Limerick City & County Council Clerical Officer Campaign

Red Honeysuckle

Meant to say for everyone wondering outside the top 90 for Tipp, it ended up with 101 people who qualified so one on 102,and all the 103's you're all next to be called if needed.

jewels0606

aingealsruth wrote: »

They're going to have great fun with my final year exams. One subject was simply called Ireland and Wales, another The Mabonigi. What they make of it god only knows. Now on page 3 of previous jobs. Just emailing cv would have been easier

great fun altogether but at least you know it will be a talking point in the interview

regarding knowing the local council stuff for the interview
how much do you think we need to know exactly?

Red Honeysuckle

jewels0606 wrote: »

great fun altogether but at least you know it will be a talking point in the interview

regarding knowing the local council stuff for the interview
how much do you think we need to know exactly?

From what I read thats if you get through first round of interviews and get called back for second round.
In Tipp it mainly seems to be issues with roads at the minute and lough derg tourism initiatives. Id suggest reading the guardian after coco meetings as they tell you what happened.

Arts and heritage based in clonmel at the minute. Main towns all have car tax office. Water and housing in nenagh. Really confusing in Tipperary as two councils became one and still all a bit up in the air. Also it goes from newport-ballina-lorrha-roscrea-thurles-cashel-clonmel-carrick on suir so a huge area to cover.

Check out their website too and they have all the latest press releases on the right hand side.

jewels0606

aingealsruth wrote: »

From what I read thats if you get through first round of interviews and get called back for second round.
In Tipp it mainly seems to be issues with roads at the minute and lough derg tourism initiatives. Id suggest reading the guardian after coco meetings as they tell you what happened.

Arts and heritage based in clonmel at the minute. Main towns all have car tax office. Water and housing in nenagh. Really confusing in Tipperary as two councils became one and still all a bit up in the air. Also it goes from newport-ballina-lorrha-roscrea-thurles-cashel-clonmel-carrick on suir so a huge area to cover.

Check out their website too and they have all the latest press releases on the right hand side.

I put myself in for all 3 councils so I haven't read on any of them at the minute incase I get mixed up so my plan is to research each 1 before each interview if I get through from the application we just filled out
I dread it!!!! I have interviews as I freeze!!!!
but maybe I should start 3 folders and print and read as much as I can everyday and reread almost learning if off from repetition......oh what joy :rolleyes:

Red Honeysuckle

jewels0606 wrote: »

I put myself in for all 3 councils so I haven't read on any of them at the minute incase I get mixed up so my plan is to research each 1 before each interview if I get through from the application we just filled out
I dread it!!!! I have interviews as I freeze!!!!
but maybe I should start 3 folders and print and read as much as I can everyday and reread almost learning if off from repetition......oh what joy :rolleyes:

They're not that bad. Oh and sorry arts in nenagh, heritage in clonmel.
Panel interview normally which almost makes it easier as you don't feel as bad at maintaining eye contact.

jewels0606

just got a date for the short listing interview for Limerick CO for next week

august12

Crunchymomma wrote: »

Limerick and tipp. I have a job offer but no date as had to be revetted. Lots below me have start dates for this month in revenue

Can I row in here with some advice. Am working in a Local Authority for a considerable number of years. I chose the LA over the Civil Service just because it was so near home and if I had chosen CS, it meant taking a post in Dublin which I did not fancy at the time. For anyone here lucky enough to get selected for both LA and CS, I would urge you to take CS where promotion opportunities are greater and the prospect of advancing up the career ladder is easier.

Crunchymomma

august12 wrote: »

Can I row in here with some advice. Am working in a Local Authority for a considerable number of years. I chose the LA over the Civil Service just because it was so near home and if I had chosen CS, it meant taking a post in Dublin which I did not fancy at the time. For anyone here lucky enough to get selected for both LA and CS, I would urge you to take CS where promotion opportunities are greater and the prospect of advancing up the career ladder is easier.

I actually did pick CS and chose not to continue with CC process. I started the week just gone :-)

august12

Crunchymomma wrote: »

I actually did pick CS and chose not to continue with CC process. I started the week just gone :-)

A very wise decision, best of luck to you. It's good to see recruitment given the age profile in Local Government/Civil Service at present.

Bannergal

Hi - can anyone give me some advice please
I haven't been to an interview in over 11 years - went into Dunne's at weekend to buy a suit for the interview & got the shock of my life when I found they don't sell suits anymore.

What do people wear to interviews these days - I am so out of touch

august12

Bannergal wrote: »

Hi - can anyone give me some advice please
I haven't been to an interview in over 11 years - went into Dunne's at weekend to buy a suit for the interview & got the shock of my life when I found they don't sell suits anymore.

What do people wear to interviews these days - I am so out of touch

A jacket, trousers and shirt or smart top. Does not have to be suit, just as long as you look neat and tidy and made an effort.

jewels0606

Bannergal wrote: »

Hi - can anyone give me some advice please
I haven't been to an interview in over 11 years - went into Dunne's at weekend to buy a suit for the interview & got the shock of my life when I found they don't sell suits anymore.

