NEW 2020 Assistant Principal Officer Competition

HannahR31 · 08-10-2020 12:37PM

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.

InsideEdge · 08-10-2020 12:46PM

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!!

HannahR31 · 08-10-2020 12:47PM

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'

batman007 · 08-10-2020 05:14PM

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

Lorr · 08-10-2020 05:16PM

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

batman007 · 08-10-2020 05:23PM

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.

Lorr · 08-10-2020 05:30PM

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

Nicole2020 · 08-10-2020 06:34PM

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!!

Nicole2020 · 08-10-2020 06:36PM

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!

CBCB · 08-10-2020 07:16PM

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!

poundhound · 08-10-2020 08:24PM

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

MrsBean · 08-10-2020 08:38PM

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.

tea and coffee · 08-10-2020 09:38PM

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

Mariee · 09-10-2020 08:37AM

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

Casarina · 09-10-2020 01:59PM

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!

Irishder · 09-10-2020 02:17PM

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?

crinkley · 09-10-2020 02:18PM

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

Casarina · 09-10-2020 02:37PM

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!

Casarina · 09-10-2020 02:37PM

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!

Irishder · 09-10-2020 02:47PM

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

Aglomerado · 09-10-2020 03:15PM

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!

Anonire · 09-10-2020 03:48PM

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

Casarina · 09-10-2020 03:51PM

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!

Anonire · 09-10-2020 03:53PM

Casarina wrote: »

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

Thanks best of luck.

Connected99 · 09-10-2020 04:04PM

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?

Irishder · 09-10-2020 04:15PM

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

dee75 · 09-10-2020 08:46PM

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

RWC15champions · 09-10-2020 09:05PM

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....

tea and coffee · 09-10-2020 09:17PM

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

dee75 · 10-10-2020 09:30AM

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).

NEW 2020 Assistant Principal Officer Competition

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