Clerical Positions in the Civil and Public Service

Catuohy89

gerbilgranny wrote: »

Donna35 isn't coming to Revenue.....now I've nothing to look forward to in 2015.

But congratulations to you!

Anyone who has a job offer how has it worked for you from getting the call for references?
What's next Will I get a call saying I've got a job or not or just a letter.

Ciaran

Catuohy89 wrote: »

Anyone who has a job offer how has it worked for you from getting the call for references?
What's next Will I get a call saying I've got a job or not or just a letter.

I got a phone call and then a letter the next day.

Catuohy89

Ciaran wrote: »

I got a phone call and then a letter the next day.

How long after the reference check? And how long do you have to accept ?

efaah

I accepted a position as an immigration control officer but i havent heard anything since, has anyone else?

Donald73

gerbilgranny wrote: »

Donna35 isn't coming to Revenue.....now I've nothing to look forward to in 2015.

But congratulations to you!

Thank you so much, would have loved to have met you too xx

Catuohy89 wrote: »

Anyone who has a job offer how has it worked for you from getting the call for references?
What's next Will I get a call saying I've got a job or not or just a letter.

About 2-3 weeks after getting the call for references I got the letter in the post, no phone call. Just a letter saying that they were sending me to HSE and that the personnel officer from that department will be in touch to let me know location and date etc.

There was nothing on it either (for the other poster who asked) to say how long I had to consider it or not. I'd assume when I get the phone call they'll say more on that.

Sup08

efaah wrote: »

I accepted a position as an immigration control officer but i havent heard anything since, has anyone else?

Not yet. I called and was told I will be starting the middle of January.

Ciaran

Catuohy89 wrote: »

How long after the reference check? And how long do you have to accept ?

It was 2 or 3 weeks after they called me about references, one of my referees called me the day before to say they'd been on to him. I was happy to accept on the spot so I don't know how long you have, sorry.

Catuohy89

Ciaran wrote: »

It was 2 or 3 weeks after they called me about references, one of my referees called me the day before to say they'd been on to him. I was happy to accept on the spot so I don't know how long you have, sorry.

Thanks they called my references the same day. I'd love to accept on the spot but we've moved to kildaee since so need to figure out commuting etc. I dunno whether to hold off for kildare panel or not.

MommySquish

I've still not had a call for anything. Anyone know what the story is?

Sup08

MommySquish wrote: »

I've still not had a call for anything. Anyone know what the story is?

What are you expecting a call for?
What number were you on the panel?

More info?

O C 2007

Happy New Year everyone! Am in a bit of a predicament!!! Got the call to check references and they said they HAVE to contact my existing employer eventhough I have given 3 referees in total... I am just worried that it's going to put me in an awful position in the current workplace until I am assigned a clerical officer role. Can anyone shed any light on this for me? Time is running out and this is going to come completely out of the blue to my current employer and I am wondering should I just bite the bullet and tell her to expect a call!

westmeath11

O C 2007 wrote: »

Happy New Year everyone! Am in a bit of a predicament!!! Got the call to check references and they said they HAVE to contact my existing employer eventhough I have given 3 referees in total... I am just worried that it's going to put me in an awful position in the current workplace until I am assigned a clerical officer role. Can anyone shed any light on this for me? Time is running out and this is going to come completely out of the blue to my current employer and I am wondering should I just bite the bullet and tell her to expect a call!

i think just tell her, if she get's the call and you have not told her she may give you a bad reference, that may turn out bad

O C 2007

Thanks Westmeath11! There is no possibility that she could give me a bad one based on my work performance, so I suppose just tell her, it's just that they are culling staff at the moment and I reckon that I will be added to the list if she knows I am planning on going... and I can't afford really to be out of work before I get the clerical officer role!!!

DetteDublin

O C 2007 wrote: »

Thanks Westmeath11! There is no possibility that she could give me a bad one based on my work performance, so I suppose just tell her, it's just that they are culling staff at the moment and I reckon that I will be added to the list if she knows I am planning on going... and I can't afford really to be out of work before I get the clerical officer role!!!

I'm going to be in the same position - having to tell my current employer to expect a call. Do you mind me asking what number you are at? I'm on tentherhooks the whole time, waiting on my phone to ring. (I'm in the 400's). TIA.

O C 2007

I am 238 and they contacted me a few weeks ago about references and I asked them to leave it until they absolutely HAD to contact them and they called me back Xmas week to say they would have to call them this week of the 5th! Another thing the guy let slip to me was that he doesnt normally work in PAS in Abbey Street he's normally in Revenue, so I am wondering does that mean I am going to Revenue?!?!

