Clerical Officer 2020

sineadglam

dublingreen wrote: »

Anyone start in Customs in Dublin recently know what the typical shifts are or how long garda clearance takes?

Shifts are 24/7 - 3 shifts of 8 hours Mon - Sun.

ricksanchez

Called for interview in Dublin in January. Would have loved to get it done before Christmas but oh well.

Anyone been there who's got some interview tips? Would absolutely make this last miserable year out of work worth it if I could get in..

telebingo94

ricksanchez wrote: »

Called for interview in Dublin in January. Would have loved to get it done before Christmas but oh well.

Anyone been there who's got some interview tips? Would absolutely make this last miserable year out of work worth it if I could get in..

They asked me what I think the difference is working in the public sector versus private. And they also asked some examples of my use of Microsoft office, excel and word.

shmeee

Tashajulia1993 wrote: »

Customs

In Tipperary?

*you quoted a post about Tipp / Limerick OOM so presumed you were on about them areas. You are actually on about the Custom positions as per Dublin above so?

Samuel T. Cogley

ricksanchez wrote: »

Called for interview in Dublin in January. Would have loved to get it done before Christmas but oh well.

Anyone been there who's got some interview tips? Would absolutely make this last miserable year out of work worth it if I could get in..

Know your competencies and have examples of each. Use the STAR method.

https://www.themuse.com/advice/star-interview-method (just the first result on google).

Same applies to more senior positions so it's a good habit to get into.

Tashajulia1993

ricksanchez wrote: »

Called for interview in Dublin in January. Would have loved to get it done before Christmas but oh well.

Anyone been there who's got some interview tips? Would absolutely make this last miserable year out of work worth it if I could get in..

Also give examples of how gdpr and data protection is important because it's a huge part of working in the civil service, it will be competency based, example- gove one example of when you used good customer service skills and then bad customer service skills, but all questions are based off the competencies of a clerical officer. If you need more info private message me, I had my interview November 11th and csnt imagine it being too different.

condubh

Donegal still only at OOM 15 in case anyone’s wondering

Shame, im in mid 30s but think I’m just gonna have to write it off this time

tiny14

shmeee wrote: »

In what department?

Ps. Tipp is moving faster than Limerick I know alright but no OOM figures to hand.

I no last time i was on weeks ago tipp 37 & limerick 19

DundalkFan86

Hi what number are they on Dublin thanks

Tashajulia1993

DundalkFan86 wrote: »

Hi what number are they on Dublin thanks

Batch 16 OOM 16

Gaffer78

Abacus234 wrote: »

I've been offered the Revenue Solicitors office in Dublin castle. Anyone know what kind of work I could be doing as a CO?

Putting case files together, lots of photo copying and general clerical duties such as phone calls, sending emails etc.

Danny2020

I'm going to be assigned to the Courts Service and they require additional Security Clearance. Anyone know how long will this take? and what kind of work I could be doing ?

Samuel T. Cogley

Danny2020 wrote: »

I'm going to be assigned to the Courts Service and they require additional Security Clearance. Anyone know how long will this take? and what kind of work I could be doing ?

Could take months I'm afraid, but some have come back quicker (a few weeks). It really depends on whos desk it lands on and whether you've lived for six months in Timbuktu.

loser2k12

Danny2020 wrote: »

I'm going to be assigned to the Courts Service and they require additional Security Clearance. Anyone know how long will this take? and what kind of work I could be doing ?

I also had to complete this as I'm to be assigned to the Department of Justice apparently and I sent mine back on 24th November and still waiting so I'm assuming it'll be in the new year I'll get an update.

tomjmsn

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Could take months I'm afraid, but some have come back quicker (a few weeks). It really depends on whos desk it lands on and whether you've lived for six months in Timbuktu.

I'm worried about this aspect. Of the past five years I've spent four in China in the other (most recent) in the UK. I'd hate to get through the entire process and fall at the final hurdle.

