Clerical Officer NSSO

AggieCRudd

Do u mind me asking how u know u moved up the ranks did they email you or did you contact them? I am just curious, as to whether I should touch base with them. Thank you.

cuz72

Hi any idea on how many vacancies there are in tullamore

sanktrangelov

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121053813#Comment_121053813

I got in touch with Sigmar last Thursday morning. Here's the email - I recommend giving them a shout: publicsector@sigmar.ie. I think you were two spots ahead of me on the original panel for Galway, so I reckon you're probably around 2nd/3rd now! Hopefully we both get the call!

sanktrangelov

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121053931#Comment_121053931

I emailed them on Friday 25th and they said that they are hiring 7 immediately. Now, I reckon Sigmar didn't tell me about the next potential raft of hires, in order to protect NSSO's reputation - but reading between the lines, I'd say they'll hire more than 7 in the short term. There are 75 CO's total in Tullamore office, so depending on your rank you'll have a good shot of getting in. It's only been a week and a half and I've gone from 25th to 14th on the panel.

AggieCRudd

Thanks a million really appreciate your help. Fingers crossed for both of us!

cuz72

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121059964#Comment_121059964

The wife placed 22nd for tullamore so fingers crossed the are a lot of vacancies

sanktrangelov

Still no smoke. I'm 6th in Galway and 12th in Tullamore. Really sad because I need to leave my current job asap. God knows when/if I even get hired from this panel :(

koifish

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121088963#Comment_121088963

These panels can range from 1-2 years so I wouldn't lose hope but I wouldn't lose current sleep, either. If your current situation isn't great then it's best to focus on that and moving (whilst the job market is very fluid) and hopefully something crops up on the panel within the next year. Keep an eye out for TCO panels especially, they're ideal for a temp move out and for gaining any civil service experience.

sanktrangelov

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121089929#Comment_121089929

Thanks @koifish I've been looking at TCO panels, but they usually require 1 week notice period - which isn't possible for me as I'm working in Spain right now. Will still try to get on them though.

CiaraBh78

Any update on the Galway panel or how far along the panel is moving?

TwoToothHarry

Has anybody interviewed yet? Any tips/insight as to the questions asked?

koifish

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121160606#Comment_121160606

Sorry for the delay - I had mine this week and think/hope it went ok but we'll see I guess! It was very straightforward, just based on the competencies like any other civil service interview. (so have your STAR examples at the ready, focus on good team work/communication/self-development etc)

Just curious if anyone's heard of any progress on the Dublin panel? I'm unsure if they're recruiting as many vs. Tullamore and Galway.

sanktrangelov

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121133486#Comment_121133486

In the last 3 weeks I've gone from 6th to 5th, scintillating stuff.

channelsurfer2

how is the Tullamore panel going?

sanktrangelov

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121185498#Comment_121185498

Gone from 12th to 10th. Rapid.

channelsurfer2

thanks.. that's not much movement!

AggieCRudd

I went from 7th to 2nd on Galway panel but they don't give any info on how many or long. They say patience is a virtue, very annoying!

sanktrangelov

Just got invited for a role in Tullamore (despite being way higher on the Galway panel for the whole process)! Thanks everyone for your help and I hope your panels move faster!

channelsurfer2

best of luck well done

koifish

Patience is definitely a virtue. Good luck Sanktrangelov!

AggieCRudd

That's great news best of luck!

irishlady29

Just wondering if anyone that had their interview within the last 2 or 3 weeks if they got their results yet?

CiaraBh78

Anyone know how long pre clearance takes and what are the steps after?

AggieCRudd

Currently waiting on references to be checked. Haven't heard what the next step after that is. So far it has been two weeks since they came back looking for reference details.

sanktrangelov

They only sent the email to my references yesterday, asked me to provide them last Monday.

Both my references have said they’ll do it immediately so any delay will be on Sigmars side. Standard.

koifish

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121246417#Comment_121246417

I was told interviews were ongoing and we'd have correspondence the week of the 16th, but no word yet. So hopefully this coming week.

Jaye2023

My friend placed top 10 in Dublin and I’m still waiting for my result. How long do you think he’d have to wait to be offered a position?

koifish

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121282870#Comment_121282870

I'd say you'll get a reply this week, I just got mine today. I'm wondering how fast it'll move too although I heard they recruited a few COs back in September, so I'm curious if we might just be a back-up panel.

Ceanndána

NSSO Dublin has a high turnover.

RichRooskey

I have an interview next week for HEO in Dublin. I have never applied for a public job before so I am here learning but panel placing if I was to make it that far. Currently out of work after leaving a toxic environment and had hoped it would be a faster process, I really don't want to have to move back to Dublin to get a role in my working area. I am only a year out of 2k rent for a converted attic 🤐.