Clerical Officer 2018

Shador74

sgarvey wrote: »

Does anybody know is it possible to move up in batches after interview?? I'm in 4.1 @ the minute, if I did good interview could I move to batch 3??? I know u can move within a batch as in from 4.3 to 4.1, but not sure about moving from 4 to batch 3.. TIA

No you canmove up within abatch but the batch numbers stay the same.

Catwoman30

Happyhammelknb wrote: »

I was 29 before and after the interview. Catwomen was behind me initially and then ahead after the interview( well done by the way).

Thank you... It has all come as a huge surprise to me.. Never expected to get this far.. 😲😊

Happyhammelknb

Catwoman30 wrote: »

Thank you... It has all come as a huge surprise to me.. Never expected to get this far.. 😲😊

Don't know about you, but I'm just hoping I get revenue... Think that would suit me.. I'll keep an eye out for any post from you as I'll be starting soon after you.. Think we will both be started before Xmas

Catwoman30

Happyhammelknb wrote: »

Don't know about you, but I'm just hoping I get revenue... Think that would suit me.. I'll keep an eye out for any post from you as I'll be starting soon after you.. Think we will both be started before Xmas

I would hope that we get the call very soon.
Will keep you updated.

Shador74

Catwoman30 wrote: »

Thank you... It has all come as a huge surprise to me.. Never expected to get this far.. ����

I was the same as you and now im due to finish in my job of 14 years and start in revenue in a few weeks . Fingers crossed you wont be waiting too long 🤞🤞

Catwoman30

Shador74 wrote: »

I was the same as you and now im due to finish in my job of 14 years and start in revenue in a few weeks . Fingers crossed you wont be waiting too long 🀞🀞

Thanks Shador 74

Louise7

Anyone know where they are with the batches for interview in Cork please?

DJOC83

Does anyone have knowledge on the pay rises in the civil service or grade climb? I've seen the fórsa scales starting off at just under 24k but wondering between that and say the top end of the scale at the 37k mark how long / realistic is it to get there... Any input would be greatly appreciated.

November Golf

DJOC83 wrote: »

Does anyone have knowledge on the pay rises in the civil service or grade climb? I've seen the fórsa scales starting off at just under 24k but wondering between that and say the top end of the scale at the 37k mark how long / realistic is it to get there... Any input would be greatly appreciated.

The payscale is done in points. Everyone starts on point 1 and move up 1 point every year until you reach the MAX. After 3 years at MAX you move to Long Service Increment 1 and a further 3 years to LSI2.

To go from CO to EO etc you must go through a promotion or open EO campaign in which you move to point 1 of that scale.

If your current salary at CO is higher, you go to point nearest your current salary on the EO scale and, if via promotion you also move up one point immediately on the new scale.

RioM

Teresa94 wrote: »

The very best of luck!

Any ideas how long the aptitude test takes?
Thanks

carlow30

45 mins

Shopassistant

Hi there. I was wondering if anyone could help me out with a question I have. Should you be successful at interview what are the next steps exactly? I know there's Garda vetting and then you get the call after clearance for references but am I right in thinking it is after clearance you hand in your notice? Only wondering cause my employer needs a month notice and hoping this can be accommodated. Any help is appreciated. TIA.

Teresa94

RioM wrote: »

Any ideas how long the aptitude test takes?
Thanks

About an hour they talk a lot to explain the 3 stages but I was in there at 11 and out just after 12. Again I was in a small group so that may have made a difference too

Teresa94

Shopassistant wrote: »

Hi there. I was wondering if anyone could help me out with a question I have. Should you be successful at interview what are the next steps exactly? I know there's Garda vetting and then you get the call after clearance for references but am I right in thinking it is after clearance you hand in your notice? Only wondering cause my employer needs a month notice and hoping this can be accommodated. Any help is appreciated. TIA.

Hand in your notice when you get offered the position, your clearance should be back before your notice is up

Almost Famous

Shopassistant wrote: »

Hi there. I was wondering if anyone could help me out with a question I have. Should you be successful at interview what are the next steps exactly? I know there's Garda vetting and then you get the call after clearance for references but am I right in thinking it is after clearance you hand in your notice? Only wondering cause my employer needs a month notice and hoping this can be accommodated. Any help is appreciated. TIA.

I wouldn't recommend handing in your notice until you have your contract for your new position. This will only come once your vetting and references are back. If you hand it in too early your vetting could be delayed and will mean a gap between jobs.

Teresa94

Almost Famous wrote: »

I wouldn't recommend handing in your notice until you have your contract for your new position. This will only come once your vetting and references are back. If you hand it in too early your vetting could be delayed and will mean a gap between jobs.

That's not necessarily true.
I know someone who got offered the contract before the garda vetting was complete

Bennyd999

Hi all just called for stage 2 supervised aptitude test offaly area can anyone give any information what to expect.
Thanks in advance..

lego.andi

Hi
I did aptitude test on 27/09
(Tipperary). Got my results.
Any idea when can I expect to get interview date?
Thanks so much

carlow30

I had the tests in July did the interview in september -

dorbrogra

Clairebear12 wrote: »

Hi do you mind me asking where you got offered the position in Kerry?? You can send me a private message if you like. Thanks

Sorry sent you pm...position in Dept of Agriculture tralee

sgarvey

lego.andi wrote: »

Hi
I did aptitude test on 27/09
(Tipperary). Got my results.
Any idea when can I expect to get interview date?
Thanks so much

I did my supervised exam in dublin 3weeks ago, have interview this Friday.. it's for longford area

lego.andi

sgarvey wrote: »

I did my supervised exam in dublin 3weeks ago, have interview this Friday.. it's for longford area

Thanks and good luck

lego.andi

carlow30 wrote: »

I had the tests in July did the interview in september -

Thanks

lego.andi

carlow30 wrote: »

I had the tests in July did the interview in september -

Thanks

katiek102010

RioM wrote: »

Just got called for a stage 2 aptitude test next week. Where in Dublin are the held? How long in a taxi from Heuston? If my train gets in at 10 would I make the 11:00?

