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NEW 2020 Assistant Principal Officer Competition

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    #1172
    HannahR31
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭HannahR31


    InsideEdge wrote: »


    That sounds like what they are doing alright. Another question on the interview if you don't mind - were you asked to give an overview of your career/experience to date?

    The Chair opened up by going through my career based on my application form (i.e. she talked through it and I just said 'yep') and then asked if there was anything I was particularly proud of.


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    #1173
    InsideEdge
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭InsideEdge


    HannahR31 wrote: »
    The Chair opened up by going through my career based on my application form (i.e. she talked through it and I just said 'yep') and then asked if there was anything I was particularly proud of.

    I've been working since the 1980s so that bit could take a while!!


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    #1174
    HannahR31
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭HannahR31


    InsideEdge wrote: »
    I've been working since the 1980s so that bit could take a while!!

    Haha they might not go through every job! She skimmed the start and then focused in on 'So since 2018'


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    #1175
    batman007
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭batman007


    I was called to do the videos for the Communications Manager AP role today! Absolutely thrilled, anyone else get the notification?


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    #1176
    Lorr
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Lorr


    batman007 wrote: »
    I was called to do the videos for the Communications Manager AP role today! Absolutely thrilled, anyone else get the notification?

    I got mine too! Had sort of given up hope on it so pleasantly surprised


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    #1177
    batman007
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭batman007


    Same!!! Good luck with the process. :)

    Do you by any chance know what stage is after this one? Trying to find the original booklet but can't see it online anywhere and I didn't save it.


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    #1178
    Lorr
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Lorr


    batman007 wrote: »
    Same!!! Good luck with the process. :)

    Do you by any chance know what stage is after this one? Trying to find the original booklet but can't see it online anywhere and I didn't save it.

    No idea I'm afraid, first time applying for something like this so all new to me


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    #1179
    Nicole2020
    Registered Users Posts: 99 ✭✭Nicole2020


    HannahR31 wrote: »
    Just got word I passed my interview and am on the panel!! Can't believe results are out already - I only interviewed on Monday! And they are still interviewing...

    They must be in a rush...

    Oh wow, that is amazing, huge congratulations!!


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    #1180
    Nicole2020
    Registered Users Posts: 99 ✭✭Nicole2020


    Herriott wrote: »
    Well done, same here. Can't believe it. I only interviewed yesterday. An absolute first in terms of speed of placement!

    That’s unbelievable, well done!


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    #1181
    CBCB
    Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭CBCB


    HannahR31 wrote: »
    Just got word I passed my interview and am on the panel!! Can't believe results are out already - I only interviewed on Monday! And they are still interviewing...

    They must be in a rush...

    Congratulations!


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    #1182
    poundhound
    Registered Users Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭poundhound


    Are they only interviewing 2 days a week (Tues & Wed)?


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    #1183
    MrsBean
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭MrsBean


    poundhound wrote: »
    Are they only interviewing 2 days a week (Tues & Wed)?

    Must be Mon to Wed as I think HannahR mentioned hers was on Monday.


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    #1184
    tea and coffee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,826 ✭✭✭tea and coffee


    batman007 wrote: »
    Same!!! Good luck with the process. :)

    Do you by any chance know what stage is after this one? Trying to find the original booklet but can't see it online anywhere and I didn't save it.

    Come join me on the dedicated thread :-)

    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058112361/1/#post114869671

    AP Comms thread


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    #1185
    Mariee
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Mariee


    Hi, they are interviewing all week as far as I know


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    #1186
    Casarina
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Casarina


    Just gotten invite to Stage 2 of the competition - online video interviewing. So they must be starting on the outside of Dublin applicants. Thanks for all the advice here - hopefully will be able to make the most of it!


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    #1187
    Irishder
    Registered Users Posts: 927 ✭✭✭Irishder


    Casarina wrote: »
    Just gotten invite to Stage 2 of the competition - online video interviewing. So they must be starting on the outside of Dublin applicants. Thanks for all the advice here - hopefully will be able to make the most of it!

