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Clerical Positions in the Civil and Public Service

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    #4742
    JohnMearsheimer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,302 ✭✭✭JohnMearsheimer


    Are there questions like what are your strengths/weaknesses, why you applied for the job, where do you see yourself in 5 years time (questions in your more private sector type interview) or is it just purely about the competencies?


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    #4743
    HannahR31
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭HannahR31


    JohnMearsheimer wrote: »
    Are there questions like what are your strengths/weaknesses, why you applied for the job, where do you see yourself in 5 years time (questions in your more private sector type interview) or is it just purely about the competencies?

    Mine was entirely competeny based. Literally went through the competencies one by one, very direct. And then a little bit of elaboration of the application form.


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    #4744
    tommymockler
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭tommymockler


    Had the interview last Saturday and passed that stage. Im late 800s. Any idea how long you might be waiting for reference checks?


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    #4745
    HannahR31
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭HannahR31


    tommymockler wrote: »
    Had the interview last Saturday and passed that stage. Im late 800s. Any idea how long you might be waiting for reference checks?

    Mine was last Saturday too..got call for reference checks yesterday. I'm a little after mid 800s. So could be quite soon.


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    #4746
    tommymockler
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭tommymockler


    HannahR31 wrote: »
    Mine was last Saturday too..got call for reference checks yesterday. I'm a little after mid 800s. So could be quite soon.
    Just got a call to check my references about an hour ago, so fingers crossed!


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    #4747
    Mrs cockett
    Registered Users Posts: 470 ✭✭Mrs cockett


    tommymockler wrote: »
    Just got a call to check my references about an hour ago, so fingers crossed!

    Well done to all who have got this far


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    #4748
    mrspepperpot
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭mrspepperpot


    HannahR31 wrote: »
    Mine was entirely competeny based. Literally went through the competencies one by one, very direct. And then a little bit of elaboration of the application form.

    When you say went through one by one...did they say things like give an example of team work, give an example of customer service, processing etc?


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    #4749
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,611 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Failed the interview, ah well.


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    #4750
    paddycakes
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭paddycakes


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Failed the interview, ah well.

    Sorry to hear that...did they give you any feedback?


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    #4751
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,611 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    paddycakes wrote: »
    Sorry to hear that...did they give you any feedback?

    Nope.


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    #4752
    snoopy12
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭snoopy12


    What do people make of the prison service notice?


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    #4753
    mrspepperpot
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭mrspepperpot


    snoopy12 wrote: »
    What do people make of the prison service notice?

    Was just logging on to ask the very same question! Are you for limk Snoopy? When is your interview...I don't know what to make of it. I would like to know more about the hours etc.


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    #4754
    Deehalligan
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Deehalligan


    JohnMearsheimer wrote: »
    Are there questions like what are your strengths/weaknesses, why you applied for the job, where do you see yourself in 5 years time (questions in your more private sector type interview) or is it just purely about the competencies?

    Mine was the same as Hannah. Assume its all like that for everyone :)


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    #4755
    Deehalligan
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Deehalligan


    Is the reference checks just a formality at that point? Assuming you don't have a bad one you will get job?


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    #4756
    Leo Demidov
    Registered Users Posts: 991 ✭✭✭Leo Demidov


    mrspepperpot wrote: »
    Was just logging on to ask the very same question! Are you for limk Snoopy? When is your interview...I don't know what to make of it. I would like to know more about the hours etc.

    Generally speaking, PASOs are Monday to Friday, starting at 8, 9 or 10 and finishing at 5, 6 or 7. There is generally a small element of prisoner contact. Occasional Saturday. No overtime.


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    #4757
    snoopy12
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭snoopy12


    mrspepperpot wrote: »
    Was just logging on to ask the very same question! Are you for limk Snoopy? When is your interview...I don't know what to make of it. I would like to know more about the hours etc.

    Mrspepperpot, I'm Cork but will be withdrawing from the CO competition. Regarding the PASO's there is a thread here on it. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056680568


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    #4758
    mrspepperpot
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭mrspepperpot


    Would anyone mind telling me what way they asked the information processing competency please?


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    #4759
    jaffusmax
    Registered Users Posts: 1,602 ✭✭✭jaffusmax


    How long did it take after doing the supervised aptitude test to get results?


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    #4760
    JohnMearsheimer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,302 ✭✭✭JohnMearsheimer


    jaffusmax wrote: »
    How long did it take after doing the supervised aptitude test to get results?

    I think it varies. Mine took a bit over 6 weeks.


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    #4761
    VONSHIRACH
    Registered Users Posts: 374 ✭✭VONSHIRACH


    Had interview today. Went reasonably ok, and I understand it could go eitherway. At least some other posters got result within 4 days after last Saturday so hopefully will get the same speed after today so that I can make plans or move on.


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    #4762
    Idrive
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭Idrive


    VONSHIRACH wrote: »
    Had interview today. Went reasonably ok, and I understand it could go eitherway. At least some other posters got result within 4 days after last Saturday so hopefully will get the same speed after today so that I can make plans or move on.

    I have mine on Monday.
    Was it straight forward enough or any awkward questions..
    Here preparing examples for the competencies list.


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    #4763
    gillybean89
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭gillybean89


    Anyone heard or know in what areas are CO positions currently being filled in the Dublin region? Are they back to mainly offering positions in PeoplePoint?


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    #4764
    VONSHIRACH
    Registered Users Posts: 374 ✭✭VONSHIRACH


    Idrive wrote: »
    I have mine on Monday.
    Was it straight forward enough or any awkward questions..
    Here preparing examples for the competencies list.[/QUOTE

    straightforward enough

    1 male 1 female interviewer

    just have examples of competencies

    they did ask what area like to work in

    also what see yourself doing in 5 years, here for the long term etc


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    #4765
    junipergreen
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭junipergreen


    Deleted User wrote:
    Failed the interview, ah well.


    Think I'll be right behind you :(


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    #4766
    lambeau_leap
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭lambeau_leap


    junipergreen wrote: »
    Think I'll be right behind you :(

    That makes two of us...


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    #4767
    ron12412
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭ron12412


    I'm starting in Revenue tomorrow and I'm quite nervous. Anybody know what I'm to expect, help me settle the nerves.


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    #4768
    mariaacarroll
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭mariaacarroll


    ron12412 wrote: »
    I'm starting in Revenue tomorrow and I'm quite nervous. Anybody know what I'm to expect, help me settle the nerves.

    I am starting there tomorrow in Limerick, Sarsfield House. Have already been in there for a year on contract. It's a grand place to work. Everyone very nice in there. Don't know what department yet, will find out tomorrow.


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    #4769
    Black Menorca
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,572 ✭✭✭Black Menorca


    You will probably have an induction tomorrow. A gentle introduction to the civil service. You might be brought to your desk as well.

    It will be nothing too heavy. Hopefully you will be starting with a few others.


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    #4770
    ron12412
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭ron12412


    As far as I know a few others are starting tomorrow as well yeah. I know it'll probably be an easy enough day but I can't help but be nervous.


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    #4771
    Black Menorca
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,572 ✭✭✭Black Menorca


    ron12412 wrote: »
    As far as I know a few others are starting tomorrow as well yeah. I know it'll probably be an easy enough day but I can't help but be nervous.

    Of course you are. Well done on getting through. :)


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