Clerical Officer 2018

Samsgirl

laoisgem wrote: »

Am I the only one that found the interview brutal?

One guy was lovely but the woman was a right wagon, I felt about an inch tall coming out of there 😢

No, I found it tough too. I found them very hard to read and I think it unnerved me and I babbled.

Annie K64

laoisgem wrote: »

Am I the only one that found the interview brutal?

One guy was lovely but the woman was a right wagon, I felt about an inch tall coming out of there 😢

They're always the same. One is the good cop and one is the bad cop as such. Its a way of seeing if you can hold your nerve under pressure. You've come this far so relax now, nothing else you can do.

blondie007

Anyone from Cork been called to interview yet ? Wondering where they're at on the OOM for Cork interviews ? Thanks all

Aisinikins

Spoke to Pas today and first batch of interviews end today. Results in 2-3 weeks time .

Samsgirl

Aisinikins wrote: »

Spoke to Pas today and first batch of interviews end today. Results in 2-3 weeks time .

At the interview I was told approx 10 days, but that would be 10 working days so a good bit to wait yet.

Snicks

I felt a little like you, I just think they are trying to stop us straying from subjects so we stick to the competencies. Best of luck

SB1982

Interview Done Here’s hoping!

dublingirlx

336699 wrote: »

Thanks, I suppose different interviewers have different techniques. Just the luck of the draw who you get.

How did you get on with your interview?:)

SB1982

laoisgem wrote: »

I found it intense but I guess everyone’s different. They asked everything within the competencies and it felt like they were trying to throw u.

I taught I had prepared really well and knew the competencies and examples inside out but still felt like that wasn’t enough. I’m not trying to scare anyone but to say it was a walk in the park and just know ur 4 competencies is enough is disingenuous.

Prepare for absolutely everything!

Oh and the very best of luck to everyone ��

Same here...there were one or two places where I felt they were trying to throw me with the questions asked. Like you I felt I knew all my examples inside out but It's still very hard to gauge how you did.

ismisebridget

SB1982 wrote: »

Same here...there were one or two places where I felt they were trying to throw me with the questions asked. Like you I felt I knew all my examples inside out but It's still very hard to gauge how you did.

I did my interview two weeks ago this Wednesday and I was told to check the notice board in 2 or 3 weeks for a response. I assume that means I will get an email from them this week then? I went for the Waterford interview.

SB1982

ismisebridget wrote: »

I did my interview two weeks ago this Wednesday and I was told to check the notice board in 2 or 3 weeks for a response. I assume that means I will get an email from them this week then? I went for the Waterford interview.

I had my interview on Friday just gone, and we were told 2-3 weeks wait.
I assumed the results for batch 1 interviews come to everyone in Batch 1 on the same day so I'm not sure how it works???

Rikand

ismisebridget wrote: »

I did my interview two weeks ago this Wednesday and I was told to check the notice board in 2 or 3 weeks for a response. I assume that means I will get an email from them this week then? I went for the Waterford interview.

I wouldnt plan for you to hear anything before Wednesday so. I was told 10 days and I did mine on the Monday before you, so I'm just planning any day this week

doawheelie2020

hi, I passed all stages and was successful in the interview for the Dublin clerical officer a few months ago. I'm in batch 3 in the oom. Does anybody know how many they take on? I think my position wont be reached?. I would like to get an idea if I will get offered a job as I started third level and don't wont to loose my fees if I am offered a position next spring some time?.
thanks very much

Samsgirl

You would wonder why they drag the arse out it. Like, you only pass/fail on the day so surely by the end of the interviews for that batch they pretty much know the results.

Rikand

doawheelie2020 wrote: »

hi, I passed all stages and was successful in the interview for the Dublin clerical officer a few months ago. I'm in batch 3 in the oom. Does anybody know how many they take on? I think my position wont be reached?. I would like to get an idea if I will get offered a job as I started third level and don't wont to loose my fees if I am offered a position next spring some time?.
thanks very much

I think this is the thread you're looking for - https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057787083

Mala1313

Anyone know when batch 2 will be called to Dublin for the interview?

milkandsugar

I'll take solace that no one else has heard back from the interview. It's nerve wrecking really.

Rikand

milkandsugar wrote: »

I'll take solace that no one else has heard back from the interview. It's nerve wrecking really.

