Public Jobs Application Process

BESman

Anyone ever applied for a civil service job through their website (PublicJobs.ie)?

At the end of the online application for most positions, it allows you to upload additional documents, whatever you want basically. Now I presume a CV is the most obvious thing here. But why don't they just ask you to submit a CV from the beginning? I thought the whole application was an automated online system without the need for uploading your own word files. Just kind of defeats the purpose IMO.

Also, the civil service never seem to advertise starting dates for their positions. A bit annoying.

boobar

BESman wrote: »

Anyone ever applied for a civil service job through their website (PublicJobs.ie)?

At the end of the online application for most positions, it allows you to upload additional documents, whatever you want basically. Now I presume a CV is the most obvious thing here. But why don't they just ask you to submit a CV from the beginning? I thought the whole application was an automated online system without the need for uploading your own word files. Just kind of defeats the purpose IMO.

Also, the civil service never seem to advertise starting dates for their positions. A bit annoying.

I agree that not advertising the start date is very annoying.

For the application process, one part of it will be the online feature. The upload facility can sometimes relate to specific forms that have to be filled out e.g. a competency based application form. I agree that the half online, half something else defeats the purpose.

BESman

boobar wrote: »

I agree that not advertising the start date is very annoying.

For the application process, one part of it will be the online feature. The upload facility can sometimes relate to specific forms that have to be filled out e.g. a competency based application form. I agree that the half online, half something else defeats the purpose.

Ya I just think it's a bit of mish-mash, but otherwise, the website is quite good.

boobar

BESman wrote: »

Ya I just think it's a bit of mish-mash, but otherwise, the website is quite good.

They've just launched a new look website today....

Have a look at it it looks fairly good, but I doubt the application process has changed much.

kizzykat

There's no start date as the Public Appointments Service (PAS) hold open competitions; you are competing to be put on a panel for a particular role/grade. There tend to be thousands of applications for the PAS competitions, so it's a little bit different from the usual 'throw in the CV' job application.

Previously, outside of professional and technical grades, one would apply online through PAS site, after which all interested parties would sit exams. If successful, the candidate would then be called for interview or assessment.

I'm guessing that you're applying for the recently advertised Administrative Officer role, in which case there will be a pre-selection process based on qualifications that meet particular skill gaps in Dept of Finance and Dept of Public Expenditure and Reform. Most civil servants tend to be generalists, i.e. their qualification may not be in the specific area that they work in (think Commerce, Arts, Politics, etc).

Applying for a civil service job is a long process, and you definitely wouldn't want to put all your eggs in that basket. It's entirely possible to be highly placed on a panel and never hear anything, or be called quickly if vacancies arise.

Hope that helps!

Hannibal6.0

Posting this on the behalf of someone else who doesn use boards, but they have completed the application and have now been asked to do an online test before they can proceed to the next stage.

Has anyone done these online tests before, and anyone know a good place to practice them for this position.

microbio

Hannibal,
If not too late for your friend, then direct them to the 'advice centre' on the publicjobs.ie website. There are sample tests online.
Best of luck

tiger_cub

just been called to got to dublin for the exam. anyone else? any one have any info at all about what to expect? I know a lot of others who have been too, and all are over three days so there must be a high number who have made it too this stage.

BESman

tiger_cub wrote: »

just been called to got to dublin for the exam. anyone else? any one have any info at all about what to expect? I know a lot of others who have been too, and all are over three days so there must be a high number who have made it too this stage.

This thread was a general question about the public jobs application process, not a specific role. You might be referring to the Administration Officer positions. I actually ended up not applying for any role. Maybe start a new thread to get a response from others that applied for the AO positions.