Job Application - Office of the Comptroller & AG

smcgiff

annabbt wrote: »

Hi,

Yep I did but I have since been offered another job so I think I'm going to go with that one.

They don't say how many people they're asking back for the interview, could be a complete waste of time!

Yeah - the process seems like a joke.

I cannot imagine they are going to get the best candidate possible for this.

I imagine the best candidates available at the start of this process will have taken on another role by the time they get to the end of the process.

An Capall Dubh

I got email today as well. I'm not surprised the selection process is taking so long, this seems to be the standard for public sector appointments. I wonder how many are being interviewed and how many places are available?

mydiscworld

These processes always take time. There would a lot of applications to go through.

If you look at the job spec they are looking for people with a min of first stage of accountancy exams completed. Most likely those fully qualified will be looked on more favourably, but would still have to do a good interview.

It's a Trainee Auditor job. If qualified coming in, you will stay as a trainee for a few years then move up to Auditor proper, with a pay rise thereafter.

Don't know how many jobs going but usually a two year panel will be set up, so anyone placed and not taken in the first tranche would still have a chance of a call up later on.

Pug4life

Just wondering has anyone else gotten notice of interview? I have one Tues week. Very little info in email.

Also, if anyone has any experience of interviewing for this job could they offer any advice/info please?

Thanks 😄

An Capall Dubh

My interview is scheduled for Tuesday week as well. Don't have any experience of doing an interview like this before though!

Pug4life

I haven't either. Just got an update about the panel and I've never had an interview with more than 2 people - scary!! Only realised there yesterday my interview is Monday not Tuesday!! Got dates mixed up!

An Capall Dubh

Lucky you checked the dates, best of luck!

Pug4life

Thanks, You too!

cgal2013

Pug4life wrote: »

I haven't either. Just got an update about the panel and I've never had an interview with more than 2 people - scary!! Only realised there yesterday my interview is Monday not Tuesday!! Got dates mixed up!

Hi,

How did your interview go?

I have mine on Wednesday afternoon....

Good luck with yours

Pug4life

Thanks, interview went fine. The people are really nice so just try and relax and you'll be grand

Pug4life

How did everyone find the interview?
Any idea when we'll find out results? Would love to know how many got through to interview stage.

cgal2013

Pug4life wrote: »

How did everyone find the interview?
Any idea when we'll find out results? Would love to know how many got through to interview stage.

It was fine. The board members were quite friendly. But I am confused -
I am a qualified ACA.

For someone not qualified - their questions will be slightly different? So how will they ensure consistency....

My point is - I have undergone training so my answers will be completely different to those who have not undergone the training. So how will they compare like with like?

In relation to results - I asked them and they said that we will know the results in 2 weeks time after which there will be a Garda Vetting process which normally takes 12 weeks or so. So it will be mostly early next year before candidates will be offered the role. Also one of them said that selected candidates will be put on a panel in the order of their ranking which will be valid for 3 years or so.

Anyway, good luck to all who are still to be interviewed.

Pug4life

cgal2013 wrote: »

It was fine. The board members were quite friendly. But I am confused -
I am a qualified ACA.

For someone not qualified - their questions will be slightly different? So how will they ensure consistency....

My point is - I have undergone training so my answers will be completely different to those who have not undergone the training. So how will they compare like with like?

In relation to results - I asked them and they said that we will know the results in 2 weeks time after which there will be a Garda Vetting process which normally takes 12 weeks or so. So it will be mostly early next year before candidates will be offered the role. Also one of them said that selected candidates will be put on a panel in the order of their ranking which will be valid for 3 years or so.

Anyway, good luck to all who are still to be interviewed.

Thanks for reply. I'm not fully qualified and while they did ask technical questions they probably didn't go into as much depth as they did with you. That was the shortest part of my interview.

It's hard to know what they want - does it hinge on academics or experience. They could see from my application I wasn't fully qualified.

At least two weeks isn't too long to wait. Good luck to everyone still interviewing

Maryle

Pug4life wrote: »

Thanks for reply. I'm not fully qualified and while they did ask technical questions they probably didn't go into as much depth as they did with you. That was the shortest part of my interview.

It's hard to know what they want - does it hinge on academics or experience. They could see from my application I wasn't fully qualified.

At least two weeks isn't too long to wait. Good luck to everyone still interviewing

Hi there,

Ive mine next week, just wondering how long it lasts. Im not fully qualified either, not sure what to expect really.

Pug4life

Maryle wrote: »

Hi there,

Ive mine next week, just wondering how long it lasts. Im not fully qualified either, not sure what to expect really.

Mine lasted about 45 mins and they just really ran through my application form and asked questions based on the areas outlined in the email.

It was a bit intimidating with the 4 of them but they were really nice. Just try relax and be yourself.

Best of luck

Maryle

Pug4life wrote: »

Mine lasted about 45 mins and they just really ran through my application form and asked questions based on the areas outlined in the email.

It was a bit intimidating with the 4 of them but they were really nice. Just try relax and be yourself.

Best of luck

Thanks ;-)

a.b.c.

I had my interview yesterday.. honestly i was very nervous but once i got in, they put you at ease straight away.. I dont have any experience and im in the middle of my professional exams.. they asked me about audit procedures but to give examples of where i implemented them in my previous jobs, none of which were in accounts or audit.. they do really just go through your application and then the main areas outlined in the email..

clio15

hi guys my interview is tomorrow im freaking out im wondering what type of techincal questions did they ask ? do you feel it was competancy based like where they asking examples of a time when you done something

a.b.c.

