2020 Executive Officer Civil Service

I was in a similar position. I did the interview, got a great batch OOM, and then heard nothing for a while. I was concerned that I wouldn't hear anything before the panel expired, but a colleague of mine who is in the CS for years was/is adamant that once you get interviewed for a position then you will be placed from this panel. Sure enough I was placed last month.

Oh that's brilliant! Well done you.

I am very happy where I am, lots to learn- but sure there's lots to learn in any new job.

Could anyone tell me what oom westmeath got to?

Thank you, really hoping I get called but I’m unsure of how many they will be recruiting for Meath. I’ve Dublin too but was hoping not to commute

well done, they are great results. I hope your interview went well. Is the interview a big jump up from CO interview?

Thanks! The interview was structured similarly to the CO one. There were two interviewers and each one asked questions related to a specific competency. While I felt the CO one was definitely easier, the EO one is not bad at all. Just remember, they want you to demonstrate that you will be a good manager so when you're preparing your examples for each competency bear that in mind. Keep refering back to the competency booklet to make sure you're framing your examples around the indicators under each one. The STAR technique is useful as well (Situation/Task, Action (you took), Result).

I was interrupted more in the EO one, and if that happens don't be put off by it, they only have a limited time to cover everything. They may interrupt you because you've sufficiently answered the question and they need to move on or they may interrupt you to hone in on something but it's to give you the opportunity to give your best answer. Try to be as precise as you can in your examples. Get straight ot the point of what you did and what you achieved, use 'I' a lot and just take any interruptions in your stride. They're not looking to trip you up!

I did have a moment or two were I had to gather my thoughts before I answered which didn't happen in the CO one but overall I felt positive about the experience. The interviewers were very good at putting me at ease. Once you can get talking on a point you will feel more confident and it flies by!

Hi all, for those in Limerick for the Open &/or Interdepartmental streams wondering how far up the OOM they went in calling for stage 2 in 2020?

My first time going for EO and I've gotten in 40s for inter and 90's for open. Wondering how slim my chances are

TIA

Hi All

Current CO applied for the EO and ranked 146 Galway external and 54th interdepartmental. Firstly wondering if those scores good ranked way higher for CO comp. The second question is I am only 18 months in the dept and I was told at time of application to tick interdepartmental as by the time panel runs it course I would be two years in.. just worried now my interdepartmental rank will be disallowed

I thought as much , is 146 a good score , so new to this and it's a minefield of information.

Thank you 👍

No I unfortunately don't have TCO experience. I have a level 8 qualification and my work experience to date as CO.

Hi, it probably better to send email query first in relation to earphones,

What location are you being interviewed for?

I didn't think there was much time left on this panel.

Thanks, tipperary

Thanks, tipperary. Have you had interview yet?

Would you know if the interdepartmental tests are the same tests as the external/Am a co and really dislike the role I am in /missed out on the numerical by 7 marks!!

second question can I take a secondments after probation is up /very tempting to jump ship and go to HSE but do enjoy flexi hours and I have a very short commute/Thanks in advance