Clerical Officer 2018

KatieD88

Mike Foxtrot wrote: »

Whats is your OOM for Test 2?

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SB1982

lamb stew wrote: »

Hey everyone who have been successful, could you tell me roughly how long it takes from when you'd get the Call, to when you'd actually start. What's the minimum amount of time, you'd be waiting etc.

For me it was 5 weeks

Redcat75

Samsgirl wrote: »

12 weeks into clearance for co in Garda Station.. how much longer can it take?

Seriously ??? Is there anyway to chase it up? Re submit it etc ?

Xenji

Redcat75 wrote: »

Seriously ??? Is there anyway to chase it up? Re submit it etc ?

It is the norm and you just have to wait, no way to make it quicker, it can take up to 16 weeks.

Wamble

lamb stew wrote: »

Hey everyone who have been successful, could you tell me roughly how long it takes from when you'd get the Call, to when you'd actually start. What's the minimum amount of time, you'd be waiting etc.

3.5 week wait for me. Limerick.

Samsgirl wrote: »

12 weeks into clearance for co in Garda Station.. how much longer can it take?

My vetting was cleared in 48 hrs! :eek:
First time being vetted too. 12 weeks seems mental.

KatieD88

Wamble wrote: »

3.5 week wait for me. Limerick.



My vetting was cleared in 48 hrs! :eek:
First time being vetted too. 12 weeks seems mental.

Its 12 weeks if you get offered a job within the Dept of Justice its a 3 strand process which is why it takes so long i was waiting 12 weeks

lamb stew

KatieD88 wrote: »

Its 12 weeks if you get offered a job within the Dept of Justice its a 3 strand process which is why it takes so long i was waiting 12 weeks

Justice or Gardaí. I wouldn't say Justice is that long of a wait.

Fracture

I got my date for the interview, does anyone know what kind of topics are being discussed in the interviews?

blondie007

Fracture wrote: »

I got my date for the interview, does anyone know what kind of topics are being discussed in the interviews?

There's a list of the competencies they send along with the interview date. Check your message board again. I'm assuming its for the 2018 civil service co panel ??

dorbrogra

Fracture wrote: »

I got my date for the interview, does anyone know what kind of topics are being discussed in the interviews?

Congrats Fracture.... just have examples of the competencies as set out in the job description material Teamwork was one of them if I remember. I was also asked about how to send an email using BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) so just know that. They are really nice and make you feel very comfortable in comparison to an interview I had with HSE, they were not so nice. Best of luck, by the way is this for Kerry?... what number were you roughly after tests.... thanks for update.

Fracture

blondie007 wrote: »

There's a list of the competencies they send along with the interview date. Check your message board again. I'm assuming its for the 2018 civil service co panel ??

Yeh, I have the list, I was just kinda wondering if there might be anything else not listed, i've plenty of prep time anyway tho so hopefully i'm fully prepared. Yes, it's the CO 2018 panel.

dorbrogra wrote:

Congrats Fracture.... just have examples of the competencies as set out in the job description material Teamwork was one of them if I remember. I was also asked about how to send an email using BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) so just know that. They are really nice and make you feel very comfortable in comparison to an interview I had with HSE, they were not so nice. Best of luck, by the way is this for Kerry?... what number were you roughly after tests.... thanks for update.

Thx, I was in the top 10 in batch 2.1 for Kerry.

dorbrogra

Fracture wrote: »

Yeh, I have the list, I was just kinda wondering if there might be anything else not listed, i've plenty of prep time anyway tho so hopefully i'm fully prepared. Yes, it's the CO 2018 panel.


Thx, I was in the top 10 in batch 2.1 for Kerry.

Me too, so hopefully it wont be long before we are called for an actual job. When is the interview scheduled for.

Fracture

dorbrogra wrote: »

Me too, so hopefully it wont be long before we are called for an actual job. When is the interview scheduled for.

It's 2 weeks away. Yeh hopefully it doesnt take long after the interview to get placed, just need to pass the interview first tho

KatieD88

lamb stew wrote: »

Justice or Gardaí. I wouldn't say Justice is that long of a wait.

