mentioned, but you'll be spoken to individually by 4 people. They'll be assessing you in a different manner, after asking you on your work and education history at the beginning. There's no magic trick or preparation needed, just be communicative and google the STAR interview method and you should be fine

Thank you for your help

Ciaran219 · 10-10-2012 9:13pm

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Actually, anybody been told the dress code? From the vids, I'm assuming jeans- t-shirt combo.

Yup, said dress casual today on my email. so im wearing shorts and flip flops

tripper63 · 10-10-2012 9:15pm

the temptation huh? hard to resist

Ciaran219 · 10-10-2012 9:19pm

whirlpool wrote: »

Hey, congrats everyone.

I have a few queries that I emailed them with last week but I got no response. They are things I need to know a.s.a.p. for the purposes of signing off the Live Register, as well as avoiding the death trap a.k.a. Emergency Tax. My questions were:

1) When will I receive my first pay cheque from Sky?

2) How much will my first pay cheque be?

3) What is their PAYE Registered Number?

4) Will those of us starting on October 22nd be working the bank holiday Monday 29th?

I have heard nothing back. Starting to get a bit anxious now because I want to inform my local social welfare office sooner rather than later, so I know what supports I will have while awaiting my first pay cheque, and whether I need to make alternative arrangements or not.

i was the same, i emailed them a few times. but my team leader rang today. its them that are ringing not HR.

madma · 10-10-2012 10:18pm

hi folks,

just wondering how long it took before you heard back after applying to a role?

I just applied online including the online assesment. hopefully ill get a call

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