Principal Officer competition 2022

Was just reading back over the 2019 thread and there is a comment that at one point number 754 from this original stage ultimately got called so there’s hope for many yet.

In the meantime, all the very best to those going forward to Stage 2 now.

How likely is it that they may call a second batch or will this be it?

Stage 2 is a shortlisting of applications .. so could end up being another cull due to not meeting eligibility requirements. Good possibility that another batch will be called to stage 2.

Anyone know how the points per question works?

According to the 2019 thread anyway I should say so that’s not an official number

2nd stage for AP competition I did involved analysis of application forms after apitude tests.

So if you placed in first 243 of this competition, they then have a look at your app form (this is the first time they look at them), if you don't make the grade here you are out, without progressing further.

Not sure if it applies to this competition, would be surprised it it didn't.

Thanks all for the great support and practical advice over the past while. The best of luck to everyone

I scraped through by skin of teeth and am very surprised to be honest !

What was the criteria for passing the application shortlist? How do they decide if you make the grade? Also up to what number OOM went on to stage 2 in AP. Can’t imagine PAS going through hundreds and hundreds of applications … so probably very limited numbers will get through …

Someone was asking about the numbe4 called in the 2019 competition. I was in the very late 700s in 2019 and was called in the very last batch. I guess up to 830-880 were called. I managed to get in to the top 150 in this comp. Fingers crossed I'll get the whole way this time. I think 2nd stage will be three questions online.

It is based on PO Level Competency Model, this was referenced in the application process. This outlines what is required as a PO, stuff like leadership - at an appropriate level, etc.

PAS go through the application form and analyse the form, comparing it to the competencies to see if you hit the key markers at an appropriate level. If you do you move on, if not, your out.

Think about it, PAS let everybody do the computer generated apitude test (zero humans required to mark this), loads won't pass (and they can't complain as PAS will say you didn't reach the grade), therefore no need to look at application forms at this stage. PAS only need to do that with the people who pass, thus reducing the number of forms they have to read through.

Of the ones that pass the aptitude tests, half will not cut the mustard because of their form. Of the ones that pass the app form review only 60% ish will turn up for interview. Those who turn up for interview, half will fail (probably more). Those who are offered jobs, only half will accept, due to various factors such as location, offer, etc...

So of the 243 at this stage now:

Half won't pass app form review - down to 122 now

Of the 122 invited to interview - 60-70 will show up

35 will place

About 20 will ultimately take the offer.

Hence why they get up to 800-900 per campaign to place 100 PO's

If you don't believe me, have a look at the stats of how many PO's were appointed from the 2019 competition. Info is freely available from AHCPS.

Passed as well. OOM 743. I'm thinking i'll be in batch 4 if they're calling 243 at a time. Here's hoping they go that far.

It seems that both test results counted this year toward your OOM for Stage 1- is that others reading of the feedback and scoring? Last time it was only your Job Simulation score that counted and you just had to pass the Critical Analysis.

I got OOM low 300's- hoping I get called in 2nd batch. Looking forward to hearing more info on stage 2

Just wondering did anyone apply for the PO HR?

has anyone heard anything about what stage 2 is?