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CoolroeMan

Got called to a Case Study exam next week in Dublin.

If Anyone has done one of these before they might let me know what type of thing I can expect..

Cheers

corny

CoolroeMan wrote: »

Got called to a Case Study exam next week in Dublin.

If Anyone has done one of these before they might let me know what type of thing I can expect..

Cheers

CoolroeMan can i ask what day you've been called? I got called for Monday but it looks like i won't be able to make it.

Hoping its not the only day they're doing it.

CoolroeMan

Monday aswell

Poles

I'm on Monday morning also. I know one other who's up at the same time.

kojack

I'm Monday afternoon, would love to know what to expect from the case study

wemmet

I am on Tuesday afternoon. I rang publicjobs too and they said there is nothing else they can tell me/us about the exam.

Surely it will be accountancy/finance based though or what do you think? Like is there a need to brush up on ratios and formulas etc.? I am a little out of practice so am a little concerned.....

corny

wemmet wrote: »

I am on Tuesday afternoon. I rang publicjobs too and they said there is nothing else they can tell me/us about the exam.

Surely it will be accountancy/finance based though or what do you think? Like is there a need to brush up on ratios and formulas etc.? I am a little out of practice so am a little concerned.....

Wouldn´t imagine it will be too taxing but i suppose it wouldn´t hurt to brush up.

What time do the afternoon sessions start?

wemmet

Mine is at 13.45 on the Tuesday. I am sure if you give them a shout they will let ya swap

Well I was thinking if they are using it as part of the process to trim down numbers it will surely be a little challenging?

Egghead12

Has anyone had any information on what case study may be on? Can't imagine auditing standards been examined. I'm in on Monday afternoon.

wemmet

Anyone hear how today's tests went then?

Very accountancy/auditing heavy or more just general business?!

wemmet

How did everyone get on yesterday?

wemmet

Well, that was pretty fekkin tough. Well not even THAT tough but just very very tight on time

corny

wemmet wrote: »

Well, that was pretty fekkin tough. Well not even THAT tough but just very very tight on time

Looked up at the clock at 14.45 and realised i was still on question 1...queue panic attack.;)

corny

corny wrote: »

Looked up at the clock at 14.45 and realised i was still on question 1...queue panic attack.;)

Made it to interview. Must have done better than i thought.

wemmet

Crap - I haven't heard a thing

Kinda knew I wouldn't but still....

How did they inform you?

wemmet

Just checked my publicjobs account and I did indeed get called! I am a happy wemmet again

Egghead12

Ive been called for interview too.

They emailed to the public jobs.

Poles

Got through also.

I wonder are they interviewing all who did the case study. Hmm

Egghead12

No don't think so. I know two people took the case study but didn't get called for interview.

billyhead

Got called to the interview aswell. For anyone who did not get an e-mail message just log into the Public Jobs portal and check your messages to verify your results from the case study

Lenny Lushlips

Egghead12 wrote: »

No don't think so. I know two people took the case study but didn't get called for interview.

Got the call myself.

So some didn't? Thought they might call the lot in. Well commiserations to those who didn't make it to the interview stage this time, and congrats to those who did.

wemmet

Has anyone else completed the form yet? It takes a fair amount of time.....

corny

wemmet wrote: »

Has anyone else completed the form yet? It takes a fair amount of time.....

Not yet been a bit busy. Had a brief glance through it and i did one like it before. Fairly exhaustive alright.

wemmet

That is what I thought, same as the one for AO role like

But there is a load more stuff about skills/competencies in it that I didn't see initially

Lenny Lushlips

wemmet wrote: »

That is what I thought, same as the one for AO role like

But there is a load more stuff about skills/competencies in it that I didn't see initially

Yes, at the bottom. You have to fill it ALL in. (it says make sure you complete part 2 or something, which is the competencies etc.)

wemmet

Oh so nearly finished that bloody form....

Lenny Lushlips

wemmet wrote: »

Oh so nearly finished that bloody form....

lol.

Lenny Lushlips

all quiet on the Eastern Front.

Almost too quiet....

wemmet

Just had my interview, was pretty tough! Wouldn't be feeling too confident

Has anyone else had theirs yet?

Poles

Had my interview last week.
It went OK but thought it was tough enough.
They mentioned we might hear by Friday.

wemmet

Given the fact that they are looking to fill 17 places or whatever I am still giving myself some chance but won't be holding my breath. The fella who came out before me looked well rattled, was funny. Sure twas good experience of nothing else!

corny

Definitely wasn't what i was expecting but the time flew by. Hopefully thats a good sign.

