Clerical Officer Campaign 2016

uck51js9zml2yt · 23-06-2016 6:53pm

LunarSea wrote: »

Seriously?

So all the info provided in the CO info booklet is incorrect? And they're completely changing the hiring process from before and only those in attendance of this meeting are privvy to this information?

It was a session for temps in how to fill in the form. That was as far as it went.

DEEDEE30 · 23-06-2016 6:58pm

I take it that tatranska is advising on Dublin City Council who are running their own clerical officer campaign?

uck51js9zml2yt · 23-06-2016 7:24pm

DEEDEE30 wrote: »

I take it that tatranska is advising on Dublin City Council who are running their own clerical officer campaign?

I mentioned DCC in my earlier post.

LunarSea · 23-06-2016 7:51pm

Yamileth Fresh Rob wrote: »

I mentioned DCC in my earlier post.

Ah, I thought DCC was just the name of a building as you said you "were in DCC".

Tpau · 23-06-2016 8:35pm

LunarSea wrote: »

Ah, I thought DCC was just the name of a building as you said you "were in DCC".

Phew me too!

ando88 · 23-06-2016 9:21pm

Hi, I applied last week on a whim really, I don't have LC as I left school early.

I received a text message today asking me to take test (A) stage 1

(B) will follow if successful in part A.

Does anyone know if I do well on the tests they will overlook the fact I don't have a leaving certificate? I deal with members of the public daily in my current job not sure if that will help too.. also what happens (assuming I do very well on the tests)

Garda vetting, references (how far do I have to go back) ðŸ˜

Andy

ando88 · 23-06-2016 9:24pm

Thank you for your application for Clerical positions in the Civil Service.
Stage 1 of the selection process is divided into two parts as follows:

(Part A) Assessment Questionnaire
(Part

Aptitude tests

Your testing window for completion of Stage 1 Part A (Assessment Questionnaire) is:
Friday 24th June at 16:00 to Wednesday 29th June at 13:00.

Please see below a link to your Pre-test Information booklet. You should ensure that you read this carefully in advance of undertaking the Questionnaire.

Pre-Test Information booklet

Before beginning this Questionnaire, please ensure that you are in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed.

Further instructions are given as part of the Questionnaire.

For those who complete Part A, details of your testing window for Part B will be forwarded to you in due course. If you do not complete the Questionnaire, you will be deemed to have withdrawn your application.

Click your personal link below to begin the assessment.
Stage 1 Part A - Assessment Questionnaire

BJG524 · 23-06-2016 9:42pm

Prob a stupid question but, Can some1 tell me if u can still go through the process to get on the new panel if you are a (v new)serving civil servant (but not happy with location) or are serving Civil servants barred from the campaign? ??

Dolbert · 24-06-2016 9:29am

BJG524 wrote: »

Prob a stupid question but, Can some1 tell me if u can still go through the process to get on the new panel if you are a (v new)serving civil servant (but not happy with location) or are serving Civil servants barred from the campaign? ??

I'm in the public service (not civil) but applied for this as a possible means for relocation. Not sure about current civil servants.

mayo92 · 24-06-2016 9:31am

i think everyone should have got it

CloudCumulus · 24-06-2016 10:09am

I did my leaving cert twice ten years ago, do i just give the latest one? I dropped maths for the second one.
Are the results required for filling out this Part A section? I was just about to start it but if they are I'll have to go home first and try to dig them out.

alocinm · 24-06-2016 10:24am

ando88 wrote: »

Hi, I applied last week on a whim really, I don't have LC as I left school early.

I received a text message today asking me to take test (A) stage 1

(B) will follow if successful in part A.

Does anyone know if I do well on the tests they will overlook the fact I don't have a leaving certificate? I deal with members of the public daily in my current job not sure if that will help too.. also what happens (assuming I do very well on the tests)

Garda vetting, references (how far do I have to go back) ðŸ˜

Andy

I don't have the LC and I'm on the 2014 panel. The vetting is all addresses you've ever lived at and as for your references give the most recent ones

ando88 · 24-06-2016 10:44am

alocinm wrote: »

I don't have the LC and I'm on the 2014 panel. The vetting is all addresses you've ever lived at and as for your references give the most recent ones

Thanks for the reply. What exactly does on the panel mean? Sorry I didn't understand:) did you apply in 2014 and still awaiting decision?

juncert · 24-06-2016 10:51am

I think the leaving cert results and number was only for the DCC application,maybe if someone has done the CO part A they could let us know if exact results are needed or just to state you passed LC.

alocinm · 24-06-2016 11:23am

ando88 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply. What exactly does on the panel mean? Sorry I didn't understand:) did you apply in 2014 and still awaiting decision?

