Temporary Clerical Officer 2021 in the Civil and Public Service (Please read OP)

alanbyrne1982 · 03-02-2021 03:52PM

Banana Republic 1 wrote: »

It may sound cynical but Im now on 350 pup,with no expectation my main job will come back before quarter three and taking eight week tco contract which would invalidate my pup claim would be stupidity. I wonder if that’s a common feeling.

PUP is due to stop in April so you will the go to jobseekers on 203 worth rethinking maybe

Banana Republic 1 · 03-02-2021 07:08PM

alanbyrne1982 wrote: »

PUP is due to stop in April so you will the go to jobseekers on 203 worth rethinking maybe

I’m not entirely sure what you mean but here’s three answers.

Will it end in April ? they said that last year!
I will take the job if April date holds
If im called before April what then.

alanbyrne1982 · 04-02-2021 12:40PM

Banana Republic 1 wrote: »

I’m not entirely sure what you mean but here’s three answers.

Will it end in April ? they said that last year!
I will take the job if April date holds
If im called before April what then.

It's a roll of a dice for yourself. I'd rather take the work than wait but that's just myself

PinkLady2016 · 04-02-2021 12:50PM

JKerova1 wrote: »

Anyone else having trouble getting references? Seems a lot of places don't want to hand them out to TCO's.

I worked for An Garda Siochana and I never got a reference. They told me that they don't do them which i thought was odd. Anyone else experience this?

Elmo · 04-02-2021 01:19PM

PinkLady2016 wrote: »

I worked for An Garda Siochana and I never got a reference. They told me that they don't do them which i thought was odd. Anyone else experience this?

I am assuming that most place would give a general reference.

I can confirm that so and so worked with us between .. and ..

Not a reference as such. Anyway you could always FoI them.

04-02-2021 01:33PM

Banana Republic 1 wrote: »

I’m not entirely sure what you mean but here’s three answers.

Will it end in April ? they said that last year!
I will take the job if April date holds
If im called before April what then.

If it was me I'd take the job even though it's less pay.
1. Because it closes the gap in your CV a bit.
2. It gets you back on the saddle so your brain doesn't turn into mush.
3. It's probably the safest option because the pup might come to abrupt end.

04-02-2021 02:40PM

Cali Stocky Thinker wrote: »

If it was me I'd take the job even though it's less pay.
1. Because it closes the gap in your CV a bit.
2. It gets you back on the saddle so your brain doesn't turn into mush.
3. It's probably the safest option because the pup might come to abrupt end.

I'm in the same boat, on PUP, OOM 12 in Meath, hopefully I will get a job offer in the next few months. I'll definitely take it as I'm cracking up being at home and my brain is already mush!

:D

Daz_ · 05-02-2021 10:07PM

Hi . Can someone answer if you turn down an offer are you off the panel straight away ? Eg can you hold on for a “better “ offer

furrybones · 05-02-2021 10:10PM

Daz_ wrote: »

Hi . Can someone answer if you turn down an offer are you off the panel straight away ? Eg can you hold on for a “better “ offer

As far as I'm aware, unless it's an issue of logistics and you're outside a certain radius, once you turn down an offer you're off the panel.

piskins72 · 08-02-2021 06:19PM

Has anyone been offered a contract yet after the clearance process? I'm 12th on panel for my county so just wondering if it will come up shortly?

Ahem123 · 09-02-2021 06:17PM

Yes a friend got an offer yesterday.

cvb03 · 09-02-2021 06:20PM

That is great news, glad it is starting to move. what county panel was your friend on?

Up westmeath · 09-02-2021 07:25PM

Ahem123 wrote: »

Yes a friend got an offer yesterday.

Hi there What county are they in?

Ahem123 · 09-02-2021 08:17PM

Dublin

cvb03 · 09-02-2021 08:19PM

Ahem123 wrote: »

Dublin

Thank you, where they high up on the panel ?

Irishder · 10-02-2021 05:20PM

Anyone called from Waterford yet?

