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2020 Executive Officer Civil Service

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    #4502
    LD23
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭LD23


    nicchick88 wrote: »
    How long is clearance taking for you guys? I’m currently in the review stage of clearance and it’s taking 2 weeks to look over my docs, I was told it was only going to take 1-2 days.

    I was wondering this too...

    Sent my documents back to them last Tuesday, emailed again on Thursday to confirm they had got them and they hadn't - was in my sent box too, so if anyone hasn't received confirmation that they've got their files I'd advise emailing again.

    Wondering is this going to slow things down with progressing. Would they already have the department you're going to decided on before this approval comes through?


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    #4503
    Shirlywhirl
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭Shirlywhirl


    Aleece2020 wrote: »
    They asked me for all the docs in one go. References, University degree, ID etc.

    I’m currently waiting on Garda vetting. They said around a week for it but would be surprised if it’s not longer.


    Great thanks! Yeah a week seems a bit optimistic with Garda Vetting but you never know.


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    #4504
    EO2020
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭EO2020


    oisinnisio wrote: »
    Does anyone know when a new competition would be expected to open for eo position in 2021? I assume this competition will be closed soon?

    This is a 2 year competition so it’s at least open till 2022. They only run EO every 2 years


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    #4505
    blondie007
    Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭blondie007


    EO2020 wrote: »
    This is a 2 year competition so it’s at least open till 2022. They only run EO every 2 years

    They ran an EO competition in 2019 which only finished up this year. & this one started in 2020. They may run one later in 2021 or early 2022 yet depending on demand. It's not always a 2 year gap.


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    #4506
    EO2020
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭EO2020


    blondie007 wrote: »
    They ran an EO competition in 2019 which only finished up this year. & this one started in 2020. They may run one later in 2021 or early 2022 yet depending on demand. It's not always a 2 year gap.

    2016/2018/2019 all ran for 2 years from application. It says in the info booklet for this comp June 2022 so I’d say it’s a save bet considering they’re only starting batch 2 of Dublin and only a handful of regional counties have panelled.


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    #4507
    CoolroeMan
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭CoolroeMan


    blondie007 wrote: »
    Any updates on Cork interviews please ?

    I got an email this evening in relation to interviews in Cork


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    #4508
    Calmcookie84
    Registered Users Posts: 163 ✭✭Calmcookie84


    CoolroeMan wrote: »
    I got an email this evening in relation to interviews in Cork

    What number are you if you don’t mind saying?


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    #4509
    Redsettee90
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭Redsettee90


    Got email for Tipp inside top 10 only have until tomorrow to reply. Just outside top ten for Limerick which is my preference oh the dilemma


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    #4510
    CoolroeMan
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭CoolroeMan


    Calmcookie84 wrote: »
    What number are you if you don’t mind saying?

    8 I think!!!


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    #4511
    Calmcookie84
    Registered Users Posts: 163 ✭✭Calmcookie84


    CoolroeMan wrote: »
    8 I think!!!

    Is that before of after your interview?


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    CoolroeMan
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭CoolroeMan


    Calmcookie84 wrote: »
    Is that before of after your interview?

    Before


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    blondie007
    Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭blondie007


    CoolroeMan wrote: »
    I got an email this evening in relation to interviews in Cork

    Thanks for that & congrats. Best of luck with your interview.

    Are you on the Open or Interdepartmental panel ?


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    #4514
    blondie007
    Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭blondie007


    EO2020 wrote: »
    2016/2018/2019 all ran for 2 years from application. It says in the info booklet for this comp June 2022 so I’d say it’s a save bet considering they’re only starting batch 2 of Dublin and only a handful of regional counties have panelled.

    Yes, each panel runs for 2 years but there isn't always a 2 year wait for a new one to start up -
    eg one started in 2019 & another started in 2020. So while it's unlikely for another one to open up in 2021-it's a possibility.


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    #4515
    CoolroeMan
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭CoolroeMan


    blondie007 wrote: »
    Thanks for that & congrats. Best of luck with your interview.

    Are you on the Open or Interdepartmental panel ?

    Open


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    #4516
    Keeks101
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Keeks101


    Hi guys, interview tomorrow for Dublin I was batch 2 OOM 184.

