Driving testers RSA 2021

BinxFace · 29-03-2021 12:15pm

Nala112 wrote: »

Best of luck everyone hopefully today is the day

Ya hopefully today or tomorrow candidate's will hear either way. Surely more PFOs to come by e mail but perhaps after phone calls are made to successful candidates that accept the offer.

jayo94 · 29-03-2021 12:27pm

I received an email a short time ago stating I passed the driving test. How I don't know, I was convinced I didn't do very well. They said the RSA are taking on 40 people, I'm not in the 40 but on a panel. So maybe if you still haven't got a response you are in the top 40.

It also said panel ranking is achieved from candidate’s performance on previous recruitment stages.

Pridedemon · 29-03-2021 12:27pm

I got an email just now saying my place in the panel. They're offering jobs to the top 40 which unfortunately I'm not in but I'm still in with a chance if enough people decline.

bonesaw · 29-03-2021 12:36pm

Pridedemon wrote: »

I got an email just now saying my place in the panel. They're offering jobs to the top 40 which unfortunately I'm not in but I'm still in with a chance if enough people decline.

I just got the same.. On the panel but outside the top 40.

jethrothe2nd · 29-03-2021 12:40pm

Likewise, outside the top 40 as well

yourmove · 29-03-2021 12:58pm

Got the email too..also outside the top 40

BinxFace · 29-03-2021 1:03pm

Wonder will many / any inside the top 40 turn down the offer!!!! The 22 month contract could put a lot of people off. Interesting process the whole thing.

Congrats to all who placed on the panel.

bonesaw · 29-03-2021 1:14pm

BinxFace wrote: »

Wonder will many / any inside the top 40 turn down the offer!!!! The 22 month contract could put a lot of people off. Interesting process the whole thing.

Congrats to all who placed on the panel.

Maybe 4/5 at most.. Its a long way to go in a process if you were unsure.. Id say the people that did that well in the process and passed the test will most likely take up the position.

There may be a possibility that the RSA will decide to take on more testers because of the back log.

I'm above the 50 mark though so I I'd say that's it for me..even if I was offered a position, the chances of it being local to me would be slim.

Anyone below the 50 mark should still have some hope though.. All it takes is a 4/5 people to decline and a couple of more positions to be announced.

Congrats and Good luck to everyone.

Manic2020 · 29-03-2021 2:18pm

It would be good to know if they picked the top 40 based on locations i.e there is someone picked for each location. If that is not the case and they picked the best there could be a lot of more openings.

bonesaw · 29-03-2021 2:29pm

Manic2020 wrote: »

It would be good to know if they picked the top 40 based on locations i.e there is someone picked for each location. If that is not the case and they picked the best there could be a lot of more openings.

That just occurred to me as well.. Ie 2 positions in an area but 4/5 people in the top 40 from that area.. If the lower numbers on the panel won't travel it will free up positions..

Manic2020 · 29-03-2021 2:37pm

bonesaw wrote: »

That just occurred to me as well.. Ie 2 positions in an area but 4/5 people in the top 40 from that area.. If the lower numbers on the panel won't travel it will free up positions..

Yes if for example there is 4 from Leitrim and none from Cork they could go well down the list to get someone to cover that position.

Nala112 · 29-03-2021 2:58pm

I am very close to the top 40, just wondering if anyone heard today who has been successful, I wonder will that be done from today or later in the week

Blackeyemac · 29-03-2021 2:59pm

Well done Nala112...

bonesaw · 29-03-2021 3:03pm

Nala112 wrote: »

I am very close to the top 40, just wondering if anyone heard today who has been successful, I wonder will that be done from today or later in the week

Well done.. If all the e mails went out today which it seems they did, you'd imagine the calls will prob start this afternoon..

Nala112 · 29-03-2021 3:38pm

Also guys I read the campaign again the other day and it mentioned this panel may be used for future recruitment and they are trying to sign off on 40 more people so it will only be a matter of time before we are called in my opinion

Manic2020 · 29-03-2021 4:05pm

Nala112 wrote: »

Also guys I read the campaign again the other day and it mentioned this panel may be used for future recruitment and they are trying to sign off on 40 more people so it will only be a matter of time before we are called in my opinion

It said on my email that should acquirement arise for additional driver testers the RSA will be in contact but this is probably in all emails. I am just outside the top 50.

Padman225 · 29-03-2021 6:21pm

Nala112 wrote: »

I am very close to the top 40, just wondering if anyone heard today who has been successful, I wonder will that be done from today or later in the week

Well done Nalla112, and all who did well, I hope ye all get an offer.

Jimza · 30-03-2021 3:46pm

Anybody been told they are in the top 40 yet ?

Andyocal · 30-03-2021 7:26pm

No reply yet. I may not be accepting it though if offered based on my contract in my current job and the short uncertain nature of the Rsa contract. So people might bump up the list yet. Stay positive.

cr2118 · 31-03-2021 6:05am

Has anyone in the top 40 declined there offer of employment ?

Jimza · 31-03-2021 1:20pm

cr2118 wrote: »

Has anyone in the top 40 declined there offer of employment ?

I have just declined as the location didn’t suit. The options were far from where I’m based. It seemed to be a first come first serve basis rather than by location of the candidates.

Nala112 · 31-03-2021 1:21pm

What was the location?also where are you from?

jayo94 · 31-03-2021 1:23pm

Jimza wrote: »

I have just declined as the location didn’t suit. The options were far from where I’m based. It seemed to be a first come first serve basis rather than by location of the candidates.

