Executive Officer Campaign 2019 Mod warning #1682

ConnemaraExile · 31-08-2020 04:15PM

I was told I didn't exhibit understand of social media, despite having a masters degree in a related field and tonnes of experience. There's worse things happening in the world, but my head is spun from that.

November Golf · 31-08-2020 04:24PM

ConnemaraExile wrote: »

Maybe a little bit of a digression, but did anyone apply for the communication officer competition?

I was rejected today, with the worst reasoning imaginable, given my experience and the depth of the application I made.

I know we can't canvass, but is there any way to appeal? Genuinely incredulous to be not even make it past the first stage.

Canvassing is using your contacts or influence or the influence of others such as a politician to better your chances.

You are entitled to appeal any decision, however interview appeals are abit of lost cause as they normal side with the interviewers given there is usually 3 on the board and they have to agree on the outcome.

ConnemaraExile · 31-08-2020 04:29PM

Cheers for this. Do you know how to apply?

Bobby2004 · 31-08-2020 06:12PM

redmgar wrote: »

They put civil service values and development into the one?

Was I think specialist knowledge and public service values rolled into 1. They did not ask me much on the specialist knowledge side coz they said I had demonstrated that throughout. On my application form I only had a level 6 at the time and was in the middle of my level 7. I just finished a level 8 in business management wit a 1.1 and explained throughout how it helped and enhanced my management skills in my current role.

Bobby2004 · 31-08-2020 06:14PM

Seems a bit harsh if that's the case.

November Golf · 31-08-2020 07:36PM

ConnemaraExile wrote: »

Cheers for this. Do you know how to apply?

Did you get eliminated on eligibility grounds or at Interview stage?

https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/review-process

If eligibility ground you can email the eo section to require an Informal review of your application. If it was at the interview stage, you will likely need to submit a formal review by email to the CEO of PAS.

Furious-Red · 01-09-2020 10:23AM

ConnemaraExile wrote: »

Maybe a little bit of a digression, but did anyone apply for the communication officer competition?

I was rejected today, with the worst reasoning imaginable, given my experience and the depth of the application I made.

I know we can't canvass, but is there any way to appeal? Genuinely incredulous to be not even make it past the first stage.

Yup i got the very same answer yesterday, even thought ive a degree in PR and Media and a Post Grad Dip in Event Management(with Social Media )

T1986 · 02-09-2020 01:59PM

MontCristo89 wrote: »

I received an email this morning saying my place had been reached on the Kerry panel. I was offered the Dept of Social Protection. Do they allow people to work from home due to COVID? I’m currently working from home as a CO in Dept of Justice. I’m really worried about accepting if I can’t work from home.

Hi there, just wondering if you ended up accepting this position in the end? I'm also on the Kerry Panel so just curious

Thanks.

Bobby2004 · 02-09-2020 04:00PM

The wait is killing me if get placed. Only a week since got results of interview but I constantly checking my phone hoping for a message from PAS. Be hard to go back through the whole process again. Hopefully there a lot of retirements in Westmeath.

redmgar · 02-09-2020 04:01PM

Bobby2004 wrote: »

The wait is killing me if get placed. Only a week since got results of interview but I constantly checking my phone hoping for a message from PAS. Be hard to go back through the whole process again. Hopefully there a lot of retirements in Westmeath.

How long was the wait for interview results?

Bobby2004 · 02-09-2020 04:07PM

redmgar wrote: »

How long was the wait for interview results?

Just over a weekend. Did it fri a few weeks back and got results on the Mon. Went up a few places as wel. Was 2 in order of merit in batch 1.4. Before interview was 30 for the county so shud be mid 20s now.

MontCristo89 · 03-09-2020 12:34PM

T1986 wrote: »

Hi there, just wondering if you ended up accepting this position in the end? I'm also on the Kerry Panel so just curious Thanks.

I accepted it. Best of luck! The panel jumped at least 5 places to reach me. It might reach you soon!

T1986 · 03-09-2020 01:16PM

MontCristo89 wrote: »

I accepted it. Best of luck! The panel jumped at least 5 places to reach me. It might reach you soon!

That's great, the very best of luck in your new position! I'm No. 11 in batch 1.3 so I'm praying I'll be reached before the panel expires

cw67irl · 03-09-2020 01:44PM

Has there been any movement on the Louth Panel does anyone know?

