Clerical Officer 2018

Proshopx

Gift12 wrote: »

No I dont think it is said hours are 9-5 but will all be explained on the first day. Pity if there isn't flexi.

They tend to move everyone around after two years anyway I heard so hopefully there will be a chance of flexi then.

shmeee

lego.andi wrote: »

Update for Co. Tipperary

"We have called up to OOM 35 for Co. Tipperary.



The competition at the moment has no closing date but will be closing this year once a new Clerical Officer 2020 panel is in place."

Hi,

I can not reply to your PM.

"lego.andi has chosen not to receive private messages or may not be allowed to receive private messages. Therefore you may not send your message to him/her."

EamonS84

Thank you so much. I'm praying I get down through mobility. I'm here in Dublin and I'm 16 on the mobility list for Revenue in Limerick. So I'm hoping they are using the 50/50 rule ;-)

Treasure09

Any tips for the interview process? Just got called for Stage 3 for Limerick

Bpositive

Hi, waiting to be called for Stage 3 Interview for Limerick. Phoned PAS at the start of the month to find out what batch and number they are working on. Has anyone been called for Stage 3 recently for Limerick? If so would you mind letting me know what Batch and number you are please. Thanks in advance ☺

EamonS84

Treasure09 wrote: »

Any tips for the interview process? Just got called for Stage 3 for Limerick

Brush up on your answers for each of the competencies.

They practically walk you through the interview. You will fly through it.
Best of luck ;-)

EMc2345

UPDATE FOR DONEGAL
They are offering jobs in buncrana at the minute. Batch 4

shmeee

Treasure09 wrote: »

Any tips for the interview process? Just got called for Stage 3 for Limerick

A few previous points I mentioned here on what I was asked. It is based on your application form, so be well aware of what you have on it. It can be downloaded from you profile on the Public Jobs site.

shmeee wrote: »

I felt the interview went well, lasted the full 30 minutes.

Majority of questions were based around my application form.

How do you deal with difficult work colleagues?
Use of Excel, email and word processing software?
Effective communication?
How you dealt with difficult customers?
Example of teamwork and how achieved a set goal?
Examples of desire and drive to succeed in a work environment?
Examples of Time Management?

And finally.....

Why do you want to work as a Clerical Officer?

All the questions and answers were based around the 4 skills / competency areas:

• Delivery of Results including Managing and Processing Information
• Teamwork, Customer Service & Communication Skills
• Drive & Commitment
• Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development

And having examples to explain how YOU were involved in them.

Ewahstank

Can anyone tell me how long the process was between getting asked for references from AGS Garda Clearence to receiving a start date?

Ewahstank

DeboraC wrote: »

Does anyone know if it’s normal to take so long to be called to start working?
I applied in 2017, last year I was called for an interview and my vetting process started in April 2019 and finished in December 2019. I know they called one of my references in December but they still haven’t called me.

Did you get a start date since this post?

Icbaby

Gift12 wrote: »

No I dont think it is said hours are 9-5 but will all be explained on the first day. Pity if there isn't flexi.

Did your contract say 9-5?
I’m starting 02 too. First he said I was 9-5, then he corrected and said I was in a diff dept but my contract didn’t say any dept and now I don’t know.

Gift12

Icbaby wrote: »

Did your contract say 9-5?
I’m starting 02 too. First he said I was 9-5, then he corrected and said I was in a diff dept but my contract didn’t say any dept and now I don’t know.

Hi, no my contract doesnt say any department or times just Limerick he just said it on the phone. He said I would be taking calls hours are 9-5 but there is flexi time there, All would be explained on first day. It is a bit confusing because anyone I speak to says there is no flexi time in call centre just set hours.

Proshopx

Gift12 wrote: »

Hi, no my contract doesnt say any department or times just Limerick he just said it on the phone. He said I would be taking calls hours are 9-5 but there is flexi time there, All would be explained on first day. It is a bit confusing because anyone I speak to says there is no flexi time in call centre just set hours.

