Clerical Officer Campaign 2016

yenom

I dont part A there. Do you get any confirmation that you've done it? Message or e-mail?

Daenarys

yenom wrote: »

I dont part A there. Do you get any confirmation that you've done it? Message or e-mail?

I think when I submitted it it said there wouldn't be any more notifications from them unless I reached the qualifying standard or something to that effect. I can't remember...jesus I'm not firing on all cylinders today!

Amanda.ie

yenom wrote: »

I dont part A there. Do you get any confirmation that you've done it? Message or e-mail?

Did you read the instructions on the Email? you will not do well in the error checking if you fail to read the questions.

juncert

Did you need any information at hand when you filled in questionnaire part A, results dates etc or is it just general questions.How long did it take to do?Thanks

Daenarys

juncert wrote: »

Did you need any information at hand when you filled in questionnaire part A, results dates etc or is it just general questions.How long did it take to do?Thanks

No you don't need any information at hand!

corkonian41

Part A completed, thankfully!

Daenarys

Amanda.ie wrote: »

Did you read the instructions on the Email? you will not do well in the error checking if you fail to read the questions.

Aw that's a bit mean! I'm sure they're not looking for robots. Well I hope they aren't anyway :pac:

yenom

Daenarys wrote: »

Aw that's a bit mean! I'm sure they're not looking for robots. Well I hope they aren't anyway :pac:

So...there's no e-mail confirmation?

davydoc

Done Part A there now, pretty standard stuff I thought, seemed quite similar, if not the same, to previous tests for the Public Service. Is there anything that will prepare you for the aptitude tests - any books or anything - I'd like to give this as good a shot as I can, so any help will be very much appreciated

lukesmom

Just done part A there. Wonder will I hear from them again or when do successful applicants get word of progressing onto next stage?

ando88

As someone recently mentioned, how far back to they go to check references? As some of the business I've worked in have changed manager or closed

CloudCumulus

If you filled it in before 4 is it disregarded?

davydoc

lukesmom wrote: »

Just done part A there. Wonder will I hear from them again or when do successful applicants get word of progressing onto next stage?

As long as you finished it you will hear about Part B - Copied this off the message I got on My Messages on Public Jobs

For those who complete Part A, details of your testing window for Part B will be forwarded to you in due course. If you do not complete the Questionnaire, you will be deemed to have withdrawn your application.

Samjd

CloudCumulus wrote: »

If you filled it in before 4 is it disregarded?

I doubt it, I'm sure it wouldn't have let you complete it if it wasn't going to be accepted.

SeanOS92

CloudCumulus wrote: »

If you filled it in before 4 is it disregarded?

I completed it when i got the link Thursday evening. Does that mean my application and questionnaire is now void?

Samjd

SeanOS92 wrote: »

I completed it when i got the link Thursday evening. Does that mean my application and questionnaire is now void?

I doubt it, I'm sure it will be accepted but if you are worried you could phone them or email.

Noreenee1

Is part a like these questions?? Or is this part b the aptitude test

Verbal Interpretation
26 Questions | 18 Mins
Numerical Interpretation
21 Questions | 20 Mins
Checking Test
46 Questions | 8 Mins
Categorising Information
40 Questions | 10 Mins

Effie10

That's is Part B. Part A is explained in detail In the pre test book. The link is in your message board.

ddmam

Is it possible to apply for position of EO if you don't have any previous experience in the public sector? is it possible to apply for both CO & EO?

Thanks

Technocentral

ddmam wrote:

Is it possible to apply for position of EO if you don't have any previous experience in the public sector? is it possible to apply for both CO & EO?

Yes of course, as long as you reach minimum requirements for them. EO much harder to get as not nearly as many positions.

Red6

Hi. Does anyone know where to find sample tests online for the Stage 1 Part A Assessment Questionnaire? I can only see samples for Part B (numeracy, verbal, etc) on publicjobs.ie

Thanks.

Daenarys

Red6 wrote: »

Hi. Does anyone know where to find sample tests online for the Stage 1 Part A Assessment Questionnaire? I can only see samples for Part B (numeracy, verbal, etc) on publicjobs.ie

Thanks.

There isn't any. If you've ever applied for TCO, or to Boots or Penneys, it's that type of multiple choice questions. There's no need to prepare for them because it's your first answer/reaction they are looking for. Honestly, don't worry about it, Part A is really not difficult. Get stuck in!

Ruby7789

Test

Ruby7789

Does anyone know if u complete an internship with a county council, what are the chances of getting a job offer at the end of it? If yes, do u have to do an apptitude test? Or apply for the role via public jobs , and go through the online tests, then apptitude tests interview panel etc etc

Irishgal2000

Does the length of time doing it have any effect?

Mayo Miss

Irishgal2000 wrote: »

Does the length of time doing it have any effect?

Not according to the information given at the start of the test.

Effie10

Just read an article in the Indepentent, over 29,000 people applied for CO and only 1,000 jobs available. Most of which are in dublin

mandik

Effie10 wrote: »

Just read an article in the Indepentent, over 29,000 people applied for CO and only 1,000 jobs available. Most of which are in dublin

If its and online article, I think the one you're talking about is the campaign from 2014

Effie10

mandik wrote: »

Effie10 wrote: »

Just read an article in the Indepentent, over 29,000 people applied for CO and only 1,000 jobs available. Most of which are in dublin

If its and online article, I think the one you're talking about is the campaign from 2014

The article clearly states that 29,000 applied for the 2016 campaign and made reference that 28,000 applied in 2014.

Slydice

30,000 vie for €9-an-hour job
http://www.independent.ie/business/jobs/30000-vie-for-9anhour-job-34833904.html

Almost 30,000 people - including thousands of third-level graduates - have applied for the most basic clerical job in the civil service where pay has plummeted to €9 an hour.