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Hibernia Interview Feedback

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 332 ✭✭*marie*


    I had my interview for Hibernia on Thursday and was lucky enough to find out yesterday that they offered me a place for Feb 11. I was so nervous before the interview and really wasn't sure how it had gone so I'm delighted.

    I thought all three interviewers were very nice and they did try to put me at ease. The first thing they asked me was I got there and if I found the journey ok so that helped relax me a bit.

    I was asked to tell them about my time in university and a bit about the subjects I studied.
    They asked why I wanted to be a primary school teacher and I said I was always trying to choose between secondary and primary and my experience in the classrom made up my mind for me.
    I had done a small bit of subbing, only two weeks, and we spoke about that. They asked if I had to plan the lessons etc and what I learned from it.
    The quote I got was something like "the child of today shapes the future, discuss".
    This is a great opportunity to show them what you know about the new curriculum!!

    Then came the Irish part. I was most nervous about this as I haven't spoken Irish in a few years. Having done it I would advise people not to worry too much about it at all! It really is competely useless to learn things off here, they just want to see that you're able to have a conversation and I wasn't really given the opportunity to go off on a rant anyway...my answers were no more than a sentence long and were quite basic. I listened to Radio na Gaeltachta on the way home from work every evening which was very helpful because at that time of the day there are interviews and discussions which are great for improving your conversational Irish.

    The first thing we spoke about as Gaeilge was my hometown, he must have been familiar with it because he was asking specific questions about the town.
    He then asked about industry in the area which led on to umemployment and the recession...this kind of threw me because all I had prepared were my hobbies and my plans for the weekend! I managed to answer that you can see a lot of shops closing down and it's terrible to see long queues at the dole office.
    Next he threw in a bit of modh conniollach, he asked would I go back to the school I was subbing in if I got the chance. I said dá bhfaighinn post, bheadh áthas an domhain orm, cinnte rachfinn ar ais!
    And that was it for the Irish part.

    The final interviewer switched back to English and asked if I have experience planning in my current job and how I motivated the class I subbed.
    She also asked me how comfortable I am with computers.

    And that was it! I came out a bit uncertain because I didn't feel like I'd spoken much Irish at all but it is obviously more important that you are able to understand and reply to them.

    Hope this helps anyone preparing for their interview and best of luck!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭marymc


    reganm6 wrote: »
    This is complete proof that Hibernia needs to stop. Its a complete Joke.

    Why is that, laconic poster?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭hupskip


    Hi, I have just sent off my application form as I have always wanted to do primary teaching. Just wondering is there anybody who has applied recently too? I am a male and have an arts degree in Irish and English, althought it is only a pass degree. I have spent a year in a secondary school as part of my co-op year. I also have spent two weeks of work experience in two different schools. I have completed an online course for Interactive Whiteboards also. I am heavily involved in sports and coach the local under 8 hurling team at the weekends. I also can play the guitar. I plan on getting Irish grinds to brush up my gaeilge. Is there places still left on the Feb 2011 course? What are my chances?, as I really want this badly!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 Zooey


    Hey hupskip, I've applied this year too- have you got a date for an interview yet? Really hoping to get a place on the February course- October just seems too far away right now! I've a degree in Psychology, only teaching experience I have is as an ABA tutor in a school for autistic children (4 months full time, year part-time). I also have two years research experience in the area of child psychology, but anxious to get out of this as research is NOT for me! I applied in early September and have been obsessively checking emails since. Was told I'd hear back in 5-8 weeks about an interview...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭hupskip


    Yeah that should be plenty of experience, I have just started Irish grinds and have begun listening to Radio na Gaeltachta even just to get into the groove! You should be getting a phonecall so very soon, how are you fixed for the interview?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 Zooey


    I hope so! Have actually been trying to listen to R Na G myself...amazing how much you forget, I was actually good at Irish in school but have forgotten so much of the basic stuff. I have a friend who's doing a PhD in Irish who's going to help me out though so that should help. Also have a good friend who got into Hibernia so I'm relying on her for interview tips. Getting nervous now, hope to hear from them soon...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,924 ✭✭✭Cork


    Join Irish conversational groups.