Every new email received causes the heart to flutter a little bit more...... but nothing yet

Paddy93

How do you get on the clerical officer higher scale?

Patg2017

Does anybody know how many have been called to the supervised tests for limerick

jayan

Riverstown1 wrote: »

Any movement on the Louth/Meath campaign??

I attended the north Dublin n county interview n I’m on 184 in the panel, no info yet

claregal1

Paddy93 wrote: »

How do you get on the clerical officer higher scale?

Unless you have previous service you start at the bottom of the payscales. If you have previous service you get proof from HR of what ever scale you were on in your previous department and submit it to either HR or peoplepoint - which ever does the payroll

olly2018

claregal1 wrote: »

Unless you have previous service you start at the bottom of the payscales. If you have previous service you get proof from HR of what ever scale you were on in your previous department and submit it to either HR or peoplepoint - which ever does the payroll

I think the poster is refering to the difference between CO and CO (Higher Scale). There are different increments, in that it looks like and separate job title.

I do not know how to to get on Higher Scale op but i would be interested to know also.

claregal1

olly2018 wrote: »

I think the poster is refering to the difference between CO and CO (Higher Scale). There are different increments, in that it looks like and separate job title.

I do not know how to to get on Higher Scale op but i would be interested to know also.

Is this the restoration pay scales you are thinking of ? As far as I know it will be automatically applied to your salary in April when it comes in to effect .

olly2018

claregal1 wrote: »

Is this the restoration pay scales you are thinking of ? As far as I know it will be automatically applied to your salary in April when it comes in to effect .

Yes this is it I think. Is it only existing civil servants that get on that payscale?

claregal1

olly2018 wrote: »

Yes this is it I think. Is it only existing civil servants that get on that payscale?

Not 100 % sure but as far as I know all pay scales will be in line with pre 2013 pay scales from April . I'm on my 4th increment go to my 5th in Nov and in April go to the 6th payscale to bring me in line with what the payscales would have been pre 2013 ..that's My understanding of it !

Gra11

Paddy93 wrote: »

How do you get on the clerical officer higher scale?

I asked this before and someone said it was a separate campaign.

BonnieB

Paddy93 wrote: »

How do you get on the clerical officer higher scale?

Not sure if its the same in all departments but in our department the CO higher scale is based on seniority. There is a percentage of CO staff on the CO higher scale and the people with longer service get priority.

podsull1

BonnieB wrote: »

Not sure if its the same in all departments but in our department the CO higher scale is based on seniority. There is a percentage of CO staff on the CO higher scale and the people with longer service get priority.

Hi I tco for 3 years so if if I get permentant do I keep my pay scale and do I go up a scale then with the new scale comming in. Thanks for thehelp

uck51js9zml2yt

podsull1 wrote: »

Hi I tco for 3 years so if if I get permentant do I keep my pay scale and do I go up a scale then with the new scale comming in. Thanks for thehelp

You keep it. But you need your local HR/wages dept to notify your new dept of your current point on the scale and salary.

podsull1

Calvin Angry Rigging wrote: »

You keep it. But you need your local HR/wages dept to notify your new dept of your current point on the scale and salary.

Thasks so much for the reply kind of you, also with the new scale coming out soon will I jump up one or two

SB1982

Calvin Angry Rigging wrote: »

You keep it. But you need your local HR/wages dept to notify your new dept of your current point on the scale and salary.

What is the new scale? Does this mean that pay will go up soon for new starters from what it is currently?
isn't it €23,565 at the moment...is this going to increase again in the new year?

uck51js9zml2yt

SB1982 wrote: »

What is the new scale? Does this mean that pay will go up soon for new starters from what it is currently?
isn't it €23,565 at the moment...is this going to increase again in the new year?

Went up 1october.

Xenji

SB1982 wrote: »

What is the new scale? Does this mean that pay will go up soon for new starters from what it is currently?
isn't it €23,565 at the moment...is this going to increase again in the new year?

Pay restoration and nothing has been finalized about it yet, there is a pay increase in January and one again in September of 1% and 1.75% respectively.

milkandsugar

I'm may actually go bald from pulling my hair out, waiting for the interview result!!

SB1982

milkandsugar wrote: »

I'm may actually go bald from pulling my hair out, waiting for the interview result!!

Mee too

Noseyaf

Has anyone heard for Clare????

