Administrative Officer 2020 in the Civil Service

I do not think AOs/HEOs are eligible to take part in EO/CO competitions. It is usually highlighted in the competition booklet. The only way is probably to get demoted. Why would you want to step down? Maybe talk to your manager/HR first and look for a move?

That's the case for internal or interdepartmental EO competitions but there's nothing to stop people from applying for open EO or CO competitions.

I got my Stage 1 exam results in early November, got a request for detailed application form at the start of March, and my Stage 2 interview was the end of June. now I'm waiting to see if my number gets called for a job.

The interview was pretty friendly and straightforward. The chair was kindly and welcoming. Be prepared to answer obvious questions on your presentation, like about your research process, your sources and why you chose them, and how you reached your conclusions.

All 6 competencies were covered in separate sections, apart from Interpersonal and Communication Skills, which I think they said were assessing throughout the whole interview. The advice I was given by a friend going in was to have my stories ready to go with each ticking all the boxes in the competencies, even if you have to phrase them exactly as they're written in the handout.

Hello everybody, thanks for all the helpful insights!

I was told recently that candidates have been called for interview as far as 531 Order of Merit. I am ranked 570s order of Merit and was wondering whether there is any hope of getting called for an interview and going through clearance before the competition closes. Any advice/speculations would be helpful!!

Have there been many appointments recently, any idea what OOM they are up to on the general stream?

Hi all, could anyone who was recently (in the past year) been appointed to AO send me a Pm regarding what their day to day is like please?

AO 2021 campaign opening Friday 1st October 2021:

https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/graduate-opportunities?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=GradOpportunities

Administrative Officer 2021 in the Civil Service thread:

 https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058211487/administrative-officer-2021-in-the-civil-service/p1?new=1

Hi all,

One last question!! I got assigned to a department early Friday morning and they told me via publicjobs.ie that the HR from the department would be in touch with info like my start date and who I'll be reporting to. Haven't heard anything since so two quick questions, will they contact me via my email or via publicjobs and how long does this usually take?

I've seen on here most people were contacted by HR the day after they were assigned, but considering it was a Friday and this week being budget week I can imagine why there are a few delays. Should I just sit tight until they give me the info? They did give me a contact email for the department in my assignment message but I don't want to be bothering them before I've even started working! Any and all advice appreciated, thanks a mill.

Thanks a mill for this. The HR not being too impacted by budget day makes perfect sense now you've said it! I'll wait until tomorrow afternoon to send the email, there's no real rush my end but I just have to secure a place and knowing how long I have will certainly make things a lot less stressful.

Hi,

Does anyone who got called for clearance know what they ask for?

I have my degree but don't have results or anything like that?

Thanks

Hi all, I'm aware this is a mostly dead thread, but wasn't sure where else to ask. I have recently been going through the AO process and have been told I was placed on the Order of Merit. The minimum score was 20, maximum 50, and I averaged 25 or so, with the highest being 29, and the lowest being 22. To me it comes across as low enough scoring, even though it's great I have got through. What do you think the odds are of me actually being offered a job, and how long does it usually take? The below is what it said, but I am unsure if that is where I am on the list, or if that's my average score (rounding up).

"I am pleased to inform you that you have reached the qualifying standard and have been placed on the order of merit (OOM) for the Business & Finance Stream as follows;

Batch 1 Business & Finance Stream: 26"

Any comments to help me manage my expectations would be appreciated. Thanks!

Also @Zebunga it might be helpful for you to have a look at the forum for our particular stream :)