What do people wear to interviews these days - I am so out of touch[/quote

I had same problem plus I'm in slimming world at the min to lose weight
I bought a navy jacket with silver zips on slieve, navy trousers and a lovely sleeveless cream top, cream shoes all in Dunne's
Looked lovely with a light scarf
I'm a casual or smart casual person so I struggled with the formal
I went to every single shop I could before I settled on that

barryos1505

Bannergal wrote: »

Hi - can anyone give me some advice please
I haven't been to an interview in over 11 years - went into Dunne's at weekend to buy a suit for the interview & got the shock of my life when I found they don't sell suits anymore.

What do people wear to interviews these days - I am so out of touch

Penneys sell suits and shirts and they are a decent fit.

Bannergal

Anyone hear about interviews from Clare Co Co?

jewels0606

Bannergal wrote: »

Anyone hear about interviews from Clare Co Co?

no they did say it would probably be 14-16th of March roughly
They don't give you much time to book the hours off work do they!

Bannergal

jewels0606 wrote: »

no they did say it would probably be 14-16th of March roughly
They don't give you much time to book the hours off work do they!

It's a joke isn't it. Getting time off isn't easy especially last minute. I thought they would give a weeks notice which would have Been yesterday.

jewels0606

Bannergal wrote: »

It's a joke isn't it. Getting time off isn't easy especially last minute. I thought they would give a weeks notice which would have Been yesterday.

I know I have to submit time off by Tuesday the previous week we're now at Thurs and no sign and unless by some miracle it lands on time Im off..... I dont know if Ill be able to make it
I work in a bookies and its Cheltenham next week!

Bannergal

jewels0606 wrote: »

I know I have to submit time off by Tuesday the previous week we're now at Thurs and no sign and unless by some miracle it lands on time Im off..... I dont know if Ill be able to make it
I work in a bookies and its Cheltenham next week!

I've my phone nearly broke today from checking it all day for an email. I can't believe If it's not sent out today that they are giving people less than a weeks notice

jewels0606

Bannergal wrote: »

I've my phone nearly broke today from checking it all day for an email. I can't believe If it's not sent out today that they are giving people less than a weeks notice

Its disgraceful and unfair!

jurate

Hi. Anyone had an interview yet? How did that go? Any tips? Thanks!

Bannergal

jewels0606 wrote: »

Its disgraceful and unfair!

Letters have been posted rather than emails sent

august12

jurate wrote: »

Hi. Anyone had an interview yet? How did that go? Any tips? Thanks!

Look up the council website, know how many councillors, the number of municipal districts, powers the councillors have I.e. they have powers to enact policy through their reserved functions, be able to name a few e.g. adopting the annual budget, making, amending bylaws, litter fines, parking fines, speed limits within their county, adopting all the local plans e.g. county development plan, corporate plan etc. Also know the chief executive has powers through his executive functions e.g . granting/refusing planning, appointment of staff. Also.know skills required for clerical officer job, have answers for knowledge of word, excel, PowerPoint and give examples for these. Also check publications.ie and they have a section on the skills required for clerical officer. Go through this as most likely you will be asked.

august12

august12 wrote: »

Look up the council website, know how many councillors, the number of municipal districts, powers the councillors have I.e. they have powers to enact policy through their reserved functions, be able to name a few e.g. adopting the annual budget, making, amending bylaws, litter fines, parking fines, speed limits within their county, adopting all the local plans e.g. county development plan, corporate plan etc. Also know the chief executive has powers through his executive functions e.g . granting/refusing planning, appointment of staff. Also.know skills required for clerical officer job, have answers for knowledge of word, excel, PowerPoint and give examples for these. Also check publications.ie and they have a section on the skills required for clerical officer. Go through this as most likely you will be asked.

sorry, that should read publicjobs.ie website.

orlyice

august12 wrote: »

Look up the council website, know how many councillors, the number of municipal districts, powers the councillors have I.e. they have powers to enact policy through their reserved functions, be able to name a few e.g. adopting the annual budget, making, amending bylaws, litter fines, parking fines, speed limits within their county, adopting all the local plans e.g. county development plan, corporate plan etc. Also know the chief executive has powers through his executive functions e.g . granting/refusing planning, appointment of staff. Also.know skills required for clerical officer job, have answers for knowledge of word, excel, PowerPoint and give examples for these. Also check publications.ie and they have a section on the skills required for clerical officer. Go through this as most likely you will be asked.

From the information we have received on the scoring for the interviews, this will not be asked in the shortlisting interview. The scoring is based on a persons relevant IT experience, experience in an adminstrative role, customer service and suitability (communication skills etc). that is all that is relevant on the first stage of interviews.

jewels0606

Bannergal wrote: »

Letters have been posted rather than emails sent

Yeah I got it yesterday and luckily enough I'm off the day of the interview!

redmarie

Any news on tipp council?

jewels0606

redmarie wrote: »

Any news on tipp council?

Nope not yet
Just checked my emails and nothing in the post today

Crunchymomma

redmarie wrote: »

Any news on tipp council?

Not sure if they got as many responses as they wanted. I decided not to go further with application and they rang me on Monday evening

redmarie

Crunchymomma wrote: »

Not sure if they got as many responses as they wanted. I decided not to go further with application and they rang me on Monday evening

What did they say!?

Crunchymomma

redmarie wrote: »

What did they say!?

I didn't answer cos I was at work. They left a voicemail asking me to call them back as soon as possible but I didn't bother as I have decided to stick with my current role