NEW 2022 Assistant Principal Competition - Open and Interdepartmental

Honestly couldn't call it. Panel had two different people there. Went to do the presentation - forget to click share, spent 30 seconds thinking wtf!!! Then realised it apologised and got going. Felt that section went ok. When it came to the competencies I went off piste completely and gave different answers to ones I had planned but which I felt equally answered the question!!! Did you have an interview to - how did it go? How did everyone else get on?

Best of luck! I generally find those types of "can't call it" interviews or exams go well! No I didn't have mine, lurker here trying to keep the thread going, but I am hoping to be in Batch 2.2 or 2.3 (presume you are Batch 2.1).

Would anyone know if the AP interview style and questions are similar to that of an AO interview? I know one's experience and responses will be entirely different and expected to match the AP competencies, but is there any major difference otherwise? Is there sill the rapid questioning etc. Also would I be right in saying a STAR EXPRESS approach is required rather than a STAR method? I find there is no time for a full STAR response.

Likewise, very difficult to call. I always forget specific questions and answers I gave immediately after the interview is over 😆

Overall I would say the interview was challenging but fair - interviewers were quite friendly. A couple of questions through me and I had to spend a moment or two thinking about how I wanted to answer but got something out in the end! A couple of random questions I had nothing prepared for but I think that’s par for the course. Questions for strategic analysis were quite straight forward from what I can remember!

Me too! I asked for feedback which the sent to me. It seems like they are only calling qualifying score of 187 and above at the moment!

Any update on clearance emails for the end of batch 1.2 or start of 1.3?

Yes I just meant I don’t feel there is a enough time for a proper STAR method answer. Yes focus on actions but it’s hard to mention any more than three. I guess there is a need to be more succinct and concise rather than detailed.

Thats very interesting - starting with results. How has it worked out for you?

Good evening . Can anyone tell me is the AP competitions yearly or every 2 years please . Thanks.

Are the interview's all finished now or is anyone up this week?

Contacted PAS to find out when we might expect results. They just said early August so I'm hoping that means before this weekend 🤞

Results are out!

Delighted and surprised that I passed. Number 12 on the OOM.

Does anyone have any idea how long I would expect to wait?

Does anyone know which organisations draw from these competitions? I know Valuation Office / Taillte does and GSOC. Are they many more?

Thanks, yes it's all Departments and GSOC, Taillte, An Garda Siochana, Office of the Ombusdman, Ombudsman for Children, Policing Authority, DPC, DPP, IHREC, Legal Aid Board, SEC, CSO, CSSO, Court Service according to PAS.

I'm 11. I'll let you know when I get the call. Hopefully it won't be too long.

Congrats! That’s great, thank you. I’ve been told things can slow in August but have my fingers crossed they don’t!