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Clerical Positions in the Civil and Public Service

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    #5552
    keepkeyyellow
    Registered Users Posts: 705 ✭✭✭keepkeyyellow


    chair28 wrote: »
    This isn't necessarily a good thing (if your talking about the second aptitude test) they work off the two aptitude matching and if one is much better than the first you will be outside of the acceptable level and not be called. The idea of the second aptitude test is to confirm that the first one was actually you and it's not another chance to impress

    That's unfortunate because the second aptitude test was miles easier than the first - only basic math and the error checking was the same database throughout :/


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    #5553
    Idrive
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭Idrive


    keepkeyyellow wrote: »
    That's unfortunate because the second aptitude test was miles easier than the first - only basic math and the error checking was the same database throughout :/

    And the second test was supervised , so I would expect you to move up. Depending on how everyone else did too.


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    #5554
    JohnMearsheimer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,302 ✭✭✭JohnMearsheimer


    keepkeyyellow wrote: »
    That's unfortunate because the second aptitude test was miles easier than the first - only basic math and the error checking was the same database throughout :/

    I found the second one a lot harder than the first one. I'd imagine PAS don't use the exact same second stage test for everyone. They probably have a few different variations of stage 2 tests that are of a similar standard that they pass out to different groups sitting stage 2. It is possible to make a good jump. I went up about 700 places but there's probably a few factors that influenced that eg. people dropping out of the competition, people failing stage 2, people performing worse at stage 2 than at stage 1.


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    #5555
    randofmact
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭randofmact


    Hey everyone,

    Might sound like a strange question but...
    Do ye know if there is a medical exam required with the posts offered under this drive?

    Thanks.


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    #5556
    lmdke
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭lmdke


    randofmact wrote: »
    Hey everyone,

    Might sound like a strange question but...
    Do ye know if there is a medical exam required with the posts offered under this drive?

    Thanks.

    There is no medical exam but if you have any pre-existing medical conditions you will have to declare them & fill in a medical questionnaire, if they need further information they may request a report from you doctor outlining your medical history too date.


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    #5557
    FrLukeDuke
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭FrLukeDuke


    Anyone any idea whether PAS will take holidays into consideration. Holidays planned soon and I'm afraid i'll be offered a start date that coincide with them (optimistic, right?). Will they take that into consideration if I inform them or is it just tough sh*t, you get what you're given?


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    #5558
    Mr. A
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭Mr. A


    Ciaran10 wrote: »
    Finally got a letter today after 10 weeks since I was initially contacted regards references..
    I got assigned to CSO in Dublin, anyone any info on we're that office is based ?

    A sincere congrats! Curious what your place was on the Dublin panel after Stage 2? Based in Rathmines the CSO I believe.


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    #5559
    paddycakes
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭paddycakes


    Phone call at 8.30am offering me a start date in two weeks! Starting on Monday 24th in Tusla in Cork!!!
    The wait is finally over!! :):):)


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    #5560
    Jsherlock1
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭Jsherlock1


    paddycakes wrote:
    Phone call at 8.30am offering me a start date in two weeks! Starting on Monday 24th in Tusla in Cork!!!
    The wait is finally over!!

    Congrats! I didn't realise Tulsa was included!


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    #5561
    Jsherlock1
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭Jsherlock1


    Has anyone is Laois/Offaly/Westmeath had references check or offer of employment?


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    #5562
    lmdke
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭lmdke


    paddycakes wrote: »
    Phone call at 8.30am offering me a start date in two weeks! Starting on Monday 24th in Tusla in Cork!!!
    The wait is finally over!! :):):)

    Ah that great, congratulations!


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    #5563
    Ciaran10
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭Ciaran10


    Mr. A wrote: »
    A sincere congrats! Curious what your place was on the Dublin panel after Stage 2? Based in Rathmines the CSO I believe.


    Got a call today to say it was Swords which suits me even better as I'm based in Louth.. After stage 2 I was round the 820 mark and then when I did the interview I was informed within days about reference check. For some reason the Gaurda vetting took near 11 weeks whilst other people in the early 1000 were getting placed before me..how long have you been waiting Mr.A


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    #5564
    Mr. A
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭Mr. A


    Ciaran10 wrote: »
    Got a call today to say it was Swords which suits me even better as I'm based in Louth.. After stage 2 I was round the 820 mark and then when I did the interview I was informed within days about reference check. For some reason the Gaurda vetting took near 11 weeks whilst other people in the early 1000 were getting placed before me..how long have you been waiting Mr.A

    I'm 1130. I've literally been waiting nearly two weeks since I was told I passed the interview Monday before last. References haven't been called yet... and so, the great wait begins. :D Best of luck!