    If anybody has any tips whatsoever or any questions that caught them off guard I’d really appreciate it!

    Nerves are getting the better of me today!


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    #4517
    EO2020
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭EO2020


    Keeks101 wrote: »
    Hi guys, interview tomorrow for Dublin I was batch 2 OOM 184.

    If anybody has any tips whatsoever or any questions that caught them off guard I’d really appreciate it!

    Nerves are getting the better of me today!

    The interview was well structured and they asked me the competencies in the order they are on the familiarisation material. One interviewer took the first half and the second the other.

    I was asked about a project I saw through start to finished, the results of it, what I learned and what I’d do differently, a difficult customer I had to deal with, a difficult staff member I had to deal with and how I handled it. I was also asked about civil service values and which one I thought was most important to me so might be worth having a look over just in case, a few of my friends were also asked this.

    Don’t panic if they cut you off or interject with other questions, usually this means you’ve given them everything they want or they ask questions to help you along. The interviews are under time constraints and they do seem to religiously stick to that time which was about 40 mins or so.

    The very best of luck.


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    #4518
    VintageDenim
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭VintageDenim


    Keeks101 wrote: »
    Hi guys, interview tomorrow for Dublin I was batch 2 OOM 184.

    If anybody has any tips whatsoever or any questions that caught them off guard I’d really appreciate it!

    Nerves are getting the better of me today!

    Hey it is very nerve-wrecking but don't stress, you know your own experience best. I would say the interview moves very fast and they didn't allow me much time to get my experience across before they would ask a follow up question so don't be too rigid with answer formats. Just answer what they are asking to the best of your ability. Spend you prep time just refreshing your best anecdotes for each competency in your head.

    I didn't get any questions other than the competencies and follow up questions so nothing to really 'catch you off-guard' but you get some time at the end to talk freely/ask questions so maybe have a quick pitch which summarizes why you should get the position. I did this instead of asking redundant questions like when will I receive results etc. (I felt my interview went horrendously but ended up doing quite well so don't get fixed on the interviewers or their reactions)

    Hope that helps a bit and best of luck!


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    #4519
    kulka_s
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭kulka_s


    Hi all!

    How long does it usually take to get the e-tray results?


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    #4520
    cvb03
    Registered Users Posts: 288 ✭✭cvb03


    Did anyone apply for the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission( GSOC)Assistant Investigations Officers (AIO) (EO) roles?


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    #4521
    blondie007
    Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭blondie007


    And we're back !!!

    Any updates on Cork lads ?



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    #4522
    BB2018
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭BB2018


    Did an interview for Dublin last week. Found it tough :/ Just wondering are people interviewing for Dublin this week?



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    #4523
    morrism
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭morrism


    https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117612196#Comment_117612196

    Similar question, I did interview for Sligo last week and I just wondered if they are still interviewing in Sligo if anyone could enlighten me? BB2018 good luck and I hope you get good news soon...



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    #4524
    LISAMC38
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭LISAMC38


    https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117605213#Comment_117605213

    Results are expected at the end of July.



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    LISAMC38
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭LISAMC38


    https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117612196#Comment_117612196

    Good luck, hope you passed. What elements of the interview did you find tough?



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    #4526
    Mellybelly
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭Mellybelly


    Any updates on Sligo?



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    #4527
    BB2018
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭BB2018


    https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117612724#Comment_117612724

    Thanks. I found the questions very specific at times which made it difficult to work in my examples I had prepared. Fingers crossed.



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    #4528
    AJMG
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭AJMG


    https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117613440#Comment_117613440

    Interviewed Monday week ago and no updates. Not really expecting any word till late next week. Would be great to hear sooner tho!



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    #4529
    morrism
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭morrism


    https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117613440#Comment_117613440

    Got my Sligo results this morning :-)



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    #4530
    HillyMammoth
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭HillyMammoth


    Perhaps this has been previously answered but can anyone tell me how the batches work? I've placed quite high OOM but in a lower batch so I'm wondering about how I should feel about my prospects of being called for a position?



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    #4531
    BB2018
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭BB2018


    https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117618417#Comment_117618417

    Congrats! I got Dublin results today and was pleasantly surprised:)



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