    In Cork - Wilton Library 6.15pm on Thursdays


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 Zooey


    Thanks Cork, that sounds like a fun way to brush up the skills- if there was something similar in Dublin/Meath it would be ideal! Do you have links with any groups there?

    Also, can anyone tell me when I should hear back about an interview? Applied over a month ago and was told I'd hear back in 5-8 weeks- however on this thread I see some people were called within a week? Perhaps applications have shot up and there's a massive backlog- that would be typical of my luck :(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 coralkat


    Hey, I applied end of August and it took a full five weeks before i got a phonecall, my interview is on Monday 11th this month (October). I've seen people asking about work experience and I have done voluntary work experience in my local primary school about one or two days a week since last February. But I was quite lucky because i'm in with a teacher who actually taught me and she's being great, lets me take over the class every so often and i do all the art with the kids. She's helped with my irish too. Her sister is a principal of a primary school and she gave me a mock interview. One thing she did mention is I speak too fast and she couldnt understand what i was saying in irish that i ran it all together so that is why i probably failed the interview first time round! so for all who's taking interview soon...remember SLOW and SIMPLE!! dont say anything that you dont want to have to elaborate on ie unemployment unless you have it prepared. Good Luck everyone!!! nice little expression: Ba bhrea liom ait a fhail ar an gcursa seo ionnas go bhfeadfainn mo chuid oideachas a usaid i gceart!! :P


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 Zooey


    Well best of luck tomorrow coralkat, sounds like you landed on your feet in that classroom, and if that wee phrase is anything to judge by your Irish sounds good too! It sounds like I might be getting a call next week...:)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1 orlz2


    hi marram..can u tell me what was the name of the course in C N G? i had my interview yesterday and just found out i didnt get it! I am devastated but have tha application ready to send again! and would love to do a course to help! would really appriciate if you let me know which course it was.. thanks


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1 t.ray


    Hi guys I have my Second interview for Hibneria the 18th May. I didnt get in last time based on my Irish which surprised me as i attained an all irish primary school and my irish has been ok. im really nervous because I really want to get it. Im nervous about the Quotes they give too. just wondering if anyone could give me advice. im new to this so not sure if im doing right. all the posts im reading seem to be last years posts. any help would be great. thanks :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 lizeob


    t.ray wrote: »
    Hi guys I have my Second interview for Hibneria the 18th May. I didnt get in last time based on my Irish which surprised me as i attained an all irish primary school and my irish has been ok. im really nervous because I really want to get it. Im nervous about the Quotes they give too. just wondering if anyone could give me advice. im new to this so not sure if im doing right. all the posts im reading seem to be last years posts. any help would be great. thanks :)


    Hey just did my interview today. dont know what to expect. I had prepared loads of questions and they ended up asking really basic stuff like what I had for lunch, etc. I actually got flustered coz I had only the other questions in my mind. really hope I passed it:rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 lizeob


    t.ray wrote: »
    Hi guys I have my Second interview for Hibneria the 18th May. I didnt get in last time based on my Irish which surprised me as i attained an all irish primary school and my irish has been ok. im really nervous because I really want to get it. Im nervous about the Quotes they give too. just wondering if anyone could give me advice. im new to this so not sure if im doing right. all the posts im reading seem to be last years posts. any help would be great. thanks :)

    Hey just did my interview today. dont know what to expect. I had prepared loads of questions and they ended up asking really basic stuff like what I had for lunch, etc. I actually got flustered coz I had only the other questions in my mind. really hope I passed itrolleyes.gif


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 lizeob


    I had my 2nd hibernia interview yesterday, when I found out I didnt get it the 1st time I reapplied straight away filling in the application form the same as I did previously...also had my 2nd interview within a month of applying so keep applying!!

    Felt my interview went a lot better than the 1st time, as others have said in my 1st irish interview I kept getting interrupted and asked the same questions in different tenses but yesterday was much better...

    English questions...
    Degree...how has it lead you to hibernia and the skills that you have gained?
    Why primary school teaching??
    What motivates me to be a primary school teacher??

