Clerical Officer Tusla New Competition

jalou

I had my interview today and feel pretty good about it. They first asked what I knew about tusla.....then it was just 4 competencies so all the advice I can give is know them inside out upside down....they threw in a few tricky questions one that caught me a little was...had I ever worked with a difficult co worker and if so how did I handle it. The interview was about 40 mins and they said it will be mid to late september before I should expect to hear anything.

jock 1

Does anyone know if you have previous service in a government department or service as a tco in the civil service, will it carry over to a tusla job ?

showofhands82

I have an interview for the South region in Cork in a couple of weeks.

I am also based in Cork city so was just wondering how much (if any) consideration they place on where you live if/when they are offering you a position?

Is it simply a case of: they reach your place in the OOM, there's a position available somewhere in your region, and they offer you that position even if it's potentially a long distance away in a different county..?

Sorry if this is an obvious question - I know they are recruiting on the basis of region rather than county specific so asking more in hope rather than expectation!

Vologda69

showofhands82 wrote: »

I have an interview for the South region in Cork in a couple of weeks.

I am also based in Cork city so was just wondering how much (if any) consideration they place on where you live if/when they are offering you a position?

Is it simply a case of: they reach your place in the OOM, there's a position available somewhere in your region, and they offer you that position even if it's potentially a long distance away in a different county..?

Sorry if this is an obvious question - I know they are recruiting on the basis of region rather than county specific so asking more in hope rather than expectation!

I applied for South region. Am based in Cork city, and wudnt consider taking anything outside of Cork. Just wudnt be worth my while

Australia33

Anyone know when results of interviews are out?
Early, mid, late September? Thanks. Waiting patiently ��

Fracture

Australia33 wrote: »

Anyone know when results of interviews are out?
Early, mid, late September? Thanks. Waiting patiently ��

They told me it would be September when i done my interview.

Mala1313

Is there anyone still waiting to be invited for the interview? I got that email in June stating that interviews will start in a couple of weeks but heard nothing since! Anyone in the same boat???

Fracture

Mala1313 wrote: »

Is there anyone still waiting to be invited for the interview? I got that email in June stating that interviews will start in a couple of weeks but heard nothing since! Anyone in the same boat???

I got called for interview about a week after that email. Maybe you should give them a call and see.

little mrs

Mala1313 wrote: »

Is there anyone still waiting to be invited for the interview? I got that email in June stating that interviews will start in a couple of weeks but heard nothing since! Anyone in the same boat???

I got a message last week inviting me for interview. Its this Tuesday. Any tips from anyone who has done their interview would be great.. Please...

MMULCAHY2016

Got email Friday saying still working through applications but wud be called next few months for interview... !

youandme13

I had my interview last week and was told results won’t be out until end October / early November!!

little mrs

I had my interview today. They were lovely. 1 man and 2 women on the board. 1st q asked was what do u know about Tusla so be well prepared there. Other than that, the usual Competency questions.. Have u ever had a customer / client complain.. How would u handle it, it skills, proudest moment in your career, have u ever had to go above and beyond for anyone in your job, why do you want to work for Tusla. Very relaxed and pleasant. Didn't ask about results.

tiny14

hi i got that email ages ago & have herd nothing since and it was fir the limerick area i applied!! to br honest i had given up until i see ur post

PLUMPTIOUS

Went today and was told that it would be towards the end of the year before I'd know results....Waste of time and tears I feel.

Ollie321

Update: The interviews are still ongoing and the results wont be issued until they are finished. There is no timeline set for this. It seems ridiculous to have started interviewing in June and still going in September with no expected cut off, surely running batches would have made more sense? Or having an assessment as Stage 1. I can only imagine what the interviews are costing to be going on for 3+ months.

MMULCAHY2016

Interview next week.. any hints or tips please? One of the earlier posts mentioned legislation.. can anyone elaborate on that please?

Vologda69

MMULCAHY2016 wrote: »

Interview next week.. any hints or tips please? One of the earlier posts mentioned legislation.. can anyone elaborate on that please?

They dont mention it. Focus on the competencies and info about what tusla does

PLUMPTIOUS

MMULCAHY2016 wrote: »

Interview next week.. any hints or tips please? One of the earlier posts mentioned legislation.. can anyone elaborate on that please?

Wasnt asked anything on it. Asked what I knew about tusla, what areas they covered like foster care, aftercare, residential, creches etc. How many worked for Tusla and I think i might have been asked a little bit about gdpr. all the rest was about your application questions and asked how you manage your day. friendly and very efficient but so disheartening to hear that they are not going to give feedback till "the end of the year". :mad:

Shador74

Had forgotten I applied for this campaign until I received an email today about it. I've 2 questions. is CO grade 3 starting on the 3rd level of the payscale for Clerical officers or if now what exactly does it mean by grade 3? Do you have to complete an aptitude test for this campaign and is it similar to the PAS C.O. process. I've gotten placed on a panel for Limerick thro that campaign. Thanks in advance.

Shrugh8p

Hi,

Received interview invite last Friday for October 2nd in Castlebar for the West area. Surely they must be nearing the end of interviewing candidates??

PLUMPTIOUS

Shrugh8p wrote: »

Hi,

Received interview invite last Friday for October 2nd in Castlebar for the West area. Surely they must be nearing the end of interviewing candidates??

