Clerical Officer Campaign 2016

jimba

https://www.publicjobs.ie/publicjobs/campaignAdvert/31258.htm

So it has started again...

Good luck all.

Samsgirl

Best of luck to all applying!

AngelaG

we go again ......

mandymo

Just sent in my application, good luck to all

Heart Break Kid

So do previous years just get wiped

AngelaG

Heart Break Kid wrote: »

So do previous years just get wiped

yip

mandik

I just tried to apply but it keeps telling me something went wrong with the system.. anyone know why??

AngelaG

mandik wrote: »

I just tried to apply but it keeps telling me something went wrong with the system.. anyone know why??

I would say like last time there is overload of people applying. I would leave it awhile and try again.

Calmcookie84

Just applied. Now to start practicing the tests. Best of luck everyone.

Tigger

is this not only for the dept of public expenditure and reform?

AngelaG

Tigger wrote: »

is this not only for the dept of public expenditure and reform?

They are the department in charge of recruitment in the civil service . This is a nationwide campaign for clerical officers in all departments.

Tigger

AngelaG wrote: »

They are the department in charge of recruitment in the civil service . This is a nationwide campaign for clerical officers in all departments.

cool
how come i was able to specify sligo this time instead of sligo leitrim long ford as was previously all i could specify?
its handier for me as i wouldn't be able to get to leitrim or longford

Mickeroo

Calmcookie84 wrote: »

Just applied. Now to start practicing the tests. Best of luck everyone.

Where can you practice the tests?

system_538781

I applied in the 2014 campaign and it took 6 months to get to stage 2, and by then I had secured another job and so dropped out of the running.

How far down the panel got offers last time? And how long were people waiting?

I know it varies but I'd love a little insight.

mandik

AngelaG wrote: »

I would say like last time there is overload of people applying. I would leave it awhile and try again.

Got it sorted. Thank you.

ShaunieVW

Applied myself there. Was expecting a more substantial questionnaire for the initial application, best of luck everyone.

Sprog 4

ShaunieVW wrote: »

Applied myself there. Was expecting a more substantial questionnaire for the initial application, best of luck everyone.

Soooo, are you guaranteed a chance at the tests or the ability to submit a CV or something down the line? That felt crushingly underwhelming. Kind of like 'Here is me. I'm interested in job! Bye!'

Sprog 4

Mickeroo wrote: »

Where can you practice the tests?

I would also like to know this.

FloatingVoter

Practice tests are on the publicjobs.ie website. Here's a linky...

https://www.publicjobs.ie/publicjobs/advice/test/assess.htm

Sprog 4

FloatingVoter wrote: »

Practice tests are on the publicjobs.ie website. Here's a linky...

https://www.publicjobs.ie/publicjobs/advice/test/assess.htm

Thanks. Much appreciated.

uck51js9zml2yt

I was surprised by how simple the application process was.

Heart Break Kid

So I'm in......Anyone have any idea when EO might open up for 2016?

gauchesnell

would be interested in EO competition aswell

Technocentral

Buy some numerical/error checking/verbal reasoning type books, that's how I passed (numerical in my case. I was fine with other parts.) I got mine in Chapters. There are also limited tests on PAS website, but not enough.

Tpau

I've just applied. Now I have to practice for the tests. Are they different to the online TCO questionnaire? Thanks.

Technocentral

Yamileth Fresh Rob wrote:

I was surprised by how simple the application process was.

Its not, that's only registration, online tests are in two parts first a 90 minute assessment's questionaire and later the main part covering error checking, numerical and verbal comprehensive.

Thargor

What sort of wage does it pay?

Creol1

Technocentral wrote: »

Its not, that's only registration, online tests are in two parts first a 90 minute assessment's questionaire and later the main part covering error checking, numerical and verbal comprehensive.

Has that been confirmed already?

When you say assessment questionnaire, you mean the ones based on situational judgement, etc.?

There wasn't one last time.

Thargor wrote: »

What sort of wage does it pay?

Starts off around €21k, rising incrementally to around €37k over about two decades.

Addle

Anyone know what counties/towns are the biggest employers in the west and Midlands?
Sligo, Longford, castlebar, Athlone???

Creol1

Addle wrote: »

Anyone know what counties/towns are the biggest employers in the west and Midlands?
Sligo, Longford, castlebar, Athlone???

Sligo and Tipperary are the largest CO employers in the West and Midlands.