    Irish questions...
    Preparation for the interview
    Holidays
    Pastimes
    Where and when do i play camogie
    What will i do next weekend
    Do i hear a lot of irish being spoken in my local town

    English questions...
    Cant really remember the quote, something along the lines of primary education is the foundation for future education.
    It skills
    Role of the principal
    Special Needs Children within the classroom
    Work, college, life balance.

    Good luck everyone, hope we all hear good news!!!


    Hey just did my interview today. dont know what to expect. I had prepared loads of questions for the Irish and they ended up asking really basic stuff like what I had for lunch, etc. I actually got flustered coz I had only the other questions in my mind. really hope I passed itrolleyes.gif


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1 gowerhouseuk


    I too just got accepted into Hibernia after my second interview!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11 fmck21


    Hi gowerhouseuk, congrats on getting accepted. I am due to do my first interview monday 13th of June and after reading all of these posts I am now really nervous. I was relaxed until now. Were the irish q's hard? Can you give any tips? or does anyone have some tips who has done the interview recently. I think they are doing alot of them right now??? Thanks a mill.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 lillymai


    HI there i have applied to Hibernia and hopefully will have my interview soon! I need some recent tips on questions especially irish as they seem to vary a lot,should I wear a suit?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 lillymai


    fmck21 wrote: »
    Hi gowerhouseuk, congrats on getting accepted. I am due to do my first interview monday 13th of June and after reading all of these posts I am now really nervous. I was relaxed until now. Were the irish q's hard? Can you give any tips? or does anyone have some tips who has done the interview recently. I think they are doing alot of them right now??? Thanks a mill.
    How was your interview?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1 carnage11


    hey there,
    i have my interview on tuesday, i have just sat my LC honours irish, so can anyone tell me if the interview is along the same lines as the oral??
    also, i have heard that they dont offer you a place on your first interview, this cant be true is all cases, can it??
    quiet nervous now, so can anyone give me any tips on it??
    any help will be much appreciated!!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11 fmck21


    Hi there. I didnt get my first one but have re applied and have a second one in 2 weeks. I dont blame anyone but myself for not getting it because i did a terrible Irish interview. I just turned into a blubbering mess the second they started to speak Irish. A mess!!
    I knew exactly what they were saying but i was so nervous i couldnt even answer!!!
    Disaster.....Anyway the main thing seems to be whatevers on your application. Just be sure to know how to talk about whatevers on it in Irish they wont ask you anything obscure. they are lovely people so relax and dont get worked up like i did.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ac2011


    anybody get accepted for october 2011 intake???:)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11 fmck21


    yup got accepted for october 2011. U?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ac2011


    ah cool.. me too got accepted in May.. can't wait to get started :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11 fmck21


    Yeah but I'm in a bit of bother..... it looks like the only Saturday in the whole year im out of the country, is induction day.... typical!! I just hope i don't miss too much.
    Are you working full time while doing this course?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 lizeob


    Hey guys. All those people who think their starting in October, their not. It was changed to September and its a 2 yr course instead of a one and a half yr course. Just had my second interview the other day. Rly hope I get it.:)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ac2011


    ah i'm sure plenty of people will miss it.. they'll send u the stuff anyways i'm sure once u get in touch and explain.. at the min i'm jobless :(.. had a great run of subbin & grinds for the last year and a bit so was hoping for the same again but with the dept changin things around its highly unlikely but i'm tryin for work everywhere to keep me goin yano.. u workin yourself??


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11 fmck21


    Hi Lizeob yeah we know that. Email I received said induction day was the end of September. Anyone else get that one?
    hey ac2011 Yeah Im in the same boat. Im on contract work with dept of education in admin at the moment but should be finished up there the end of October so im also hoping to get back to do some subbing like i did last year too. Though i was in a secondary school last year. Were u subbing in a primary school?
    I got lucky there too. I started subbing in one school and then they gave me a learning support contract till end of year so I've been blessed. I just know i wont get that lucky again this year! Plus id love to get some in a primary school but i thought it was nearly impossible??


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ac2011


    yeah i got that this evenin.. excited to get the show on the road at this stage!! I was subbing in a secondary school in Dundalk.. only people that I know of who got any sort of work in a pri school were qualified pri teachers so seriously doubt it.. i'm relyin on grinds to keep me tickin over cos there is no work at all..


