Interdepartmental HEO

Dubjane

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119062947#Comment_119062947

Did anyone get their results ayet, I've heard of one so far

tgdaly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119115906#Comment_119115906

Just got my results now. Passed stage one with a decent oom so happy with that.

Although the result I got was for my first county, have Dublin as my second choice and it says "It is initially intended that all successful candidates from Stage 1 who selected Dublin as a location choice will be brought to Stage 2 in early-June. Shortlisting for regional location choices will take place on a later date."

Edit: Just got my Dub results also

liverbird1

Just got my result and oom for my 2nd choice county am presuming I will get my oom for 1st choice in time ?

Just got my 1st choice oom -Cork

avocadoator

Just received mine too. Passed too thankfully. Probably won't be called for the Dublin one as my OOM is very poor but my second choice location looks promising.

eroc79

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119115906#Comment_119115906

missed verbal by 1 but did great in numerical. Unfortunately out. Best of luck to everyone else still in

Em2157

Got my results also. Only put in for Dublin. I passed in both, so really pleased. It says the next round is 'shortlisting'.... do you think they will shortlist us from our application forms?

Well done to all that passed, and sorry to those that didn't. Hopefully the opportunity comes around again soon.

Em2157

There are always competitions. Keep trying and you will get there Eroc79 :)

dublin_Horse

Happy out passed. Mid 900's for Dublin, what are the chances of getting it with an OOM that high?

caznemoy

What's your idea of poor OOM? Just trying to gauge peeps opinions.. obviously top 20 OOM is great but are you talking about 50's or 100's being poor..?

Well done to all who passed and good luck with competition 👍

avocadoator

I heard they would be shortlisting off the forms alright yes.

Merrymac

Passed also Glad I resat the tests Does anybody have a copy of the booklet.

Shutuplaura

in the 900s for Dublin and the 50s for Tipp. I don't feel I did a great aptitude test so I'm not surprised. I assume that number is quite high for both locations? More interested in Dublin TBH.

Booth23

Just got an update that the qualifying score was messed up and it’s 34 not 20. Will they recalculate ooms or did they just had a typo?

Em2157

It depends on the region you chose. Obviously the lower the number, the better, but obviously Dublin will have a much higher number of people doing the tests than any other region, so the top numbers are much more competitive. They also have more jobs there though, so if you are a high OOM for a region with little jobs, they may not get to you. I was in the 800's for Dublin, but don't see that as too bad! Don't forget, they may give a new OOM after the next stage also, the OOM's just determine the batches to proceed to next stage usually.

It does say that all those who qualified for the next stage in Dublin will be called in June also.

avocadoator

I'm also in 900s for Dublin. However when I reread the message its says everyone successful will be going through to shortlisting so the OOM may change again based on that so we might be ok?

I got 20s for westmeath so that might work out OK but depends on where in Westmeath

Risoc

A lot of variables obviously but what score is typically good enough to earn an interview?

Ye reckon it'd be something along the lines of the top 120 for Dublin; 20 for Cork, 15 for Limerick. A score of about 120/180?

eroc79

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116035#Comment_119116035

Thanks, First time I haven't made it passed stage 1.

Mikefitzs

Damn, missed the verbal by 2. Did great at the numerical. Next time I hope.

cvb03

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116117#Comment_119116117

Hi, how did you get this update? Did you ask or did they contact you. Thanks.

EmmaMol

So happy I passed this time round. OOM around in the 120s for Dublin. Hopefully get through the shortlisting this time.

Mikefitzs

Same here. Don’t let it get you down. Another chance will come.

Trampus

Top 150 for Dublin. 15 for regional choice which has two very big offices. Sat the retest and so glad I did!!!

avocadoator

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116186#Comment_119116186

They sent another message on publicjobs

Em2157

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116133#Comment_119116133

Hey,there may be another OOM before interview as it says that the next stage is shortlisting, so that would have to be passed first. This OOM will just determine how quickly we are called for shortlisting I would say, and I have no idea what 'shortlisting' entails!

I'd just focus on a pass at this stage :)

Em2157

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116210#Comment_119116210

Well done!

Em2157

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116205#Comment_119116205

It absolutely will. There will be internal comps too, and keep an eye on specialist comps on Public jobs. Good luck

Booth23

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116186#Comment_119116186

As a message on boards. 10:43 they sent it. It says

Further to your Stage 1 Result letter issued today, please note there was an error in the qualifying mark. 

