Executive Officer 2024 Competition (Nationwide)

Just discovered this link on the EO Dublin 2023 thread - there is a link at the bottom for EO Self Assessment Tests - I haven't tried them yet but they may be helpful. Also as PmMeUrDogs says there is mention of an essay as part of the assessment, I haven't read too far in that htread yet but it looks like the test may be timed and that you have 30 mins to write the essay which is approx 3-400 words.

Last year there were 4 different tests, each one had to be done in one sitting and was timed but you didn't have to do all 4 together, you can split them up.

There is a numerical or maths test but we only need a pass mark and the score you get doesn't count towards your OOM. Seemingly a pass mark is 9 correct answers according to last year's thread and you are trying to get as many done as possible our of 30, very few people would get all 30 done in the time so it is advisable to skip any that you are struggling on immediately and move to the next one. Again, as per the thread from last year.

There are management type situational scenarios to analyse too which may be what you are writing the essay about, that hasn't been made clear yet from the thread.

Hi all! I left a comment on this and then said no need to reply BUT I'm asking again because I feel I left a bit of detail out that might not allow me. I am an EO at the min and in a professional position so I was hoping to use this comp to move out of it as mobility is blocked. The info I left out is that I am currently on probation. Will this stop me from using this as a way to move? Sorry for the repeat question! Any help at all is appreciated!! :)

Anybody can apply for the open stream, only COs and TCOs with 2 years service can apply for the interdepartmental stream. Being on probation does not affect your ability to apply for the open.

Thank you

I wish I had seen this before I had submitted my application. Very low numbers outside Dublin.

I know it wouldn’t be for certain but does anyone have any idea of the timeframe of when people might start/ interviews etc. if the assessment is in August I was just wondering do you think interviews and job offers would be completed for the first or second batch by the end of October? Or would it be later. Thanks in advance

Does anyone have information or a link which has information about pay increments/ scale transferring over if you are coming from the public service (council)?

Thank you! I’ve read through it, sorry I could be missing it but is there anywhere that refers to carrying my increment from assistant staff officer in the county council over as an EO in the civil service?

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Is anyone having problems with word count. It's saying 800 but mine stops at about 120? Am I doing something wrong?

I was able to transfer service from the public service previously, ASO is an analogous grade to EO but you will need to apply to have it recognised and get statements of service etc.

Here you go:

http://circulars.gov.ie/pdf/circular/per/2019/08.pdf

Are you supposed to go right back to leaving cert in employment/ed history, I have 20 years of education and employment done, does anyone know if this will suffice?

You’re a star!! Thank you 😁