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11 fmck21


    yeah im the same going to try get back on subbing panel for the VECs for the year after I finish my contract. Kinda ideal for last year so it'd be great to get it again.I take it thats your area then around Dundalk? Im Offaly. So both of us have a bit of travelling to do to get there. Im also dying to get stuck in i must say. Although im not looking forward to more exams.... i thought they were all behind me!! I guess not!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ac2011


    Yeah I'm from Dundalk.. Yeah a nice early start for us!! But its diff centres all round the country for the sat lectures so hopefully get one close enough to home for them.. ah the exams will all be worth it cos we'll be qualified at the end of them :) if you're anythin like me it took long enough to get accepted for the course so i'll be flat out to make the most of it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 Gavin89


    any suggestions to get my irish up to scratch? iv applied to hibernia wice before and was refused because of my irish


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10 Exhausted Angie


    Hi Guys,

    Getting scared reading this thread. I didn't realise it was so difficult to get into this course. I have a degree and masters in law. I have only ever volunteered at two after schools homework clubs and I havn't even applied for the interview yet. In addition, I havnt studied Irish for 5 years so I am very scared to say the least.

    Where do I even start with improving my Irish? If I applied now, would I have a few weeks to prep for the interview? If so, would a few weeks be enough time. Also, am I too late for the April intake?

    Thanks in advance!!!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ac2011


    Gavin 89.. There's a few groups in Dublin that do conversational Irish courses that myt help you Ino a friend of mine went to one near Temple bar but cnt think of the name :(. Also, try get yourself a copy of Cruinnscriobh na Gaeilge. It explains complicated Irish grammar really simply.. this will help with your interview.. Focus esp on the tenses!! don't forget pronunciations change with each tense they crucify u on that!! Other than that keep it simple as poss... youself, family, where you live, job, college, why u wanna be a teacher etc.. be prepared for a modh coinniolach q..
    Also look at the Aidiacht Shealbhach.. reali simple but can mess up pronunciations.. and the cupla rule!! don't say cupla seachtaine/cailini etc.. always cupla + singular.. so cupla la/seachtain/muinteoir....
    reali hope that was of some use to u!! :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ac2011


    Angie.. Again the same advice as I said to Gavin and realistically I would give yourself more than a few wks to get yourself ready for interview as they call reali quick once they get the app form! and you will only get flustered and panicked if u rush into it which will stress u out more.. u should have plenty of time for April intake as I started in Sept and a girl had her interview the wk before induction!
    Also try get some voluntary work or observation days in schools to have somethin to talk about in your interview.. always helps to have a wee story to refer to yano :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 delilahmac


    Hi guys! New to boards site. Sent off my first Hibernia application yesterday and nervous already! Starting to think I should have done my Irish prep work before sending application off! Is the March 2012 intake full by now? Chances are I would be too late for that anyway. Has anyone had an interview in 2012 so far? How did it go? Advice? Questions asked etc??

    Many thanks and good luck to all!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10 Exhausted Angie


    delilahmac wrote: »
    Hi guys! New to boards site. Sent off my first Hibernia application yesterday and nervous already! Starting to think I should have done my Irish prep work before sending application off! Is the March 2012 intake full by now? Chances are I would be too late for that anyway. Has anyone had an interview in 2012 so far? How did it go? Advice? Questions asked etc??

    Many thanks and good luck to all!

    Hey Delilahmac,
    I am sendig my application tomorrow 2. R u planning on doing any prep course for the Irish interview? I have been trying to search for one which might be coming up soon but the nearest one seems to be the 25th Feb with Gaelchultur. I am afraid to apply for it though in case I am called for the interview before this date. Wish I knew how long we will be waiting for the interview. I think I may have left it too late for the March intake frown.gif


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 delilahmac


    Hey Delilahmac,
    I am sendig my application tomorrow 2. R u planning on doing any prep course for the Irish interview? I have been trying to search for one which might be coming up soon but the nearest one seems to be the 25th Feb with Gaelchultur. I am afraid to apply for it though in case I am called for the interview before this date. Wish I knew how long we will be waiting for the interview. I think I may have left it too late for the March intake frown.gif


