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Does the public service inform people of job application status if unsuccessful?

  • 25-01-2018 01:03PM
    #1
    wherearewe45
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 204 ✭✭


    I've always worked in the private sector but I've recently applied for a public service job (county council). Even if I don't get selected for an interview, will I hear back saying that I'm not being considered, or do I take the silence as their telling me no.


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  • #2
    Riskymove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,900 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    is this the Public Appointments Sevice you are talking about or are you dealig directly with a Council?


  • #3
    wherearewe45
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 204 ✭✭wherearewe45


    Riskymove wrote:
    is this the Public Appointments Sevice you are talking about or are you dealig directly with a Council?

    Directly with the council


  • #4
    Riskymove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,900 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    sorry don't know that


  • #5
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,707 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    When did you apply and what was the closing date?


  • #6
    wherearewe45
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 204 ✭✭wherearewe45


    kceire wrote:
    When did you apply and what was the closing date?

    Christmas week and 4th January. Interviews are mid to late February. Not pushed if. Don't get it, I just don't like not knowing


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  • #7
    Creol1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 554 ✭✭✭Creol1


    In my experience, yes, with one or two exceptions, I have always heard back in an application for a public sector job. However, the recruitment process can move at a snail's pace.


  • #8
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,707 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    wherearewe45 wrote: »
    Christmas week and 4th January. Interviews are mid to late February. Not pushed if. Don't get it, I just don't like not knowing

    Ok then, togive tou a rough idea

    About 4-5 weeks after the closing date, people get informed if they have been shortlisted for interview

    About 4 weeks after that results are announced
    Results usually pop out a day or 2 after the final interview

    You will get notified either way


  • #9
    wherearewe45
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 204 ✭✭wherearewe45


    kceire wrote:
    Ok then, togive tou a rough idea

    kceire wrote:
    About 4-5 weeks after the closing date, people get informed if they have been shortlisted for interview

    kceire wrote:
    About 4 weeks after that results are announced Results usually pop out a day or 2 after the final interview

    kceire wrote:
    You will get notified either way


    Thanks for the timeline, exactly what I was looking for


  • #10
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,707 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    wherearewe45 wrote: »
    Thanks for the timeline, exactly what I was looking for

    Hope it checks out but from my experience internally, this is how it’s been done for the last few years. It can depend on the numbers of applicants and specific job.


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