2020 Executive Officer Civil Service

gestappo

redmgar wrote: »

Can you use a calculator?

Have you read the info booklet?

LifesgoodwithLG

I honestly think that its a typo.

rockmongrel

Has anyone got a message about the actual test? The message says that by COB today you should receive a message on Public Jobs, but nothing yet...

job seeker

rockmongrel wrote: »

Has anyone got a message about the actual test? The message says that by COB today you should receive a message on Public Jobs, but nothing yet...

I havn't received anything myself..

gestappo

rockmongrel wrote: »

Has anyone got a message about the actual test? The message says that by COB today you should receive a message on Public Jobs, but nothing yet...

I’m guessing it’s another mass phased mailing like before.

Also guessing it’ll be from 4pm onwards.

Samuel T. Cogley

rockmongrel wrote: »

Has anyone got a message about the actual test? The message says that by COB today you should receive a message on Public Jobs, but nothing yet...

It's not COB yet...


...even in the Civil Service.

I'll get my coat.

gestappo

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

It's not COB yet...


...even in the Civil Service.

I'll get my coat.

The burn

gestappo

Looking at practice tests online and they quote they are suitable for SHL, Criterion Partnership, Kenexa - are these the test providers or a type of assessment?

November Golf

gestappo wrote: »

Looking at practice tests online and they quote they are suitable for SHL, Criterion Partnership, Kenexa - are these the test providers or a type of assessment?

Provider of assessments however each use different formats and scoring criteria. SHL use to be the main provider of assessments for PAS. They use really long and boring paragraphs.

gestappo

Mike Foxtrot wrote: »

Provider of assessments however each usual likely different formats and scoring criteria. SHL use to be the main provider of assessments for PAS. They use really long and boring paragraphs.

Cheers!

Any idea what type Sova use?

I've been practicing on AssessmentDay but I if can zero in on a similar type to Sova then even better

November Golf

gestappo wrote: »

Cheers!

Any idea what type Sova use?

I've been practicing on AssessmentDay but I if can zero in on a similar type to Sova then even better

No, I've been looking but I can't find much information on Savo assessments.

November Golf

You must complete these assessments between Wednesday 16th of September 2020 and 3pm on Wednesday 23rd of September 2020. No time extensions can be given.

You must attempt both assessments; if you do not take both assessments you will be deemed to have withdrawn from this competition.

As per the information booklet, you may take the assessment tests on a PC, laptop, smartphone, mobile or tablet device with reliable internet connection. However, please note that when taking the assessments, all electronic devices other than the device that you are taking the assessments on must be removed.

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gestappo

Got it too. Very anticlimactic :rolleyes:

maca13

I havent received anything yet...? COB is 5.30 right?

Gus Ivey

What time is considered COB? 6pm?

They advise to email them if you have not received the email by COB


Update: Just received the email

Samuel T. Cogley

maca13 wrote: »

I havent received anything yet...? COB is 5.30 right?

I'd give it until a bit after 6pm. Technically it's 5.45 Mon-Thurs.

EB_2013

I got the email on Friday just before 6 so there's still time.

StrikingOut

I just got the email

Dublintigger

I just go my email.

Surprise that there was no specific time slot for the test considering the requirements they have asked for - i.e. panning the room etc.... Delighted tho because it gives me the weekend

Aleece2020

No email here yet; do they usually go alphabetically with these things according to surname etc.?

jonnybangbang

Haven't got mine yet but Best of Luck everyone.

Liamario

I don't have a webcam on my PC, so what's the solution. The advise not to use a phone/tablet to do the test and then you're expected to have a device with a webcam?!

EarlyStorms

If you cant get access to a Laptop/PC with a webcam you'll have no other choice but to do the exams on a Phone/tablet.

Aleece2020

Liamario wrote: »

I don't have a webcam on my PC, so what's the solution. The advise not to use a phone/tablet to do the test and then you're expected to have a device with a webcam?!

Is it possible for you to borrow a laptop or a webcam? That'd be the best solution IMO.

newbie18892

Liamario wrote: »

I don't have a webcam on my PC, so what's the solution. The advise not to use a phone/tablet to do the test and then you're expected to have a device with a webcam?!

You can use a phone or tablet for the test but it also specifies that your webcam needs to be turned on all the time which is as clear as mud. I would advise to borrow a laptop with a webcam so they're no extra stress.

Liamario

Tablet it is so. Thanks.

enfant terrible

This is the only place I could find Sova practice tests.
https://www.psychometricinstitute.com.au/Select-Preparation.asp?cID=49&lID=3

Costs €67 for all the tests, if anyone or group of people want to split the cost with me PM me don't really want to spend that much.

kwestfan08

Just got my email. Best of luck. Might just do it tonight to get it out of the way.

Blueskies2019

gestappo wrote: »

Cheers!

Any idea what type Sova use?

I've been practicing on AssessmentDay but I if can zero in on a similar type to Sova then even better

Try the link in the info booklet they sent last week!

Furious-Red

Just got the email