Civil Service Clerical Officer Campaign 2017 (Dublin)

vinegarhill98

Hopefully up wrote: »

I did the maths today and found it horrific tho I was an A student in (pass) maths years ago. I was wondering whether we all had the same test as I thought more people seemed upset today.

I was really worn out after it though I scored 12 or more in the practice tests....

Dont give up hope you only need to scrape the pass and get about 6 correct and it has no bearing on your overall OOM.

fin12

2016claire wrote: »

were you @11:30 sitting? I thought that as well a long time for results especially all the results are in as everything is computerized and calculated there and then

Ya 11:30 yday.

2016claire

fin12 wrote: »

Ya 11:30 yday.

today? ah ok i was in last Thursday and they told us same

Moving2017

Did anyone get an indication as to when the results of the supervised tests would be released?

Sharon2017

Moving2017 wrote: »

Did anyone get an indication as to when the results of the supervised tests would be released?

In my assessment they said ‘in December’ but I know others were told specifically the end of December. So I believe it’ll be a couple of weeks before we hear.

RachelDDD

Moving2017 wrote: »

Did anyone get an indication as to when the results of the supervised tests would be released?

I don't think you'll get 'results' of how you did, but will hear in late December whether you are invited to the next stage (interview). I presume they would also message people to say they didn't get through - maybe!

Sharon2017

RachelDDD wrote: »

I don't think you'll get 'results' of how you did, but will hear in late December whether you are invited to the next stage (interview). I presume they would also message people to say they didn't get through - maybe!

I presume they would give us our score, as they did after stage one.

RachelDDD

Sharon2017 wrote: »

I presume they would give us our score, as they did after stage one.

I'm hoping they don't! I did so badly at the Maths part, it would crush me to see the actual marks

Claireyy

RachelDDD wrote: »

I'm hoping they don't! I did so badly at the Maths part, it would crush me to see the actual marks

Haha, sorry to say that they give you the results whether you pass or fail, so either way, you will find out!

cornel08biz

Did anyone from the first group get the answer for Maths ?

Sharon2017

cornel08biz wrote: »

Did anyone from the first group get the answer for Maths ?

I was in the first group and no sign of results yet

Moving2017

RachelDDD wrote: »

I don't think you'll get 'results' of how you did, but will hear in late December whether you are invited to the next stage (interview). I presume they would also message people to say they didn't get through - maybe!

You certainly get results, the breakdown of results/scores provided following this stage will mirror that from the unsupervised tests.

Either way you will hear from them, I was curious as to if anyone had heard of an approx timeline.

Sharon2017

Moving2017 wrote: »

You certainly get results, the breakdown of results/scores provided following this stage will mirror that from the unsupervised tests.

Either way you will hear from them, I was curious as to if anyone had heard of an approx timeline.

I think we would get the tallied score, as we did from stage 1 and then if we’re invited to a later stage I presume that will come in a subsequent message.

They did say it would be December when results are announced when I took my tests.

RadfordD

Does anyone know when the last tests are being held?  Someone mentioned the 9th December but are they still on this week?

rachaelworld

Just called PAS and spoke to someone who said they would expect all the results of those tested so far to be released this week, which is great as I really want to know before Christmas just to have that off my mind

fin12

rachaelworld wrote: »

Just called PAS and spoke to someone who said they would expect all the results of those tested so far to be released this week, which is great as I really want to know before Christmas just to have that off my mind

I’d nearly prefer after Christmas cause if I’ve failed I’m going to pretty upset.

rachaelworld

fin12 wrote: »

I’d nearly prefer after Christmas cause if I’ve failed I’m going to pretty upset.

Well, me too, but if it's before then at least we can stuff our faces and have all our family around us for cuddles

I doubt either of us will have failed just maybe not done as well as hoped, although that maths test was a biatch :eek: and I'm good at maths :cool:

mascherano11

Results are out my OOM is 35 in batch 1

Rhodod

RESULTS ARE IN FOLKS, GOOD LUCK TO ALL:):)

rachaelworld

mascherano11 wrote: »

Results are out my OOM is 35 in batch 1

Hotdamn, you're quick off the mark obviously why you got such a good OOM too smarty pants, congratulations!

