Public Sector Jobs

emertoff

I got a PFO this week from the same Public Sector Recruiter for the second time. I met all the criteria for the position and despite them saying my application was impressive, failed to be called for interview.

I'm plain frustrated with this. Are Public Sector Employers obliged to be more transparent in detailing their reasons for rejection? In the light of Freedom of Information can I make a request to determine the area(s) in which they felt my application to be lacking?

I respect their right to reject but the whole thing stinks of nepotism and cronyism

Plastic Scouser

I'm maybe not quite answering your question here but...

I have found in the past that most recruiters I have contacted have been very honest and helpful about letting me know why I didn't get the job/interview I went for. A lot of the recruiters I've spoken to have given me great tips for my future job applications and even offered me work experience and contract jobs in the organisation that could lead to better things.

Have you tried asking them what specifically your application was lacking?

esperanza

I'm sure much nepotism does exist, but not only in the public sector...

I'd advise you to keep trying. It's doubtful that they will provide you with transparent reasons.

Perhaps there is also fierce competition in your sector...

BuffyBot

Public Sector jobs are hugely sought after - no matter how good you think you are, sometimes there are a lot of other people out there gunning for the same position

esperanza

Yes, I agree with Buffy Bot. With the benefits offered by Public sector jobs, it's easy to see why it's hard to get in. Do you think having contacts would make it easier to get a job in the public sector? In the private sector, this is definitely the case in Ireland, especially in some sectors, such as tourism.

RicardoSmith

emertoff wrote:

.... In the light of Freedom of Information can I make a request to determine the area(s) in which they felt my application to be lacking?

I'm sure regardless of the FOI that they would be happy to tell you. I know where I work all interviews are done by a mixed panel from a few different departments. Try contacting your HR contact.

emertoff wrote:

I respect their right to reject but the whole thing stinks of nepotism and cronyism

Why?

esperanza

I would like to work in the public sector. can someone give me a list of requirements/qualities that are needed? Is everything based on academic results?

BuffyBot

esperanza. Check out publicjobs.ie for the information.

esperanza

Thanks for the link!

I'm wondering if the Civil Service always pay for you to do postgraduate study.
Any ideas?

Pod 78

they do indeed- normally after completion of your 1 year probationary period. Degree/other course has naturally to be relavant to the work you are doing. Some departments list approved education courses.

BC

No they don't always pay but they usually do. You have to put in an application. They are getting stricter on it now, you have to convince them its worth it. I work in the public sector and they have refused 2 people in my dept this year because the cost of the courses is too high.