Administrative Officer 2015 open competition

trebormax

Emmal14 wrote: »

Hopefully the pace continues!

More concerned with overall total for now haha.

Emmal14

trebormax wrote: »

More concerned with overall total for now haha.

Well yes that too lol!

northernline

So... Does anyone know how the process works after you've been told you're being considered for a position? I'm pretty in the dark.

Emmal14

northernline wrote: »

So... Does anyone know how the process works after you've been told you're being considered for a position? I'm pretty in the dark.

Good question! I wouldn't mind knowing!

SJ.

If everything checks out, they pass your information on to the relevant Department, who will then make contact, probably in writing. They'll invite you to get in touch - return a form - and take it from there. They're normally very reasonable about start dates.

There's now a formal training course, delivered partly internally and partly externally, over about a year. It's with AOs from all Departments - they ran three tranches with last year's panel, so I expect they'll do the same with this year's.

Brochure:
http://www.publicjobs.ie/publicjobs/publication/document/CS_Graduate_Programme_Brochure_2015.pdf

Emmal14

SJ. wrote: »

If everything checks out, they pass your information on to the relevant Department, who will then make contact, probably in writing. They'll invite you to get in touch - return a form - and take it from there. They're normally very reasonable about start dates.

There's now a formal training course, delivered partly internally and partly externally, over about a year. It's with AOs from all Departments - they ran three tranches with last year's panel, so I expect they'll do the same with this year's.

Brochure:
http://www.publicjobs.ie/publicjobs/publication/document/CS_Graduate_Programme_Brochure_2015.pdf

Thanks a million this was fantastic!!

northernline

SJ. wrote: »

If everything checks out, they pass your information on to the relevant Department, who will then make contact, probably in writing. They'll invite you to get in touch - return a form - and take it from there. They're normally very reasonable about start dates.

There's now a formal training course, delivered partly internally and partly externally, over about a year. It's with AOs from all Departments - they ran three tranches with last year's panel, so I expect they'll do the same with this year's.

Thanks so much! Does this mean that they also try to do tranches for start date? I am currently "in clearance" so eagerly awaiting any further news (i.e. emailing PAS 5 times a day (sorry guys) and running like a puppy to the letter box each morning).

Veledan22

Just got a reply from PAS, they are in the mid 50s with the panel now.

Emmal14

Fingers crossed it keeps going at this pace!

SJ.

northernline wrote: »

Thanks so much! Does this mean that they also try to do tranches for start date? I am currently "in clearance" so eagerly awaiting any further news (i.e. emailing PAS 5 times a day (sorry guys) and running like a puppy to the letter box each morning).

Within Departments/Agencies, if they're taking multiple AOs, they try to co-ordinate, so people aren't starting alone, but some places are only taking 1/2 so there's no universal rule.

trebormax

I know 2 people fairly high on the list (top 25) who have gone through clearance already, but don't have start dates etc yet.

I wonder if they are holding off until the clearance list is big enough to justify the training?

Anyone who has gone through clearance, did PAS give any indication during contact of whether they were waiting on something like the above?

Emmal14

According to PAS they still in the 50's. I hope the speed isn't slowing down!

Veledan22

Emmal14 wrote: »

According to PAS they still in the 50's. I hope the speed isn't slowing down!

Yeah, hopefully it's just a minor blip and things will pick up during the week.

Emmal14

Veledan22 wrote: »

Yeah, hopefully it's just a minor blip and things will pick up during the week.

Fingers crossed!

connmel

I got an under consideration email yesterday - I'm in the early 80's.

trebormax

connmel wrote: »

I got an under consideration email yesterday - I'm in the early 80's.

Congrats! Somewhere nice?

Wow I hope you are not kidding cos this just made my week.

Edit: apologies if the somewhere nice question came across as rude. I got excited..

Holysock

connmel wrote: »

I got an under consideration email yesterday - I'm in the early 80's.

Wow congrats, that's great news

Thanks to everyone for posting when they get contacted and their number, this thread is the only thing keeping me from spamming PAS with emails every day!

Emmal14

connmel wrote: »

I got an under consideration email yesterday - I'm in the early 80's.

