Executive Officer in the Civil Service 2018 (Dublin)

northdubgal

Redgreenbin wrote: »

I just called there and they said they've called the first three from batch 3.1

I'm in the late teens and they said I should expect a call in 2 weeks - my dream of having Christmas off is getting closer...

I don't think it would be unreasonable to ask for a start date of the 8th of January now

That completely contradicts what I was told a while ago :eek:

Redgreenbin

What were you told a while ago? My memory is failing me...

KMacDW

Redgreenbin wrote: »

What were you told a while ago? My memory is failing me...

I know someone was told last week that they'd called the first 4 in 3.1. So did they un-call someone? That's progress :P

Redgreenbin

Since they told me 2 weeks, I will set my expectations for a call in 4 - 5 weeks

KMacDW

Redgreenbin wrote: »

Since they told me 2 weeks, I will set my expectations for a call in 4 - 5 weeks

That's a safe bet :P I was supposed to hear a week ago and still haven't.

Thinkingaboutit

Just don't want to be back to square 1.

aidan364

Anyone who has been interviewed before in this competition how much notice did they give you before your interview date and where you able to book a time slot like stage two? I'm meant to be going away the week of the bank holiday the week of the 28th and PAS wont say if they are organising interviews for around that time. They're being very vague. I'd like to not pay for a holiday only to find out the interviews will be around that time.

Cheers.

KMacDW

aidan364 wrote: »

Anyone who has been interviewed before in this competition how much notice did they give you before your interview date and where you able to book a time slot like stage two? I'm meant to be going away the week of the bank holiday the week of the 28th and PAS wont say if they are organising interviews for around that time. They're being very vague. I'd like to not pay for a holiday only to find out the interviews will be around that time.

Cheers.

I received my invite on the 13/06, I then had 4 days to book my interview and I booked it for the 04/07.

I really doubt there'll be any interviews this side of the New Year.

aidan364

KMacDW wrote: »

I received my invite on the 13/06, I then had 4 days to book my interview and I booked it for the 04/07.

I really doubt there'll be any interviews this side of the New Year.

I think i'm just going to book it. I can't see any interviews happening this week at this stage. Hoping for a pre Christmas interview but I'll hold off to the new year if needs be.

Hopefully you hear from them in the next couple of days.

Merrion2019

Any word today KMacDW?

KMacDW

Merrion2019 wrote: »

Any word today KMacDW?

I'm in clearance now. So I have to source a reference from at least one of two companies that won't allow managers to give references.....this is fun :P

Kamu

KMacDW wrote: »

I'm in clearance now. So I have to source a reference from at least one of two companies that won't allow managers to give references.....this is fun :P

Does this mean they've called you and are finally moving down the panel?

Dog Mom 27

KMacDW wrote: »

I'm in clearance now. So I have to source a reference from at least one of two companies that won't allow managers to give references.....this is fun :P

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm taking this to mean that you got the call from PAS at last?

Regarding references, a lot of companies these days don't allow managers to give references. I know PAS accept references from HR depts. They really just want to check that you worked there when you said so, and that you showed up. I wouldn't worry about it.

KMacDW

Dog Mom 27 wrote: »

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm taking this to mean that you got the call from PAS at last?

Regarding references, a lot of companies these days don't allow managers to give references. I know PAS accept references from HR depts. They really just want to check that you worked there when you said so, and that you showed up. I wouldn't worry about it.

Yeah I got a call.

I explained to them that neither company will allow managers to give references; they told me to try and get a former manager to offer a reference. Though I'm not aware of anyone that fits that bill.

Im just going to send them proof of employment from each and hope it's enough.

Samuel T. Cogley

Best of luck Kmac.

Dog Mom 27

KMacDW wrote: »

Yeah I got a call.

I explained to them that neither company will allow managers to give references; they told me to try and get a former manager to offer a reference. Though I'm not aware of anyone that fits that bill.

Im just going to send them proof of employment from each and hope it's enough.

Well, fingers crossed all goes smoothly.

NatashaB16

KMacDW wrote: »

Yeah I got a call.

I explained to them that neither company will allow managers to give references; they told me to try and get a former manager to offer a reference. Though I'm not aware of anyone that fits that bill.

Im just going to send them proof of employment from each and hope it's enough.

KMac are you an existing civil servant? I’ve heard different things about if you’re already in the civil service, I’ve been told no references are needed etc but am just curious to know what the story is!

Samuel T. Cogley

NatashaB16 wrote: »

KMac are you an existing civil servant? I’ve heard different things about if you’re already in the civil service, I’ve been told no references are needed etc but am just curious to know what the story is!

Refs come from your current manager in the Civil Service so no references as such.

KMacDW

NatashaB16 wrote: »

KMac are you an existing civil servant? I’ve heard different things about if you’re already in the civil service, I’ve been told no references are needed etc but am just curious to know what the story is!

No I'm in the private sector. So I have to jump through hoops and wait a week; just to get a page to say "KMac has worked in X Role since Y date; and is currently employed by the company." :P

Dog Mom 27

KMacDW wrote: »

No I'm in the private sector. So I have to jump through hoops and wait a week; just to get a page to say "KMac has worked in X Role since Y date; and is currently employed by the company." :P

Have you been told which department you'll be going to? And any indication when they want you to start?

KMacDW

Dog Mom 27 wrote: »

Have you been told which department you'll be going to? And any indication when they want you to start?

