Temporary Clerical Positions in the Public Service

Mrs OBumble

Applictions for this year's TCO panel are now open: http://www.publicjobs.ie/publicjobs/campaignAdvert/4257.htm


I haven't checked out the full details yet, but they've said:

As the application process for this campaign differs from previous years it is important that you read the Information Booklet before you apply.
You should note that on this occasion you will be required to complete the on-line Skills and Expereince Questionaire at a later stage. Your location choice will taken into account at that stage.

This may mean that the wisdom from last year's TCO thread may not necessarily apply.

Closing date is 21 Feb.

Good luck one and all, especially those who really need the work.

And please do keep us informed about how it operates this year.

kevohmsford

Just applied for it. Thanks for the heads up. Will keep posted if I am successful.

Broads.ie

Is the website freezing for anybody when you complete the application form? After ten minutes of loading I just cancelled and filled it in again, and now it has frozen... again.

kmag16

Yeah, the exact same thing happened to me. I tried a few times to do it, but then gave up. Will try again tomorrow and hopefully it was just a temporary glitch.

aine92

I went on the website earlier, forgot my username and just tried to log in there but the page is just blank, nothing at all on it only white.. just me?

lolli

I applied no problem. I only got a job for 2011s panel in January. Best of luck everyone.

TheMilkyPirate

Thanks OP, Just applied their now hope to god i get something out of this.

EDIT: Actually just before you submit, It asks do you want to attach any other documents. I took this to mean my CV so i attached that. Thinking now maybe i shouldn't have or that it was for something else?

Postgrad10

Hi, Just applied too. I hope that was all needed. I double checked the info booklet and it does not request anything but the application form so I left it at that. So strange to be giving so little information about myself and my education. And they choose from that simple page?

lolli

baraca wrote: »

Thanks OP, Just applied their now hope to god i get something out of this.

EDIT: Actually just before you submit, It asks do you want to attach any other documents. I took this to mean my CV so i attached that. Thinking now maybe i shouldn't have or that it was for something else?

It said on the email please dont attach anything.

TheMilkyPirate

lolli wrote: »

It said on the email please dont attach anything.

Strange at the end of the application it asked did i have anything to attach. I'll just go update it and remove the CV

lolli

baraca wrote: »

Strange at the end of the application it asked did i have anything to attach. I'll just go update it and remove the CV

I found that confusing as well, so I hope i'm right that I didnt attach anything!

Postgrad10

Only email I got said thanks for applying etc.

aine92

First applic. page says in bold, do not attach anything.

newballsplease

On the first screen before you clicked Apply here, it said in Bold; Do Not attach any documents with your application.

You obviosly didnt read it.

And people wonder :rolleyes:

steph1

So basically anyone that applied last year and finished in the top half of the listings and did not get a position has to now repeat the process over again?

EdenHazard

I applied, what kind of stuff would you do in this job?

Broads.ie

EdenHazard wrote: »

I applied, what kind of stuff would you do in this job?

General work such as etc. and so forth.

Broads.ie

newballsplease wrote: »

On the first screen before you clicked Apply here, it said in Bold; Do Not attach any documents with your application.

You obviosly didnt read it.

And people wonder :rolleyes:

Well then why the fuck does it entice you to attach a document after filling the application form? Sorry for swearing but that smug rolleyes smiley really makes me feel like kicking you in the face.

Here you can attach any appropriate document to your submission in the 'Application Attachment' section.

To upload a document to attach to this submission, please click on the 'Browse' button below and locate your document, or enter the complete path and file name of your document.

Attachment document size must be less than 5MB.

Amzie

steph1 wrote: »

So basically anyone that applied last year and finished in the top half of the listings and did not get a position has to now repeat the process over again?

Yes unfortunately thats how it works:(

Amzie

Broads.ie wrote: »

Well then why the fuck does it entice you to attach a document after filling the application form? Sorry for swearing but that smug rolleyes smiley really makes me feel like kicking you in the face.

• Here you can attach any appropriate document to your submission in the 'Application Attachment' section.
• To upload a document to attach to this submission, please click on the 'Browse' button below and locate your document, or enter the complete path and file name of your document.
• Attachment document size must be less than 5MB

Exactly its a bit stupid having the above message making people think you have to attach a document, there sending mixed messages I didnt upload it anyways so hopefully thats what they want!!!

mrgardener

Just sat down with my father, who was recently let go from his job, to help him with this.
Did we miss something? Just one page of general info and thats it?
How do they pick someone from that?

angelfire9

Application sent
The "attach" don't "attach" thing got me as well

Fingers crossed this works I could do with it!!

Amzie

mrgardener wrote: »

Just sat down with my father, who was recently let go from his job, to help him with this.
Did we miss something? Just one page of general info and thats it?
How do they pick someone from that?