    Hi Exhausted Angie,
    Yeah I had looked into the Prep course on 25th of Feb but decided it was too late. Glad I didnt go for it though as a friend just told me that she did that same course and thought it was rubbish! Instead I signed up lastnight for Gaelchultur's online prep course, that was 49euro. From what I have seen so far that won't be great either. I'd say I'll get a grind or two once I get a date for interview. Very nervous about the whole thing!! Three days observation done, 2 more this week. Will see from there then. Loving it so far!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10 Exhausted Angie


    delilahmac wrote: »
    Hi Exhausted Angie,
    Yeah I had looked into the Prep course on 25th of Feb but decided it was too late. Glad I didnt go for it though as a friend just told me that she did that same course and thought it was rubbish! Instead I signed up lastnight for Gaelchultur's online prep course, that was 49euro. From what I have seen so far that won't be great either. I'd say I'll get a grind or two once I get a date for interview. Very nervous about the whole thing!! Three days observation done, 2 more this week. Will see from there then. Loving it so far!

    O might check that online course out. It has to be better than nothing. I am glad u r enjoying the observation. I assisted in a few homework clubs and just loved working with children.Stuck working in an office at the mo n finding it really boring. Besta luck with everything, if I get my interview will let u know. so nervous too but would just love to get on the course.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12 nrgB


    hey ive just had my interview for hibernia! they were lovely. i dont know what to think after it though. i felt good when I came out but I dont know now! i would be interested to know how other people are feeling… anybody who has recently done it??? thanks


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12 nrgB


    Oh and Exausted Angie… I did the gaelchultur prep course before and to be honest its a waste of money. its 125 euro and its rubbish! honestly you can get really good CD's from the library and if you keep listening to them it'll improve your spoken Irish loads!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 delilahmac


    nrgB wrote: »
    hey ive just had my interview for hibernia! they were lovely. i dont know what to think after it though. i felt good when I came out but I dont know now! i would be interested to know how other people are feeling… anybody who has recently done it??? thanks

    Hi ya, I did my interview last Monday week on feb 20th and it only took a week to hear back. Got offered a place on Monday for April start! Delighted!:-)

    I thought they were lovely as well. I was very unsure as to how it went too. Made few mistakes in Irish and felt they guided my answers once or twice in the English. I thought it was a 50-50 chance really. Couldn't call it. Obviously it went better than I thought though so you shouldn't worry either! Was your interview yesterday?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12 nrgB


    delilahmac wrote: »
    nrgB wrote: »
    hey ive just had my interview for hibernia! they were lovely. i dont know what to think after it though. i felt good when I came out but I dont know now! i would be interested to know how other people are feeling… anybody who has recently done it??? thanks

    Hi ya, I did my interview last Monday week on feb 20th and it only took a week to hear back. Got offered a place on Monday for April start! Delighted!:-)

    I thought they were lovely as well. I was very unsure as to how it went too. Made few mistakes in Irish and felt they guided my answers once or twice in the English. I thought it was a 50-50 chance really. Couldn't call it. Obviously it went better than I thought though so you shouldn't worry either! Was your interview yesterday?

    My interview was Tuesday so I'm still waiting to hear back. Ya I made a few mistakes. I felt great when I came out but I think I started analysing it too much.. I'll just have to wait and see! Congrats to you.. You must be delighted! Well done


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 treehouse1


    The fact that they continue to allow huge numbers of people to apply for the course.. when thousands have already done the course and are now unemployed

    shouldn't that be a sign to keep away from it??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 cazzyjens


    hiya just wondering if anyone has any advice for me or has been though this. I had an interview for hibernia n feb 2011, I wasnt prepared for the irish and i knew i hadnt got in. I applied again, had my interview in May 2011, got grinds, my Irish was great the second time round. Really felt it had gone well and was disapointed to hear I hadnt got in again. I requested feedback, I was told I needed more experience in the classroom (I already have 7 years experience in the classroom and I know of people who never stood in a classroom and got in first time). They said my Irish was fine and to keep it up. They said my english was not up to standards i.e. I said "the teacher done/teacher did". Im thinking of applying again and hoping Ill get in the third time.


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