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Clerical Positions in the Civil and Public Service

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    #3422
    DuchessduJour
    Closed Accounts Posts: 233 ✭✭DuchessduJour


    The One Doctor wrote: »
    I got an assignment letter today, just says that I'll be contacted shortly by my department for my start date. It also says that 'as a Garda Vetting report has not been recieved yet, the above recommendation is subject to nothing untoward coming to light as a result of security checking'. Is this normal? I don't have any reason to be worried, but I still am!

    Not to worry, it's the same on all the letters :)

    Got my start date today, really looking forward to it. Was going to be starting in two weeks but I have a trip planned that weekend so pushed it back to the start of March. I don't think many others, if anyone, will be starting with me so a bit nervous haha.

    Hope everyone starting today got on well :D


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    #3423
    FloatingVoter
    Registered Users Posts: 6,133 ✭✭✭FloatingVoter


    The One Doctor wrote: »
    I got an assignment letter today, just says that I'll be contacted shortly by my department for my start date. It also says that 'as a Garda Vetting report has not been recieved yet, the above recommendation is subject to nothing untoward coming to light as a result of security checking'. Is this normal? I don't have any reason to be worried, but I still am!

    That just means have you been convicted of anything. If you can't remember being arrested and charged you're probably in luck. Or else on the right drugs.


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    #3424
    Junkyard Dog
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭Junkyard Dog


    Hey guys, just another quick random question to anyone already working as a CO. I have a few tattoos running down my arm. Now obviously I'll have them covered up for the interview but in general would they be a problem if I get the job? Thanks guys.


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    #3425
    Black Menorca
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,572 ✭✭✭Black Menorca


    Junkyard Dog wrote: »
    Hey guys, just another quick random question to anyone already working as a CO. I have a few tattoos running down my arm. Now obviously I'll have them covered up for the interview but in general would they be a problem if I get the job? Thanks guys.

    No problem as far as I can see.


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    #3426
    Starry12
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭Starry12


    Starting in peoplepoint on Monday and I'm scared now. Thanks Black Menorca!


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    #3427
    JohnMearsheimer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,302 ✭✭✭JohnMearsheimer


    Carol_1985 wrote: »
    Hi guys, where exactly is the PAS building. I've checked google maps and it's showing near jervis street shopping centre. When I go to street view there's no sign on any of the buildings for PAS?

    It's at the Luas stop across the street from the Jervis Centre.

    What's the story with personal possessions like phones for the exam? Will they have to be left outside the exam centre or can you bring them in and have them turned off in your pocket?


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    #3428
    The One Doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,339 ✭✭✭The One Doctor


    JohnMearsheimer wrote: »
    It's at the Luas stop across the street from the Jervis Centre.

    What's the story with personal possessions like phones for the exam? Will they have to be left outside the exam centre or can you bring them in and have them turned off in your pocket?

    Left outside in a locked room.


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    #3429
    Holysock
    Registered Users Posts: 184 ✭✭Holysock


    JohnMearsheimer wrote: »
    It's at the Luas stop across the street from the Jervis Centre.

    What's the story with personal possessions like phones for the exam? Will they have to be left outside the exam centre or can you bring them in and have them turned off in your pocket?

    In my test after we'd all sat down before starting they said to ensure no phones (switched on or off) were on your person. One guy had his in his pocket and they took it off him for the duration of the test.


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    #3430
    Black Menorca
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,572 ✭✭✭Black Menorca


    Nikki2302 wrote: »
    Starting in peoplepoint on Monday and I'm scared now. Thanks Black Menorca!

    All the best! You might have a totally different impression from me.


    In fairness, I'm not snowed under myself. Its just the general feeling among the more experienced staff.

    And even if things go badly for peoplepoint in the future, we might all get transfers into the city centre. :)


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    #3431
    JohnMearsheimer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,302 ✭✭✭JohnMearsheimer


    The One Doctor wrote: »
    Left outside in a locked room.

    Sorry to be annoying but is everyone released from the exam centre at the same time? Does everyone gets access to the locked room at the same time? I'm probably coming off really paranoid ha


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    #3432
    The One Doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,339 ✭✭✭The One Doctor


    JohnMearsheimer wrote: »
    Sorry to be annoying but is everyone released from the exam centre at the same time? Does everyone gets access to the locked room at the same time? I'm probably coming off really paranoid ha

    Yes, they all conspire to steal your stuff and hit you over the head. Yes, you're coming across as paranoid. It'll be fine.


