(Aug 17) NEW Interdepartmental HEO comp (Serving civil servants only)

Optiplexy99

How are "supervised" tests going for people generally??

Are they more difficult than 1st test??

Thanks!!

carnie

I hope I'm not overstepping the mark here but without giving anything away. In the numerical, I didn't use one particular tab to answer any question. It seemed to me that there were no questions directed to that tab. Did this happen to anyone else?




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eimaj18

carnie wrote: »

I hope I'm not overstepping the mark here but without giving anything away. In the numerical, I didn't use one particular tab to answer any question. It seemed to me that there were no questions directed to that tab. Did this happen to anyone else?




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I think that that can happen alright. As far as I know there's a question bank and they're different for everyone (correct me if I'm wrong). I've been asked the same question in a number of different ways in aptitude tests before. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Addle

What are the indicative interview dates for this competition please?

Aglomerado

Indicative dates for Stage 3:

Assessment Centre 13th – 24th November 2017.

I did Stage 2 yesterday and the PAS staff said results will be out before the end of this month.

Addle

Thanks for that.
Just 2 weeks of interviews means a small first batch?

Ballingarry

On last HEO competition they called 200 for the first batch of interviews and then called another 200 a month later and a 3rd 200 a month after that. That might change slightly this time as December is the 2nd month.

gerrybbadd

I'd just like to offer some words of encouragement to those that didn't pass the psychometric testing this time around.

I failed the tests on the management scenario, after scoring very high in verbal and numerical. I think myself that psychometric tests are not good at all - anyone can have a bad day doing them

I also did the previous interdepartmental comp, passed those tests that time. I had an offer yesterday (that I accepted) for a HEO post, so it goes to show you can have good and bad days with those tests.

Aglomerado

gerrybbadd wrote: »

I'd just like to offer some words of encouragement to those that didn't pass the psychometric testing this time around.

I failed the tests on the management scenario, after scoring very high in verbal and numerical. I think myself that psychometric tests are not good at all - anyone can have a bad day doing them

I also did the previous interdepartmental comp, passed those tests that time. I had an offer yesterday (that I accepted) for a HEO post, so it goes to show you can have good and bad days with those tests.

Congratulations Gerry on your HEO job! Best of luck with it. I failed management last year, got through this year, but with scores nowhere near as high as verbal and numerical.

Tayto2017

gerrybbadd wrote: »

I'd just like to offer some words of encouragement to those that didn't pass the psychometric testing this time around.

I failed the tests on the management scenario, after scoring very high in verbal and numerical. I think myself that psychometric tests are not good at all - anyone can have a bad day doing them

I also did the previous interdepartmental comp, passed those tests that time. I had an offer yesterday (that I accepted) for a HEO post, so it goes to show you can have good and bad days with those tests.

Congratulations and well done!! I bet you'll make a great HEO!

carnie

eimaj18 wrote: »

carnie wrote: »

I hope I'm not overstepping the mark here but without giving anything away. In the numerical, I didn't use one particular tab to answer any question. It seemed to me that there were no questions directed to that tab. Did this happen to anyone else?




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I think that that can happen alright. As far as I know there's a question bank and they're different for everyone (correct me if I'm wrong). I've been asked the same question in a number of different ways in aptitude tests before. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Ah yes. I've had a variety of the same question come up heaps of times. I just found it strange that a whole area of questions could be left out. But yeah, I guess it was possible 1 in 1000 chance of occurring.

beamee

What times are the tests on at each day?
I have to travel to get there and was hoping to get in for an earlier time than allocated. Just wondering what times tests are on throughout the day. Thanks

Aglomerado

beamee wrote: »

What times are the tests on at each day?
I have to travel to get there and was hoping to get in for an earlier time than allocated. Just wondering what times tests are on throughout the day. Thanks

I think there's a session at 11.30 then 2.00 then 3.30. I don't know if there's one before 11.

Stickmam

beamee wrote: »

What times are the tests on at each day?
I have to travel to get there and was hoping to get in for an earlier time than allocated. Just wondering what times tests are on throughout the day. Thanks

Mine is at 12. Know there is a session at 3.30 too. Not sure if there's one before 12.

yabadabado

There are sessions at 9:00/10:30/12:00/2:00/3:30 that info came from PAS.

Addle

A colleague couldn't make her appointed time and couldn't be facilitated the day she just showed up.

yabadabado

Addle wrote: »

A colleague couldn't make her appointed time and couldn't be facilitated the day she just showed up.

Did she not wait around for the next session ?

eimaj18

Just heading into my test now - is today the last day?

Addle

yabadabado wrote: »

Did she not wait around for the next session ?

Ya, so many waiting that she wasn't fit in.
Only 3 spare pcs or something.

Aglomerado

Addle wrote: »

Ya, so many waiting that she wasn't fit in.
Only 3 spare pcs or something.

I saw this happening on Wednesday. They only seem to have about 40 pcs in the room and two of those weren't working (staff told us not to sit at the numbered desks with them on).

Stickmam

eimaj18 wrote: »

Just heading into my test now - is today the last day?

No, I'm in next Tuesday. But they must finish soon after that.

paul 27

Stickmam wrote: »

No, I'm in next Tuesday. But they must finish soon after that.