It is the AGS falls under Justice its a 12 week wait minimum i rang and asked

lamb stew

Gardai yes take ages for vetting, but If you get a job in Justice it's not that long

Alexandragr

lamb stew wrote: »

What does AGS stand for

An Garda Siochana

Alexandragr

Cork panel has reached number 65

Clairebear12

Anyone know why the Garda Vetting form comes out funny when printed out? The writing is all over the place! Any ideas how to fix it? Thanks

Mellsbells

Any word on Sligo or Leitrim panel??

Mskimee

Just got placed in batch 2 for Meath (first choice) but have accepted an offer for Westmeath. Kicking myself lol. Just to be extra raging, how many have been called for Meath already? Ah well, I'm still delighted to have westmeath!!

jock 1

Anyone any idea where the jobs in Meath might be?

Sarah2018

jock 1 wrote: »

Anyone any idea where the jobs in Meath might be?

Well if you look on places of mobility they're mostly in Navan and Trim ..courts, OPW, Guards, Office of Gov procurement etc...
I got my placement today for Meath and was notified for interview 2 hours after.

katiek102010

Got a message today for limerick. Interview on 11th June

jock 1

Thanks Sarah , just got called for interview too , fingers crossed 🀞 we do well

Sarah2018

jock 1 wrote: »

Thanks Sarah , just got called for interview too , fingers crossed �� we do well

I hope so .. It can be a long haul with these panels so it would be great if it went quick enough best of luck

Rikand

Mskimee wrote: »

Just got placed in batch 2 for Meath (first choice) but have accepted an offer for Westmeath. Kicking myself lol. Just to be extra raging, how many have been called for Meath already? Ah well, I'm still delighted to have westmeath!!

In 2 years you can transfer back

dorbrogra

Fracture wrote: »

It's 2 weeks away. Yeh hopefully it doesnt take long after the interview to get placed, just need to pass the interview first tho

Hi Fracture, you will do great, as I said earlier they are very nice and will prompt you if needed. There is a minimum score of 20 for each competency and maximum score of 50,

Teamwork, Customer Service & Communication Skills:


Delivery of Results and Information Management/ Processing:


Drive and Commitment:


Specialist Knowledge, Expertise & Self Development:


I was happy enough with my results. I was interviewed for Limerick and got called but declined the offer as it was too far to travel. I was holding out for county limerick instead of city. I've decided to wait for my 1st choice Kerry to come up so hopefully the panel will move quickly. Best of luck with interview Fracture

Riverstown1

Mskimee wrote: »

Just got placed in batch 2 for Meath (first choice) but have accepted an offer for Westmeath. Kicking myself lol. Just to be extra raging, how many have been called for Meath already? Ah well, I'm still delighted to have westmeath!!

Hi Mskimee, what order of merit did you get on Stage 1 for Meath.

Mskimee

Riverstown1 wrote: »

Hi Mskimee, what order of merit did you get on Stage 1 for Meath.

I would have been on the top 5 of batch 2 for meath.

jameshealy19

I got placed 400th in Meath. Should I just give up hope?

Redcat75

Sarah2018 wrote: »

I hope so .. It can be a long haul with these panels so it would be great if it went quick enough best of luck

Hoped it goes well for you they are up to 5 on the limerick 2.1 batch for limerick with a few deferrals to go back to for job offers. It could be August or later before they start on the next batch which you are being interviewed for so enjoy your summer I intend to

Blubelle18

In the interview, is the whole thing taken up with the 4 competencies for the 30 mins? I feel like I will have them covered a lot quicker than that :-0

WoolyJumper

Sorry if this question has been asked previously but for the guys who've interviewed already what did you wear. I was thinking just slacks, belt and tucked in shirt, nice shoes...or is that too casual. Thanks

Mskimee

WoolyJumper wrote: »

Sorry if this question has been asked previously but for the guys who've interviewed already what did you wear. I was thinking just slacks, belt and tucked in shirt, nice shoes...or is that too casual. Thanks

My interview was a mixed bag. Some went full on suit, some were in jeans and t-shirt. I did like smart casual, black trousers and smart top and heels. Can’t go wrong with trousers and a shirt!:)

