SGS - Verification Officer for Driving Licences.

Donegal_gal

Well I had my Interview, They seem like a great company, and the people were lovely so I would not worry about that aspect. However I did find myself caught off Guard with some of the questions, I also felt I answered too fast and perhaps spoke too much, I probably came accross as more of a talker than a listener which isnt actually the case, I am usually a good listener, but I was quite nervous. Im very mixed about how it went. That said I was very much myself and the interviews both had great personality, There was a little laughing at the scenarios, Maybe too much on my behalf, The questions were mainly the same as the others, However one question I had not anticipated, That I think is worth being prepared for is what would you do if you witnesssed your Co Worker Stealing from the company. Overal the interview was fine, I just done feel I portrayed myself as well as I could of, Hopefully they will not base their decision on the interview alone, as I really think I would be great at the Job,
If anybody needs any other advise or info, Feel free to Pm me,
Also did anybody else have there interview in Galway, and do you remember the name of the Male Interviewer?If you could remind me, Thanks

Best of Luck to all

cirrus55

Donegal_gal wrote: »

Well I had my Interview, They seem like a great company, and the people were lovely so I would not worry about that aspect. However I did find myself caught off Guard with some of the questions, I also felt I answered too fast and perhaps spoke too much, I probably came accross as more of a talker than a listener which isnt actually the case, I am usually a good listener, but I was quite nervous. Im very mixed about how it went. That said I was very much myself and the interviews both had great personality, There was a little laughing at the scenarios, Maybe too much on my behalf, The questions were mainly the same as the others, However one question I had not anticipated, That I think is worth being prepared for is what would you do if you witnesssed your Co Worker Stealing from the company. Overal the interview was fine, I just done feel I portrayed myself as well as I could of, Hopefully they will not base their decision on the interview alone, as I really think I would be great at the Job,
If anybody needs any other advise or info, Feel free to Pm me,
Also did anybody else have there interview in Galway, and do you remember the name of the Male Interviewer?If you could remind me, Thanks

Best of Luck to all

Donegal_gal I wouldn't worry too much. I was the same, talked a lot but hope I answered the questions adequately. One of my interviewers didnt say much at all, and seemed to be just observing the whole interaction. I didn't get that question about how you would deal with a work colleague stealing. That's a tricky one. I was wondering if I should send an email after the interview, but didn't want to be seen as canvassing. So I just left it in the end. It will be a long wait for the result.

Donegal_gal

Thank Cirus, Im the exact same , alot of people recommend a thank you email, its just so hard to know what they expect

cirrus55

Does anyone have any idea how long the interviews are going on for? Or was it just all of last week? Just trying to get some idea of how many they might have interviewed in the three centres. Good luck to anyone who still has to interview.

Donegal_gal

cirrus55 wrote: »

Does anyone have any idea how long the interviews are going on for? Or was it just all of last week? Just trying to get some idea of how many they might have interviewed in the three centres. Good luck to anyone who still has to interview.

Next week is the last week

Strongbow10

cirrus55 wrote: »

Does anyone have any idea how long the interviews are going on for? Or was it just all of last week? Just trying to get some idea of how many they might have interviewed in the three centres. Good luck to anyone who still has to interview.

Feedback is to be given Monday week I believe in terms of offers/thanks but no thanks emails

bowloforanges

Strongbow10 wrote: »

Feedback is to be given Monday week I believe in terms of offers/thanks but no thanks emails

I was told Monday that applicants will be notified of whether or not they get the position in four weeks which would be around the 15th of July,that's what I was told at least in the interview.

bowloforanges

cirrus55 wrote: »

Does anyone have any idea how long the interviews are going on for? Or was it just all of last week? Just trying to get some idea of how many they might have interviewed in the three centres. Good luck to anyone who still has to interview.