I'm batch 1 too but mid 200's which I'm pretty pleased about. No break down of the actual results yet, just the new OOMs and the batch number.

Good to know that the interviews will start in February, gives us some time to prepare but not too far away.

direstraits

Hi, a friend of mine was placed batch 1 number 530 for Dublin

Does that sound right?

L390

Well I failed that one *!!!!!!!!

Arse Biscuits

rachaelworld wrote: »

Hotdamn, you're quick off the mark obviously why you got such a good OOM too smarty pants, congratulations!

I'm batch 1 too but mid 200's which I'm pretty pleased about. No break down of the actual results yet, just the new OOMs and the batch number.

Good to know that the interviews will start in February, gives us some time to prepare but not too far away.

I'm the same my OOM is high 200's in Batch 1.

I wonder what's the chances of actually getting offered a job ?

cornel08biz

Results available .
OOM 392 , batch 1 . Is this giving me any chance ?
How was last year ?
Good luck to all !!!

rachaelworld

L390 wrote: »

Well I failed that one *!!!!!!!!

Oh no, I'm so sorry that sucks :mad: I hope it's not too long before the next campaign. Don't lose hope, get yourself some practise test books and practise practise.

Coddlemonster

they're in! I got just over 300 I think I'm happy with that since my oom was 1000 after stage 1. hopefully it's high enough. best of luck to everyone and happy Christmas

rachaelworld

Arse Biscuits wrote: »

I'm the same my OOM is high 200's in Batch 1.

I wonder what's the chances of actually getting offered a job ?

I would say pretty darn high, it's more a question of when not if. My sense is that they need quite a few COs as there has been a lot of turnover in the last year or two so fingers crossed they will get through us fairly quickly. To put things into perspective, the last campaign had 11 or 12 batches, and the people in batch 11 are being placed right now. That is over a year I think after the start of the campaign, so a looooong wait but the point is they are still getting a job out of it

direstraits

L390 wrote: »

Well I failed that one *!!!!!!!!

What makes you say that?

Kizzy08

I am in total shock that I passed that maths , even if only 6 right was needed ! It's a Christmas miracle 😂😂. Does the batch number have any significance on being called for an interview ?
Well done to all x

L390

direstraits wrote: »

What makes you say that?

Cause they said I did lol

Anoushka

Didn't believe I made it through. I did. Batch 1 in 800s.

rachaelworld

Anoushka wrote: »

Didn't believe I made it through. I did. Batch 1 in 800s.

Congratulations!

Claireyy

cornel08biz wrote: »

Results available .
OOM 392 , batch 1 . Is this giving me any chance ?
How was last year ?
Good luck to all !!!

Yes you should be fine, could be a bit of a wait though! I applied for this as well as the 2016 campaign and I had my interview a few weeks ago and the guy told me there were loads of vacancies!

rachaelworld

Kizzy08 wrote: »

I am in total shock that I passed that maths , even if only 6 right was needed ! It's a Christmas miracle ����. Does the batch number have any significance on being called for an interview ?
Well done to all x

Congratulations! Yes, that maths was a total nightmare, significantly harder than the practise tests and the wording of that one question on lunches really tripped a lot of people up including myself, I didn't have enough time to do the last 2 or 3 sections so I was quite worried that I wouldn't have passed as well.

Claireyy

L390 wrote: »

Well I failed that one *!!!!!!!!

Sorry to hear that as I’ve been there myself. Practice really does make perfect. The more tests you do, the more you start copping on to the answers they want you to give as opposed to the ones you think are right!

Claireyy

Kizzy08 wrote: »

I am in total shock that I passed that maths , even if only 6 right was needed ! It's a Christmas miracle 😂😂. Does the batch number have any significance on being called for an interview ?
Well done to all x

Congrats! yes it does, it goes in order so Batch 1 will be interviewed first etc

rachaelworld

Claireyy wrote: »

Yes you should be fine, could be a bit of a wait though! I applied for this as well as the 2016 campaign and I had my interview a few weeks ago and the guy told me there were loads of vacancies!