Nynaeve

Anyone done this before? Will the interview results all come together like in other rounds? Most people seem to have been told in and around ten days, which means I've still got ages to wait!!

Rikand

Nynaeve wrote: »

Anyone done this before? Will the interview results all come together like in other rounds? Most people seem to have been told in and around ten days, which means I've still got ages to wait!!

I don't think anyone has been told for this campaign yet and if they have they are keeping it well on the down low.

I'd say its looking like all on the same day, so probably November 2nd as that'll be 2 weeks from last interview

336699

dublingirlx wrote: »

How did you get on with your interview?:)

I felt it went well, thanks.

Both interviewers were absolutely lovely, they fully explained the whole process to me at the start of the interview. I was very nervous answering the 1st question and started to babble but they rephrased the question for me. A few unexpected questions but I was able to answer them.

336699

Samsgirl wrote: »

You would wonder why they drag the arse out it. Like, you only pass/fail on the day so surely by the end of the interviews for that batch they pretty much know the results.

My understanding is that the hand written notes have to be computeriesed, a score assigned for each competency, scores collated, reviewed, then a pass/fail result given once your score is compared to qualifying score.

Saying that, I’m sure the interviewers know if you’ve passed or failed by the end of the interview but they have a procedure to follow.

336699

Rikand wrote: »

I don't think anyone has been told for this campaign yet and if they have they are keeping it well on the down low.

I'd say its looking like all on the same day, so probably November 2nd as that'll be 2 weeks from last interview

No results have been released yet.

I’d say the earliest we will hear is Friday, November 2nd or the week beginning Monday, November 5th.

I could be wrong though but I’d be very surprised if we heard this week.

SB1982

Noseyaf wrote: »

Has anyone heard for Clare????

I have Clare as my 1st choice and Limerick as my second.
I was interviewed last week for Limerick, but no word on Clare yet (though I know the one interview does both counties). I am not sure if anyone has been interviewed for Clare yet. From what I hear Clare has a large transfer list from Limerick and so it is slow to move as the transfer requests must be filled first before they start interviewing for 2018 Panel.

Samsgirl

I dunno why but I'm hopeful we will hear tomorrow. The guy who interviewed me said 10 days and that's tomorrow.

laoisgem

Samsgirl wrote: »

I dunno why but I'm hopeful we will hear tomorrow. The guy who interviewed me said 10 days and that's tomorrow.

I hope your right samsgirl 🀞

sallydolly40

SB1982 wrote: »

I have Clare as my 1st choice and Limerick as my second.
I was interviewed last week for Limerick, but no word on Clare yet (though I know the one interview does both counties). I am not sure if anyone has been interviewed for Clare yet. From what I hear Clare has a large transfer list from Limerick and so it is slow to move as the transfer requests must be filled first before they start interviewing for 2018 Panel.

I was interviewed for limerick too but have an OOM for clare from stage 2. which from what i believe doesnt change after interview so hopefully once pass interview will hear something about clare. maybe slow to move but there must be some jobs in clare? anybody know how many they used in 2016 panel

sallydolly40

Samsgirl wrote: »

I dunno why but I'm hopeful we will hear tomorrow. The guy who interviewed me said 10 days and that's tomorrow.

i think they said 10 days to everybody so unless they are going to drip feed the results to people.
Id say it will be another week minimum. were they interviewing this week too?

Bailey25

Does your pay go up yearly even if its a few different temporary contracts that add up to the that year?

336699

sallydolly40 wrote: »

i think they said 10 days to everybody so unless they are going to drip feed the results to people.
Id say it will be another week minimum. were they interviewing this week too?

No, this batch of interviews finished last Friday the 19th, according to an earlier post.

SB1982

sallydolly40 wrote: »

I was interviewed for limerick too but have an OOM for clare from stage 2. which from what i believe doesnt change after interview so hopefully once pass interview will hear something about clare. maybe slow to move but there must be some jobs in clare? anybody know how many they used in 2016 panel

Same here. I have an OOM for both from Stage 2 but my email Re: Interview only mentioned Limerick. When I rang PAS they said that Clare interviews hadn't been called yet and that was why my Limerick interview came first. I have an OOM for both counties. I've been reading through the 2016 thread and apparently Limerick is one of the top 3 fastest moving counties but Clare moves a lot slower owing to transfers of existing staff over from Limerick to Clare, but someone might correct me if I'm wrong.