No problem

I applied in 2014, done and passed the online assessment, then went to dublin to do the second assessment and passed and then got called for an interview and passed. So I was placed on the panel. You're ranked in numbers according to how well you performed in the second assessment (I think!) and then they work their way through the list as they are hiring. I am currently being vetted and there's a position awaiting me according to PAS. We shall see! Hope this helps

ando88 · 24-06-2016 11:27am

alocinm wrote: »

No problem I applied in 2014, done and passed the online assessment, then went to dublin to do the second assessment and passed and then got called for an interview and passed. So I was placed on the panel. You're ranked in numbers according to how well you performed in the second assessment (I think!) and then they work their way through the list as they are hiring. I am currently being vetted and there's a position awaiting me according to PAS. We shall see! Hope this helps

Ah that's great , thanks for clarifying it! Can I ask how long after the assessments did you get a call for interview? And what was involved in the 2nd assement in Dublin?

alocinm · 24-06-2016 11:30am

ando88 wrote: »

Ah that's great , thanks for clarifying it! Can I ask how long after the assessments did you get a call for interview?

I got the interview invite in December 15 and done it in January 16. The second assessment is more or less the same as the first except it's supervised. Don't hold your breath and don't count on this process getting you a job any time soon. It's very drawn out but stick with it if ya can

LunarSea · 24-06-2016 12:23pm

Regarding the timeframe for testing - it starts today at 16:00, but yet I've a mate who filled it all in last night after they got the lert?

Amyone else done so yet? I'd be happy to get it done now, but don't want to void my application (although it is kinda silly they should give you live links at this stage if it's not meant to be done yet

jomzy · 24-06-2016 12:26pm

Just wondering is LC necessary for this position? I didn't do my LC, but just finished a FETAC level 5 Business Administration course November last year.

Daenarys · 24-06-2016 3:13pm

Omg I thought today was Saturday and I've it done already. Why did they have the link live before the time??

I hope it will be okay, I've it submitted now!

It's quite similar to the TCO assessment. I hope I get to part B even though I'm seriously dreading the aptitude tests :eek:

yenom · 24-06-2016 3:25pm

I dont part A there. Do you get any confirmation that you've done it? Message or e-mail?

Daenarys · 24-06-2016 3:39pm

yenom wrote: »

I dont part A there. Do you get any confirmation that you've done it? Message or e-mail?

I think when I submitted it it said there wouldn't be any more notifications from them unless I reached the qualifying standard or something to that effect. I can't remember...jesus I'm not firing on all cylinders today!

Amanda.ie · 24-06-2016 3:44pm

yenom wrote: »

I dont part A there. Do you get any confirmation that you've done it? Message or e-mail?

Did you read the instructions on the Email? you will not do well in the error checking if you fail to read the questions.

juncert · 24-06-2016 4:30pm

Did you need any information at hand when you filled in questionnaire part A, results dates etc or is it just general questions.How long did it take to do?Thanks

Daenarys · 24-06-2016 4:35pm

juncert wrote: »

Did you need any information at hand when you filled in questionnaire part A, results dates etc or is it just general questions.How long did it take to do?Thanks

No you don't need any information at hand!

corkonian41 · 24-06-2016 4:37pm

Part A completed, thankfully!

Daenarys · 24-06-2016 4:39pm

Amanda.ie wrote: »

Did you read the instructions on the Email? you will not do well in the error checking if you fail to read the questions.

Aw that's a bit mean! I'm sure they're not looking for robots. Well I hope they aren't anyway :pac:

yenom · 24-06-2016 5:31pm

Daenarys wrote: »

Aw that's a bit mean! I'm sure they're not looking for robots. Well I hope they aren't anyway :pac:

So...there's no e-mail confirmation?

davydoc · 24-06-2016 7:51pm

Done Part A there now, pretty standard stuff I thought, seemed quite similar, if not the same, to previous tests for the Public Service. Is there anything that will prepare you for the aptitude tests - any books or anything - I'd like to give this as good a shot as I can, so any help will be very much appreciated

lukesmom · 24-06-2016 8:22pm

Just done part A there. Wonder will I hear from them again or when do successful applicants get word of progressing onto next stage?

ando88 · 24-06-2016 8:28pm

As someone recently mentioned, how far back to they go to check references? As some of the business I've worked in have changed manager or closed

CloudCumulus · 24-06-2016 8:44pm

If you filled it in before 4 is it disregarded?

davydoc · 24-06-2016 8:48pm

lukesmom wrote: »

Just done part A there. Wonder will I hear from them again or when do successful applicants get word of progressing onto next stage?