Yes, there were 12 batches in Dublin for the 2016 campaign, the first batch of interviews starts in February, and from what I can deduce from last years thread people were told they'd passed the interview about a week after and then were waiting over a month for placement, longer if they were made to go through Garda vetting

Kizzy08

rachaelworld wrote: »

Congratulations! Yes, that maths was a total nightmare, significantly harder than the practise tests and the wording of that one question on lunches really tripped a lot of people up including myself, I didn't have enough time to do the last 2 or 3 sections so I was quite worried that I wouldn't have passed as well.

Thank you . Congratulations to you also . With the last 3 sections , I just guessed , as I only had 30 seconds left ha ha .

rachaelworld

Kizzy08 wrote: »

Thank you . Congratulations to you also . With the last 3 sections , I just guessed , as I only had 30 seconds left ha ha .

I didn't even bother at that point as my blood pressure was through the roof I just offered it up to the gods

Kizzy08

Claireyy wrote: »

Congrats! yes it does, it goes in order so Batch 1 will be interviewed first etc

Great , thank you x

Claireyy

rachaelworld wrote: »

Yes, there were 12 batches in Dublin for the 2016 campaign, the first batch of interviews starts in February, and from what I can deduce from last years thread people were told they'd passed the interview about a week after and then were waiting over a month for placement, longer if they were made to go through Garda vetting

Yeah I’m Batch 11 and still waiting to be placed. Applied way back last year!

Kizzy08

rachaelworld wrote: »

I didn't even bother at that point as my blood pressure was through the roof I just offered it up to the gods

Well the gods were looking after you it seems . Ha ha . Well done

Sharon2017

Sorry I havent had time to read all the threads but this is what I got this morning. Can anyone in the know translate this? How many are they going to interview and what does the batch number mean?:

Dear Sharon


Further to your completion of the Stage 2 supervised tests in respect of
your candidature for the above campaign, I am pleased to inform you that
you have reached the qualifying standard.


Your OOM is:

Batch 1- Place: 187



Based on your result you may be invited to Stage 3 which will comprise of
an interview.


We will be in contact with you in due course should we reach your place.

Please note that interviews are expected to commence in February 2018



Regards,

Recruitment Manager
Public Appointments Service

RadfordD

Claireyy wrote: »

rachaelworld wrote: »

Yes, there were 12 batches in Dublin for the 2016 campaign, the first batch of interviews starts in February, and from what I can deduce from last years thread people were told they'd passed the interview about a week after and then were waiting over a month for placement, longer if they were made to go through Garda vetting

Yeah I’m Batch 11 and still waiting to be placed. Applied way back last year!

What was your OOM? Just wondering a how many were called off the last campaign?

Anoushka

Sharon2017 wrote:

Sorry I havent had time to read all the threads but this is what I got this morning. Can anyone in the know translate this? How many are they going to interview and what does the batch number mean?:

Each batch has a different of candidates. I am in same batch as you are but in 800s. As you have a very high OOM I think it is fair to say you can expect to be called for and interview in spring/early summer 2018.

cornel08biz

If you qualify for the inerview , does it mean that you actually get the job ? What would they ask for an OC position?
How was last year ?

Claireyy

RadfordD wrote: »

What was your OOM? Just wondering a how many were called off the last campaign?

Over 4000. I’m the end of 300 this time so a huge improvement but I’m still expecting to be placed on the last campaign as it’s moving very fast atm!

ptd

Do you know if they call just the first couple of hundred with the highest OOM from batch 1 and then move onto batch 2, or do they call all batch 1 first? How many candidates in batch 1? Many thanks.

Sharon2017

If it works how I think I understand it to now, I'd presume they go through batch 1 before moving on. Does anyone know how many they tend to call at a time ie could it be 20 people or if my OOM is 187 should I expect to be called in the first few weeks of interview?

Also if anyone knows if I accept a job on this campaign does that mean I can't proceed with other PAS campaigns I'm being considered for?

RachelDDD

Congrats to everyone. This was such a tough call and I really wouldn't have bet any money on getting through - huge relief today. OOM of 600 in Batch 1 - maybe there are a 1,000 in each batch? I spoke to a lady on the day of the assessments test and she told me that she has just finished up a temporary contract and was applying for these permanent ones. She said if you get to interview stage, you are basically home and dry. It was the easiest interview ever and it seemed as if they just wanted to see she could hold a conversation and had a personality. I hope she's right!