I heard the exact same in the call department its strictly 9-5, but I think the contract says 9-5 flexi I'll have to double check later, I suppose all will be explained soon

Anastasia_

Proshopx wrote: »

I heard the exact same in the call department its strictly 9-5, but I think the contract says 9-5 flexi I'll have to double check later, I suppose all will be explained soon

If you're working 9-5 flexi it means you have to be there 9-5, but you can also build up time. For example you can go in at 8 and leave at 5 and you'd build an hours flexi. I think you can still take days off with it.

MissCivil

PAS contacted me yesterday requesting references. Can I assume therefore that I've passed the extra vetting process and AGS will contact me soon to discuss a start date?

Ewahstank

MissCivil wrote: »

PAS contacted me yesterday requesting references. Can I assume therefore that I've passed the extra vetting process and AGS will contact me soon to discuss a start date?

I got the same email yesterday so fingers crossed it means we are at the end!!! How long are you waiting?

LimSwim92

Gift12 wrote: »

Hi, no my contract doesnt say any department or times just Limerick he just said it on the phone. He said I would be taking calls hours are 9-5 but there is flexi time there, All would be explained on first day. It is a bit confusing because anyone I speak to says there is no flexi time in call centre just set hours.

Is everyone starting on the 2nd in call centre and the 16th in another department.

Icbaby

LimSwim92 wrote: »

Is everyone starting on the 2nd in call centre and the 16th in another department.

Don’t think so cause I believe I’m supposed to be in a diff dept and I start 2nd March. He had said I would be 9-5 and then said I was actually not in that dept so I’d be flexi so fingers crossed I’m flexi. It’s the only reason I’m leaving my current job.

LimSwim92

Icbaby wrote: »

Don’t think so cause I believe I’m supposed to be in a diff dept and I start 2nd March. He had said I would be 9-5 and then said I was actually not in that dept so I’d be flexi so fingers crossed I’m flexi. It’s the only reason I’m leaving my current job.

Yeah flexi would be great. I was not told what department on the phone so I have been wondering since.

Icbaby

LimSwim92 wrote: »

Yeah flexi would be great. I was not told what department on the phone so I have been wondering since.

I wasn’t told which dept either but he said it was flexi. So I’m hoping it wasn’t a mistake because without flexi I don’t think I would’ve taken it as I’m leaving a job I love for this. Oh please don’t let it be a mistake!

LimSwim92

Icbaby wrote: »

I wasn’t told which dept either but he said it was flexi. So I’m hoping it wasn’t a mistake because without flexi I don’t think I would’ve taken it as I’m leaving a job I love for this. Oh please don’t let it be a mistake!

I guess we'll find out shortly!! Here's hoping!

Icbaby

LimSwim92 wrote: »

I guess we'll find out shortly!! Here's hoping!

Well I’ll be there the same day as you so you’ll have 1 person to say hi too. Altho if I’m on 9-5 I’ll be the one crying in the corner hahaha

MissCivil

Ewahstank wrote: »

I got the same email yesterday so fingers crossed it means we are at the end!!! How long are you waiting?

14 weeks exactly to the day! How about you?

Ewahstank

MissCivil wrote: »

14 weeks exactly to the day! How about you?

13 weeks tomorrow ...

LimSwim92

Icbaby wrote: »

Well I’ll be there the same day as you so you’ll have 1 person to say hi too. Altho if I’m on 9-5 I’ll be the one crying in the corner hahaha

!!! For sure

Ollie321

I'm not sure if this is a silly question or not, could a serving CO apply to the new (not currently advertised-open) 2020 CO competition?

Icbaby

Ollie321 wrote: »

I'm not sure if this is a silly question or not, could a serving CO apply to the new (not currently advertised-open) 2020 CO competition?

Why would you want to if your already a CO?

Ollie321

Icbaby wrote: »

Why would you want to if your already a CO?

Location, mobility list for desired area is very long

Icbaby

Ollie321 wrote: »

Location, mobility list for desired area is very long

Can you not apply for transfer?

Ollie321

Icbaby wrote: »

Can you not apply for transfer?

The list for transfer is approx 4years