Interdepartmental HEO

mdwexford

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119711115#Comment_119711115

I went with Carr communications for my HEO interview and was successful.

I would recommend them, it got me thinking about the interview differently and how to prepare my answers. Think I was on the wrong track till I worked with them and don’t think I would have passed without the session I did.

Rebelinho

Thanks MDW, did they help with the presentation side of things or just the interview?

MaryRyan48

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119710036#Comment_119710036

So I'm in the initial 2nd batch to be called but had to defer my original interview date so I'm up now the week of the 17th! So nervous about the presentation 🙈

Yes I knew it wouldn't be negotiable was just wondering how much info you can find out before accepting or declining given that it's so varied from one department to the next! Anyway, will worry about the interview first 🤣

mdwexford

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119714838#Comment_119714838

Luckily I didn’t have to do a presentation so I was solely focused on the interview.

I believe they do give help with the presentation as well though if you want them to.

Csk2019

How much notice are people getting for interview dates?

It's 3 weeks notice. 7 days for presentation topic notice

TedS2017

I have my interview the week of 24th. Does anyone know what the topics for the presentation are?

It's based around the Programme for Government but topics seem to be different, so can't advise what 3 choices you will get.

Best of luck with it!

Ber25

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119718855#Comment_119718855

Best of luck with the interview. Are you interviewing for Dublin or for the regions?

TedS2017

Thanks Dublin!

Ber25

Do you know what number they've reached for the Dublin interviews?

MBOS

Do you mind sharing the topics you got? Thanks and best of luck.😊

Kerry987

Those of you who have done the interview stage, did ye prepare an example using STAR method for Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values?

Thanks

knickyb

Drive and commitment is usually decided during management and delivery of results, how you completed training upskilling to allow you to deliver a fair transparent service to the citizens of Ireland or some bulls##t like that

knickyb

Work an aspect of that into all your examples

Kerry987

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119726646#Comment_119726646

For an internal comp we had to give an example on it in an application form so said I’d check. Thanks 😊

Dave 101

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119726666#Comment_119726666

You can also try giving micro examples for each line of the competency rather than trying to a single example that covers it all

DaisysB

Has anyone experienced this please?

I accepted a HEO place recently from 2019 competition. I was just offered an interview for this 2022 competition & hoping to land a more suitable work location this time.

From looking at the competition booklet, I now wonder if I am ineligible? Is there any point proceeding?

Skweefie

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119733172#Comment_119733172

PAS will assume you have filled all the crireria right up to offer stage. Then when they check your suitability, you will be ineligible. The only way to get an alternative office is through the mobility scheme. The first requirement in the info booklet says you must be in a position lower than HEO to be eligible. If you are HEO already, you are ineligible. So yes, pretty pointless to continue.

Kigera

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119711115#Comment_119711115

I have used a person before who I previously used and found very useful. I have passed their details onto numerous people on boards before and i believe they have had successful outcomes, most recently was two people for HEO. I will PM you their details.

rusty1983

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119733910#Comment_119733910

Hi if you could please PM me the details also I would really appreciate it. Thanks

the explorer

Would anyone who has done the presentation and interview be able to post the marking scheme, i.e what is the pass mark for both sections?

knickyb

40% on both presentation and interview

knickyb

If you Google heo competencies and download the Pas heo competency basically the interview board ask questions for each of the lines in each competency...hope that makes sense

knickyb

Got assigned today so I'm out of this thread ( hopefully never have to see another one) best of luck to everyone

My understanding it's out of 60 marks and pass mark is 24

Congratulations on your appointment.

isabella5

They informed me today they are at 00M 102 on interviews for dublin

knickyb

24 is 40% of 60

Yes. Last HEO competition they done markings out of 50 .

Just giving breakdown as they may find it useful.

Thank you