Clerical Officer 2020

tiny14 · 28-01-2021 08:04PM

For anyone interested limerick at 25 and tipperary at 64

G2234567 · 28-01-2021 09:33PM

Hi, anyone know about Dublin? I'm batch 19 do I have any chance?

rebecca4410 · 28-01-2021 10:06PM

Does anyone have any tips for first starting? My first day is on Monday and I’m quite nervous

tritriagain · 28-01-2021 11:15PM

rebecca4410 wrote: »

Does anyone have any tips for first starting? My first day is on Monday and I’m quite nervous

I know it's easier said than done but don't be nervous. My first pups of days were quite boring. Reading and filling forms etc. I have to say everyone was really nice . You'll gradually find you're feet. They don't expect miracles. Try show whatever skills you have without showing off if you know what I mean. Take your time at tasks, it's not a race.

rebecca4410 · 29-01-2021 12:51PM

tritriagain wrote: »

I know it's easier said than done but don't be nervous. My first pups of days were quite boring. Reading and filling forms etc. I have to say everyone was really nice . You'll gradually find you're feet. They don't expect miracles. Try show whatever skills you have without showing off if you know what I mean. Take your time at tasks, it's not a race.

Thanks so much for the advice. I’m working remotely from the start so I think that’s why I’m nervous, it would’ve been great to meet in person on the first day!

Samuel T. Cogley · 29-01-2021 01:56PM

Write things down.

xxsammyxx085 · 29-01-2021 08:32PM

Hi, just wondering if anyone had gotten an email yesterday to express interest in clerical officer for HSE in Kilkenny... and also if anyone thinks it would be a good idea to come off the main panel for the HSE instead??

Said the hours were shifts 8am to 8pm and weekends included, anyone have any idea where that Could be with those hours?

amc112 · 29-01-2021 08:40PM

tiny14 wrote: »

For anyone interested limerick at 25 and tipperary at 64

Is this after test stage? Or after interview?

Anybody know up to what OOM has been called for tests for Tipp?

JenOD90 · 29-01-2021 09:32PM

xxsammyxx085 wrote: »

Hi, just wondering if anyone had gotten an email yesterday to express interest in clerical officer for HSE in Kilkenny... and also if anyone thinks it would be a good idea to come off the main panel for the HSE instead??

Said the hours were shifts 8am to 8pm and weekends included, anyone have any idea where that Could be with those hours?

Sounds like that's contact tracing hours.

xxsammyxx085 · 29-01-2021 09:44PM

JenOD90 wrote: »

Sounds like that's contact tracing hours.

Oh god I hate outbound calls ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚

Nigel Fairservice · 29-01-2021 10:24PM

xxsammyxx085 wrote: »

Hi, just wondering if anyone had gotten an email yesterday to express interest in clerical officer for HSE in Kilkenny... and also if anyone thinks it would be a good idea to come off the main panel for the HSE instead??

Said the hours were shifts 8am to 8pm and weekends included, anyone have any idea where that Could be with those hours?

I didn’t think the HSE took people off Public Appointments Service panels.

xxsammyxx085 · 29-01-2021 10:25PM

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

I didn’t think the HSE took people off Public Appointments Service panels.

Me either!! Looks like its happening though!

ari101 · 29-01-2021 10:36PM

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

I didn’t think the HSE took people off Public Appointments Service panels.

I think they generally run their own campaigns, but in these Covid times if their panels are exhausted, it might take too long.
I imagine they have reached an arrangement to pull from this panel with PAS and whomever has oversight.
I understand their in house recruitment division is under significant pressure, and was recently hiring for staff to do recruitment, they are probably focused on trying to hire for medical roles.

shmeee · 30-01-2021 12:15AM

JenOD90 wrote: »

Sounds like that's contact tracing hours.

Hard to know.

I know some office's doing shifts similar to that due to covid and social distancing. Working 3 long days per week.

But if it's a route in and you are able for the 12 hour shifts, then go for it.

xxsammyxx085 · 30-01-2021 05:42AM

shmeee wrote: »

Hard to know.

I know some office's doing shifts similar to that due to covid and social distancing. Working 3 long days per week.

But if it's a route in and you are able for the 12 hour shifts, then go for it.

I already work 12 hour shifts, but I think they are saying my hours would be between those times not that they would be the full 12 hours.

Mrs OBumble · 30-01-2021 02:02PM

xxsammyxx085 wrote: »

Said the hours were shifts 8am to 8pm and weekends included, anyone have any idea where that Could be with those hours?

That's the standard HSE terms and conditions for clerical staff. Some areas will have a need for shifts and even long shifts. But in most places, you will be doing a 37 hour week over five days, with the exact hours/days being anytime between 8 and 8. Ususally Mon-Fri, but sometimes Mon-Sun.

tiny14 · 30-01-2021 03:25PM

amc112 wrote: »

Is this after test stage? Or after interview?

Anybody know up to what OOM has been called for tests for Tipp?

It just said thats whats called to stage 2 interviews so not sure how many placed!! Im in early 80’s for tipp so im hoping i might get called for interview & pass it

Sweetiesloth · 30-01-2021 10:49PM

xxsammyxx085 wrote: »

Hi, just wondering if anyone had gotten an email yesterday to express interest in clerical officer for HSE in Kilkenny... and also if anyone thinks it would be a good idea to come off the main panel for the HSE instead??