I'd say they got through around 14 candidates a day (2 per hour) so say that by 10 working days would be around 140. However, I'd say there might be interviews held in all 3 locations by different interviewers which means it's more likely that there has been around 420 interview candidates. Does that sound right? Just what I could figure, I mean, as you said, if there's going to be 37 driving licence centres then they possibly need an average of 3-5 staff members per centre which mean there might be as much as 110-185 jobs going. Hard to know how many staff will be needed. So I say candidates must have at least 1 in 3 or 4 chances of getting it? I went for a position before where there were 200 interviews for 20 jobs and got it so let's hope luck prevails again!

Strongbow10

bowloforanges wrote: »

I'd say they got through around 14 candidates a day (2 per hour) so say that by 10 working days would be around 140. However, I'd say there might be interviews held in all 3 locations by different interviewers which means it's more likely that there has been around 420 interview candidates. Does that sound right? Just what I could figure, I mean, as you said, if there's going to be 37 driving licence centres then they possibly need an average of 3-5 staff members per centre which mean there might be as much as 110-185 jobs going. Hard to know how many staff will be needed. So I say candidates must have at least 1 in 3 or 4 chances of getting it? I went for a position before where there were 200 interviews for 20 jobs and got it so let's hope luck prevails again!

what areas did you apply for can i ask?

galwaygirl2

Hi all,

Congrats on getting this far. Have an interview this week so nervous :eek:

bowloforanges

galwaygirl2 wrote: »

Hi all,

Congrats on getting this far. Have an interview this week so nervous :eek:

It'll be grand. If it's in Galway, don't worry, the interviewers are lovely just prepare for scenario style questions and best of luck just be yourself!

bunny24

You all sound very positive after the interviews & seem to have done brilliantly - well done to all of you!

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences also, it really has helped settle my nerves. A little.

I have mine this Friday in Galway - will let you know how I get on. Very nervous as it's also my first real interview as I have had the same job since leaving school, through college etc.

Does anyone know if you get called for training does that mean you automatically have the job or is that another stage you will need to complete before securing the job? I know the email stated it was Stage 4 of the selection process.

galwaygirl2

Ya its in Galway. Do they ask for references ať the interview?

cirrus55

bowloforanges wrote: »

I'd say they got through around 14 candidates a day (2 per hour) so say that by 10 working days would be around 140. However, I'd say there might be interviews held in all 3 locations by different interviewers which means it's more likely that there has been around 420 interview candidates. Does that sound right? Just what I could figure, I mean, as you said, if there's going to be 37 driving licence centres then they possibly need an average of 3-5 staff members per centre which mean there might be as much as 110-185 jobs going. Hard to know how many staff will be needed. So I say candidates must have at least 1 in 3 or 4 chances of getting it? I went for a position before where there were 200 interviews for 20 jobs and got it so let's hope luck prevails again!

I think your're certainly close enough to the mark. A 1 in 4 chance certainly wouldnt be too bad. My friend was interviewed in SGS's Little Island office in Cork on Wednesday by two women. He said they were very friendly too. Would love to know how many applied first day, must be in the thousands. I found myself dreaming about where I would go on holidays next year if I got the job! How sad is that.

trafficlight

Has anybody received phone calls for interviews this week????
I havent heard anything since the online test so i'm presuming im unsuccessfull

annie mac

I heard nothing re online ability test, phoned SGS was speaking to Alison who advised I would be notified either way by email or telephone, was very nice and wished me the best of luck, that was 2 weeks ago, phoned again on Monday was advised that Alison was at meeting would advise message and get her to call me back or email. Have heard nothing. Very disappointed with this company as to read up on them they seem to be very much hands on and attention to detail. :pac:

banshee2013

Hi, I have an interview with SGS tomorrow in Galway and I'm just looking for some help with directions from anyone that has already had their interview there. I'll be coming in on Tuam Road / ClareGalway - Thanks for any help

galwaygirl2

banshee2013 wrote: »

Hi, I have an interview with SGS tomorrow in Galway and I'm just looking for some help with directions from anyone that has already had their interview there. I'll be coming in on Tuam Road / ClareGalway - Thanks for any help

Hi banshee me too. I think you turn up left for the racecourse after that havent a clue. So interested in answers too. :cool:

annie mac

Best of luck Guys when did ye get the phone call

Strongbow10

galwaygirl2 wrote: »