Egghead12

I have my interview tomorrow. Do we actually need to bring anything. ID or anything

billyhead

Had mine today. Was tough. Wasn't asked for ID or qualifications

Lenny Lushlips

Tough? Like tough how? Mostly 'give examples of abc', or 'what does an auditor do', or rubber baseball bats and a gobstopper?

Lenny Lushlips

wemmet wrote: »

Given the fact that they are looking to fill 17 places or whatever I am still giving myself some chance but won't be holding my breath. The fella who came out before me looked well rattled, was funny. Sure twas good experience of nothing else!

Don't supposed they mentioned how many were being interviewed?

or what marks you got from the case study exam?

or what the snowboarding facilities are like?

Poles

wemmet wrote: »

Given the fact that they are looking to fill 17 places or whatever I am still giving myself some chance but won't be holding my breath. The fella who came out before me looked well rattled, was funny. Sure twas good experience of nothing else!

Where did you hear about the number of places to be filled?

Egghead12

Wow. That was tough. Not sure if it went well or badly. Time flew though. Said we should hopefully know by the weekend

they said 17 positions af the case studies with the possibility of forming s panel too

Poles

Didn't hear mention of numbers at the case study.

Best of luck to everyone anyway.

Lenny Lushlips

Egghead12 wrote: »

Wow. That was tough. Not sure if it went well or badly. Time flew though. Said we should hopefully know by the weekend

they said 17 positions af the case studies with the possibility of forming s panel too

Yup. very tough, and thorough, and tough. Still, means we'll be in the smart side of the pulic service....:)

Not sure I understand this bit Egghead. " they said 17 positions af the case studies with the possibility of forming s panel too".

Can you clarify?

Phew. Still reeling a bit.

Well best of luck to all who go through. Reckon it'll be an excellent job.

Egghead12

Lenny Lushlips wrote: »

Yup. very tough, and thorough, and tough. Still, means we'll be in the smart side of the pulic service....:)

Not sure I understand this bit Egghead. " they said 17 positions af the case studies with the possibility of forming s panel too".

Can you clarify?

Phew. Still reeling a bit.

Well best of luck to all who go through. Reckon it'll be an excellent job.

The lady said at the case study when somebody asked how many positions were available. She said initially there will be 17 with the possibility of taking on more in the future. I'm in the private sector so not sure how the public works but my trusty friend who works in the CC said usually that means theyll form a panel in the order of merit. Said if you're number 1 on panel. If another position were to become available say in two months time. You'd be offered it.

Please don't quote ME on this. It's just what ive been told.

barneystinson

Lenny Lushlips wrote: »

Yup. very tough, and thorough, and tough. Still, means we'll be in the smart side of the pulic service....:)

Meaning the rest of the pulic (sic) service is.....??

Best of luck, you'll need it with that attitude!

Lenny Lushlips

Egghead12 wrote: »

The lady said at the case study when somebody asked how many positions were available. She said initially there will be 17 with the possibility of taking on more in the future. I'm in the private sector so not sure how the public works but my trusty friend who works in the CC said usually that means theyll form a panel in the order of merit. Said if you're number 1 on panel. If another position were to become available say in two months time. You'd be offered it.

Please don't quote ME on this. It's just what ive been told.

Thanks Egghead. Best of luck with it.

barneystinson wrote: »

Meaning the rest of the pulic (sic) service is.....??

Best of luck, you'll need it with that attitude!

Opps. Sorry, no offense. Just mean these guys are sharp. Definitely the toughest interview I've had.

wemmet

I heard that bit about the 17 places plus panel too.

And at least we all found it very tough!!! Safety in numbers and all that

Be great to know once and for all by the weekend

wemmet

Anyone hear anything from anyone yet?!?!

TCO

wemmet wrote: »

Anyone hear anything from anyone yet?!?!

Nope. Expecting the email any minute now

Egghead12

Nope nothing.

wemmet

Do ya reckon yeah? I would be kinda surprised if we hear today now to be honest. MY guess is that it will be next week but I suppose you never know....

billyhead

Received my result about an hour ago. It was a word attachment send to my e-mail account. I didn't get placed. Not really surprised as I got the impression from the interview they were looking for someone either fully or partially qualified as an accountant.

wemmet

****, sorry to hear that man. Surprised they called you to interview if they didn't think you had a chance, it is kinda lousy in fact. To be fair though that interview was a great experience, definitely the most full on I have ever had

I don't think they are gonna get many fully qualified accountants for 31K per annum

I am only part qualified and that is through my undergrad which gives me 5 exemptions

Still haven't heard a word my end anyway......

wemmet

Noooooooo, nothing at all........it is a bit of a head f*%k in all fairness!!!!!!!!!!!