He will be notified at a later stage to complete an online application, takes about 30 mins and your asked questions about your competency and personality, there is an advice centre tab on the publicjobs.ie website where it tells you about this hope this helps

Mrs OBumble

Amzie wrote: »

Exactly its a bit stupid having the above message making people think you have to attach a document, there sending mixed messages I didnt upload it anyways so hopefully thats what they want!!!

They're using a more standard tool candidate management tool than they have in the past - notice the way that your details were auto-filled in from your profile, I'm sure that didn't happen last time.

For most jobs, it makes sense to let people include attachments.

For this lot (general clerical work that anyone who can manage to do on-line applicatin process should be able for), attachments would be a waste of time. But their tool obviously doesn't have a way to switch the attachment option off for jobs where it's not relevant.

As things go, if that's the worst bit of the process I'll be well happy.

newballsplease

Broads.ie wrote: »

Well then why the fuck does it entice you to attach a document after filling the application form? Sorry for swearing but that smug rolleyes smiley really makes me feel like kicking you in the face.

All the applications through the publicjobs website have the attachment thing at the end of it. Some require documents, some dont.

This particular one asked on the very first page, NOT to attach any document.

You obviously just didnt read the page and jumped into it..APPLY NOW -PANIC - CLICK.

Read things in future before you start is my advice :rolleyes:

PopTarts

EdenHazard wrote: »

I applied, what kind of stuff would you do in this job?

My filing hopefully.

Prettyfireworks

I saw some posts earlier about people having problems with submitted the application, I had the same problem so I tried using a different browser and that worked for me.

Good luck all!

Mayo Miss

Done. Hopefully I get longer than the 8 weeks I got last year. Will be following this thread closely.

SeaFields

I have had some problems viewing the publicjobs website lately while using chrome but then it works no prob if I try IE. Could explain some of the problems people are experiencing here.

Postgrad10

Why bother repeating this as it was already mentioned above . Talk about just wanting to have something to say .

Good luck with your applications everyone

newballsplease wrote: »

Broads.ie wrote: »

Well then why the fuck does it entice you to attach a document after filling the application form? Sorry for swearing but that smug rolleyes smiley really makes me feel like kicking you in the face.

All the applications through the publicjobs website have the attachment thing at the end of it. Some require documents, some dont.

This particular one asked on the very first page, NOT to attach any document.

You obviously just didnt read the page and jumped into it..APPLY NOW -PANIC - CLICK.

Read things in future before you start is my advice :rolleyes:

newballsplease

Postgrad10 wrote: »

Why bother repeating this as it was already mentioned above . Talk about just wanting to have something to say .

Good luck with your applications everyone

Why bother quoteing it when its allready been said??!

Yes this could go on... I only responded to point out the not so obvious apparently!

boobar

EdenHazard wrote: »

I applied, what kind of stuff would you do in this job?

Clerical Work, dealing with queries, filing etc.

Broads.ie

newballsplease wrote: »

Why bother quoteing it when its allready been said??!

Yes this could go on... I only responded to point out the not so obvious apparently!

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

culsoh

I've just submitted my application.

I read the Information Booklet - your only allowed to chose one location from List A and B.
Unfortuntely none of the locations on List B are anywhere near me... so I'm left with chosing one location from List A - which won't be easy as I live on the border of Cavan, Monaghan, Meath and Louth..

This may be a cheeky question, but does anyone know where I'd be better off selecting as my location in Stage B??

Just after being made redundant and getting married in September so I'm really really hoping I get something from this - I just wanna try and get the best possible chance by choosing a county where theres actual vacancies... Anyone know??? Or Know how I'd find out??

Atlantis50

culsoh wrote: »

I've just submitted my application.

I read the Information Booklet - your only allowed to chose one location from List A and B.
Unfortuntely none of the locations on List B are anywhere near me... so I'm left with chosing one location from List A - which won't be easy as I live on the border of Cavan, Monaghan, Meath and Louth..

This may be a cheeky question, but does anyone know where I'd be better off selecting as my location in Stage B??

Just after being made redundant and getting married in September so I'm really really hoping I get something from this - I just wanna try and get the best possible chance by choosing a county where theres actual vacancies... Anyone know??? Or Know how I'd find out??

Whichever town listed has the most civil servants will likely be the one with most vacancies.

So the question is how do you find out which town employs the most civil servants?

Best way I can think of is looking at the governments info on decentralisation:

http://www.decentralisation.gov.ie/DecProjectstobeleftinsituoradvanced.html
http://www.decentralisation.gov.ie/Documents/BD_OriginalGovtAnnouncementBudget2004.html

Decentralisation plans proceeding (numbers from 2nd link – 2004 Govt announcement):

Buncrana: 120 jobs in Dept. of Social Protection.
Gweedore: 30 jobs in Foras Na Gaeilge.
Listowel: 50 jobs with the Revenue.