Avada

Heart Break Kid wrote: »

So I'm in......Anyone have any idea when EO might open up for 2016?

It was about 6 months behind last time, so I'd expect similar this time round.

gauchesnell

looking for recommendations

I have put down galway or cork....but I might change this to limerick or cork

Totally up for moving . Main hope is to leave dublin


Which has more prospects Limerick,Cork or Galway.

Dont drive also

Technocentral

Creol1 wrote: »

Has that been confirmed already?



There wasn't one last time.

There was in 2014 here are screen grabs from my PAS messages of Part A and a week later Part B:

Creol1

Technocentral wrote: »

There was in 2014 here are screen grabs from my PAS messages of Part A and a week later Part B:

That's interesting. Thanks. I thought it was just the verbal and numerical, etc. What's the best way of doing well in the situational judgement questions? There must be some kind of pattern to the answers they're looking for, but it's very difficult to find out what it is!

daretodream

Just applied. Best of luck everyone.

Technocentral

Honestly don't know!

screamer

Calmcookie84 wrote: »

Just applied. Now to start practicing the tests. Best of luck everyone.

What tests? where can samples be found?

Tpau

Hi can anybody recommend a book to practise tests from. I've heard the maths is tricky. I popped into easons and could not decide what to buy. Thanks.

Jen Pigs Fly

The my oh has applied for this. I got the 2014 competition last year, and didn't practice any tests however.... In the civil service 9 months now. The aptitude tests are OK. Numerical is hardest.

tiny14

Technocentral wrote: »

Buy some numerical/error checking/verbal reasoning type books, that's how I passed (numerical in my case. I was fine with other parts.) I got mine in Chapters. There are also limited tests on PAS website, but not enough.

hi any chance of getting the name of the book you got to practice from i need to practice all areas😉😉

Technocentral

tiny14 wrote: »

hi any chance of getting the name of the book you got to practice from i need to practice all areas😉😉

1. Perfect Numerical Test Results
€11.00 Hodges Figgis , Dawson Street.

2. Advanced Numeracy Tests by Mike Bryon. Not sure where its available, friend gave it to me. First one should cover all CO eventualities anyway.

Guffy

Yet to finish my degree, would I be wasting my time and theirs applying or is it worth giving it a go anyway?

tiny14

Technocentral wrote: »

1. Perfect Numerical Test Results
€11.00 Hodges Figgis , Dawson Street.

2. Advanced Numeracy Tests by Mike Bryon. Not sure where its available, friend gave it to me. First one should cover all CO eventualities anyway.

thanks so much il look for it the weekendðŸ˜႒ðŸ˜႒

armadillo86

gufc21 wrote: »

Yet to finish my degree, would I be wasting my time and theirs applying or is it worth giving it a go anyway?

When do you finish college?

Guffy

I've done one year and a year level 6. Don't know if i can afford the fees for the next two years with giving up a full time job tbh.


I get 95% give or take in any of the co tests I've done online. Would that help me over to interview?

Heart Break Kid

armadillo86 wrote: »

When do you finish college?

It might take a year to even hear back. Its good practice either way. All campaigns are treated seperately so if you dont go ahead with an offer, no loss.

armadillo86

gufc21 wrote: »

I've done one year and a year level 6. Don't know if i can afford the fees for the next two years with giving up a full time job tbh.


I get 95% give or take in any of the co tests I've done online. Would that help me over to interview?

I applied for the CO campaign in June 2014 and didn't get offered a job until January 2016. You could be waiting a while (especially if you're outside of Dublin) so should definitely apply to keep your options open.

prettyboy81

Dublin City Council will be running their own open competition for Clerical Officers. It will be advertised on 16th June.

Not sure of criteria or qualifications but will include the usual aptitude test.

eraj

prettyboy81 wrote: »

Dublin City Council will be running their own open competition for Clerical Officers. It will be advertised on 16th June.

Not sure of criteria or qualifications but will include the usual aptitude test.

Hi, how to apply for taht will that be posted on publicjobs or different link to follow/apply

Creol1

prettyboy81 wrote: »

Dublin City Council will be running their own open competition for Clerical Officers. It will be advertised on 16th June.

Not sure of criteria or qualifications but will include the usual aptitude test.

Thanks for posting. What's the aptitude test? I was interviewed for a position with another council and there was no aptitude test.

SeanOS92

Just applied there now. Just wondering is that initial standard application all we have to submit at this stage or is there more to submit? Just feels a bit under whelming, Thought there'd be more questions and stuff.