Nope. Guess the offer will come once they get this form and my references back.

northdubgal

My estimate of being contacted around the 1st 2 weeks of September was seriously out by a few months!!! All batches were flying until the end of 2.3

Kamu

northdubgal wrote: »

My estimate of being contacted around the 1st 2 weeks of September was seriously out by a few months!!! All batches were flying until the end of 2.3

I was getting excited, thinking I might actually be called and starting before Christmas. Pretty sure that's not going to be the case now.

KMacDW

I'm hopeful of a December 2nd start.

Samuel T. Cogley

In the mid-teens now for calls.

northdubgal

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

In the mid-teens now for calls.

Did you ring PAS?

Samuel T. Cogley

northdubgal wrote: »

Did you ring PAS?

Something like that Let's just say I have it on pretty good authority.

Redgreenbin

They cleared from at least 7 to the mid teens in one day? That’s a productive day!

I’m late teens and was told yesterday I wouldn’t get my call for two weeks! Seems like it’ll be sooner now.. it’s all very confusion 😂

KMacDW

Redgreenbin wrote: »

They cleared from at least 7 to the mid teens in one day? That’s a productive day!

I’m late teens and was told yesterday I wouldn’t get my call for two weeks! Seems like it’ll be sooner now.. it’s all very confusion ��

More so they initiated clearance with them. I wish clearance was done. This is a massive headache.

Redgreenbin

KMacDW wrote: »

More so they initiated clearance with them. I wish clearance was done. This is a massive headache.

Any indication how long clearance takes?

KMacDW

Redgreenbin wrote: »

Any indication how long clearance takes?

I recall someone on her saying it only took two days once they got their info in. But the issue is getting the info in. I'd say it'll be a week before I get these references, maybe more.

Turtyturd

AirAmp2019 wrote: »

Stuck in special clearance for AGS, so no, in limbo!!

I know there’s a specific thread but my colleague got a non update update from PAS earlier today saying that the jobs are there but they are still stuck waiting on special clearance to come back, and once it does offers will be sent out. Week 17 or 18 for her.

Dog Mom 27

Redgreenbin wrote: »

They cleared from at least 7 to the mid teens in one day? That’s a productive day!

I’m late teens and was told yesterday I wouldn’t get my call for two weeks! Seems like it’ll be sooner now.. it’s all very confusion ��

I'm hoping that they are now telling people worst case scenario! Changing tack after being too optimistic in the last few weeks

KMacDW

The vetting form they emailed me wouldn't format properly regardless of what program I opened it in:p This thing wants to put me in an early grave. Lucky I'm near there today anyways so I'll just go in and get a form

Redgreenbin

Got my call today

Kamu

Redgreenbin wrote: »

Got my call today

May I ask you OOM? Congratulations!

northdubgal

Redgreenbin wrote: »

Got my call today

What dept did you get offered?

Redgreenbin

Sorry for confusion - it was just my vetting call; said it shouldn't be long though!

I'm 17 or 18 - can't remember which one ha

Dog Mom 27

Redgreenbin wrote: »

Sorry for confusion - it was just my vetting call; said it shouldn't be long though!

I'm 17 or 18 - can't remember which one ha

Congrats! Delighted to hear that they made at least a few more calls today

Dog Mom 27

Anybody in the 20's for OOM for batch 3.1?

Louise Dav

I am very early 20’s but I haven’t heard anything yet.... do they just check references first or do they give us the Dept and start date there and then?

Boebo

Can I ask up to what number have gone for interview. I am placed well down after stage 2 but did pass. I am just wondering do I have a chance of getting a call? thanks in advance

FenFlynn

Boebo wrote: »

Can I ask up to what number have gone for interview. I am placed well down after stage 2 but did pass. I am just wondering do I have a chance of getting a call? thanks in advance

Up to 269 after stage 2 supervised test, that's what I was told when I called last time. Initially they said it was anticipated to call people for end of October, but that's not looking like it now. Not sure when the next batch would be called for interview, I'm the next batch, so I'll update when being called.

Dog Mom 27

Louise Dav wrote: »

I am very early 20’s but I haven’t heard anything yet.... do they just check references first or do they give us the Dept and start date there and then?

I understand that the first call is to arrange vetting only.

Keep us posted on when you get that call please?

JamesB95

Hi All,

I have a few questions about the process and was hoping someone could help me. I did my interview in July for EO and got OOM 58 in the open stream and 17 in interdepartmental. I am in batch 3.2.

I am currently in private sector and have never been in public sector. I think i may have ticket the interdepartmental stream by mistake. Is this something i should call them about and get clarified?

Is there a good chance i will get offered a role in the open stream with OOM 58? And has anyone else in batch 3.2 been offered or contacted yet?
Thanks

JamesB95

By the way, i am in the Dublin only stream

Samuel T. Cogley

Yes you should probably call them on the interD stream issue. I expect they'll get to 58 in 3.2, they're being slow enough on 3.1 at the moment though but they are promoting EOs to HEO so that will create some space.

Boebo

Got this from Public Jobs this morning.

We have so far called 269 Open 72 Interdepartmental to interview for the EO 2018 Dublin competition. We have no current plans to call anyone further.

As I have not gone for interview I don't know what batch they are on apologies

Redgreenbin

I've been tracking my vetting online and since 10am this morning it's showing as complete - getting nervous now!

Redgreenbin

Anyone know any estimated timeframes from here?