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    #3433
    Holysock
    Registered Users Posts: 184 ✭✭Holysock


    JohnMearsheimer wrote: »
    Sorry to be annoying but is everyone released from the exam centre at the same time? Does everyone gets access to the locked room at the same time? I'm probably coming off really paranoid ha
    No one leaves early. Everyone is "released" at the same time to scramble for their belongings in the newly unlocked room


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    #3434
    JohnMearsheimer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,302 ✭✭✭JohnMearsheimer


    The One Doctor wrote: »
    Yes, they all conspire to steal your stuff and hit you over the head. Yes, you're coming across as paranoid. It'll be fine.
    Holysock wrote: »
    No one leaves early. Everyone is "released" at the same time to scramble for their belongings in the newly unlocked room

    Thanks lads, I know it's a little OTT but I had some stuff taken at an exam in college a few years ago where we had to leave our stuff outside the exam hall. It's all grand now, I'll know what to expect.


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    #3435
    Donald73
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭Donald73


    The One Doctor wrote: »
    I won't say exactly but it's part of the Department of Health in an area that I am actually very interested in.

    Ah that's brilliant, delighted for you. All the best in it.


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    #3436
    gerbilgranny
    Registered Users Posts: 515 ✭✭✭gerbilgranny


    Junkyard Dog wrote: »
    Hey guys, just another quick random question to anyone already working as a CO. I have a few tattoos running down my arm. Now obviously I'll have them covered up for the interview but in general would they be a problem if I get the job? Thanks guys.

    :D:D:D

    Not in the least, in my opinion - and I've been working in the civil service for 18 years.


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    #3437
    Tarzana2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭Tarzana2


    Junkyard Dog wrote: »
    Hey guys, just another quick random question to anyone already working as a CO. I have a few tattoos running down my arm. Now obviously I'll have them covered up for the interview but in general would they be a problem if I get the job? Thanks guys.

    I worked in a UK government agency a few years back with a lad who regularly wore gold lamé cycling shorts to work. And not just for the cycle to and from work. ALL DAY LONG! After seeing that, tattoos seem positively tame! :D


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    #3438
    Donald73
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭Donald73


    Tarzana2 wrote: »
    I worked in a UK government agency a few years back with a lad who regularly wore gold lamé cycling shorts to work. And not just for the cycle to and from work. ALL DAY LONG! After seeing that, tattoos seem positively tame! :D

    Now THAT is a real perk of the job...or something lol x


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    #3439
    slaneylad
    Registered Users Posts: 299 ✭✭slaneylad


    Suit for interview?


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    #3440
    Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
    Registered Users Posts: 3,236 ✭✭✭Dr. Kenneth Noisewater


    slaneylad wrote: »
    Suit for interview?

    Absolutely! If you don't have one, certainly a shirt and tie anyway.


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    #3441
    Donald73
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭Donald73


    slaneylad wrote: »
    Suit for interview?

    Yes most definitely.


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    #3442
    Junkyard Dog
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭Junkyard Dog


    Tarzana2 wrote: »
    I worked in a UK government agency a few years back with a lad who regularly wore gold lamé cycling shorts to work. And not just for the cycle to and from work. ALL DAY LONG! After seeing that, tattoos seem positively tame! :D

    Ha, mental image I won't forget anytime soon :D. Thanks Tarzana


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    #3443
    sickle
    Registered Users Posts: 701 ✭✭✭sickle


    Got the call to check references this week, I'm mid 500's. Hoping to get allocated soon, it's been such a long wait!


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    #3444
    WilsonIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 70 ✭✭WilsonIRL


    sickle wrote: »
    Got the call to check references this week, I'm mid 500's. Hoping to get allocated soon, it's been such a long wait!

    Great news! How long has it been since your interview?


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    #3445
    sickle
    Registered Users Posts: 701 ✭✭✭sickle


    WilsonIRL wrote: »
    Great news! How long has it been since your interview?
    Interview was mid October


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    #3446
    joanneo98
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭joanneo98


    Can I just ask a stupid question - I received a letter on Monday saying I am being assigned to a position in the public appointments service - is this a broad term for all areas being recruited for- or is it the actual public appointments service-

    Tia


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    #3447
    Tarzana2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭Tarzana2


    Is your rank reassigned again after the interview (if you pass) or do you keep the one you got after stage two?


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    #3448
    joanneo98
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭joanneo98


    you get your rank after stage 2 and interview is just a pass or fail


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    #3449
    Tarzana2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭Tarzana2


    Thanks!


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    #3450
    Donald73
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭Donald73


    joanneo98 wrote: »
    Can I just ask a stupid question - I received a letter on Monday saying I am being assigned to a position in the public appointments service - is this a broad term for all areas being recruited for- or is it the actual public appointments service-

    Tia

    No it sounds like you're going to be working in PAS itself in Abbey Street. Well done.


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    #3451
    Black Menorca
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,572 ✭✭✭Black Menorca


    donna35 wrote: »
    No it sounds like you're going to be working in PAS itself in Abbey Street. Well done.

    Nice and central.


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