I was the same as that yesterday, if Donal hadn't come out when he did I actually think I might have bolted.. But he puts you at ease straight away.. It is really all about examples.. I worked in a filling station and they asked me if I identified any breaches of audit procedures, to outline haw I had dealt with difficult customers.. Know what the role of the office is and they also asked from my research into the role what I though a trainee auditor in the C&AG's office would be involved in..

clio15

45 mins seems like a long time i wonder do you need to do the whole star analysis did they ask anything about accounting standards etc

a.b.c.

clio15 wrote: »

45 mins seems like a long time i wonder do you need to do the whole star analysis did they ask anything about accounting standards etc

The time flies, I couldn't believe it when she said the interview had come to an end.. The panel ask questions individually on the different areas so you are only speaking to one person at a time.. I wasnt asked about standards or specific audit procedures but I was expected to show that I was aware of audit basics and that through my actions in my various jobs that I implemented these procedures..

clio15

thank you so much do dey spend long asking about your application ?

a.b.c.

clio15 wrote: »

thank you so much do dey spend long asking about your application ?

It's hard to tell, they have a clock in front of them which they move depending on the person who's talkin to you so obviously they have a specific amount of time for each section.. I really don't think they do but with me they referred back to it when they were asking me for examples.. So they asked me to give an example of a time when I had a disagreement with management in a part time book keeping job I had.. They wanted me to cite examples of dealing with difficult customers in the filling station.. Also the note I wrote at the end of the application was questioned.. It's scarey, there's no doubt about that but I was happy I done it regardless of the outcome.. Best of luck with it tomorrow.. Keep us posted about how you get on..😊

clio15

thank you i really appreciate your feedback i will be glad when its over !!

clio15

i wish i had of done more prep aggggh

a.b.c.

clio15 wrote: »

thank you i really appreciate your feedback i will be glad when its over !!

You definately will..:) I spoke to another guy that was there and it took my mind off it until I was called in..

Maryle

clio15 wrote: »

i wish i had of done more prep aggggh

Hi there, how did you get on ive mine tomorrow

Pug4life

Results are out! Just got an email there.

a.b.c.

Pug4life wrote: »

Results are out! Just got an email there.

How did you get on..!? Wonder how many jobs are going, a previous post reconed that there was only 2 last year..?

clio15

all depends on how many jobs now!

Maryle

clio15 wrote: »

all depends on how many jobs now!

Theres 4 jobs

clio15

o were did u hear that

Maryle

clio15 wrote: »

o were did u hear that

They told me at the interview thursday i didnt get it anyway

Pug4life

Thanks Maryle. Looks like I missed out then. Got within the top 10. I'm going to email and ask for feedback on the interview so will ask for more info then regarding length of the panel. I'll post here if get any useful information

a.b.c.

Maryle wrote: »

They told me at the interview thursday i didnt get it anyway

Me neither.. Placed 11th, not much chance of getting in at that rate.. Plan B..!?

clio15

oh thanks for that pity they didnt give more info in the mesage!

Maryle

a.b.c. wrote: »

Me neither.. Placed 11th, not much chance of getting in at that rate.. Plan B..!?

Well i must have been really bad then was only told i was not successful wasnt even given a rank ah well

Pug4life

Sorry to hear that Maryle.

I've sent on an email so hopefully we'll get more information. Interesting to see how many were placed. Not that it will make a difference if they are only recruiting 4 people.

Anyone in the top 4?

clio15

u done well to get an interview i wonder how many interviews they done

mydiscworld

There may be 4 current vacancies if that poster is correct, but a panel will be set up.

Most panels last 2 years minimum. The alst panel lasted over 4 years!

I would be surprised if anyone top 15 didn't get called before this panel expires tbh

Pug4life

mydiscworld wrote: »

There may be 4 current vacancies if that poster is correct, but a panel will be set up.

Most panels last 2 years minimum. The alst panel lasted over 4 years!

I would be surprised if anyone top 15 didn't get called before this panel expires tbh

Thanks mydiscworld. I was trying to estimate how many ppl they would interview. Top 230 through to 2nd round so was thinking if they then took the Top 100 from that round or all who passed the case study & tests. It appeared they were holding interviews for last 2 weeks. It does seem like a lot of effort for 4 posts so here's hoping they do recruit more over the life of the panel.

Pug4life

FYI panel is open for 18 months....

Gideon Graves

Has anyone heard anything new about this over the past couple of months?

mydiscworld

Gideon Graves wrote: »

Has anyone heard anything new about this over the past couple of months?

8 started in the past fortnight

mydiscworld

All those placed on the last panel above have now been hired.

A new panel is being set up

http://www.publicjobs.gov.ie/publicjobs/campaignAdvert/10266.htm

Deadline to apply midnight, March 6th 2014

mydiscworld

Deadline Midnight tonight

thelostboys23

Hi
Has anyone any tips on the case study element? I done it last year and scored well on both aptitude tests but fell down on the case study, I've since learned that they are looking for the way in which you approach it more than anything else.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Wing Back

Has anyone here any feedback on Interviews this year? Have mine on Monday 26th. I know they had interviews last Monday aswell.

Any ideas of how many positions are being filled?

How many interviews are being held?

Maybe what kind of Technical questions were asked?

Any info is appreciated.

Wing Back

Anyone know anything or heard about how they are getting on with getting through the panel for this position?