The qualfying mark for each assessment is 34 not 20 as previously stated. 

Please accept our apologies for any confusion caused. 

so wondering if it’s just a boo-boo or they have to recalculate everything

Em2157

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116204#Comment_119116204

Do you know what 'shortlisting' is? Is it looking at our application forms, or will we have to do something? My first HEO comp...

avocadoator

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116252#Comment_119116252

I heard they would be shortlisting based on the forms we submitted. So that is what I am hoping!

Kay46a

The PO comp running at the moment Stage 2 was shortlisting on application form then straight to interview so might be the same for this competition.

stuchyg

Didnt put Dublin down as my own choices but id imagine anyone in the top 1000 will end up having their form looked at for shortlisting. There is a dearth of staff in certain depts and i believe they expect an awful lot of retirements across the CS in the next few years

Rikand

Passed and actually did really well. Including the maths in the total score was huge for me!

Dubjane

That's unfortunate I just got the 34 to pass

mdwexford

What kind of scores are people getting?

I got 54 Verbal and 63 Numerical.

117 total.

204 OOM for Dublin and 8 for my county . Happy enough with that. 62 verbal 54 numerical. Kind of surprised with that as Math has always been my strong point.

Jassgal

I didn't do too well 1300s in Dublin so not looking to likely. I did hear it is a 4 year panel though so if that's true I might stand a chance and as a poster above said there is a lot of retirements lately and many more expected in the coming months

caznemoy

I think the booklet said the panel will terminate at the end of March 2024 🙈

pinklady22

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116436#Comment_119116436

I got 63 verbal and 77 numerical.

Total 140.

Surprised but extremely happy 😁

pinklady22

I got top 20 for Dublin and number 2 for my county.

This is my first attempt at HEO...is there anyway I wouldn't get an interview with those OOM, does anyone know?

EarlyStorms

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116693#Comment_119116693

Unless you sent in a blank application form you'll be called to next stage very soon.

Rikand

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116436#Comment_119116436

Mid 40s verbal, high 70s numerical.

Top 20 in both my non dublin counties lol

AirAmp2019

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116101#Comment_119116101

Selection Process

12. The selection process for this competition will comprise a number of elements. These may include one or more of the following:

 Online and/or paper-based assessment test(s);

 Short listing, based on the information contained in your application form

 Asynchronous interview(s);

 Interview(s);

 Presentation/Analysis exercise;

 Work sample test or any other tests or exercises that are deemed appropriate, including language proficiency tests.

Applicants must successfully compete and be placed highest, in order to be considered for advancement to the next stage of the multi stage selection process. The number to be invited forward at each stage will be determined from time to time by the Public Appointments Service.

Irrespective of which locations you have applied for you may only sit the various stages of the selection process once. The scores you achieve will carry across both locations for which you applied and for which come under consideration.

Shortlisting

Candidates should note that it is possible for the number of applications received to exceed the number required to fill existing and future vacancies. While you may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying for the positions are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, the Public Appointments Service may decide that a number only will be called to interview. In this respect, the Public Appointments Service provide for the employment of a shortlisting process to select a group for interview who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable, or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates who are, prima facie, better qualified and/or have more relevant experience.

During any shortlisting exercise that may be employed, the Public Appointments Service are guided by an assessment board(s) who examine the application forms and assess them against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position. It is therefore in your own interests to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience on the application form.

EllieKelly123

Score 119, OOM under 160 in Dublin and top five in other county.

Trampus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116436#Comment_119116436

Very, very similar.

Trampus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119116693#Comment_119116693

Wow! Well done!! You must have been super quick and accurate. Great result 😊

corny

Did really well but a sense of dread came over me when i read that the next stage was shortlisting.

Chase3

So the next step could just be them sending you a message saying we looked at your app you did not get shortlisted?

Steph1234

During the last open competition I think one of the next stages was like a pre-interview....speaking into the camera for a few minutes on 4 competencies that were provided in advance.

corny

What is the point of an OOM if all you had to do was pass? Everyone gets checked and I doubt your OOM place plays a role in the shortlisting process. Could it follow you through the stage after?

onlydaughter30

The last interd comp the next stage was preliminary interview which was pre recorded. Brief intro not scored, then 3 competancies. They looked at just leadership and if you didnt meet the qualifying standard for that they didnt look at the rest. Next stage was an interview consisting of a 3 page report and you presented that for first 20 mins of interview and then 40 min competency based interview. It was ok if you prepped like your life depended on it!