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Clerical Positions in the Civil and Public Service

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    #6722
    Eoinie87
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Eoinie87


    Thank you Jules86 and hershall, I'm less than 30 behind you at stage one hopefully hear soon


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    #6723
    laoisgirl
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭laoisgirl


    Quote eoinie87 I was in the 400's I think ! Did exam in October and got message last week to say I am In 70s and message today to go interview in 2 weeks !!


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    #6724
    laoisgirl
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭laoisgirl


    Anna1976 wrote: »
    Anna how long after interview were u / references contacted ? I have an interview in 2 weeks for Laois Offaly


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    #6725
    laoisgirl
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭laoisgirl


    jules86 wrote: »
    I got invited to interview also ! I'm in 70s - there was a girl on here in the 40s placed a week or so ago - wonder if it's moving quickly


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    #6726
    keepkeyyellow
    Registered Users Posts: 705 ✭✭✭keepkeyyellow


    lou121ie wrote: »
    I've been placed with HSE in Cork City. I was 151 in case its any help.. Waiting on pre-screening etc. and Contract at the moment.

    Congrats! Hse in town or?


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    #6727
    lou121ie
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭lou121ie


    keepkeyyellow wrote: »
    Congrats! Hse in town or?

    Infirmary Road so City Centre.. Hope your post comes up soon.


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    #6728
    Sligo22
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Sligo22


    Sat stage 2 on 11th Nov - still waiting on results. Ranked 168th in stage 1 for Galway-Clare region. Has anyone else placed in Galway- Clare yet?


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    #6729
    Fooker
    Registered Users Posts: 292 ✭✭Fooker


    Sligo22 wrote: »
    Sat stage 2 on 11th Nov - still waiting on results. Ranked 168th in stage 1 for Galway-Clare region. Has anyone else placed in Galway- Clare yet?

    Have they brought a second round of people for stage 2 in Galway-Clare?


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    #6730
    Sligo22
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Sligo22


    Fooker wrote: »
    Have they brought a second round of people for stage 2 in Galway-Clare?

    I don't know. Just know that I sat stage 2 in Nov for that region- no idea if any more after that. Waiting this long for results is a pain... Might be the end of December before results are out they said :(


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    #6731
    eamo21
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭eamo21


    Hello All,

    I have a quick question I was hoping you guys might be able to answer.

    Before I was notified on Thursday that I had an interview for CO positions, I began working with a company in Dublin. I was eager to start a job as you can imagine. However, I really do not like the job I started two weeks ago and would like to quit.

    I am worried that If I quit it will negatively effect my chances of getting the Clerical Officer position. Do you know if the Public Appointments Service can access your work record from your PPS number?

    If I quit my current job and did not put that I had worked there on my CO application form would they find out?


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    #6732
    Leo Demidov
    Registered Users Posts: 991 ✭✭✭Leo Demidov


    PAS would not have access to your paye records. You could claim a continuous period of unemployment or indeed tell the truth. The downside to telling the truth being that they may look for a reference from your current employer who may well seek to sabotage your CO career.


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    #6733
    JohnMearsheimer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,302 ✭✭✭JohnMearsheimer


    eamo21 wrote: »
    Hello All,

    I have a quick question I was hoping you guys might be able to answer.

    Before I was notified on Thursday that I had an interview for CO positions, I began working with a company in Dublin. I was eager to start a job as you can imagine. However, I really do not like the job I started two weeks ago and would like to quit.

    I am worried that If I quit it will negatively effect my chances of getting the Clerical Officer position. Do you know if the Public Appointments Service can access your work record from your PPS number?

    If I quit my current job and did not put that I had worked there on my CO application form would they find out?

    I don't think they can see that kind of information but if they could and used it they could possibly be in breach of data protection.

    You don't have to say where you're working at the moment. Maybe you should hold on to the job for a bit longer because it could still take a while to be placed if you're successful at interview.


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    #6734
    Anna1976
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭Anna1976


    laoisgirl wrote: »
    Anna1976 wrote: »
    Anna how long after interview were u / references contacted ? I have an interview in 2 weeks for Laois Offaly

    Hi Laoisgirl,
    it was just over 3 months for me, but everyone seems to be different. It all depends on the area and how quickly the departments need staff. Best of luck with the interview.


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    #6735
    ccarr
    Registered Users Posts: 118 ✭✭ccarr


    Hi
    hoping some can help me out. I just found out I passed my interview that i had for Dublin region. The thing is I was very high number after aptitude test. So just wondering what would be my chances of being offered job anytime soon ?


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    #6736
    Lulucas
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Lulucas


    Hi all I have to do a medical assessment this week. Has anyone else done one before or knows what it's like??? I'm starting on the 14th all going well..


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    #6737
    FloatingVoter
    Registered Users Posts: 6,133 ✭✭✭FloatingVoter


    Lulucas wrote: »
    Hi all I have to do a medical assessment this week. Has anyone else done one before or knows what it's like??? I'm starting on the 14th all going well..

    They wanted a medical report from my GP before even checking my refs. Just the routine height, weight, blood pressure checks. I'm sure they ask tons of people who aren't 40 to do the same.


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    #6738
    Lulucas
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Lulucas


    FloatingVoter wrote: »
    They wanted a medical report from my GP before even checking my refs. Just the routine height, weight, blood pressure checks. I'm sure they ask tons of people who aren't 40 to do the same.

