2019 AO Competition announced

Jenor0050 · 04-12-2019 11:26AM

I have just heard of someone in general oom 15-20 who is going through clearance. Any updates from anyone else?

Annie_Ant · 04-12-2019 09:05PM

I've heard they have 15 open vacancies for business stream so that explains why they're moving so quick. Ive been called for clearance, low teens

ForEsme · 04-12-2019 11:11PM

Annie_Ant wrote: »

I've heard they have 15 open vacancies for business stream so that explains why they're moving so quick. Ive been called for clearance, low teens

Well done!! Yes it's moving very quickly. Were PAS able to tell you which department you will be assigned to?

Annie_Ant · 06-12-2019 01:33PM

Anyone else in the IGEES competition too? Just had the presentation exercise, still sweating after it ðŸ˜‚

Annemc123 · 11-12-2019 03:35PM

Hello,

I recently panelled for this competition but I am waiting to be called. Does anyone have any updates on how the panel is moving?

Jenor0050 · 11-12-2019 04:34PM

What range is your order of merit,? I've heard of someone with order of merit of between 15-20 going through clearance

11-12-2019 05:45PM

Annemc123 wrote: »

Hello,

I recently panelled for this competition but I am waiting to be called. Does anyone have any updates on how the panel is moving?

I'm top 10 in the general stream and haven't heard anything. Someone in a different thread said that, as of a phone call to PAS on Monday 3rd Dec, they hadn't started pulling from the general stream. I'm thinking it might be after Christmas at this stage.

ForEsme · 11-12-2019 06:40PM

Sorry for my confusion but what does it mean to be 'panelled'. Is it different to having a final OOM? Thanks

MrsBean · 11-12-2019 08:44PM

ForEsme wrote: »

Sorry for my confusion but what does it mean to be 'panelled'. Is it different to having a final OOM? Thanks

They are the same thing. Being number 7 on the final order of merit is the same as being 7th on the panel.

elmo1984 · 11-12-2019 09:42PM

Sorry, I'm confused, have the first 15-20 from the general begun garda clearance or not? It sounds like possibly not it someone in the first ten hasn't heard anything?

MrsBean · 12-12-2019 08:42AM

elmo1984 wrote: »

Sorry, I'm confused, have the first 15-20 from the general begun garda clearance or not? It sounds like possibly not it someone in the first ten hasn't heard anything?

I imagine the Garda clearance and reference checks are just for new entrants to the civil service. There is a mixture of existing civil servants and new entrants on the panel. PAS probably getting the new entrants cleared before Xmas to begin placing the whole panel in order in the new year. People need not worry, if you are on the panel you will get a job in 2020!

elmo1984 · 12-12-2019 08:56AM

Thanks a mill Mrs. Bean. In 20s and would so like a new job next year, I got my hopes up a bit hearing about the clearances etc.

Robbusquets · 12-12-2019 03:21PM

Hey, I'm in top 15 in Business/Finance and havent heard anything from PAS. Thought I may have heard by now going by previous comments

AmcBan · 14-12-2019 08:20PM

Hi all, does anyone know what departments are likely to be offered on the business and finance panel.
I accepted an offer but there was no mention of where ....

mac1ntosh · 16-12-2019 03:24PM

AmcBan wrote: »

Hi all, does anyone know what departments are likely to be offered on the business and finance panel.
I accepted an offer but there was no mention of where ....

I think it can be any Department! No specific ones were mentioned. Can I ask what OOM you are? Thanks!

irishlad13 · 17-12-2019 04:31PM

Hi Guys,
Maybe someone might be in the know. I applied for the AO Revenue 2019 position. However, my Degree is an Honours Business Degree. I did accounting modules but didn't specialise in this. I now work as an accountant in a small practice and currently sitting my CAP 2's after passing all CAP 1's so I do have a couple of years experience working in accountancy. I'm also on a training contract. This job would really interest me but :

1. Would my degree be deemed suitable for Audit & Compliance role, if anyone has any experience with this.

2. Anyone have any experience breaking a training contract to change job.

Bec123 · 17-12-2019 05:16PM

Has anyone been offered a position from this competition yet and can I ask which stream & what order of merit you were if so? Even a rough idea?