Hi banshee me too. I think you turn up left for the racecourse after that havent a clue. So interested in answers too. :cool:

you turn into Ballybrit Industrial park, there are about 5 blocks of what look like residential buildings

SGS have a building there, you will see Taxi's outside, its where they do the taxi licence's

galwaygirl2

annie mac wrote: »

Best of luck Guys when did ye get the phone call

Thanks Annie got the call over two weeks ago.

banshee2013

Strongbow10 wrote: »

you turn into Ballybrit Industrial park, there are about 5 blocks of what look like residential buildings

SGS have a building there, you will see Taxi's outside, its where they do the taxi licence's

Thanks Strongbow, Do I go in as far as Rocco Tiles and turn left on that road to bring me out by the racecourse? Is the turn off for Ballybrit Industrial park far down on left or right etc? Thanks for the help

LowOdour

Odd this thread is in the first page.
Met a Cavan/ Monagahan girl today looking for directions to the Galway SGS office. Hadnt a clue where it was (Parkmore East anyone?). Presumed it was an interview so if you are reading on here, hope you found it on time!!

banshee2013

annie mac wrote: »

Best of luck Guys when did ye get the phone call

Thanks Annie mac - also got the call almost 2 weeks ago

cirrus55

annie mac wrote: »

I heard nothing re online ability test, phoned SGS was speaking to Alison who advised I would be notified either way by email or telephone, was very nice and wished me the best of luck, that was 2 weeks ago, phoned again on Monday was advised that Alison was at meeting would advise message and get her to call me back or email. Have heard nothing. Very disappointed with this company as to read up on them they seem to be very much hands on and attention to detail. :pac:

Annie Mac my friend who went for it in Cork said the the girl interviewing was called Alison. Same person maybe? They are still going on there.

cirrus55

Strongbow10 wrote: »

you turn into Ballybrit Industrial park, there are about 5 blocks of what look like residential buildings

SGS have a building there, you will see Taxi's outside, its where they do the taxi licence's

Think there a good map there, showing SGS location:http://www.galwaytransport.info/2011/03/city-east-business-park-layout-map.html

bowloforanges

galwaygirl2 wrote: »

Thanks Annie got the call over two weeks ago.

If you're coming from Briarhill Shopping Centre then follow the N6, you will pass by Tom Hogans Filling Station/Garage which is on the right hand side of the road and there will be a signpost on the roundabout ahead indicating the turn off for Ballybrit Industrial Business Park which is also on the right side so you will need to go through the roundabout.

Once you take the turn off for the industrial state, you will see a sign in the business park saying "City East" business park go down that lane and half-way down there is the SGS building which has the sign over the door, it is directly beside a cafe.

Does that make sense? I'm not great with directions but it was easy to find from the Briarhill shopping centre.

If you do get lost, then ask someone where the Supermac's Head Office is as it is the most commonly known business in the industrial park, also if you do get really stuck just ring Supermac's head office and ask them for directions :P

Donegal_gal

Hi banshee a. Have u a sat nav on fone if so type in ballybrit busines park and it wkll bring u right there. If not When u get to just outside city before any roundabouts u will see a sign on the left for galway races take a sharp left continue to roundabout and take first exit another sharp left . athen take a rogh and drive a minute u will see sgs office on the right. These are sketchy but allow lots of time. Perhaps google now. Destination Ballybrit ark. Hope this helps

banshee2013 wrote: »

Hi, I ave an interview with SGS tomorrow in Galway and I'm just looking for some help with directions from anyone that has already had their interview there. I'll be coming in on Tuam Road / ClareGalway - Thanks for any help

annie mac

Thanks everyone, great to see that you have been contacted I really wish you all the best of luck in your new jobs. It is a position that I would have liked as lots of challenges with this company also working as a team. Keep us posted on how all is going. Thanks

banshee2013

Thx folks..got to the door with the gps on my phone. Lovely people,fingers crossed all went well :-)