Clerical Officer Campaign 2016 - The story continues

Nody

Please see the original thread here.

Waiting16

Anyone placed in Sligo lately

jacqs

Waiting16 wrote: »

Anyone placed in Sligo lately

I’ve heard nothing on sligo , I was wondering the same about Longford

MegX

Anyone placed in Clare recently? Hoping theres still a chance before panel closes.
Congrats to all placed so far & best of luck to those still waiting.

podsull1

Anyone know place in cork and kerry where they are at thanks

jodaw

To anyone that has sat the aptitude test. What model calculator is provide at test sessions?

busy_mom

jodaw wrote: »

To anyone that has sat the aptitude test. What model calculator is provide at test sessions?

Random models, like a pick n' mix selection of calculators

happy hedgehog

Rang them this morning ,there's 1 person ahead if me in Kilkenny and 14 in Carlow. Hopefully i'll hear something soon. It seems to be moving fast enough as there was 40 ahead of me in Carlow 3 weeks ago.

Mikefitzs

MegX wrote: »

Anyone placed in Clare recently? Hoping theres still a chance before panel closes.
Congrats to all placed so far & best of luck to those still waiting.

Very few places become available in Clare because there's a huge transfer list from people working in Limerick from Ennis and other parts of Clare taking the places as they arise. So I'm told.

Mikefitzs

jodaw wrote: »

To anyone that has sat the aptitude test. What model calculator is provide at test sessions?

Most of the questions are so easy you don't really need a calculator.

MegX

Mikefitzs Very few places become available in Clare because theres a huge transfer list from people working in Limerick from Ennis and other parts of Clare taking the places as they arise. So Im told. wrote:

Thanks for reply Mikefitzs. There was a little bit of movement over last few months but slowed down again. Just have to hope there's a chance they get to me before it closes.

heffo1

Has anyone any info or advice for the training for revenue?

podsull1

Anyone hearecommend what number they are at in Cork and kerry panel thanks

Kaiya

Longford still at 85

Spellmaker

Kaiya wrote: »

Longford still at 85

Goddammit!

Cmckeo

Has anyone on the Louth panel been called recently? Any input would be appreciated, I’m loosing the will to live here!

Kaiya

Spellmaker wrote: »

Goddammit!

What number are u if u don't mind me asking

Fiona Marie

podsull1 wrote: »

Anyone hearecommend what number they are at in Cork and kerry panel thanks

Kerry still at 2 batch 3

podsull1

Fiona Marie wrote: »

Kerry still at 2 batch 3

Thanks fiona. Guess there is no hope now ha

Spellmaker

Kaiya wrote: »

Spellmaker wrote: »

Goddammit!

What number are u if u don't mind me asking

I'm number 92 in Longford, Kaiya. I was really hoping for Westmeath, but at this stage I'd probably take Longford.

Kitty2011

Would anyone know how the process works for extended vetting for Garda stations. I have completed the evetting for PAS & Guards which I think is only stage one and am at approx 4.5 weeks now. They did say it would take in excess of 3months but what are the next stages and do I need to fill out other forms or just wait to be contacted.

Crunchymomma

Kitty2011 wrote: »

Would anyone know how the process works for extended vetting for Garda stations. I have completed the evetting for PAS & Guards which I think is only stage one and am at approx 4.5 weeks now. They did say it would take in excess of 3months but what are the next stages and do I need to fill out other forms or just wait to be contacted.

No more forms, you just wait. You will get a message on your message board from pas with your official assignment notice when it's all complete

Kitty2011

Crunchymomma wrote: »

No more forms, you just wait. You will get a message on your message board from pas with your official assignment notice when it's all complete

That's great to know, thought I might have been missing a step...thanks a million for the reply

Aisling09

Hi, it took me 10 weeks to go through the extended Garda Vetting.

Mikefitzs

What’s involved in the supplementary extra Vetting to work in a Garda Station? How is it different than regular vetting?

podsull1

Hi all if you were temp in civil serice for few years and got permenant then could you back date them years and go up the pay scale , reason for this my friend got it and is unsure weather to ask thanks for the feedback

Nekarsulm

Mikefitzs wrote: »

What’s involved in the supplementary extra Vetting to work in a Garda Station? How is it different than regular vetting?