DetteDublin

O C 2007 wrote: »

I am 238 and they contacted me a few weeks ago about references and I asked them to leave it until they absolutely HAD to contact them and they called me back Xmas week to say they would have to call them this week of the 5th! Another thing the guy let slip to me was that he doesnt normally work in PAS in Abbey Street he's normally in Revenue, so I am wondering does that mean I am going to Revenue?!?!

Thanks for your quick response O C., I'm hoping to get Revenue! Anyway, it'll be a while before I need to worry so. Good luck.

Penguin100

I'm low 300s and got a call the week before Christmas to ask if they could check references. They called one of them the next day, so you might hear from them sooner rather than later.

AshF22

Penguin100 wrote: »

I'm low 300s and got a call the week before Christmas to ask if they could check references. They called one of them the next day, so you might hear from them sooner rather than later.

Im 323 just wondering if ur before or after that as i havnt heard anything yet. Im out of work so i dont have a current employer so im thinking they wont ring me to make sure its ok to contact references? Has anyone else currently unemployed been contacted about them ringing references. Feels like this is taking forever!

Catuohy89

AshF22 wrote: »

Im 323 just wondering if ur before or after that as i havnt heard anything yet. Im out of work so i dont have a current employer so im thinking they wont ring me to make sure its ok to contact references? Has anyone else currently unemployed been contacted about them ringing references. Feels like this is taking forever!

I'm 293 and got a call before Christmas. I'm unemployed at the moment.

Penguin100

AshF22 wrote: »

Im 323 just wondering if ur before or after that as i havnt heard anything yet. Im out of work so i dont have a current employer so im thinking they wont ring me to make sure its ok to contact references? Has anyone else currently unemployed been contacted about them ringing references. Feels like this is taking forever!

I'm 310 and not currently working but they still rang. He said that I was being considered for a position in Dublin and was it ok to check references.

Avada

DetteDublin wrote: »

Thanks for your quick response O C., I'm hoping to get Revenue! Anyway, it'll be a while before I need to worry so. Good luck.

I wouldnt use that as an indication, he coupd be on secondment as PAS are short staffed

shoobz

Long time lurker, etc etc.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I was talking to someone about the start date for ICOs, and they are giving a hopeful date of the 19th, but he said it could be pushed to the 26th or even the 2nd of February. He said they would have a definite answer for people this week, but for anyone having to give notice at work or move house, I hope that helps a little.

dooey_01

shoobz wrote: »

Long time lurker, etc etc.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I was talking to someone about the start date for ICOs, and they are giving a hopeful date of the 19th, but he said it could be pushed to the 26th or even the 2nd of February. He said they would have a definite answer for people this week, but for anyone having to give notice at work or move house, I hope that helps a little.

Ah that's good. I was told contracts will be sent in mail this week, and start sometime around the end of month. Another guy was told a start date of 12th or 19th...my money is on February

shoobz

dooey_01 wrote: »

Ah that's good. I was told contracts will be sent in mail this week, and start sometime around the end of month. Another guy was told a start date of 12th or 19th...my money is on February

Mine too, but as I have to move up from Sligo I'm not taking any chances. Got temporary accommodation sorted, and a permanent place available from the 7th. It must be awful for people working currently to not have any idea when to give notice.

AshF22

Penguin100 wrote: »

I'm 310 and not currently working but they still rang. He said that I was being considered for a position in Dublin and was it ok to check references.

Ok thanks a mill. I rang the office there and got through to a lady who told me she thinks i should expect to hear something soon so fingers crossed!

Starz48

Has anybody heard or know anything about the positions coming up outside of Dublin. I'm waiting on cork or kerry, placed in the 200s in cork and 100s in Kerry and would love to know if il be waiting weeks or months to hear anything 😊

sillysocks

I'd imagine outside Dublin will be months before the actual jobs anyway.
Looking at Dublin it took a fair amount of time from when people did the supervised tests, then interviews and then the offers.

I'm outside dublin too, don't have my hopes up for anytime soon!

eroc79

Starz48 wrote: »

Has anybody heard or know anything about the positions coming up outside of Dublin. I'm waiting on cork or kerry, placed in the 200s in cork and 100s in Kerry and would love to know if il be waiting weeks or months to hear anything 😊

Waiting on cork too!

paddycakes

eroc79 wrote: »

Waiting on cork too!

Me too!!!

dooey_01

anyone for ICO posts startin the 26th Jan?...lunch date? lol