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(Aug 17) NEW Interdepartmental HEO comp (Serving civil servants only)

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    #152
    wiseoldelf
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭wiseoldelf


    Just completed the tests

    Holy F*ck


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    #153
    IrishPhoenix
    Registered Users Posts: 634 ✭✭✭IrishPhoenix


    I think my head may have melted.


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    #154
    Tomjim
    Registered Users Posts: 1,350 ✭✭✭Tomjim


    Did it this morning, found it very difficult. Not looking forward to the results, anyone know when they are out?


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    #155
    Idjit
    Registered Users Posts: 853 ✭✭✭Idjit


    That numerical fried me. But everyone seems to have struggled so I'm hoping the pass rate will be low enough that I can squeeze in. :o


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    #156
    carnie
    Registered Users Posts: 674 ✭✭✭carnie


    love_love wrote: »
    Can I ask what your basis for this statement is?

    I bought the package from jobtestprep and they mention it in the instructions that you will not get points if the wrong tab is open. I also did the supervised HEO back in April and this question came up. The invigilator refused to answer the question, so you can take that anyway you want. I played it safe and tried to have the correct tab open while answering. Even for the repeat questions.


    Anyway.... the deadline has passed. Was I the only one that answered the majority of questions with false or cannot say?

    I did mess up on at least one numerical question on expenses and I referred to the income tab instead.


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    #157
    Addle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,812 ✭✭✭Addle


    So, when time is running out, and some applicants just click on answers for the sake of answering, it's pointless if they haven't chosen a (also correct) tab?


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    #158
    carnie
    Registered Users Posts: 674 ✭✭✭carnie


    Addle wrote: »
    So, when time is running out, and some applicants just click on answers for the sake of answering, it's pointless if they haven't chosen a (also correct) tab?

    It's possible.


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    #159
    gazzer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,051 ✭✭✭gazzer


    Addle wrote: »
    So, when time is running out, and some applicants just click on answers for the sake of answering, it's pointless if they haven't chosen a (also correct) tab?

    I dont think that is the case. I did the exact same test for the Senior EO about 4 months ago. Same tabs and paragraphs. I cant say for sure that the questions where the exact same but for the Verbal part I got to question 40 with one minute to spare and I just randomly guessed the last 9 answers. I scored 7300 out of 8000 for that portion of the test so I dont think you need to have been on the correct tab when selecting the answer.

    Luckilly I got to answer all maths and verbal questions this time around without any wild guessing


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    #160
    eimaj18
    Registered Users Posts: 442 ✭✭eimaj18


    carnie wrote: »
    Anyway.... the deadline has passed. Was I the only one that answered the majority of questions with false or cannot say?

    No defo not! Loads of Cannot Says at least. I found that loads of the questions kept asking about comparisons to financial years that weren't there!


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    #161
    gazzer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,051 ✭✭✭gazzer


    Yeah loads of Cannot Says for sure


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    #162
    bronzesheep
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭bronzesheep


    gazzer wrote: »
    Luckilly I got to answer all maths and verbal questions this time around without any wild guessing

    Impressive!


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    #163
    gazzer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,051 ✭✭✭gazzer


    bronzesheep wrote: »
    Impressive!

    Well to be honest it is only because this is my 4th aptitude test in 18 months. The passages in the Verbal and Numeric where the same for each test so each time I do this test I get that bit quicker. First time I have been able to complete them all in the alloted time without guessing the last few.


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    #164
    Derco
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭Derco


    Found that one tough. Missed the last few in the verbal reasoning.


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    #165
    trinib
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭trinib


    eimaj77 wrote: »
    No defo not! Loads of Cannot Says at least. I found that loads of the questions kept asking about comparisons to financial years that weren't there!

    I found this too! Really thought i was missing something.


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    #166
    Niamho_M
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Niamho_M


    Does anyone have an idea of how long it takes for the results to come out?


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    #167
    Bubbles75
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭Bubbles75


    Selection Process Indicative Dates
    Closing Date3pm on 5th September 2017
    Candidates with special needs to forward reports by 5th September 2017
    Stage 1 Online assessment test 14th – 19th September 2017
    Stage 2 Supervised tests 4th – 13th October 2017
    Stage 3 Assessment Centre 13th – 24thNovember 2017

    going by this we should def know by the end of next week..


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    #168
    bronzesheep
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭bronzesheep


    Bubbles75 wrote: »
    Selection Process Indicative Dates
    Closing Date3pm on 5th September 2017
    Candidates with special needs to forward reports by 5th September 2017
    Stage 1 Online assessment test 14th – 19th September 2017
    Stage 2 Supervised tests 4th – 13th October 2017
    Stage 3 Assessment Centre 13th – 24thNovember 2017

    going by this we should def know by the end of next week..

    Fingers crossed, you need a little bit of notice, especially for anyone who has to be in Dublin sitting tests on the 4th October!


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    #169
    sinorita
    Registered Users Posts: 239 ✭✭sinorita


    bronzesheep wrote:
    Fingers crossed, you need a little bit of notice, especially for anyone who has to be in Dublin sitting tests on the 4th October!
    Hopefully we'll hear tomorrow!


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    #170
    Catuohy89
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭Catuohy89


    I'd be surprised if we didn't hear today!!! A week is short notice enough for getting time off and arranging travel etc.

    I don't expect to get through to the next round due to my woeful tests but would like to be put out of my misery!!!

    Best of luck to everyone :-)


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    #171
    Aglomerado
    Registered Users Posts: 5,761 ✭✭✭Aglomerado


    Catuohy89 wrote: »
    I'd be surprised if we didn't hear today!!! A week is short notice enough for getting time off and arranging travel etc.

    I don't expect to get through to the next round due to my woeful tests but would like to be put out of my misery!!!

    Best of luck to everyone :-)

    +1. I'm not sure how I did since I was abroad and had to use a public library computer to do the exam. It all worked fine, so I still gave it my best shot!

    Good luck everyone.


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    #172
    sinorita
    Registered Users Posts: 239 ✭✭sinorita


    Results are out!


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    #173
    Dr Crayfish
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,960 ✭✭✭Dr Crayfish


    Just got mine, 91st! Considering I got an interview in the last round and came 1100th or something, I can't believe it. Was really hungover too, I did it on the last morning possible.


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    #174
    trinib
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭trinib


    139 here, anybody know how many are being called for supervised tests?


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    #175
    Aglomerado
    Registered Users Posts: 5,761 ✭✭✭Aglomerado


    I'm in too. :D:D:D:D

    Thank you Astorga!!! (Town where I did the exam!)


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    #176
    Dr Crayfish
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,960 ✭✭✭Dr Crayfish


    You will hear from us shortly regarding the next stage of the selection process (supervised testing) which will be held from 4th – 18th October.


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    #177
    TheChevron
    Registered Users Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭TheChevron


    Just above the 1000 mark, I doubt I'll be called.


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    #178
    Dr Crayfish
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,960 ✭✭✭Dr Crayfish


    My friend at work came 3rd! You might get called Chevron, I came 1000+ last time and got called, although it did take almost a year.


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    #179
    gerrybbadd
    Registered Users Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    I got no results yet... :confused:

    Hopefully it's not a bad sign


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    #180
    Catuohy89
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭Catuohy89


    Just got mine! Got through! Absolutely shocked in the late 300's!!


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    #181
    Bob Cratchit
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭Bob Cratchit


    Just got mine. Early 200's, delighted!
    Any idea how many applied?


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