I don't know, its never been explained to anyone I know.
Possibly a deeper look at your political leanings ( if they can be ascertined ) rather than a quick look at Pulse for any convictions.

suitcasepink

Hi, just wondering does the below apply to new recruits from the 2016 campaign or was it just for existing staff at the time?
https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/new-public-sector-pay-deal-what-it-means-for-you-1.3112319%3fmode=amp

Mikefitzs

Nekarsulm wrote: »

I don't know, its never been explained to anyone I know.
Possibly a deeper look at your political leanings ( if they can be ascertined ) rather than a quick look at Pulse for any convictions.

They would never know political affiliation without asking directly (my preferences change at each election) :-)
I've been told elsewhere that they look into your family records, parents, uncles, aunts siblings.

Nekarsulm

Mikefitzs wrote: »

They would never know political affiliation without asking directly (my preferences change at each election) :-)
I've been told elsewhere that they look into your family records, parents, uncles, aunts siblings.

If they can't discover your political leanings, theyll have a harder job finding your aunts and uncles!
Probably ask your local guard/station what they know about you, what crowd you hang about with etc.
In any smaller county town or village, the local guard would know more about you than you think.

MJG87

The panel for Mayo hasn't budged in over 5 weeks, very doubtful they will get to my number by close of campaign at the end of October

MegX

If you accept position from this panel can you put in for a transfer straight away after starting or do you have to wait til probation is over? Or does it all depend on dept? Thought someone had this query before but can't find it or answer. TIA

Crunchymomma

MegX wrote: »

If you accept position from this panel can you put in for a transfer straight away after starting or do you have to wait til probation is over? Or does it all depend on dept? Thought someone had this query before but can't find it or answer. TIA

You can apply for mobility immediately but you won't be eligible for a transfer for two years

Blu2015

Would anyone have an idea how many were appointed from the 2016 panel in leitrim and sligo. I got my oom today for 2018 panel and just want an idea to see will my placed. Any help would be appreciated. Done interview in Jan for 2016 panel and have given up hope on that at this stage 😢

MegX

Quote Crunchymomma
You can apply for mobility immediately but you won't be eligible for a transfer for two year


Thanks Crunchymomma. Just couldn't remember whether it was 1 or 2 years.

Betty10

I was wondering the same for Leitrim. Got OOM & wondering what are chances of a job this year?

Waiting16

I see the Stage 2 results are out for 2018. Guess thats almost the end of 2016 panel. Best of luck to all, hard to get so near and yet no job. Dont expect to get anything now. Seems strange to bring so many to Dublin if there arent many jobs.

Nekarsulm

Blu2015 wrote: »

Would anyone have an idea how many were appointed from the 2016 panel in leitrim and sligo. I got my oom today for 2018 panel and just want an idea to see will my placed. Any help would be appreciated. Done interview in Jan for 2016 panel and have given up hope on that at this stage ��

This is my take on the process.

For all those counties with smaller annual intakes, you're going to have to get a score in the online exam within the first 100 places ( to get to stage 2)
In Stage 2 Supervised exam, you are going to have to improve your placing to within the top 15 or 20 to stand any chance of getting a job .And pass the interview stage, obviously.
So practice, practice, practice those mathemathical questions till you're shìt-hot on them, to get as many answered in the time allocated.

I dont know how many places were filled in Cavan in the 2016 campaign, but they only used up 18 candidates.
And of those 18, half may have refused,got other jobs?, etc.

Kmhgallagher7

Same in Laois. I was no 25 and thought I would be almost gaurenteed a job but just got in lady month... 1 job since April. Of the 25 places moved there were actually only 9 jobs.

Betty10

Would anyone know what number they got to in Leitrim ? Had a look through this thread but can’t see anything much about Leitrim. Wondering did anyone get a job in Leitrim from 2016 campaign.

Nekarsulm

Betty10 wrote: »

Would anyone know what number they got to in Leitrim ? Had a look through this thread but can’t see anything much about Leitrim. Wondering did anyone get a job in Leitrim from 2016 campaign.