Bobby2004 · 03-09-2020 03:34PM

Anyone placed lately in Galway or Westmeath. It's mad I can't get an answer of how many ahead of me or placed from PAS.

Vologda69 · 03-09-2020 04:33PM

Any news on Cork?

doc22 · 03-09-2020 04:33PM

Bobby2004 wrote: »

Anyone placed lately in Galway or Westmeath. It's mad I can't get an answer of how many ahead of me or placed from PAS.

who are you asking

Bobby2004 · 03-09-2020 05:23PM

doc22 wrote: »

who are you asking

PAS. Won't give me straight answer or have given me wrong info.

MontCristo89 · 03-09-2020 07:59PM

T1986 wrote: »

That's great, the very best of luck in your new position! I'm No. 11 in batch 1.3 so I'm praying I'll be reached before the panel expires

Thank you! They surely will reach you. I was 8 in 1.3. You should email PAS and they’ll tell you how far they are. This is the one I use clearance@publicjobs.ie

sdem1973 · 04-09-2020 09:56AM

Did anyone hear anything about Laois or Kilkenny recently?

Bobby2004 · 04-09-2020 03:04PM

3 candidates between me and getting called but said there is no forecast for other vacancies. If that's the case they've interviewed a whole other batch for nothingðŸ˜¢

fergald · 04-09-2020 03:28PM

No movement in Laois at all. Wife I think was placed 14 after exam not even an interview. Not a hope by the looks of it.

Bobby2004 · 04-09-2020 04:15PM

fergald wrote: »

No movement in Laois at all. Wife I think was placed 14 after exam not even an interview. Not a hope by the looks of it.

It's a joke. I'm no 2 in batch 1.4. If there is no more forecasted vacancies what the point of interviewing a 4th batch.

fergald · 04-09-2020 05:03PM

Booby2004. I am presuming this is internal or Kilkenny as they only interviewed 10 in total for Laois. Yeah total mess.

Bobby2004 · 04-09-2020 05:38PM

fergald wrote: »

Booby2004. I am presuming this is internal or Kilkenny as they only interviewed 10 in total for Laois. Yeah total mess.

Suppose there another 3 months b4 panel ends but to start a new one when sum counties not out of the teens or 20s placed is unbelievable. Was suppose to be a lot of retirements come Oct. Obviously not if there no forecasted vacancies.

MFPM · 04-09-2020 05:46PM

Bobby2004 wrote: »

It's a joke. I'm no 2 in batch 1.4. If there is no more forecasted vacancies what the point of interviewing a 4th batch.

Given you had an interview recently and got the results quite quickly, I'd suggest there is vacancies coming, if not why not just wait given there is an new competition.

Bobby2004 · 04-09-2020 06:18PM

MFPM wrote: »

Given you had an interview recently and got the results quite quickly, I'd suggest there is vacancies coming, if not why not just wait given there is an new competition.

Cheers MFPM. Losing the run of myself. Having got this far i'm stressed bout not getting it. Hopefully don't have to go through another competition. I turned down a position lately coz my heart set on this. Hope I made the right choice.

Anonire · 05-09-2020 11:46AM

Bobby2004 wrote: »

Cheers MFPM. Losing the run of myself. Having got this far i'm stressed bout not getting it. Hopefully don't have to go through another competition. I turned down a position lately coz my heart set on this. Hope I made the right choice.

Hi Bobby.

I know people that have interviewed quite close to panels expiring and thought they would not be interviewed unless there were places available to end up really disappointed.
Unfortunately there is just no way of knowing if an offer will come your way before the expiry of the panel. I do know how you feel and my only advice is if something else comes up to take it you can always walk away if and when the offer comes along.

Carlow20 · 07-09-2020 07:44AM

sdem1973 wrote: »

Did anyone hear anything about Laois or Kilkenny recently?

I emailed for an update on Carlow and Kilkenny and was told there would be no more movement on either as the new campaign was starting. It is a joke. I don't think there was ever any movement for either of those.

CivilCybil · 07-09-2020 08:00AM

Carlow20 wrote: »

I emailed for an update on Carlow and Kilkenny and was told there would be no more movement on either as the new campaign was starting. It is a joke. I don't think there was ever any movement for either of those.

I was batch 1:1 in mayo. There were three people ahead of me since February. No change since.
Have written it off now.

Executive Officer Campaign 2019 Mod warning #1682

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