Said the hours were shifts 8am to 8pm and weekends included, anyone have any idea where that Could be with those hours?

I would check to see if this is a temporary position before thinking about leaving this panel. It sounds like Contact Tracing as they do shifts from 8am to 8pm which is a long day go in a Friday at 4pm till 8pm then Sat, Sun & Mon 8am to 8pm. Shift then changes after so many weeks Tues, Wed, Thur finishing up Fri at 12 noon with 3 days off in between. I know people doing this and its a full 37 hour week Temporary contract for 11 months. Maybe this Expression of Interest may be totally different for Kilkenny.

Green farmer · 30-01-2021 10:50PM

xxsammyxx085 wrote: »

Me either!! Looks like its happening though!

Is it just dublin, or are they calling people to hse positions from other counties ?

xxsammyxx085 · 30-01-2021 10:54PM

Sweetiesloth wrote: »

I would check to see if this is a temporary position before thinking about leaving this panel. It sounds like Contact Tracing as they do shifts from 8am to 8pm which is a long day go in a Friday at 4pm till 8pm then Sat, Sun & Mon 8am to 8pm. Shift then changes after so many weeks Tues, Wed, Thur finishing up Fri at 12 noon with 3 days off in between. I know people doing this and its a full 37 hour week Temporary contract for 11 months. Maybe this Expression of Interest may be totally different for Kilkenny.

No it says its a permanent position that was the first thing I checked!!! thanks though!

xxsammyxx085 · 30-01-2021 10:56PM

Green farmer wrote: »

Is it just dublin, or are they calling people to hse positions from other counties ?

No im not Dublin, I've been called off the Carlow/Kilkenny panel !

Sweetiesloth · 30-01-2021 10:59PM

xxsammyxx085 wrote: »

No it says its a permanent position that was the first thing I checked!!! thanks though!

OK well at least its a full time panel but 12 hour days are long enough. Good luck whatever you decide to do.

xxsammyxx085 · 30-01-2021 11:02PM

Sweetiesloth wrote: »

OK well at least its a full time panel but 12 hour days are long enough. Good luck whatever you decide to do.

I have been in three separate bookmakers offices for the past 7 years, although I would have liked a 9-5 im actually used to it now!

Im in the early teens OOM carlow and haven't even been called for interview!

ari101 · 30-01-2021 11:27PM

xxsammyxx085 wrote: »

I have been in three separate bookmakers offices for the past 7 years, although I would have liked a 9-5 im actually used to it now!

Im in the early teens OOM carlow and haven't even been called for interview!

Maybe it is a good way in then.

Good to ask for more info upfront: HSE is separate to civil service for future internal competitions/ transfers. The grades are comparable, but not sure if the pay scale for Grade III HSE clerical is exactly the same as CO Civil Service? Might be worth checking if there are any differences to terms?

newbie18892 · 30-01-2021 11:35PM

I've got my interview on Tuesday. I'm excited but nervous about the prep work I've done. I have examples for each competency but I tend to get a bit nervous during interviews. I have never done a Zoom interview though to be fair! My friend who is an EO said barely anyone fails the interviews. Does anyone know what the real pass/fail rate tends to be?

ricksanchez · 31-01-2021 01:20PM

newbie18892 wrote: »

I've got my interview on Tuesday. I'm excited but nervous about the prep work I've done. I have examples for each competency but I tend to get a bit nervous during interviews. I have never done a Zoom interview though to be fair! My friend who is an EO said barely anyone fails the interviews. Does anyone know what the real pass/fail rate tends to be?

I get really nervous in interviews too and tend to flub my words or go off on tangents. I've done a good few Zoom interviews though and honestly I would take them over in person interviews any day, I hope they never go back.

I've no answer for you on the fail rate but honestly I think you'd have to go in and tell them you've never used a computer in order to fail. It's really basic stuff. Check your PM.

Jamp 123 · 31-01-2021 07:06PM

shmeee wrote: »

But if you do not get a job with Customs after expression of interest, you will return back to the CO panel.

ricksanchez wrote: »

I get really nervous in interviews too and tend to flub my words or go off on tangents. I've done a good few Zoom interviews though and honestly I would take them over in person interviews any day, I hope they never go back.

I've no answer for you on the fail rate but honestly I think you'd have to go in and tell them you've never used a computer in order to fail. It's really basic stuff. Check your PM.

Best of luck with your interview. I have just sent back a supplementary application form and have my fingers crossed but never had a zoom conversation or competency interview and really nervous...

bangors85 · 01-02-2021 10:42AM

Hi does anyone know how long it takes after interview to get the results and does ur oom stay the same after interview

G2234567 · 01-02-2021 11:14AM

Hi I got my results same day although others have waited longer. I was given a new OOM and a batch number based on your interview score. What was your original Oom? I'm waiting on the panel for Dublin

bangors85 · 01-02-2021 11:21AM

G2234567 wrote: »

Hi I got my results same day although others have waited longer. I was given a new OOM and a batch number based on your interview score. What was your original Oom? I'm waiting on the panel for Dublin

I did my interview for cork in 100, really nervous , they asked me nothing bout my co experience and kept cutting me short , hope I did enough to pass

Clerical Officer 2020

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