Ring the PAS and ask, they are usually happy to tell you.

Betty10

Will do that, thanks.

suitcasepink

Did anyone receive a call from their manager before the start date with the specifics for their role?
The man who sent me out my contract said my line manager would be in touch but I'm starting Monday and heard nothing.
Is this normal?

Crunchymomma

deise_girl wrote: »

Did anyone receive a call from their manager before the start date with the specifics for their role?
The man who sent me out my contract said my line manager would be in touch but I'm starting Monday and heard nothing.
Is this normal?

I didn't hear anything until I went in on my first day

suitcasepink

Crunchymomma wrote: »

I didn't hear anything until I went in on my first day

Thanks for relieving me off my last min jitters!

busy_mom

Nekarsulm wrote: »

This is my take on the process.

For all those counties with smaller annual intakes, you're going to have to get a score in the online exam within the first 100 places ( to get to stage 2)
In Stage 2 Supervised exam, you are going to have to improve your placing to within the top 15 or 20 to stand any chance of getting a job .And pass the interview stage, obviously.
So practice, practice, practice those mathemathical questions till you're shìt-hot on them, to get as many answered in the time allocated.

I dont know how many places were filled in Cavan in the 2016 campaign, but they only used up 18 candidates.
And of those 18, half may have refused,got other jobs?, etc.

OMG .. only 18 - there must have been some big numbers transferring in from other regions. You never know with Brexit looming we may need Customs offices set up along the border, they would need CO's (we can but dream :rolleyes:)

Nekarsulm

busy_mom wrote: »

OMG .. only 18 - there must have been some big numbers transferring in from other regions. You never know with Brexit looming we may need Customs offices set up along the border, they would need CO's (we can but dream :rolleyes:)

I dont think its people transferring in, its just no-one retiring.

There are few things I'd like less than being a Customs Officer on a back road on the Fermanagh or Armagh border trying to stop a load smuggled diesel being run by a paramilitary .....

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/paul-quinn-murder-there-was-nothing-left-of-paul-to-fix-after-ira-beating-1-8206039/amp&ved=2ahUKEwjSvtWTm8zdAhXCL8AKHYa8D2AQFjADegQIBhAB&usg=AOvVaw1xsfxR0IIgLtLuGZvFGLRp&ampcf=1

busy_mom

Nekarsulm wrote: »

There are few things I'd like less than being a Customs Officer on a back road on the Fermanagh or Armagh border trying to stop a load smuggled diesel being run by a paramilitary .....

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/paul-quinn-murder-there-was-nothing-left-of-paul-to-fix-after-ira-beating-1-8206039/amp&ved=2ahUKEwjSvtWTm8zdAhXCL8AKHYa8D2AQFjADegQIBhAB&usg=AOvVaw1xsfxR0IIgLtLuGZvFGLRp&ampcf=1

You misunderstood, I didn't say Customs Officer, I said a CO in their "office" and yes I agree it will be tragic to see that scenario

TheJet

deise_girl wrote: »

Did anyone receive a call from their manager before the start date with the specifics for their role?
The man who sent me out my contract said my line manager would be in touch but I'm starting Monday and heard nothing.
Is this normal?

After I started work my manager told me that she had asked HR for a contact number for me just to introduce herself and tell me about the role etc. but HR wouldn’t disclose any of my details for data protection reasons. I’d imagine that’s why your line manager hasn’t been in touch.

Good luck in your new role.

tanolo1

Betty10 wrote: »

Would anyone know what number they got to in Leitrim ? Had a look through this thread but can’t see anything much about Leitrim. Wondering did anyone get a job in Leitrim from 2016 campaign.

Nobody has been recruited from this panel for Leitrim - not one person 😩

tanolo1

Blu2015 wrote: »

Would anyone have an idea how many were appointed from the 2016 panel in leitrim and sligo. I got my oom today for 2018 panel and just want an idea to see will my placed. Any help would be appreciated. Done interview in Jan for 2016 panel and have given up hope on that at this stage 😢

Nobody from 2016 panel placed for Leitrim ... not sure about Sligo