Dublin City Council Interviews

tracey turnblad

Just thought Id take the chat over here as it was getting confusing on the clerical officers thread....

Faith+1

Good work. I kept looking at the other thread but didn't know what half the other posters were talking about!

I have my interview Monday. I did reasonably well in the exams, got a higher score in mathematics than Verbal. Got word of my interview 2 weeks ago. So if 150 people are invited to interview than means 650 people didn't reach the final stage? The reason I know is because I have a little birdy who told me 800 sat the exams.

I'd love to know of the 150 how many will be placed and how long they have to wait. Applied about 6 months ago!

tracey turnblad

I applied in June, Did worse in the maths because my calculator it was the first time I used it and it kept reverting to fractions, so it would say 3 3/4 instead of 3.75 or whatever and I had to keep doing them on paper... Also I worked in a cash office for years and am so used to using the electric calculator where you kinda use it backwards. Got nearly all the verbal correct bar one. I think people did reach the final stage, I know a girl who got graded C, I think they are just interviewing the higher gradings first.

Faith+1

Oh right. I got a B so as long as I dont mess up the interview I stand a chance. Time will tell!

tracey turnblad

I never got a grading in my email...just the scores. Im really nervous for this interview. I've been offered a place on the civil service competition but I would love the Dublin city council because its nearer to me.

Faith+1

tracey turnblad wrote: »

I never got a grading in my email...just the scores. Im really nervous for this interview. I've been offered a place on the civil service competition but I would love the Dublin city council because its nearer to me.

I'm nervous as fcuk too! You're not alone! Well done on the other job.

tracey turnblad

I'm reading over my application form, I found it by chance in my emails, I had luckily emailed it to myself. I can read through the answers I gave and it give a little narrative about what they want in a clerical officer

Zipppy

Word has it that another tranche will be called for interview in January...

Mrwade

Just done my interview for dcc,went well I think,had an answer for all questions and they seemed happy with it,very friendly too

Faith+1

Mrwade wrote: »

Just done my interview for dcc,went well I think,had an answer for all questions and they seemed happy with it,very friendly too

Did they say when you'll hear the outcome?

uck51js9zml2yt

Mrwade wrote: »

Just done my interview for dcc,went well I think,had an answer for all questions and they seemed happy with it,very friendly too

My panel was the same as yours and I don't think they were friendly at all. Had easier interviews in the private sector!

Faith+1

Canaan Defeated Pest wrote: »

My panel was the same as yours and I don't think they were friendly at all. Had easier interviews in the private sector!

Oh christ....did u find the questions hard?

Mrwade

Faith+1 wrote: »

Did they say when you'll hear the outcome?

No didn't ask when I would hear back,sure you will be grand tatranska.
Anyone know the pass rate for these interviews

Faith+1

Mrwade wrote: »

No didn't ask when I would hear back,sure you will be grand tatranska.
Anyone know the pass rate for these interviews

Lol I'm faith not tatranska. All I know is I'll be glad to get mine out of the way.

One plus I'd tell you is that you were called earlier for interview than others so it means you scored higher in the exams.

I'd still like to know when we'd hear though, 6 months waiting already.

prettyboy81

Competition finishes on Wednesday with results to follow.

Faith+1

prettyboy81 wrote: »

Competition finishes on Wednesday with results to follow.

Do u know when?

Mrwade

Lol sorry faith I just answered both questions in same reply,
Yea hopefully test results count for something after interview,
I heard there is 150 jobs with dcc so all in first batch have a good chance

uck51js9zml2yt

Faith+1 wrote: »

Do u know when?

Should know by Friday I've heard.

Aptitude scores have no relevance at this stage. It's all down to the interview.

Faith+1

Excellent! Thanks to the both of you for the info. I'm just happy I have the interview before christmas and with abit of luck we'll all have good news to look forward to.

Mrwade

Faith+1 wrote: »

Excellent! Thanks to the both of you for the info. I'm just happy I have the interview before christmas and with abit of luck we'll all have good news to look forward to.

Yea it's good to have it out of the way,
Hopefully a bit of good news before Christmas

tracey turnblad

I was there this morning too.... Mine was ok, I always feel very nervous going into interviews...Havent a clue how I did, I was told results would be after Christmas when I asked.

Faith+1

tracey turnblad wrote: »

I was there this morning too.... Mine was ok, I always feel very nervous going into interviews...Havent a clue how I did, I was told results would be after Christmas when I asked.

Well best of luck with the outcome. I'll let you know how I get on Monday.

Faith+1

Well just to let everyone know that my interview went really today. It lasted about 20mins and was asked about different scenarios and how I solved them and what I knew about the position and what it would involve.

I found the interview board to be very nice and if you do some research and look over your notes you should be ok.