Samuel T. Cogley

tomjmsn wrote: »

I'm worried about this aspect. Of the past five years I've spent four in China in the other (most recent) in the UK. I'd hate to get through the entire process and fall at the final hurdle.

AFAIK getting stuff from China isn't an issue, IF you're willing to pay the entity that looks after the requests and my understanding is it isn't cheap. UK won't be an issue.

tomjmsn

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

AFAIK getting stuff from China isn't an issue, IF you're willing to pay the entity that looks after the requests and my understanding is it isn't cheap. UK won't be an issue.

Any idea how much we're talking?


I'd probably pay it - I already paid the Public Security Bureau in China when I left for a disclosure of non-criminal record but all I have is a lousy affidavit. I doubt that would be worth anything for the purposes of this process.

Eco22

Danny2020 wrote: »

I'm going to be assigned to the Courts Service and they require additional Security Clearance. Anyone know how long will this take? and what kind of work I could be doing ?

My vetting for AGS took 20 weeks from July to November. I have lived in a few different countries so that probably slowed things up but once it was cleared I have my start date within 2 days

Samuel T. Cogley

tomjmsn wrote: »

Any idea how much we're talking?


I'd probably pay it - I already paid the Public Security Bureau in China when I left for a disclosure of non-criminal record but all I have is a lousy affidavit. I doubt that would be worth anything for the purposes of this process.

Not sure, heard the figure of about €800 being bandied about but maybe that was you're post re the no criminal record. Worth giving the vetting bureau a call and explaining the situation and see if they have any advice. 1890 488488

telebingo94

What is the process of applying to move/ transfer to another department having worked in current one for 12 months?

Nigel Fairservice

telebingo94 wrote: »

What is the process of applying to move/ transfer to another department having worked in current one for 12 months?

You need 2 years done to be eligible for mobility.

telebingo94

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

You need 2 years done to be eligible for mobility.

Thanks, was just curious. I got offered a position in the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth

rebecca4410

I got offered a position in the Department of Education and Skills ☺️ Does anyone know what it’s like there? Or any tips for starting as I’m quite nervous!!

Danny2020

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Could take months I'm afraid, but some have come back quicker (a few weeks). It really depends on whos desk it lands on and whether you've lived for six months in Timbuktu.

Thanks Samuel 🙂

Danny2020

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Could take months I'm afraid, but some have come back quicker (a few weeks). It really depends on whos desk it lands on and whether you've lived for six months in Timbuktu.

Thanks Samuel !

Aine1981

telebingo94 wrote: »

Thanks, was just curious. I got offered a position in the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth

The dept of children has taken new functions from justice and education. They are expanding their portfolio. I think that you might be joining at an interesting time. Best of luck and I hope you are happy in your role.

telebingo94

Aine1981 wrote: »

The dept of children has taken new functions from justice and education. They are expanding their portfolio. I think that you might be joining at an interesting time. Best of luck and I hope you are happy in your role.

Thank you Aine

Rikand

rebecca4410 wrote: »

I got offered a position in the Department of Education and Skills ☺️ Does anyone know what it’s like there? Or any tips for starting as I’m quite nervous!!

Which county/location are you starting ? Athlone is a grand spot. Some of the payroll sections can be a little bit frustrating but otherwise fine. You won't be doing any of the frustrating stuff for a few months anyways

Dont worry about anything. Dont be stressing. There's absolutely no need for it. Everyone in the civil service is super nice. You'll be grand

telebingo94

Rikand wrote: »

Which county/location are you starting ? Athlone is a grand spot. Some of the payroll sections can be a little bit frustrating but otherwise fine. You won't be doing any of the frustrating stuff for a few months anyways

Dont worry about anything. Dont be stressing. There's absolutely no need for it. Everyone in the civil service is super nice. You'll be grand

Are most assignments work from home now, do you know?

Rikand

telebingo94 wrote: »

Are most assignments work from home now, do you know?

My wife started in there recently and she was told she'll be in the office indefinitely. I think new starters at least at CO level are guaranteed to be in the office most of the time. The rest more or less work from home unless theres a reason they need to be in there.