Fantastic Connmel! Can I ask where you are under consideration for?

roe_cat

Got an email today - under consideration for Department of Children and Youth Affairs. I'm in the high 60s. Wondering if maybe they're doing some kind of matching qualifications given that someone in the 80s got contacted before me?

connmel

trebormax wrote: »

Congrats! Somewhere nice?

Wow I hope you are not kidding cos this just made my week.

Edit: apologies if the somewhere nice question came across as rude. I got excited..

Public Expenditure and Reform. TBH I don't think I'm going to accept it. I've finally got a long awaited transfer to Kildare at EO, after 10 years of commuting and I'm due to start on 29 Feb. The extra hours at home with my kids are worth more to me than the promotion. But its a hard decision to make...

Emmal14

connmel wrote: »

Public Expenditure and Reform. TBH I don't think I'm going to accept it. I've finally got a long awaited transfer to Kildare at EO, after 10 years of commuting and I'm due to start on 29 Feb. The extra hours at home with my kids are worth more to me than the promotion. But its a hard decision to make...

PAS had said yesterday they were on the 50's I wonder are they looking for particular skills or experience. That is a tough call Connmel!

connmel

Emmal14 wrote: »

PAS had said yesterday they were on the 50's I wonder are they looking for particular skills or experience. That is a tough call Connmel!

Possibly - I have an accountancy and audit background so that may be why.

Emmal14

connmel wrote: »

Possibly - I have an accountancy and audit background so that may be why.

That may be it ;-(˜­! Ah well!

Veledan22

Emmal14 wrote: »

That may be it ;-(˜­! Ah well!

But at least they are making more progress with it hopefully we'll all get emails on the next couple of weeks!

trebormax

connmel wrote: »

Public Expenditure and Reform. TBH I don't think I'm going to accept it. I've finally got a long awaited transfer to Kildare at EO, after 10 years of commuting and I'm due to start on 29 Feb. The extra hours at home with my kids are worth more to me than the promotion. But its a hard decision to make...

Well then double congratulations. That is a tough call, I hope it works out. Thanks so much for the info today.

Emmal14

I'd love to ask PAS but don't want to harass much past my usual weekly email

Bobby04

Emmal14 wrote: »

I'd love to ask PAS but don't want to harass much past my usual weekly email

I can relate to that - I've been hounding them about the AP panel, and definitely feel they are getting less enthusiastic about giving a comprehensive answer!!

Veledan22

Bobby04 wrote: »

I can relate to that - I've been hounding them about the AP panel, and definitely feel they are getting less enthusiastic about giving a comprehensive answer!!

I know, I think I would be going mad at this stage if it wasn't for all of the updates that people are posting here!

TCO

PAS advised that they have reached the 70's today.

Emmal14

TCO wrote: »

PAS advised that they have reached the 70's today.

Thanks TCO! Guys i think we all agree this thread is fantastic for keeping us all in the loop without driving poor PAS staff insane every 2 mins

trebormax

Emmal14 wrote: »

Thanks TCO! Guys i think we all agree this thread is fantastic for keeping us all in the loop without driving poor PAS staff insane every 2 mins

Agreed, its certainly been a positive help.

I do feel bad for PAS officers being asked the same thing over and over so this thread where we can thrash out some of our information has been great.

Veledan22

trebormax wrote: »

Agreed, its certainly been a positive help.

I do feel bad for PAS officers being asked the same thing over and over so this thread where we can thrash out some of our information has been great.

Yes, this thread stopped me from sending in several emails asking for an update and it's great to get some info on what the process is when you do get offered a position.

Emmal14

Lets hope the panel takes another jump today guys!

northernline

I have lots of sympathy for the guys in the PAS who are handling my incessant queries, they've been absolutely fantastic, however the distribution of information out could be much better. I mean, if they're willing to answer individual questions in an email, why not just put it in a message for everyone on the PAS application message system?

trebormax

northernline wrote: »

I have lots of sympathy for the guys in the PAS who are handling my incessant queries, they've been absolutely fantastic, however the distribution of information out could be much better. I mean, if they're willing to answer individual questions in an email, why not just put it in a message for everyone on the PAS application message system?

