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Marking exams and Working part-time

  • 24-05-2018 09:15AM
    #1
    NocNo123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi, I have recently been offered a part-time job for the summer. I applied to mark exams a while ago and was wondering if i get accepted can i work during the weekends and correct or is that not allowed?


Comments

  • #2
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 27,437 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    You might be able to manage it for the shorter JC papers but it wouldn't be possible for the longer papers (or LC), with the deadlines to be met. I think there may be a clause somewhere about giving it your full attention.

    I think you should have heard by now if you are examining.


  • #3
    C__MC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,429 ✭✭✭C__MC


    Its a no go for me.
    The marking is savagely intense-your constantly phoning your examiner doing rechecks and marking as fair as you can. Youll be posting quite a bit as well. Its basically a seven day a week job


  • #4
    mtoutlemonde
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,163 ✭✭✭mtoutlemonde


    You are required to give the marking your full attention for the 26 days - it's what you sign up for.


  • #5
    evolving_doors
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,810 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    I'd say it's doable... if you have zero commitments during weekdays (I.e. someone else to feed and clothe you and a room on your own with no distractions).
    You'd probably still have to do a bit on the weekends though, especially if you're making mistakes and need to go back through and double check or re-mark.


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