Alexandragr

WoolyJumper wrote: »

Sorry if this question has been asked previously but for the guys who've interviewed already what did you wear. I was thinking just slacks, belt and tucked in shirt, nice shoes...or is that too casual. Thanks

I would say for a man under 40 , chinos, a casual blazer and a tucked in "quiet" shirt is the biz. As for shoes anything but trainers and sandals :D

katiek102010

I have ordered a dress from next. If that is not OK I will wear black trousers and top

I'm really nervous although I worked there for 10 years. Wish I hadn't t left

Rikand

WoolyJumper wrote: »

Sorry if this question has been asked previously but for the guys who've interviewed already what did you wear. I was thinking just slacks, belt and tucked in shirt, nice shoes...or is that too casual. Thanks

I went in my best suit

Figured it was better to overdress than underdress

EireinOZ

Hi everyone,

Any update on cork?

lamb stew

Anyone enquire about Kerry in the last week. Don't want to be ringing all the time

Alexandragr

EireinOZ wrote: »

Hi everyone,

Any update on cork?

they ve reached number 65 a week ago

blondie007

EireinOZ wrote: »

Hi everyone,

Any update on cork?

I rang this morning-no move from last week-number 65 !

jock 1

Quick question does anyone know are you allowed to have notes in the interview?

Alexandragr

jock 1 wrote: »

Quick question does anyone know are you allowed to have notes in the interview?

its advised to have with you your cv and a copy of your application in case there is a reference regarding your work experience/education that you need to visit. I suspect by "notes" you mean examples and answers on the subjects they want to discuss with you. If you keep the conversation natural, fluent and not just reading instead of talking to them i see nothing wrong with that. In fact its a great idea if you think that nerves might get the better of you. Best of luck, you ll do great

dee.dee123

Has anyone any update on the Kilkenny/Carlow panel? Haven't been called for an interview yet. I placed 9 but unsure of what batch I was on.

chatty

dee.dee123 wrote: »

Has anyone any update on the Kilkenny/Carlow panel? Haven't been called for an interview yet. I placed 9 but unsure of what batch I was on.

Carlow have placed 3 in Batch 1.1 so far.
Kilkenny are in the 30’s batch 1.1.
I was called for interview back in September 2018 and still waiting to be placed. It looks like we are in for an extremely long wait ☹️

lamb stew

Anyone ring about Kerry Region in the last week or two

blondie007

Lads, does anyone know-if you're offered a position but ask to defer taking it up for a few months-do you keep that position in the dept you were offered- or get offered a different dept when you're ready to start work ?? Just found out I need surgery which will have me out of action for 3-4 months...they're nearly at my number on the panel-haven't been offered as yet, just want to be prepared .
Many thanks for any info.

November Golf

blondie007 wrote: »

Lads, does anyone know-if you're offered a position but ask to defer taking it up for a few months-do you keep that position in the dept you were offered- or get offered a different dept when you're ready to start work ?? Just found out I need surgery which will have me out of action for 3-4 months...they're nearly at my number on the panel-haven't been offered as yet, just want to be prepared .
Many thanks for any info.

Your should to tell them before an offer is made... If they get to your number, they will skip to the next person, once your ready let them know and they will offer you the next available position.

If they make you an offer and you "decline", they are under no obligation to keep you on the panel and make another offer - although in practise they probably would given the circumstances. I'd take the safe option and let them know in advance.

blondie007

Mike Foxtrot wrote: »

Your should to tell them before an offer is made... If they get to your number, they will skip to the next person, once your ready let them know and they will offer you the next available position.

If they make you an offer and you "decline", they are under no obligation to keep you on the panel and make another offer - although in practise they probably would given the circumstances. I'd take the safe option and let them know in advance.

Thanks a mil for your advice. I've read a few posts on here about deferrals so I'd just like to pin it down before I talk to PAS. I'd hate to miss out on a dept I'd really like. I can put my op off for a while but i'd rather not so I just need to get more info about deferrals. Appreciate your reply, thanks again Mike Foxtrot

Sarah2018

Anyone have any interview tips I would appreciate it ..thanks in advance