If anyone gets PAS as AO.. take notes.. perhaps some kind of job counter :P

Veledan22

trebormax wrote: »

If anyone gets PAS as AO.. take notes.. perhaps some kind of job counter :P

They would save themselves so much time and effort if they just sent candidates out an automated weekly update on where they were with the panel.

Emmal14

Anybody get an update today?

Emmal14

Just spoke to the lovely Louise in PAS they are in the late 70's right now.

trebormax

Emmal14 wrote: »

Just spoke to the lovely Louise in PAS they are in the late 70's right now.

Excellent! Getting there!

Veledan22

trebormax wrote: »

Excellent! Getting there!

Yes, they have made a lot of progress with it this week! Just need another 40 or so

trebormax

Veledan22 wrote: »

Yes, they have made a lot of progress with it this week! Just need another 40 or so

I would be so so happy if they maxed out the Panel. C'mon departments and offices! Request AOs!

Emmal14

trebormax wrote: »

I would be so so happy if they maxed out the Panel. C'mon departments and offices! Request AOs!

Absolutely it would be great wouldn't it!! Be nice to be in for the summer

Veledan22

trebormax wrote: »

I would be so so happy if they maxed out the Panel. C'mon departments and offices! Request AOs!

I know, I'm really hoping that between the freeze on hiring and the fact that there is an election in a month, they will take all of us

Emmal14

Veledan22 wrote: »

I know, I'm really hoping that between the freeze on hiring and the fact that there is an election in a month, they will take all of us

I didn't even think of it that way! Good point!

TheWesternman

Hi guys, I was top 20 so I thought I'd give ye my experience. Once I was contacted by PAS to let me know I was under consideration, it took my agency/department around two weeks to get on to me with an offer (Maybe it was 15/16/17 days, but in around that timeframe) They rang me in the morning and offered me the job and asked when I could start. The next day I got the contracts in the post.

They were great regarding my start date, I initially selected one date, quickly realized that didn't suit, then rang them back and requested another start date. They said it was no bother.

I know it can be very frustrating waiting around for an email or a call but hang in there everyone.

Emmal14

TheWesternman wrote: »

Hi guys, I was top 20 so I thought I'd give ye my experience. Once I was contacted by PAS to let me know I was under consideration, it took my agency/department around two weeks to get on to me with an offer (Maybe it was 15/16/17 days, but in around that timeframe) They rang me in the morning and offered me the job and asked when I could start. The next day I got the contracts in the post.

They were great regarding my start date, I initially selected one date, quickly realized that didn't suit, then rang them back and requested another start date. They said it was no bother.

I know it can be very frustrating waiting around for an email or a call but hang in there everyone.

Thanks so much for sharing! Its great to know the process! And importantly timeframes!

Kournikova

TheWesternman wrote: »

Hi guys, I was top 20 so I thought I'd give ye my experience. Once I was contacted by PAS to let me know I was under consideration, it took my agency/department around two weeks to get on to me with an offer (Maybe it was 15/16/17 days, but in around that timeframe) They rang me in the morning and offered me the job and asked when I could start. The next day I got the contracts in the post.

They were great regarding my start date, I initially selected one date, quickly realized that didn't suit, then rang them back and requested another start date. They said it was no bother.

I know it can be very frustrating waiting around for an email or a call but hang in there everyone.

Thanks for the post, in terms of start dates how long was It from the point of your offer till you started and what was the earliest/latest dates they offered you?

Got an email today saying I'm under consideration however I'm kinda in two minds only cause I've another pending application which if successful might suit me better but likely pays a lot less.

Emmal14

Kournikova wrote: »

Thanks for the post, in terms of start dates how long was It from the point of your offer till you started and what was the earliest/latest dates they offered you?

Got an email today saying I'm under consideration however I'm kinda in two minds only cause I've another pending application which if successful might suit me better but likely pays a lot less.

Hi kournikova thats great well done! What department and what number do you mind me asking? Is the other application a private sector post?

trebormax

Kournikova wrote: »

Thanks for the post, in terms of start dates how long was It from the point of your offer till you started and what was the earliest/latest dates they offered you?

Got an email today saying I'm under consideration however I'm kinda in two minds only cause I've another pending application which if successful might suit me better but likely pays a lot less.

Another win! Congrats.

Veledan22

Just got an update from Pas, they are in the late 70s/ early 80s with the panel.