As long as you finished it you will hear about Part B - Copied this off the message I got on My Messages on Public Jobs

For those who complete Part A, details of your testing window for Part B will be forwarded to you in due course. If you do not complete the Questionnaire, you will be deemed to have withdrawn your application.

Samjd · 24-06-2016 9:24pm

CloudCumulus wrote: »

If you filled it in before 4 is it disregarded?

I doubt it, I'm sure it wouldn't have let you complete it if it wasn't going to be accepted.

SeanOS92 · 24-06-2016 10:00pm

CloudCumulus wrote: »

If you filled it in before 4 is it disregarded?

I completed it when i got the link Thursday evening. Does that mean my application and questionnaire is now void?

Samjd · 24-06-2016 10:13pm

SeanOS92 wrote: »

I completed it when i got the link Thursday evening. Does that mean my application and questionnaire is now void?

I doubt it, I'm sure it will be accepted but if you are worried you could phone them or email.

Noreenee1 · 24-06-2016 11:37pm

Is part a like these questions?? Or is this part b the aptitude test

Verbal Interpretation
26 Questions | 18 Mins
Numerical Interpretation
21 Questions | 20 Mins
Checking Test
46 Questions | 8 Mins
Categorising Information
40 Questions | 10 Mins

Effie10 · 25-06-2016 6:48am

That's is Part B. Part A is explained in detail In the pre test book. The link is in your message board.

ddmam · 25-06-2016 12:13pm

Is it possible to apply for position of EO if you don't have any previous experience in the public sector? is it possible to apply for both CO & EO?

Thanks

Technocentral · 25-06-2016 12:21pm

ddmam wrote:

Is it possible to apply for position of EO if you don't have any previous experience in the public sector? is it possible to apply for both CO & EO?

Yes of course, as long as you reach minimum requirements for them. EO much harder to get as not nearly as many positions.

Red6 · 25-06-2016 2:04pm

Hi. Does anyone know where to find sample tests online for the Stage 1 Part A Assessment Questionnaire? I can only see samples for Part B (numeracy, verbal, etc) on publicjobs.ie

Thanks.

Daenarys · 25-06-2016 3:46pm

Red6 wrote: »

Hi. Does anyone know where to find sample tests online for the Stage 1 Part A Assessment Questionnaire? I can only see samples for Part B (numeracy, verbal, etc) on publicjobs.ie

Thanks.

There isn't any. If you've ever applied for TCO, or to Boots or Penneys, it's that type of multiple choice questions. There's no need to prepare for them because it's your first answer/reaction they are looking for. Honestly, don't worry about it, Part A is really not difficult. Get stuck in!

Ruby7789 · 25-06-2016 3:52pm

Test

Ruby7789 · 25-06-2016 3:57pm

Does anyone know if u complete an internship with a county council, what are the chances of getting a job offer at the end of it? If yes, do u have to do an apptitude test? Or apply for the role via public jobs , and go through the online tests, then apptitude tests interview panel etc etc

Irishgal2000 · 25-06-2016 5:55pm

Does the length of time doing it have any effect?

Mayo Miss · 25-06-2016 7:05pm

Irishgal2000 wrote: »

Does the length of time doing it have any effect?

Not according to the information given at the start of the test.

Effie10 · 26-06-2016 8:22am

Just read an article in the Indepentent, over 29,000 people applied for CO and only 1,000 jobs available. Most of which are in dublin

mandik · 26-06-2016 8:32am

Effie10 wrote: »

Just read an article in the Indepentent, over 29,000 people applied for CO and only 1,000 jobs available. Most of which are in dublin

If its and online article, I think the one you're talking about is the campaign from 2014

Effie10 · 26-06-2016 8:52am

mandik wrote: »

Effie10 wrote: »

Just read an article in the Indepentent, over 29,000 people applied for CO and only 1,000 jobs available. Most of which are in dublin

If its and online article, I think the one you're talking about is the campaign from 2014

The article clearly states that 29,000 applied for the 2016 campaign and made reference that 28,000 applied in 2014.

Slydice · 26-06-2016 10:37am

30,000 vie for €9-an-hour job
http://www.independent.ie/business/jobs/30000-vie-for-9anhour-job-34833904.html

Almost 30,000 people - including thousands of third-level graduates - have applied for the most basic clerical job in the civil service where pay has plummeted to €9 an hour.

Clerical Officer Campaign 2016

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