Annie_Ant · 20-12-2019 09:56PM

Just to update. I was low teens OOM in the business AO stream, and I have gone through clearance and been assigned to a specific department with a confirmed start date in early Spring. I believe a lot of the AOsin this stream typically go to dept finance, but I've been assigned to another department

mac1ntosh · 06-01-2020 01:42PM

I called PAS for an update today - in relation to the Business & Finance stream they’ve placed up to 13 so far!

Jenor0050 · 07-01-2020 06:55PM

Any update on the general panel? Seems to be moving slowly..

Jules1997 · 08-01-2020 11:18PM

Jenor0050 wrote: »

Any update on the general panel? Seems to be moving slowly..

New update! Second batch of interviews will be held in February.

DetteDublin · 08-01-2020 11:34PM

I phoned PAS today and was informed the general panel is at no. 17 for clearance.

Jenor0050 · 09-01-2020 01:09PM

DetteDublin wrote: »

I phoned PAS today and was informed the general panel is at no. 17 for clearance.

Great to hear... What is the telephone number you use for PAS?

Thanks

ForEsme · 09-01-2020 04:56PM

Hi, I rang PAS on 01 8587400 in the past and got through no problem.

elmo1984 · 09-01-2020 08:47PM

Hey guys,

In low twenties, general, and got a call for garda clearance and reference checks today.

MrsBean · 10-01-2020 01:28PM

Hi all, just an update that the next batch of interviews for general stream are taking place early February. Just got an email with my interview slot today.

Jenor0050 · 14-01-2020 12:57PM

Does no government mean a stall on recruitment?

Goldenkt · 14-01-2020 03:35PM

Hi All,

Have my interview in February, was just wondering does anyone have any insight into what it will be like and what questions they may ask?

Is it similar enough to the EO interview?

And.. the presentation... is it as daunting as it sounds?

Thanks

Kiwi_knock · 14-01-2020 06:12PM

Goldenkt wrote: »

Hi All,

Have my interview in February, was just wondering does anyone have any insight into what it will be like and what questions they may ask?

Is it similar enough to the EO interview?

And.. the presentation... is it as daunting as it sounds?

Thanks

Interview is similar enough to the EO, you have three interviewers and it is very much competency based. It is a bit longer time wise (around 45 mins) so they go a bit deeper into your competencies but no surprise questions or trying to catch you out.

The presentation seems daunting but I found the experience quite enjoyable as there is really no wrong option or choice. I presume the presentation will be the same format with reading a number of different documents which concern different sides of an argument, and you chose a course of action based on the documents. For presenting to the examiners I think it is important to note that with the time limits that they know it won't be a perfect analysis but they are looking for you to show that you have considered the different arguments and can support your choice. You can't do any preparation for it before the day so just try to relax going into and focus on analysing the documents. When you know your arguments the presentation isn't scary as you have the notes and have the information at hand.

Best of luck with it

TheKeno · 14-01-2020 08:12PM

Kiwi_knock wrote: »

Interview is similar enough to the EO, you have three interviewers and it is very much competency based. It is a bit longer time wise (around 45 mins) so they go a bit deeper into your competencies but no surprise questions or trying to catch you out.

The presentation seems daunting but I found the experience quite enjoyable as there is really no wrong option or choice. I presume the presentation will be the same format with reading a number of different documents which concern different sides of an argument, and you chose a course of action based on the documents. For presenting to the examiners I think it is important to note that with the time limits that they know it won't be a perfect analysis but they are looking for you to show that you have considered the different arguments and can support your choice. You can't do any preparation for it before the day so just try to relax going into and focus on analysing the documents. When you know your arguments the presentation isn't scary as you have the notes and have the information at hand.

Best of luck with it

I couldn't have put it any better than this myself. Fair play. Stick to answering the competencies with decent answers that hit the target.

The presentation is straightforward. Read the information. Pick an option and argue your reasons for your choice. Stick to your guns even if they try and pick holes in your choice in the room. Show them you can weigh up the information, make an informed decision and argue your corner.

Best of luck!

2019 AO Competition announced

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