Thanks

It's literly 10 minutes on the luas. Get on the luas sts outside and get off at jervis. It's across the road from the shopping centre next to the spar

lego.andi

Happyhammelknb wrote: »

The email invite shows shows three areas they will focus on, just have some personal. Examples in those areas. It's really just a go/no go interview, nothing hard. They mark you but you only need half the marks to pass and it don't affect your oom

Hi,
May I ask what was the three area?
Thanks

Mala1313

lego.andi wrote: »

Hi,
May I ask what was the tree area?
Thanks

Yes it does effect your OOM.

Catwoman30

lego.andi wrote: »

Hi,
May I ask what was the three area?
Thanks

They are in the familiarisation link in the email they sent you.

lego.andi

Catwoman30 wrote: »

They are in the familiarisation link in the email they sent you.

Thanks

Catwoman30

lego.andi wrote: »

Thanks

Best of luck.

Almost Famous

Teresa94 wrote: »

That's not necessarily true.
I know someone who got offered the contract before the garda vetting was complete

Public jobs offer you a position and will then do your garda vetting. Once this is back, they will look for your reference. Your file is then passed over to the HR Dept of the department that you have been assigned to and they will agree your start date and issue your contract.

I honestly don't see how you could have a contract if your vetting isn't cleared unless someone isn't doing their job properly. Even if someone somehow got their contract before the above steps, I can guarantee that you won't be starting your new job until it's cleared so what happens if it's delayed and you have handed in your notice?

Wait until everything is back before you do anything is my advice.

Littleme1

Westmeath is moving again they have started pulling from batch 1.6.
I called last Friday and they had 4 left to place in 1.5 so that was quick at last!

Ollie321

Re: Donegal
I believe that there are 5 left on Batch 3.1 before they start on 4.1

Blubelle18

I've have been offered & accepted An Garda Siochana. Delighted & nervous! Would anyone who has started in AGS be able to tell me what the work is like, hours and did clearance really take 12 weeks?! Thanks!

Catwoman30

Blubelle18 wrote: »

I've have been offered & accepted An Garda Siochana. Delighted & nervous! Would anyone who has started in AGS be able to tell me what the work is like, hours and did clearance really take 12 weeks?! Thanks!

Congratulations.
From what I have read on here.. Clearance is longer for AGS

Samsgirl

Blubelle18 wrote: »

I've have been offered & accepted An Garda Siochana. Delighted & nervous! Would anyone who has started in AGS be able to tell me what the work is like, hours and did clearance really take 12 weeks?! Thanks!

Mine took 25 weeks

mcevoy29

Blubelle18 wrote: »

I've have been offered & accepted An Garda Siochana. Delighted & nervous! Would anyone who has started in AGS be able to tell me what the work is like, hours and did clearance really take 12 weeks?! Thanks!

Yeah clearance for AGS is ridiculously long

Blubelle18

Samsgirl wrote: »

Mine took 25 weeks

That's unreal! How do you find the work? Are you enjoying working in a station?

Ruby75

Ollie321 wrote: »

Re: Donegal
I believe that there are 5 left on Batch 3.1 before they start on 4.1

That was the same when I contacted them 3 weeks ago! Ah hopefully might be a push before Christmas 🀞ðŸ»

sgarvey

Does anybody know how many are in batch 3 in longford by any chance??

CL17

Hi,
Just wondering if anyone knows what batch number they're up to for Cork?

carlow30

ring pas ask for clearance they will tell you theyre really sound

Catwoman30

The number for PAS is 01-8587400.
Ask for clearance and tell them the County.
They are really helpful.

sgarvey

Catwoman30 wrote: »

The number for PAS is 01-8587400.
Ask for clearance and tell them the County.
They are really helpful.

Thanks very much

Louise7

CL17 wrote: »

Hi,
Just wondering if anyone knows what batch number they're up to for Cork?

Hi I rang PAS yesterday they are on batch 4.1 number 4 with 10 people left.
What batch are you in?

Mala1313

Any movement on Clare panel???

Samsgirl

Blubelle18 wrote: »

That's unreal! How do you find the work? Are you enjoying working in a station?

I really like it. Only there a few weeks but the other co's are really helpful and nice and the guards are grand too.
It takes a while to get used to their way of doing things but it does click and the work is grand. Nothing too difficult at all.

Blubelle18

Samsgirl wrote: »

I really like it. Only there a few weeks but the other co's are really helpful and nice and the guards are grand too.
It takes a while to get used to their way of doing things but it does click and the work is grand. Nothing too difficult at all.

Thanks Samsgirl!

Oll19

Hi Guys, just wondering does anyone know how Galway is moving along? Any idea of number of people left to be placed our what batch they are placing at the moment?

Catwoman30

Oll19 wrote: »

Hi Guys, just wondering does anyone know how Galway is moving along? Any idea of number of people left to be placed our what batch they are placing at the moment?

Best advice is to phone the PAS on 01-8587400.
Ask for clearance and tell them the County.
They are really helpful.