One piece of advice for anyone interviewing without sounding patronising is wear a suit or if female look the part. Because I noticed everyone who was interviewing made the effort so if you dress casual it could go against you marks wise.

tracey turnblad

I dont think there are marks for attire... I think your just marked on competencies, but it does make you feel better to dress smartly.

Faith+1

tracey turnblad wrote: »

I dont think there are marks for attire... I think your just marked on competencies, but it does make you feel better to dress smartly.

But it's all about first impressions Tracey. Each to their own but I suggest anyone interviewing to make the effort. I personally hate wearing a suit but for interviews its a must.

Mrwade

Faith+1 wrote: »

But it's all about first impressions Tracey. Each to their own but I suggest anyone interviewing to make the effort. I personally hate wearing a suit but for interviews its a must.

Yea I agree,might not get extra points for a suit but sure they might not be very generous with the marks if you don't look like you made an effort

Faith+1

Mrwade wrote: »

Yea I agree,might not get extra points for a suit but sure they might not be very generous with the marks if you don't look like you made an effort

My point exactly.

Mrwade

Anyone think we might hear results from the interview soon or after Christmas do ya think

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Mrwade wrote: »

Anyone think we might hear results from the interview soon or after Christmas do ya think

We'll hear Friday...though HR told me your results will be next year:D

Mrwade

Canaan Defeated Pest wrote: »

We'll hear Friday...though HR told me your results will be next year:D

Lol I wouldn't be surprised at all ha

Faith+1

I'd say they made their decision the second after you left the interview room. It's not logical to review all the candidates once the interviews are over .i.e today.

I'd say I'll be called back, not because I got the job but they could do with a right laugh!

tracey turnblad

They told me after Christmas, although the Guy wasnt really sure, he said probably after Christmas...will they email or post do you think?

AChanger

tracey turnblad wrote: »

They told me after Christmas, although the Guy wasnt really sure, he said probably after Christmas...will they email or post do you think?

I was told that I'd be informed if I was on the panel before Christmas, which implies that the interview is a yes/no decision and some other criteria is used to rank us in order. It also implies that there won't be job offers before Christmas; merely the result of the interview. They told me that I'd get a letter, so it must be by post for some reason.

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AChanger wrote: »

I was told that I'd be informed if I was on the panel before Christmas, which implies that the interview is a yes/no decision and some other criteria is used to rank us in order. It also implies that there won't be job offers before Christmas; merely the result of the interview. They told me that I'd get a letter, so it must be by post for some reason.

Appointment's won't be made until after Garda vetting and medical are done.

Mrwade

AChanger wrote: »

I was told that I'd be informed if I was on the panel before Christmas, which implies that the interview is a yes/no decision and some other criteria is used to rank us in order. It also implies that there won't be job offers before Christmas; merely the result of the interview. They told me that I'd get a letter, so it must be by post for some reason.

They told some people it would be after Christmas,and some before Christmas.
I'm just gonna assume it's after Christmas so I don't annoy myself,
If anyone hears back could you let us know.thanks

prettyboy81

People who are successful will be ranked in Order of Merit 1 to whatever last successful person is. Between medicals, checking references, etc it will be mid February for a start date.

Faith+1

prettyboy81 wrote: »

People who are successful will be ranked in Order of Merit 1 to whatever last successful person is. Between medicals, checking references, etc it will be mid February for a start date.

As sh*te. They certainly take their time.

Mrwade

Anyone hear results from interviews today?

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Mrwade wrote: »

Anyone hear results from interviews today?

Nota word.so much for relying on what I was told

Mrwade

Canaan Defeated Pest wrote: »

Nota word.so much for relying on what I was told

Lol ah it will probably be after Christmas so

tracey turnblad

In other news I got my placement from clerical officer competition today

Mrwade

That's great,what department did you get

Faith+1

tracey turnblad wrote: »

In other news I got my placement from clerical officer competition today

Well done! Is that DCC?

Faith+1

Mrwade wrote: »

Anyone hear results from interviews today?

Nothing yet either. It's a pain in the hole all this waiting but what can we do??

Play Hungry Hungry Hippos?

tracey turnblad

Faith+1 wrote: »

tracey turnblad wrote: »

In other news I got my placement from clerical officer competition today

Well done! Is that DCC?

No civil service campaign

Mrwade

Faith+1 wrote: »

Nothing yet either. It's a pain in the hole all this waiting but what can we do??

Play Hungry Hungry Hippos?

Lol

tracey turnblad

I got a job offer this evening

Mrwade

tracey turnblad wrote: »

I got a job offer this evening

Well done,I got my results but didn't get an offer,do you mind me asking what rank you were so I know if I'll be soon or not,
I got 32nd

tracey turnblad

I'll pm you

Zipppy

tracey turnblad wrote:

I got a job offer this evening

So will you choose this or civil service?
A very well done btw

Sesudra

tracey turnblad wrote: »

I'll pm you

Can I ask the same Tracey please? My partner got placed as well and would be great to know if theres any chance!