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Clerical Officer 2020
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Mike Foxtrot wrote: »People wrote to publicjobs that the 3 day timeline was too short, they had issues with their internet and they couldnt go elsewhere because of the restrictions/health reasons.
Although I had the questionaire done for the initial deadline, I actually support PAS extending the deadline on this occassion. Its not a second shot if they couldn't do it in the first place for reasons beyhond their control.
Thanks Mike, I appreciate you answering my question above and being magnanimous
Some of us were sick with suspected Covid and so our brains weren't working properly and combined with the distraction of trying to find someone who could deliver us food and looking after a sick partner and entertaining a new rescue dog who hasn't had a walk in 2 weeks meant that I had missed the deadline when I went to do the test because of a stupid brain fart (and I can assure you all that I could proof read your arses under the table under normal circumstances
:P).
And it isn't a second shot, we don't get to take the test twice, relax @Guffy et al, there will be enough jobs for all of us, it is highly unlikely that you will not be taken on if you manage to pass the threshold because some others were given an extension to do the test :rolleyes:
Let's all be a little more empathetic of what others are going through right now shall we :P;);)0 -
rachaelworld wrote: »Thanks Mike, I appreciate you answering my question above and being magnanimous
Some of us were sick with suspected Covid and so our brains weren't working properly and combined with the distraction of trying to find someone who could deliver us food and looking after a sick partner and entertaining a new rescue dog who hasn't had a walk in 2 weeks meant that I had missed the deadline when I went to do the test because of a stupid brain fart (and I can assure you all that I could proof read your arses under the table under normal circumstances :P).
And it isn't a second shot, we don't get to take the test twice, relax, there will be enough jobs for all of us, it is highly unlikely that you will not be taken on if you manage to pass the threshold because some others were given an extension to do the test :rolleyes:
Let's all be a little more empathetic of what others are going through right now shall we :P;);)
I was quite ill myself. Unfortunately I pushed ahead and completed the assessment with not much recollection I must add. If I had known of their flexibility I certainly would have waited, but it is what it is now.0 -
I was quite ill myself. Unfortunately I pushed ahead and completed the assessment with not much recollection I must add. If I had known of their flexibility I certainly would have waited, but it is what it is now.
Oh god you poor thing
, it is a pity they didn't think in advance that it might be worth giving a longer window given the circumstances :rolleyes:
Anyway, try not to worry, I'm sure you did fine, it is more just to check we aren't psychopaths, I think the interview is the more important bit really.
I hope you are feeling better now 0 -
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The Wandering Man wrote: »You'd wonder why certain people would apply for such a job if they can't follow a simple instruction and make a deadline, which are fundamental competencies for the role. I presume email and text notifications were sent informing people to check their Public Jobs Message Board. Dates were provided in the initial job notification also. Passive aggressive much?! You'd wonder why certain people would bother their arses getting into a snot about things like that? Unlike some people I am pretty confident of my abilities and won't allow my self worth to be dented by a small (but regrettable, and yes even a tad embarrassing) slip up when I know that it isn't reflective of my abilities usually.
PS I have previously been accepted to CO and offered a position a couple of years ago but decided to take up my unconditional offer to study in university (this is my back up plan given the Covid mayhem) and have also done a couple of stints as TCO, so again, I am pretty confident of my abilities but also human and therefore not immune to making a small mistake now and again.
Anyway, good luck all 0 -
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rachaelworld wrote: »Thanks Mike, I appreciate you answering my question above and being magnanimous
Some of us were sick with suspected Covid and so our brains weren't working properly and combined with the distraction of trying to find someone who could deliver us food and looking after a sick partner and entertaining a new rescue dog who hasn't had a walk in 2 weeks meant that I had missed the deadline when I went to do the test because of a stupid brain fart (and I can assure you all that I could proof read your arses under the table under normal circumstances :P).
And it isn't a second shot, we don't get to take the test twice, relax @Guffy et al, there will be enough jobs for all of us, it is highly unlikely that you will not be taken on if you manage to pass the threshold because some others were given an extension to do the test :rolleyes:
Let's all be a little more empathetic of what others are going through right now shall we :P;);)
Genuinely hope you're right when you say there will be enough jobs for all of us but I doubt it will work out like that and I would feel its a little unfair for someone applied on time to miss out to someone who didn't. (assuming they're equally qualified for the role)
But as I said I hope you're right and we all get sorted.0 -
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tinofapples wrote: »This same as it would if you are in any other job, you decide to stay where you are or you offer your resignation and take up the permanent position.
The various departments are well used to TCOs disappearing because they get a permanent position so there is no need to feel bad or worry about it Also, don’t worry about the fact that you signed a contract with a later date, I know some people get worried about that, it is fine to give a week’s notice (more if you can) 0 -
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