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    #5565
    shluffles
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭shluffles


    paddycakes wrote: »
    Phone call at 8.30am offering me a start date in two weeks! Starting on Monday 24th in Tusla in Cork!!!
    The wait is finally over!! :):):)

    Great news, paddycakes! Congratulations!


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    #5566
    scullersky
    Registered Users Posts: 529 ✭✭✭scullersky


    Anyone know how high in numbers are after being called in Dublin and cork for stage 2.

    Thanks


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    #5567
    JohnMearsheimer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,302 ✭✭✭JohnMearsheimer


    Tommy-Kerry wrote: »
    Anyone know how high in numbers are after being called in Dublin and cork for stage 2.

    Thanks

    I've seen people here say they were in the 1100s for Dublin. I'm not so sure about Cork, 300s maybe?


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    #5568
    Mhana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭Mhana


    SSMorg wrote: »
    Hey, any update for stage 2 for the Sligo region?

    Got an email inviting me to stage 3 interview for Sligo/Leitrim/Longford, so the process is moving again, delighted!


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    #5569
    Podbrdo
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭Podbrdo


    Jsherlock1 wrote: »
    Has anyone is Laois/Offaly/Westmeath had references check or offer of employment?

    I'm in low 30s haven't heard a thing


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    #5570
    Podbrdo
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭Podbrdo


    Mhana wrote: »
    Got an email inviting me to stage 3 interview for Sligo/Leitrim/Longford, so the process is moving again, delighted!

    Can I ask what number roughly you are for this region? I'm in low 100s


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    #5571
    Mhana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭Mhana


    Podbrdo wrote: »
    Can I ask what number roughly you are for this region? I'm in low 100s

    I'm in the 20's. I don't know how many have been called, but if you email PAS they would be able to tell you, good luck!


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    #5572
    Podbrdo
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭Podbrdo


    Mhana wrote: »
    I'm in the 20's. I don't know how many have been called, but if you email PAS they would be able to tell you, good luck!

    I've already been interviewed for Westmeath/Laois/Offaly (I was in low 30s there) so as far as I remember I keep the same number I had for each region. Just curious as to how many they are interviewing, to get an idea of how many vacancies there are.


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    #5573
    Mhana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭Mhana


    It would be good to know alright, especially since you won't get called for a second interview. You could be in this batch of interviews for Sligo/Leitrim/Longford and not know. You keep your original number for each region alright, regardless of passing the interview elsewhere, as far as I know. Someone else might post with their number and if they've been called to stage 3, best of luck :-)


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    #5574
    Podbrdo
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭Podbrdo


    Forgot to say, good luck with your interview!


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    #5575
    sange112000
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭sange112000


    Was called for interview for Westmeath area but we were flying out on hols that morning, so they rescheduled me and its now next Monday - has anyone any interview tips or advice please?


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    #5576
    SOANDSO
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭SOANDSO


    sange112000 wrote: »
    Was called for interview for Westmeath area but we were flying out on hols that morning, so they rescheduled me and its now next Monday - has anyone any interview tips or advice please?

    You will only be asked about what you have on the form. So make sure you have all your examples ready.


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    #5577
    po candidate
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭po candidate


    Hi all,

    I am just wondering if anyone in Dublin can give me an idea of what number on order of merit has been reached for stage two? I was 2500 so I'm not at all hopeful but I do keep an eye on things here and seems as if things are moving along steadily.

    Many thanks and Best of luck to you all


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    #5578
    tanolo1
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭tanolo1


    Got an email for interview for Sligo/Leitrim/Longford . . . things seem to be finally moving!


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    #5579
    keepkeyyellow
    Registered Users Posts: 705 ✭✭✭keepkeyyellow


    JohnMearsheimer wrote: »
    I've seen people here say they were in the 1100s for Dublin. I'm not so sure about Cork, 300s maybe?

    It's not that good for Cork :L I'm 290s - The highest I've seen on here is 150

    Edit:

    Sorry I misread - Cork is at 150 for positions offered but early 300s for stage 2


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    #5580
    archie199
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭archie199


    po candidate wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I am just wondering if anyone in Dublin can give me an idea of what number on order of merit has been reached for stage two? I was 2500 so I'm not at all hopeful but I do keep an eye on things here and seems as if things are moving along steadily.

    Many thanks and Best of luck to you all

    I was 2164 for Dublin and I did the stage 2 tests on June 29th but I still haven't received the results yet. I'd say you'll be invited to stage two soon.


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    #5581
    Mhana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭Mhana


    tanolo1 wrote: »
    Got an email for interview for Sligo/Leitrim/Longford . . . things seem to be finally moving!

    See you there! Roughly what number are you on the panel, trying to figure out how many might be called? :-)


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