I asked at my interview in early september and was told they'd be interviewing till the end of the year and not to expect any results from the interview before then. Such a waste of time.

youandme13

I’ve been working with them through an agency and got an email from agency saying my position was being filled from someone from the panel.? How is that if the interviews are still ongoing and also I’ve been for the interview and no panel has been formed yet? Is there still people on the last panel???

annemm

Yes theu are still taking from 2017 panel.As they are 2 yr panels Im guessing new panel for 2020/2021

nomno

I had an interview yesterday in Galway. Found it difficult. Asked the usual competency questions, but then asked me unusual ones like, have i ever organised an event, situation orientated questions like you have been handed 2 important tasks both urgent, how do you proceed. They said it would be the New year before I hear anything.

Shador74

Does anyone know the recruitment process for this campaign? TIA

tiny14

hi all
I after being called for an interview next aeek for the tipperary/limerick area so i guess they are just starting in this area. Im dreading it as its about 5 years since i done an interview could anyone please give me any tips that may help me thanks in advance

lauar s

HI all, has anyone heard anything since their interviews over the summer

Australia33

lauar s wrote: »

HI all, has anyone heard anything since their interviews over the summer

Not a peep unfortunately

Fracture

lauar s wrote: »

HI all, has anyone heard anything since their interviews over the summer

They told me i would hear back late september, i've heard nothing. I've taken a job offered from PAS since tho so if they do contact me at this stage it's too late.

ash20

Hi, i have an interview for the West Region in sligo next friday. Anyone who has done an interview can you give me examples of questions asked? Also i read on this thread they asked about GDPR and legislation... what did they ask exactly? Thanks

Fracture

ash20 wrote: »

Hi, i have an interview for the West Region in sligo next friday. Anyone who has done an interview can you give me examples of questions asked? Also i read on this thread they asked about GDPR and legislation... what did they ask exactly? Thanks

They will ask you what you know about Tusla, who they work with, who they represent and who falls under their permit (children, vulnerable adults etc) and how they work etc.
I cant remember what they asked about GDPR but they did ask about it.
Just research as much as you can about Tusla, read over some GDPR stuff and know what your role would be as a clerical officer (your day to day job).

Shador74

ash20 wrote: »

Hi, i have an interview for the West Region in sligo next friday. Anyone who has done an interview can you give me examples of questions asked? Also i read on this thread they asked about GDPR and legislation... what did they ask exactly? Thanks

They asked what legislations apply to Tusla. Children First GDPR, Preschool regulations etc. They asked what do you know about Tusla. They asked competency questions and for examples I gave they asked what was the learning from that. They asked specifically about teamwork, communication, a time when I didn't meet a deadline, a time when had difficult experience with a colleague. Solution and outcome from each experience. Hope that helps.

I emailed Tusla today and was told no results for interviews until end November most likely.

Smoorsey

I got called for an interview October 22nd. I cant see the competencies in the information pack I was given however. Can anyone advise me on the full list of them please and thanks

lizzy11

Got an email to check for message on the portal... got on the panel for north east region

lizzy11

lizzy11 wrote: »

Got an email to check for message on the portal... got on the panel for north east region

Well done lizzy11
Hoping to get some good news too. Such a waiting game

PLUMPTIOUS

Brilliant. well done.

tiny14

i got email & didnt make panel so wishing eveyone best of luck & congrats to those who made it!!out of interest anyonr know what qualifying score to make panel was thanks

lauar s

I think you had to get a minimum of 40 marks in each competency

tiny14

lauar s wrote: »

I think you had to get a minimum of 40 marks in each competency

thanks so much got 39 in one of them & high 60’s in rest

milkandsugar

tiny14 wrote: »

thanks so much got 39 in one of them & high 60’s in rest

Oh god that's an awful kick to miss by one stinking point. What's for you won't pass you by.
I interviewed for Limerick as well and haven't heard a Dicky bird from them

Shador74

Great to see its finally moving. When did those of you who heard back do interview. Sorry you didn't make it @tiny14 :?

MMULCAHY2016

I interviewed for Limerick/Clare region in Sept.. no update yet.
Have many of ye heard back?

bisset

With those marks you might hae a chance of an appeal but you only have 7 days to lodge it

milkandsugar

MMULCAHY2016 wrote: »

I interviewed for Limerick/Clare region in Sept.. no update yet.
Have many of ye heard back?

No. Had interview in July and not a word since

Shador74

MMULCAHY2016 wrote: »

I interviewed for Limerick/Clare region in Sept.. no update yet.
Have many of ye heard back?

Limerick too not a word back yet. Interviewed at start Oct.

Fracture

milkandsugar wrote: »

No. Had interview in July and not a word since

same

Ollie321

I don't understand how some people have got emails and after two days others haven't heard a thing, its so strange

Shador74

Ollie321 wrote: »

I don't understand how some people have got emails and after two days others haven't heard a thing, its so strange

This whole competition has been run strange. Months waiting for any response them inteeviews going on for months with months waiting for results and now some gettng them while others hearing nothing.

Ollie321

Shador74 wrote: »

This whole competition has been run strange. Months waiting for any response them inteeviews going on for months with months waiting for results and now some gettng them while others hearing nothing.

I completely agree. I makes me wonder what working there would be like if this recruitment process is anything to go by

Shador74

Ollie321 wrote: »

I completely agree. I makes me wonder what working there would be like if this recruitment process is anything to go by

I know.
In fairness I do think it could be interesting work. Its just that I've been thro the PAS recruitment process and there's no comparison. At least you knew where you were and could follow it.