CLERICAL OFFICER 2022

furrybones

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118500045#Comment_118500045

Someone recently posted that they were asked at interview what civil service departments they knew of.

ellejay

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118499117#Comment_118499117

I posted this in the Clerical Officer 2020, based on a friends interview, might be helpful to new applicants for this campaign.

Someone else mentioned that the interviewers aren't bothered with STAR responses though.

Do look at the information in the handbook it is very helpful.

"If you Google "star" interview responses you will get a lot of good information.

A lot of the websites give sample questions.

Sit down with a pen and paper and have two answers for each questions, learn them and have them ready to roll off your tongue.

An example interview question might be Give us an example that you improved your workplace. Or give us an example of a project you undertook.

If you were to just say "I revamped our website" that wouldn't be what they're looking for.

If you applied the star format it'd be something like

Situation: I recognised the requirement for our website to be updated when customers commented about lack of information and volume of calls increased.

Task: I undertook to renew the website, got quotes, sourced samples, hired media company.

Action: Be able to speak about going live with the job (website) and what was involved.

Result: Be able to speak about positive benefits of your task (new website) eg lesser volume of calls, easier to navigate, increase in online sales.

They won't ask personal questions like are you married, they can't by law.

They might ask something like Tell us about a time you didn't get on with a colleague or Tell us about a time you disagreed with your supervisors decision.

Another question might be tell us about a customer complaint.

Just write out the answers in Star format and remember them well.

They might also ask you questions to get an understanding of how computer literate you are.

Have some answers / situations ready to show that you can create a word document to type letters. Create a folder. Create and use a spreadsheet.Create emails and attach documents.

You should also be able to tell them what bcc means and cc.

Have a practise with someone for your online interview.

Check internet speed / microphone etc.

It can be hard to not lean into the monitor.

And try to look at the camera rather than the screen.

Don't fidget with a pen or paper, if you were sitting in an interview room you wouldn't do that.

Although I imagine they take that into consideration.

The interview only lasts about 20 mins to half hour and it goes by very quickly.

Hope that helps"

Is it ok to have a neutral background on the zoom interview?

Thank you.

crinkley

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118505701#Comment_118505701

its best to have a neutral background

Fisherman32

Does anyone know what is meant by the term “ No it means 3 assignments have been made so far.”

does this mean three people have been allocated to jobs or three people have been given the EOI?

thanks.

crinkley

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118511786#Comment_118511786

without the full context I would take that as 3 people have been given a job, although it seems very early for that

Vologda69

Had interview today. They kept closely to the competencies. Very friendly, experienced and reassuring panel.

Totally Red

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118526554#Comment_118526554

Hope it went well for you and your not waiting long on the result 😊 Was there anything that caught you off gaurd ? Did you need to know much about the civil service and was it handy enough once you went by the competencies ? Thanks

Jamp 123

Good idea, interview for Wexford this week, best of luck to everyone.

Vologda69

Any questions generally related to competencies. Why are you applying for this job?. Describe a time you dealt with a difficult customer. How do use Outlook? Tell us about your IT skills.

Sheshaw2020

Thanks for the info . Was the Zoom process easy to access and hear and see etc. Did they ask the 6 competencies . Any Q on different Civil Service Departments etc core values etc . Thanks in advance and best of luck in securing the position 😄

Vologda69

Yes all went well via Zoom. Be sure to understand importance of integrity, honesty, impartiality, respect for people and the law. They weave these into the questions.

Sheshaw2020

Great thank you for info 🤗

furrybones

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118526554#Comment_118526554

I found them very friendly also. Now the wait for results begins.

How long do you think we should be waiting for results? I know they said 10 days but is it likely to be sooner? They were really lovely but I was really nervous so not feeling very confident!

furrybones

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118530606#Comment_118530606

I've seen various responses on here as to how long we could be waiting for results so it really is anyone's guess. Also when they say 10 days do they mean 10 working days? I'm over-thinking it now 🙄

Best of luck to you, and to everyone who is currently waiting on results.

Vologda69

They said that last year. We ended up getting the results in three days

crinkley

usually it would be after the final interviews, anyone got a date for that.

Then again this year is different as theres no ranking of candidates and new OOM to issue, its a simple pass fail so you wouldn't have to wait for all interviews to finish just your panel. Maybe PAS won't do them in batches like that though and issue all at the same time

@Summerdays22 I'm sure you did great, its okay to be nervous the panel expects it

Thank you I suppose it could go either way. Goodluck to everyone!!

crinkley

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118530817#Comment_118530817

Sorry I meant after the final person has been interviewed

Hindutimes

Hi All,

I'm still waiting to be called for interview. Any idea what number on the Dublin list was called? like 1 - 100 or 1-200?

pink15

Hi,

Anybody have any idea if they have started calling for interviews in Offaly yet?

Thanks

furrybones

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118532900#Comment_118532900

They have, yes. Not sure up to what OOM though.

pink15

Great thanks 😊

MoSan

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118532859#Comment_118532859

Someone I know in the 270's in Dublin contacted last week for an interview. Not sure how much more they've gotten through since then but it's at least up to there 👍

Totally Red

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118533195#Comment_118533195

Im 300s have my date 😀

They are flying through Dublin. Has anyone got the results of the interview yet anywhere in the country?

starburst87

Jamp 123

Anyone know what the pass rate is for interview? Thanks

starburst87

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118527538#Comment_118527538

Best of luck with the interview.

Can I ask what number you got for Wexford?