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Bioware/EA applications, offices, work and accommodation

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  • #202
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    All three of those areas are good (certain estates in Ballybrit less good) and close enough to Parkmore to cycle. Walking to Bioware is about 20 mins.
    Try getting a place as close to Briarhill as possible.


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    andy85wsm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭andy85wsm


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    andy85wsm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭andy85wsm


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  • #205
    BlastedGlute
    Registered Users Posts: 749 ✭✭✭BlastedGlute


    Sure am gonna have a long commute to the Zenimax/Bethesda offices in April :)

    @everyone

    If you get a job here, just live in doughishka or even town, the bus is insanely reliable even at the worst of times. It's galway buses most dedicated route


  • #206
    andy85wsm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭andy85wsm


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  • #207
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,084 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    Don't get into any sort of long term deal before you're here and can see the place: any landlord willing to sign you up without meeting you is probably renting out a hovel, or somewhere in a very dodgy estate.

    Look at ads in the Advertiser http://www.advertiser.ie/galway - you just have to give an email address to see the online version.

    Unless someone here offers you a room, then book into a hostel or b&b when you arrive, and then look at places.


  • #208
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,084 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    andy85wsm wrote: »
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    I haven't used it, but according to the timetable, the first #9 bus is now at 6:30am. It doesn't go through Doughiska/Roscam though (goes up thru Mervue and to Boston Scientific for their 7am start, then on to Parkmore to do a 7am run into town).

    Good luck with the move.


  • #209
    andy85wsm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭andy85wsm


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  • #210
    Surrealean
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭Surrealean


    I was told I got the job :) I'm starting next Monday. I'm in the same boat as everyone else though re: 7AM shift starts. Will have to look into the #9 starting at 06:30 now Mary, if it does, that'd be awesome.


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  • #211
    andy85wsm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭andy85wsm


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  • #212
    phelixoflaherty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭phelixoflaherty


    Around Doughuisce would be best. The no. 9 bus will take you to Briarhill if its raining but the traffic can be mental at times. Walk is 20 mins.
    There is a good bus service from there to city centre (no.9) up until 23.30


  • #213
    Marko_Polo
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Marko_Polo


    Hi Andy,

    I'm currently looking to rent a place in the Doughiska / Ballybrit area. I have a friend who is looking to get a house as well here as well. If you would be interested please PM me your details.

    I find it easier to rent a house for 3 people at one time than to look around for 1 - 2 bed places as the rent is generally lower and there is more of a selection.

    Also, Doughiska is your best bet for what you have described in your original post, I am currently living Doughiska, with no car and have worked in parkmore and Ballybrit estates, I've never had a problem getting to work walking from Doughiska and the bus leaves you right up in parkmore if you are taking that option.


  • #214
    Lanaier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 604 ✭✭✭Lanaier


    Grats Surrealean.

    Is Salthill still a nice area?
    I lived there as a kid and loved it, been a long time.


  • #215
    silvara
    Registered Users Posts: 83 ✭✭silvara


    I moved to Saltill when I got the job. Great area to live, but a bit of a pain to get to work. But I can confirm that if you walk in then the 6:30am bus is do-able for the 7:00am shifts... (will be getting it myself for the next few weeks as my shift has just moved to earlys)


  • #216
    spongeb0b
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭spongeb0b


    Hi just wondering if any one could tell me when they first applied and how long between online questionaire and automated interview i have worked in customercare for awhile and a proven track record i would love to have taught i could get this far :(


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  • #217
    spongeb0b
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭spongeb0b


    Hi just wondering if any one could tell me when they first applied and how long between online questionaire and automated interview i have worked in customercare for awhile and a proven track record i would love to have taught i could get this far :(


  • #218
    andy85wsm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭andy85wsm


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  • #219
    spongeb0b
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭spongeb0b


    andy85wsm wrote: »
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    Ya i had to fill in my online questions by 30th dec and no contact really tought they let u know at least if you do not get to next stage i suppose no answer is prob an answer


  • #220
    liam12989
    Registered Users Posts: 545 ✭✭✭liam12989


    i am just wondering what jobs have people gotten is the majority of it in customer service and what are the shifts like for this?

    obv there is shift allowance? and salary is crica 25000-30000


  • #221
    andy85wsm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭andy85wsm


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  • #222
    spongeb0b
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭spongeb0b


    :)


  • #223
    Elrollo
    Registered Users Posts: 339 ✭✭Elrollo


    Did the interview there on tuesday, really hope I got through as I have yet to hear back! Whats the wait time for hearing back generally? They told me 2 weeks approximately but after hearing about the perks of the job after the interview I'm a tad more anxious to get it! :D


  • #224
    andy85wsm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭andy85wsm


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  • #225
    Elrollo
    Registered Users Posts: 339 ✭✭Elrollo


    andy85wsm wrote: »
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    apparently im not supposed to say lol, plus after the interview i cant really remember was absolutely zonked, was travelling since 6am! I just remember going 'whoah, really' and having a big silly grin on my face! Really hope they get me in, though with my hopes up I think I wont get it hehe


  • #226
    eoghan-strange
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭eoghan-strange


    Hi all,

    I've just gotten a job with Bioware in Galway and I'm starting next week.
    I have the week off to find somewhere to live.

