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NEW 2017 InterDepartmental AP1 just announced.

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    #62
    lfp
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭lfp


    Managed to scrape through with 50 something in the three categories. Strange experience, not sure how they can rate a person in such a system. Do you get points for being natural? Is the content all that matters? After I did mine I regretted not having a fully practiced script.


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    #63
    tea and coffee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,826 ✭✭✭tea and coffee


    lfp wrote: »
    Managed to scrape through with 50 something in the three categories. Strange experience, not sure how they can rate a person in such a system. Do you get points for being natural? Is the content all that matters? After I did mine I regretted not having a fully practiced script.

    That's great! Well done. I'd say content, for sure, showing solid experience in the examples.

    If you could keep us updated on the next steps there are that would be really helpful, if you wouldn't mind; I'm curious to know what's next!


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    #64
    lfp
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭lfp


    It just said the next stage will be interview and they will be in contact.


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    #65
    The Slow One
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭The Slow One


    Didn't pass the strategic policy question (question 2) so didn't get marks for any of the others. Not too upset about it but will be curious to find out how many of those on the panel are already standard APs. Also I suspect the video submissions might become a regular feature to trim down the numbers going to Abbey Street for interview.

    Again fair play to Ifp and anyone who got through to the next stage, that's good going.


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    #66
    ShellyMCD
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭ShellyMCD


    I wonder how many applied and how many got through?

    I heard of someone who was in the top 300 of the 2016 AP competition getting through but nobody else so far.


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    #67
    part time punk
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭part time punk


    ShellyMCD wrote: »
    I wonder how many applied and how many got through?

    I heard of someone who was in the top 300 of the 2016 AP competition getting through but nobody else so far.

    Thought I heard from someone that 150 people went for it but don't know where they got that number from. Well done lfp. Next stage is presumably a blank slate so the scores from the first round don't matter once you met the qualifying standards. Video interview was a weird experience all right although I hate normal interviews as well - just not sure which is worse. :D


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    #68
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,887 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    Interviews are starting this week


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    #69
    starviewer1
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭starviewer1


    Any feedback from the interviews today?


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    #70
    imwiththeband
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭imwiththeband


    Do we know if this is the final round?


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    #71
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,887 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    imwiththeband wrote: »
    Do we know if this is the final round?

    Yes it should be


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    #72
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,887 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    starviewer1 wrote: »
    Any feedback from the interviews today?

    usual competency interview based on the application form


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    #73
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,887 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    results are out


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    #74
    ShellyMCD
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭ShellyMCD


    Any idea of number of people on the panel and the number of vacancies?


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    #75
    JD1763
    Registered Users Posts: 372 ✭✭JD1763


    Panel is certainly down into the 40s (I just scraped through :)) No indication of vacancies but also did not see anything in the circular about the life of the panel - anyone know how long it will run for?


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    #76
    ShellyMCD
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭ShellyMCD


    JD1763 wrote: »
    Panel is certainly down into the 40s (I just scraped through :)) No indication of vacancies but also did not see anything in the circular about the life of the panel - anyone know how long it will run for?

    Not sure. I think that the default is 2 years unless an actual date is specified.


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    #77
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,887 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    I think around 50 were called to interview.

    Thats about right for a two year panel for the three Departments


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    #78
    tea and coffee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,826 ✭✭✭tea and coffee


    Riskymove wrote: »
    I think around 50 were called to interview.

    Thats about right for a two year panel for the three Departments

    Very high pass rate then.


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    #79
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,887 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    tea and coffee wrote: »
    Very high pass rate then.

    in this competition, given a round or two already done, it would be expected tbh

    No e-tray or other systems


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    #80
    SJ.
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭SJ.


    Don't suppose anyone knows of any movement on this panel?


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    #81
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,887 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    SJ. wrote: »
    Don't suppose anyone knows of any movement on this panel?

    nope

    I know someone in top 10 and they haven't heard anything yet


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    #82
    SJ.
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭SJ.


    Riskymove wrote: »
    nope

    I know someone in top 10 and they haven't heard anything yet

    Grand - it's only been a few days I guess. Would be great if you could let us (me) know if that person hears something.


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    #83
    ShellyMCD
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭ShellyMCD


    Any updates?


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    #84
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,887 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    ShellyMCD wrote: »
    Any updates?

    Haven't heard anything yet


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    #85
    ShellyMCD
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭ShellyMCD


    Everyone get their health and character declaration form? Does this mean clearance has started?


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    #86
    ShellyMCD
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭ShellyMCD


    Any updates?


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    #87
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,887 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    ShellyMCD wrote: »
    Any updates?

    I've heard nothing since


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    #88
    JD1763
    Registered Users Posts: 372 ✭✭JD1763


    Sent my clearance in as well but not holding my breath on this one.


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    #89
    imwiththeband
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭imwiththeband


    yes, gone in. I'm guessing that the panel might be drawn down relatively quickly. But that's just guesswork!


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    #90
    ShellyMCD
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭ShellyMCD


    Fingers crossed


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    #91
    lfp
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭lfp


    The fact today is the deadline for returning the declaration, offers should issue next week - I'd guess!

    The vibe I got from public jobs was the panel would not be exhausted and there wouldn't be big numbers offered. Nothing was concrete, but I'd guess (massive leap, no solid info) 15 to 18 posts initially. That would have me a long way from an offer. Hopefully this thread will have some news next week to see how good/bad my prediction is!


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