Fair play for getting an offer, sorry it didn't suit! A Stupid way to go about it if you ask me if your location is not considered.

Jimza · 31-03-2021 1:31pm

Nala112 wrote: »

What was the location?also where are you from?

There were about 8 locations. The closest was about an was over an hour and a half away.

Nala112 · 31-03-2021 1:43pm

Any near the midlands?

Jimza · 31-03-2021 1:45pm

Nala112 wrote: »

Any near the midlands?

Thurles I think. Couple near Dublin couple near cork can’t remember the rest.

Nala112 · 31-03-2021 2:14pm

Jimza if you refuse are you gone or are you included for the next recruitment?

Jimza · 31-03-2021 2:30pm

Nala112 wrote: »

Jimza if you refuse are you gone or are you included for the next recruitment?

No they said that if further positions were needed in different areas they would contact. Whether they will now I don’t know.
Luckily I’m not stuck for work though because I think I would be a long time waiting.

bonesaw · 31-03-2021 2:50pm

Jimza wrote: »

No they said that if further positions were needed in different areas they would contact. Whether they will now I don’t know.
Luckily I’m not stuck for work though because I think I would be a long time waiting.

Well done. Sorry it didn't suit.

It seems a strange way to go about it. To expect people to travel or relocate.

Surely they could have gotten applicants to select which areas were acceptable at some stage along the way.

Any idea what number you were in the 40?

cr2118 · 31-03-2021 3:55pm

Thats not good to hear... sorry. It was an ordeal to get that far

Nala112 · 01-04-2021 10:00am

I thought the rest of us outside the top 40 might hear tomorrow or Monday at the latest but its a bank holiday weekend so not looking promising,

Manic2020 · 01-04-2021 10:10am

Nala112 wrote: »

I thought the rest of us outside the top 40 might hear tomorrow or Monday at the latest but its a bank holiday weekend so not looking promising,

No not looking promising. It’s like a lottery you could be low down the panel but be lucky enough to be close to a center nobody else above you wants.

bonesaw · 01-04-2021 10:55am

Manic2020 wrote: »

No not looking promising. It’s like a lottery you could be low down the panel but be lucky enough to be close to a center nobody else above you wants.

I was reading an article last night saying the rsa had given the transport department proposals on the backlog. Nearly all of them included recruiting 80 testers on contract.

The only issue with that is there is less chance of being made permanent.

FoxDub · 01-04-2021 11:26am

I still haven't heard anything since the driving test. I'm guessing at this stage I'm out.

Nala112 · 01-04-2021 11:54am

have you checked your junk mail? i'd imagine you are in the top 40 so and they are still working down the list.

Manic2020 · 01-04-2021 11:55am

FoxDub wrote: »

I still haven't heard anything since the driving test. I'm guessing at this stage I'm out.

You must be in the top 40 but they haven’t rang you yet.

FoxDub · 01-04-2021 12:04pm

Nala112 wrote: »

have you checked your junk mail? i'd imagine you are in the top 40 so and they are still working down the list.

Yeah keeping an eye on the junk folder. Nothing there. Hopefully its a case of them slowly working through the list and not just a case of not getting a reply from them...

Manic2020 · 01-04-2021 12:15pm

Here is the article so it looks like you will get a call if you are in the top 80 but as bonesaw says it will be more difficult to get a permanent position and the contract could be shorter. https://twitter.com/irishtimes/status/1377575605684723716?s=21

Driver 2018 · 01-04-2021 5:27pm

Found out some information. 130 people passed the driving test and the panel has 130 on it.. Also zero chance of being kept on after the 22 months. Like last time. All surge testers will be let go. But slight chance of getting called back in 6 months or a year if the waiting list gets bad again.

Jim75 · 01-04-2021 7:02pm

Such a waste of time really, I'm on the panel too but reading the posts why would you take a position unless you are close to your location or desperate!! Money is average at best these days!

thewizardof oz · 02-04-2021 1:37am

I got a call yesterday with a start date. 8.weeks training. I am pleased with where I was.offered.

bonesaw · 02-04-2021 8:32am

thewizardof oz wrote: »

I got a call yesterday with a start date. 8.weeks training. I am pleased with where I was.offered.

Well done. When does training start?

Jim75 · 02-04-2021 9:18am

thewizardof oz wrote: »

I got a call yesterday with a start date. 8.weeks training. I am pleased with where I was.offered.

If you don't mind me asking what number did you get on the panel? How far from test center are you based for the job

thewizardof oz · 02-04-2021 9:47am

bonesaw wrote: »

Well done. When does training start?

2 dates 12th April and something of May

thewizardof oz · 02-04-2021 9:48am

Jim75 wrote: »

If you don't mind me asking what number did you get on the panel? How far from test center are you based for the job

I wasn't ever given a panel number just a job offer. Im 15km from the centre

Nala112 · 02-04-2021 9:51am

Well done, was there many locations to pick from? Also do you mind saying we're you lower end of the list 30-40?

camki · 02-04-2021 11:37am

I got offered too, starting 12th of April. I don't know what my order of merit but I am placed near home, less that 25 minutes away.

FoxDub · 02-04-2021 11:42am

camki wrote: »

I got offered too, starting 12th of April. I don't know what my order of merit but I am placed near home, less that 25 minutes away.

Hey just wondering when they were in touch with you?

FoxDub · 07-04-2021 11:29am

Got a phone call today with and offer. Starting in may

HighFlyR · 07-04-2021 5:34pm

Has anyone got their feedback having failed the driving test yet?

Driving testers RSA 2021

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