    I have ta go to a Dr assigned by them.... I have never had to do this before. I'm sur it will be all the same stuff.


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    #6739
    FloatingVoter
    Registered Users Posts: 6,133 ✭✭✭FloatingVoter


    Lulucas wrote: »
    I have ta go to a Dr assigned by them.... I have never had to do this before. I'm sur it will be all the same stuff.

    Yes. And their assigned doctor is just another GP - nothing special. They can't refuse to take you on medical grounds (exceptional circumstances notwithstanding - have you got the plague ?, 6 weeks to live ?, Ebola ?). This job involves the ability to pick up a pencil and tap at a keyboard.
    Not disclosing a medical condition would be grounds for a change of mind on their part. As it stands both you and I will be fighting (un)fit and honestly so on day one. Plenty of self-declared 100% Olympian 21 year olds will be down with manflu within a month.

    And good luck with the tests - given that he is a civil service doc, best not to ask for free drugs.


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    #6740
    Technocentral
    Registered Users Posts: 6,104 ✭✭✭Technocentral


    FloatingVoter wrote:
    Yes. And their assigned doctor is just another GP - nothing special. They can't refuse to take you on medical grounds (exceptional circumstances notwithstanding - have you got the plague ?, 6 weeks to live ?, Ebola ?). This job involves the ability to pick up a pencil and tap at a keyboard. Not disclosing a medical condition would be grounds for a change of mind on their part. As it stands both you and I will be fighting (un)fit and honestly so on day one. Plenty of self-declared 100% Olympian 21 year olds will be down with manflu within a month.

    Is there a charge for the medical?


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    #6741
    FloatingVoter
    Registered Users Posts: 6,133 ✭✭✭FloatingVoter


    Technocentral wrote: »
    Is there a charge for the medical?

    I was told to go to my local GP. I'm on a medical card so no charge.
    If anyone is being referred to a civil service doctor there shouldn't be a fee. They and not the patient pay for his time.


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    #6742
    dame_lucy
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭dame_lucy


    Hello! I just got a call regarding being placed in Cork. I will accept it but would prefer Galway. Anyone wanting to transfer from Galway to Cork and we could swap? Or does anyone know the transfer process? Thanks:)


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    #6743
    keepkeyyellow
    Registered Users Posts: 705 ✭✭✭keepkeyyellow


    dame_lucy wrote: »
    Hello! I just got a call regarding being placed in Cork. I will accept it but would prefer Galway. Anyone wanting to transfer from Galway to Cork and we could swap? Or does anyone know the transfer process? Thanks:)

    What number are you? And I think you have to wait a hear before applying for a transfer but I'm sure you could find someone then


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    #6744
    dame_lucy
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭dame_lucy


    keepkeyyellow wrote: »
    What number are you? And I think you have to wait a hear before applying for a transfer but I'm sure you could find someone then

    I am 150s for Cork. It would be great to find someone who wants to be in Cork so that I could hold onto my apartment in Galway!:)


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    #6745
    speedygirl
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭speedygirl


    Folks . Got results of stage 2. In 40's for Cavan /Monaghan & 80's for Sligo/leitrim/Roscommon. What do ye think are the chances of being called for interview ? Sorry if similar post already but I only check posts from time to time with young baby. Tia


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    #6746
    rafa2012
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭rafa2012


    Does any one know how Donegal is going? Passed interview in July and no word since...


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    #6747
    eamondevaney
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭eamondevaney


    Hello All,

    I was placed 1531 in the Dublin Region at Stage 2 testing. I have an interview next week.

    If I was to pass the interview, could anyone hazard guess as to when I might be placed? (I know this might sound like 'How long is a piece of string?') Could be 2 - 6 months? or Am I too far down the list to be called at all?

    Grateful for any insights you guys have!


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    #6748
    gazzer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,049 ✭✭✭gazzer


    speedygirl wrote: »
    Folks . Got results of stage 2. In 40's for Cavan /Monaghan & 80's for Sligo/leitrim/Roscommon. What do ye think are the chances of being called for interview ? Sorry if similar post already but I only check posts from time to time with young baby. Tia

    Can only speak for the Department I work in in Cavan but we have not taken on any new CO's in about 8 months. Even at that it was only one CO who was taken over from a staff member who moved to the County Council.


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    #6749
    Anna1976
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭Anna1976


    I got a call a week and a half ago to say I'm being placed in the Dept. Of Agriculture. The lady that day said she would send out a letter and my contract, but no sign yet. How long does it usually take for the contract to be sent out?? Also I'm wondering is it mandatory to pay into a pension fund and if so how much is it?


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    #6750
    speedygirl
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭speedygirl


    gazzer wrote: »
    Can only speak for the Department I work in in Cavan but we have not taken on any new CO's in about 8 months. Even at that it was only one CO who was taken over from a staff member who moved to the County Council.
    OK thanks :-(


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    #6751
    Conall Cernach
    Registered Users Posts: 1,941 ✭✭✭Conall Cernach


    speedygirl wrote: »
    Folks . Got results of stage 2. In 40's for Cavan /Monaghan & 80's for Sligo/leitrim/Roscommon. What do ye think are the chances of being called for interview ? Sorry if similar post already but I only check posts from time to time with young baby. Tia
    I'm in Cavan/Monaghan too and did my interview towards the end of August. I got my results a week if so later and have heard nothing since. I'm top 5.


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