    If anyone is looking for a roommate or just has hints and tips on where to look, that would be great.
    Maybe drop me a PM and we'll try hammer something out?

    Cheers!


  • #227
    Elrollo
    Registered Users Posts: 339 ✭✭Elrollo


    still waiting on word back a week after the interview, is this a bad sign or am I just being paranoid? :)


  • #228
    spongeb0b
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭spongeb0b


    R u a gamer or from tech background


  • #229
    Sponge Bob
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 25,234 ✭✭✭✭Sponge Bob


    Anyone who is confused at this thread is entitled to know the real Sponge Bob can spell. :)


  • #230
    spongeb0b
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭spongeb0b


    My apologies i am just new to boards.ie and keep forgetting that i am not texting or mailing a friend that understands my shorthand .
    I was asking were you from a gaming and technical background as they contacted me and said they had to give priority to these areas first and that they will be back in contact with me as i only had a strong csr background and no gaming experience. If this is of any help


  • #231
    spongeb0b
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭spongeb0b


    Maybe i will change my name to Patrickstar


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  • #232
    Elrollo
    Registered Users Posts: 339 ✭✭Elrollo


    Ah, during the interview I made my interest in the in game customer support role known but said that I'd work anywhere they put me, they said they be back to me within 2 weeks but I think I'm just impatient! :D


  • #233
    spongeb0b
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭spongeb0b


    Elrollo wrote: »
    Ah, during the interview I made my interest in the in game customer support role known but said that I'd work anywhere they put me, they said they be back to me within 2 weeks but I think I'm just impatient! :D
    I have wait alot longer than that but wishing you all the best hope they get back to you soon


  • #234
    Killem
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Killem


    I had my last interview on tuesday and hopefully get proceed to a YES.

    I've read the whole thread to get some infos (much appreciated) any1 re-located from germany to Galway and can give some advice for the process?


  • #235
    KyleMyers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭KyleMyers


    Hey all. I'm looking for accommodation near Parkmore West, I would need to move late next week. If anyone has anything available or knows somewhere let me know by PM. There doesn't seem to be much in the area on Daft.


  • #236
    Killem
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Killem


    Got my job offer tday and can start working on feb 20th already =)))))))))
    So i need to move to galway around 10ish.

    Maybe ill see some of u folks there !!!!


  • #237
    andy85wsm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭andy85wsm


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  • #238
    KyleMyers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭KyleMyers


    andy85wsm wrote: »
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    Anything after a place to live is a bonus :p as long as you have that you're sorted


  • #239
    squinn24
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭squinn24


    I had interview few months ago with Bioware and didn't make it all the way! got to the personal interview stage, i think I was too nervous during the interview, cause i do like gaming. got an email saying they said i had the option to re apply in 6 mths, has anyone else been successful, because i would really like to work for this company! loads of potential for growth


  • #240
    squinn24
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭squinn24


    as well, just thought i would mention zenimax are coming to galway soon too, maybe april to june i think, another good opportunity!possitive thinking:)


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  • #241
    Marko_Polo
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Marko_Polo


    Hi All,

    If anyone is in need of accommodation, I have a room for rent in a 4 bed house in Roscam, PM me for details....


  • #242
    Killem
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Killem


    squinn24 wrote: »
    I had interview few months ago with Bioware and didn't make it all the way! got to the personal interview stage, i think I was too nervous during the interview, cause i do like gaming. got an email saying they said i had the option to re apply in 6 mths, has anyone else been successful, because i would really like to work for this company! loads of potential for growth

    As i wrote in my previous posts ive been able to finish the whole process within about 3 weeks and should start working at feb 20th =)))
    Kinda busy with sorting out all stuff because i need to move from germany over there xD.
    For the last interview: ive been nervous as hell too but since im already working as a CSR i got prolly an advance since it wasnt gaming related at all.


  • #243
    JFG
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭JFG


    Hi everyone,

    New to the forum so please excuse any ignorance of protocol on my part.

    I have been offered the opportunity to take part in an online interview this evening and I was hoping to find out what kind of questions they tend to ask? Are they similar to those asked in the prevailing online questionnaire or are they all situational type questions.

    I've never completed and interview by this method so I am a little nervous to be honest. I have quiet a bit of experience in customer service, telemarketing and my current employer is a well known game retailer so I'm hoping that this experience will serve me well.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.


  • #244
    andy85wsm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭andy85wsm


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    andy85wsm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭andy85wsm


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  • #246
    gordongekko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    andy85wsm wrote: »
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    There is also a walkway that brings you under the road


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  • #247
    Surrealean
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭Surrealean


    The bus stop is just 2 minutes (less even) down the road, very easy to get to from BioWare.


  • #248
    andy85wsm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭andy85wsm


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  • #249
    andy85wsm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭andy85wsm


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  • #250
    JFG
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭JFG


    andy85wsm wrote: »
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    How did it go?

    It's not as bad as you first think, right?[/Quote]


    Didn't go as well as I'd hoped, kind of found the experience a little unnerving. Fingers crossed though, I may well have done better then I'd originally thought? I'm working in GAME here in Galway at present and I have a lot of experience working in telesales, marketing and customer support so hopefully the relevance of my previous rolls will play a part in their decision making process. Will let you know anyway, thanks for the response.


  • #251
    Killem
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Killem


    Have fun Andy!


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