No information on the others.

Of course, there are also other civil service jobs in those locations unrelated to decentralisation but there doesn’t appear to be any way to determine numbers for those.

Bottom line: Pick Buncrana!

cena

Why do they ask for you pps number. Is it for them to find out if some one has been on the dole or what not for a long time

Mrs OBumble

cena wrote: »

Why do they ask for you pps number. Is it for them to find out if some one has been on the dole or what not for a long time

I don't believe so.

Like any employer, the government has to tax its staff.

Many bit employers collect PPS at job-application time, 'cos then they are 100% certain they've got it later when they need it. This also filters out people who don't have one.

cee_jay

cena wrote: »

Why do they ask for you pps number. Is it for them to find out if some one has been on the dole or what not for a long time

The PPS Number is currently captured at registration stage on publicjobs.ie. This assists in the identification and verification of applicants at various stages of the selection process and is used to identify duplicate applicants.
http://www.welfare.ie/EN/Topics/PPSN/Pages/rou.aspx#pas

Monkey09

I applied for this a few days ago but I didn't get any kind of acknowledgement through my email. On publicjobs.ie, it says that my application has been submitted so I'm hoping I didn't miss out on anything...

Postgrad10

Monkey09 wrote: »

I applied for this a few days ago but I didn't get any kind of acknowledgement through my email. On publicjobs.ie, it says that my
application has been submitted so I'm hoping I didn't miss out on anything...

Check your spam , sometimes mail goes in there

theparish

Monkey09 wrote: »

I applied for this a few days ago but I didn't get any kind of acknowledgement through my email. On publicjobs.ie, it says that my application has been submitted so I'm hoping I didn't miss out on anything...

I am in the same boat,I have not yet received an e-mail with the skills and experience questionnaire and my account reads submitted.It states in the handbook to ring a certain phone no. if there is no e-mail by next Friday.

keepkeyyellow

Just wondering if anyone on here was a TCO in Cork last year and if so where were you placed? I'm curious to see what departments hire

Barnet

Monkey09 wrote: »

I applied for this a few days ago but I didn't get any kind of acknowledgement through my email. On publicjobs.ie, it says that my application has been submitted so I'm hoping I didn't miss out on anything...

I applied yesterday, no acknowledgement email received as yet, nothing in spam. Application states 'submitted', if no email received by friday I'll give them a ring.

Postgrad10

theparish wrote: »

Monkey09 wrote: »

I applied for this a few days ago but I didn't get any kind of acknowledgement through my email. On publicjobs.ie, it says that my application has been submitted so I'm hoping I didn't miss out on anything...

I am in the same boat,I have not yet received an e-mail with the skills and experience questionnaire and my account reads submitted.It states in the handbook to ring a certain phone no. if there is no e-mail by next Friday.

I don't think anyone has received the questionnaire as of yet. The info said that it would be sent out after the deadline . No panic yet . As long as we get it before Friday.

Postgrad10

The deadline has been extended for this until 12 midnight for some reason.

sjms

Postgrad10 wrote: »

The deadline has been extended for this until 12 midnight for some reason.

very quick campaign to be honest. I was working in the Dept of Social Protection last year. Must say it is a great temporary job! Applied again! Make sure you are consistent in answering the questionnaire!

V480

sjms wrote: »

very quick campaign to be honest. I was working in the Dept of Social Protection last year. Must say it is a great temporary job! Applied again! Make sure you are consistent in answering the questionnaire!

What do you mean by consistant?!

Postgrad10

Which of the practice questionnaires on the website is relevant for the TCO position ?

kmag16

I applied last year and got the job and was also working in the Department of Social Protection. Really enjoyed it there I must say and it's a perfect job for the summer whilst in college. Also applied again this year, and I got a confirmation email that read as follows;

Dear _____,

You have successfully submitted your application for the position of Temporary Clerical Positions in the Public Service

Thank you,
Public Appointments Service

Then I updated my application and got another email saying my updated application was submitted properly.

For the people who didn't get a confirmation email of their submitted application, is this the first year you are applying? Before I applied this time I update my profile from last year when I applied first, so maybe the conformation email takes longer to arrive if you've just created a profile for this campaign? I don't know, just a thought.

Still haven't got the email about the questionnaire yet though.

Manco

Applied for it, good luck everyone. Curious about the TCO in Galway if anyone has any experiences.

sjms

V480 wrote: »

What do you mean by consistant?!

the questions they ask in the questionnaire seem to crop up again and again. just make sure that you reply with the same answer.