    Im the same, I picked Waterford and Kilkenny as far as i can remember. Where did you pick?


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    #1188
    crinkley
    Registered Users Posts: 809 ✭✭✭crinkley


    can I ask if these are first or second batches. Thanks


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    #1189
    Casarina
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Casarina


    Irishder wrote: »
    Im the same, I picked Waterford and Kilkenny as far as i can remember. Where did you pick?

    Mine is for the Sligo and Leitrim So must be calling us all outside of Dublin this time round! The fun begins!


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    #1190
    Casarina
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Casarina


    crinkley wrote: »
    can I ask if these are first or second batches. Thanks

    This is first batch for outside of Dublin I am assuming? But not sure? Bit of a novice!


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    #1191
    Irishder
    Registered Users Posts: 927 ✭✭✭Irishder


    crinkley wrote: »
    can I ask if these are first or second batches. Thanks

    No idea sorry.

    Can I ask a question regarding the pay scale. If successful we would obviously go in on the starting point. Is it yearly increases after that as per the scale, assuming no pay freezes?

    Thanks


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    #1192
    Aglomerado
    Registered Users Posts: 5,761 ✭✭✭Aglomerado


    Casarina wrote: »
    Just gotten invite to Stage 2 of the competition - online video interviewing. So they must be starting on the outside of Dublin applicants. Thanks for all the advice here - hopefully will be able to make the most of it!

    Same here! I wasn't expecting anything to come of it- the exam was a tough one - so it's a bolt from the blue.
    Might as well give it a shot! The best of luck!


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    #1193
    Anonire
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭Anonire


    Casarina wrote: »
    Just gotten invite to Stage 2 of the competition - online video interviewing. So they must be starting on the outside of Dublin applicants. Thanks for all the advice here - hopefully will be able to make the most of it!

    Brilliant well done. Do you mind me asking what score they were calling? Thanks


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    #1194
    Casarina
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Casarina


    Anonire wrote: »
    Brilliant well done. Do you mind me asking what score they were calling? Thanks

    Didn't say actually - just said you have been invited....that's interesting!


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    #1195
    Anonire
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭Anonire


    Casarina wrote: »
    Didn't say actually - just said you have been invited....that's interesting!

    Thanks best of luck.


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    #1196
    Connected99
    Registered Users Posts: 132 ✭✭Connected99


    I am curious to know, Is it those who scored over 126 in the aptitude tests who are now being called for video interview nationwide?


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    #1197
    Irishder
    Registered Users Posts: 927 ✭✭✭Irishder


    Connected99 wrote: »
    I am curious to know, Is it those who scored over 126 in the aptitude tests who are now being called for video interview nationwide?

    i scored 121 and got called


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    #1198
    dee75
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭dee75


    Can I ask the others who've just been called for regional locations, what was your score from the tests?


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    #1199
    RWC15champions
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭RWC15champions


    dee75 wrote: »
    Can I ask the others who've just been called for regional locations, what was your score from the tests?

    Mine was over 121 so I'm sure that's not the answer you are looking for! Would be interesting to know though....


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    #1200
    tea and coffee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,826 ✭✭✭tea and coffee


    Irishder wrote: »
    No idea sorry.

    Can I ask a question regarding the pay scale. If successful we would obviously go in on the starting point. Is it yearly increases after that as per the scale, assuming no pay freezes?

    Thanks

    Yes that is correct


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    #1201
    dee75
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭dee75


    RWC15champions wrote: »
    Mine was over 121 so I'm sure that's not the answer you are looking for! Would be interesting to know though....

    Thanks for that! And best of luck to you and everyone called forward at this point.

    Yeah, would love to know what the lowest score was of those called forward so we can see how close (or not) some of us might be to getting called up in a second regional batch.

    My own score is in the 110 to 115 range.

    Also, if people feel comfortable sharing what counties they selected (or even region, like South East, or Midlands).


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