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Job Offer Civil Service

  • 14-03-2008 7:35am
    #1
    marieclare
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    hi I am just looking for some advice please. In 2005 I did the tests for EO in the Civil Service and have just yesterday been offered a job. The person who contacted me wanted to me to say yes or no on the spot, but I said I would call back today with a decision. She says the panel is closing in May so if I refuse this job it is unlikely another will come up before then. The thing is, for various reasons, I am now not sure what to do. My own job is extremely boring and does not challenge me at all, and this offer should be a godsend. But recently I have been thinking about trying to get out of admin altogether. The new job would be further away from me and require an earlier start, long commute and hefty parking fees. My salary will not increase by very much. And is EO actually what they say it is, i.e. interesting and challenging? So I suppose I am wondering, a/should I take the job and b/ as I am still very undecided, can I ask for more time to reflect e.g. over the weekend? Does anybody know how it works once an offer is received? Thanks.


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  • #2
    Nolanger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,556 ✭✭✭Nolanger


    If you take the job you'll be put on probation for 1 to 2 years. Depends on which Department you go to - some are good some are not - but you would usually be expected to do junior management type work rather than just supervise Clerical Officers. Could be put in with other new recruits or could end up working with people doing the same job since the '80s. If you had to wait almost 3 years to get called for this role and don't take it now and change your mind you would have to another test and maybe get called again in 2011? An EO is a good entry level to the Civil Service, the money isn't great but the working conditions are good. My advice is to take it, stay for the probationary period, and once established you can request a transfer nearer home.


  • #3
    Electric
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 541 ✭✭✭Electric


    I'm an EO and personally I would not be interested in a job that was further away and required a longer commute.

    My job is very interesting and challenging but that said it depends on where you are and who you will be working with. There are people in the CS who have been on the same grade for a long time and just don't give a sh*t anymore. So trying to get them motivated or to do something else can be really disheartening. But I guess the same could be said for many sectors.

    You will be on probation for a year. With us this means that you can't join the training scheme or qualify for your Christmas bonus. Small but annoying things.

    It sounds from your post that deep down you feel that this job is not for you. If this is the case I recommend to focus on moving out of admin. It will expand your skills set and you can always reapply to the CS. Turning down an offer won't permanently disbar you.


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