Next Wednesday is the last day I think

Idjit

Had my test at 10.30 today, lots of people trying to get accommodated that didn't seem to get in, the place was very full and the attendance rate seemed to be really high.

Some folk were turned away and told to come back in the afternoon.

gazzer

I did my test at 2pm on Monday. 6 people didnt turn up and there was 6 people who were there looking to be accomodated so it evened out.

Dear Candidate,

Please be advised that there will be no testing sessions for HEO on Monday 16th October.
Regards
Large Volume Recruitment Unit

just got this message from Publicjobs. Is anyone here affected?

yabadabado

Littlefinger wrote: »

Dear Candidate,

Please be advised that there will be no testing sessions for HEO on Monday 16th October.
Regards
Large Volume Recruitment Unit

just got this message from Publicjobs. Is anyone here affected?

Afaik there wasnt exams that day,I presumed that was just a reminder.

Doubtitdub

Seems that there will be a good few positions available when panel is established, previous panel is just about exhausted i hear. This was due to the high failure rate at interview/presentation.

Addle

I wonder what that high failure rate is a reflection of?
Inappropriate candidates maybe, are the tests inappropriate?
Will it result in a change in the interview process?

Doubtitdub

Addle wrote: »

I wonder what that high failure rate is a reflection of?
Inappropriate candidates maybe, are the tests inappropriate?
Will it result in a change in the interview process?

Well an interview and exercise isn't really inappropriate for the position I could only think it could be down to lack of instruction or the candidates ability, all down to how you are on the day which might not really reflect your ability's at all.

I doubt they would change the interview process but who knows,for the higher positions there is no exercise just interview so if they want more to pass this time they may do away with that part and just interview or possibly an Etray..

They can change the process per campaign even for same grade.

gerrybbadd

Doubtitdub wrote: »

Seems that there will be a good few positions available when panel is established, previous panel is just about exhausted i hear. This was due to the high failure rate at interview/presentation.

It depends on where youre talking about. There's at least 8 sitting on the Mayo panel and approx 20 for Sligo from the last comp.

The high failure rate mostly occurred on the presentation side of things

Doubtitdub

gerrybbadd wrote: »

It depends on where youre talking about. There's at least 8 sitting on the Mayo panel and approx 20 for Sligo from the last comp.

The high failure rate mostly occurred on the presentation side of things

True, seems to be alot of positions in Dublin that have been filled and that are waiting to be filled.

Yes the presentation seemed to knock alot of people out, will they drop this part of the process this time so if it gives to high of a failure rate. who knows with PAS... :rolleyes:

billyhead

I wouldn't be counting the chickens just yet folks. Still have to get over the hurdle of stage 2 first.

Addle

I get the impression that not as many applied for this competition as the last.

Ballingarry

It appears that Limerick Revenue have advised staff that the office is closed tomorrow. Anybody hear of any other Government Offices doing the same.

sinorita

Ballingarry wrote:

It appears that Limerick Revenue have advised staff that the office is closed tomorrow. Anybody hear of any other Government Offices doing the same.

Galway Revenue office closed too. Just got message

trinib

Ballingarry wrote: »

It appears that Limerick Revenue have advised staff that the office is closed tomorrow. Anybody hear of any other Government Offices doing the same.

Dsp Wexford/Waterford closed too.

Slydice

https://www.facebook.com/Publicjobs.ie/posts/1754436811257473

Publicjobs.ie
1 min ·
The office of the Public Appointments Service will be closed tomorrow, Monday 16 October. All tests and interviews scheduled for this date have been postponed. We will be in contact to reschedule.

https://twitter.com/Publicjobsie/status/919671124589457410

Addle

How do employers reach staff to let them know this?

sinorita

Addle wrote:

How do employers reach staff to let them know this?

Colleagues passing on the info to each other via text

Slydice

However you can, some possibilities:

• Phone
• Text
• Email
• Facebook
• Facetime
• Viber
• WhatsApp
• Twitter
• News on your company website

(depends on your company)

Addle

sinorita wrote: »

Colleagues passing on the info to each other via text

How do you know if it's verified?

sinorita

Addle wrote:

How do you know if it's verified?

Got a text which included link from union verifying it. Had multiple texts from my colleagues advising me of the same thing

paul 27

sinorita wrote: »

Got a text which included link from union verifying it. Had multiple texts from my colleagues advising me of the same thing

All agriculture offices closed tomorrow

DarDee

All Offices closed tomorrow

Slydice

DarDee wrote: »

All Offices closed tomorrow

What?! Where'd you see this?

Idjit

DarDee wrote: »

All Offices closed tomorrow

Where did you see that?
Still no answer from my manager about this.

Stickmam

Welfare.ie said on Twitter all departments and Intreo Offices will be closed tomorrow.

DarDee

Welfare.ie surely all departments are the same. Check Twitter

Slydice

Still waiting on an All Government announcement but so far, I've seen closed:
Children
Welfare
Justice
PublicJobs
Data Protection

Heard:
D.Per

Stickmam

DarDee wrote: »

Welfare.ie surely all departments are the same. Check Twitter

I'm sure the other CS depts are on Twitter but welfare.ie is just DEASP departments and offices.