New 2021 Assistant Principal in the Civil Service

Adnfjke

Does anyone know if the same 3 topics have been used for the Strategic Analysis Exercise stage for all candidates throughout this round?

Thanks

Adnfjke

Does anyone know if the same research topics for the Strategic Analysis Exercise are being used for all interviewees of this AP round? or are they changed for the different phases?

Thanks

belleray

Has anyone got any updates on progress of those on the Dublin panel who got results on the 25th of May? I'm mid 30s in order of merit but haven't heard a peep.

btbt90

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119367575#Comment_119367575

I asked on Monday. They were around 25 in the oom.

belleray

Thanks btbt90, figured things might be slow over the holiday busy period but was starting to get a bit worried

btbt90

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119370086#Comment_119370086

I emailed most weeks - they moved 12 one week, 4 the next, 1 and then 6. It's really varies. It's definitely slowing with summer.

capb28

Does anyone know if they have started placing people on the Wexford panel that got their results at end of May too?

Holldoll

@capb28 yes they have! I received my results 25th of May & panel for Interdepartmental & Open is moving!

crinkley

Hey can I ask how long are peoples vetting taking?

Marathon Man

Does anyone know how long it takes to hear back from a department once assigned?

I was assigned to a department 2 weeks ago and have not heard anything from their HR section re: start dates etc.

Doughnutholer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119390691#Comment_119390691

I believe they have four weeks to contact you.

Kenrach

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119390691#Comment_119390691

Contact the AP clearance email and request the contact name in HR unit

btbt90

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119387865#Comment_119387865

Mine took 2 days (internal).

:Keith:

Hey all,

I was fortunate enough to make it through Round 2 (video interviews that closed on 15 June) and have made it through to the SAE and interviews taking place over the next few weeks. I'm trying to make some prep progress on the competencies before I get the SEA topics, and have a question if anyone can help. Is the specialist knowledge competency taken separately by the interview panel or is it being interwoven throughout the rest of the competencies? I've heard of both happening in previous competitions so just trying to get a better idea.

Apologies if I missed this already being answered. Any further tips anyone has would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Kirbi

Hi all,

For anyone tracking progress, I was placed on the panel in the May 25th batch with a number in the 40s (Open), and got my pre-employment check email this afternoon.

I've already responded of course! Does anyone know how long this process may take for a serving Civil Servant (who's not expecting appointment to a Justice area).

Thanks!

Doughnutholer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119404147#Comment_119404147

Me too!

kknative

Hi All,

Its 3 weeks today since the last round of Stage 2 (Video Presentations - 3 x 3 mins) closed, on the 12th July, so I wonder if we will get the results this week. Sick with nerves that I might get through to next stage and also that I might not.

(Deep breaths required)

parisee88

apart from Carr Communications interview prep - are there any courses for AP preparation that anyone recommends? Public Affairs Ireland offers one on core skills for APs but that seems to be it?

lulabell

Hi there, am new to boards. If you’re still interested in help with interview coaching I recommend someone who helped me get EO but I know he does higher grades up to AP. Message me if you want his number. Thanks

mariagirl

Hi all, just wondering if anyone might have an indication as to when the results of Stage 2 video interview might issue. I tried to call PAS today but couldn't get through. Was hoping we might have heard today.

kknative

Hi Mariagirl,

I don't have any particular insight as to when the results will issue, but looking at previous batches, they have been around the 3 week mark.

I assume with holidays this will be delayed.

Maybe today will be the day. 🤞

kknative

Results are in and I'm through. Oh my goodness, I cannot believe it. Now the real hard work starts. Interviews starting early Sept.

Brera

Latest results are out from the video interviews. I didn’t pass the management experience section. I wish they would provide a bit more detailed feedback for next time. But that’s PAS for you.

Best of luck to everyone who’s off to the next round.

Gadgetman99

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119433625#Comment_119433625

Hi kknative, congratulations! I also got through, hopefully the date they gave isnt the real date as I'll be on holidays! Do you mind me asking did you receive different scores for each of your questions?

Seosamh25

Hi All - i'm completley new to this. I got my results (65/65/54) and am through to next stage. can anybody give some practical info on what a SAE entails? any other info about next steps, where exactly are we in the process etc? many thanks

kknative

Hi gadget man, yes I have different scores for each question. I used pretty much same examples as last year, but tweaked it because I felt rushed then and scores were down this year. But heyho, I'm through. Now, the hardwork begins but at least etray is gone now. That's where I got dropped last year.

Well done everyone who got through. I think this is my 5th attempt and the furthest i have made it. Hard luck to those who didn't make it this time.

Charles14

Hi all would anyone in the group have any advice on final interview- line of questions on competencies or whether more general questions are asked? Thanks in advance .. very informative group .. so helpful for each stage

Charles14

The topic for Sae is given about one week in advance of interview .. you have a choice of 3. It takes a lot of time to prepare!

Kenrach

The SAE topics.are.chosen from the programme.for government. As previous posters said you are given choice of 3 approx 7 days before submission date and you have to choose 1 to focus your research and paper on. You are asked to put yourself in the role of an AP and research the topic, narrow down the main points, anaylse the gains, issues etc and present your conclusions in a 2 page report and 5 page slidedeck presentation. I used the SWOT analysis model for.mine. you then have to submit 4 days in advance of your interview. Your interview is 1 hour duration - first 20 mins is the presentation (10mins you present 10 mins the board asks questions) then the interview commences for 40 mins. I'd strongly advise focusing on max 2 policy docs doing research or you'll end up down a rabbit hole. Best of luck everyone 👍

Charles14

Hi Kentach can you give any idea on the line of questioning - is it based on your application or are there general questions thrown in? Also line of questions on the sae? Thanks in advance