MuchZeus · 11-02-2021 12:29AM

got a question.

i am currently on a tco contract for the next 6 months from the 2020 panel. i’m also on the 2021 panel.

i’ve heard that if you have served as a tco before, then you don’t need to go through the interview stage for the panel you’re currently on. is this true? if so, should i contact pas and let them know? or should i wait until i’m called for interview to tell them?

thanks

I wonder why? · 11-02-2021 02:11AM

As far as I know that is correct. From what I can recall the application form for the TCO 2021 campaign. The form asked about previous employment history as a TCO

Nicbuc · 11-02-2021 09:52AM

I just found this thread!
I'm OOM 8 for Kildare, last Friday I received email for self declaration/Garda Vetting. This is my first time applying for TCO. Im currently on a temporary contract with HSE which has been extended once so far. I didn't realise the TCO was only 8-26 weeks fixed term contracts. I think id have a better chance of a permanent contract staying where I am. I'll see what the offer is though :-)

NomadicGray · 11-02-2021 10:20AM

MuchZeus wrote: »

got a question.

i am currently on a tco contract for the next 6 months from the 2020 panel. i’m also on the 2021 panel.

i’ve heard that if you have served as a tco before, then you don’t need to go through the interview stage for the panel you’re currently on. is this true? if so, should i contact pas and let them know? or should i wait until i’m called for interview to tell them?

thanks

Im in a similar situation but I believe they might only skip the interview if you've completed a tco contract rather than if you're still on one from the 2020 panel.

November Golf · 11-02-2021 11:59AM

MuchZeus wrote: »

got a question.

i am currently on a tco contract for the next 6 months from the 2020 panel. i’m also on the 2021 panel.

i’ve heard that if you have served as a tco before, then you don’t need to go through the interview stage for the panel you’re currently on. is this true? if so, should i contact pas and let them know? or should i wait until i’m called for interview to tell them?

thanks

NomadicGray wrote: »

Im in a similar situation but I believe they might only skip the interview if you've completed a tco contract rather than if you're still on one from the 2020 panel.

NomadicGray is correct you have to have completed a TCO contract in the last 3 years. To skip interview they ask for your TCO references.

daffodill50 · 11-02-2021 01:15PM

Donegal update: they have started interviews for those as far as the 20's - I got an email advising to they will be reaching out soon for references from previous TCO.

ellebi · 11-02-2021 03:37PM

hi, On the GARDA VETTING, do I need to declare convictions (drink driving etc) from years ago?? or are they classed as spent convictions?
Did a Garda Vetting for a job before and it came back Nil but not sure with the CIVIL and Public Service

Ahem123 · 11-02-2021 06:39PM

NomadicGray wrote: »

Im in a similar situation but I believe they might only skip the interview if you've completed a tco contract rather than if you're still on one from the 2020 panel.

No, friend of mine has been offered a contract without interview, he is currently on a TCO 2020 contract.

NomadicGray · 11-02-2021 06:44PM

Ahem123 wrote: »

No, friend of mine has been offered a contract without interview, he is currently on a TCO 2020 contract.

Glad to hear that as its the situation Im in currently and would prefer not to do the interview if I dont have to

Ahem123 · 12-02-2021 06:10PM

NomadicGray wrote: »

Glad to hear that as its the situation Im in currently and would prefer not to do the interview if I dont have to

You won't have to.

Ahem123 · 17-02-2021 06:25PM

Anyone on here called from the panel?

Sophie717 · 19-02-2021 10:05AM

Ahem123 wrote: »

Anyone on here called from the panel?

Hi Ahem123, I'm wondering if you could please tell us what number your friend who was given an offer was, please? Many thanks!

alanbyrne1982 · 19-02-2021 03:31PM

Sophie717 wrote: »

Hi Ahem123, I'm wondering if you could please tell us what number your friend who was given an offer was, please? Many thanks!

A friend of mine is 90 OOM in Dublin and she was told there are 53 in front of her before she finds out her new department

Sophie717 · 19-02-2021 03:37PM

alanbyrne1982 wrote: »

A friend of mine is 90 OOM in Dublin and she was told there are 53 in front of her before she finds out her new department

Oh wow, i'm 137 so looks like I might be waiting another while! They haven't reached my number for any type of clearance yet.....do you know has your friend been asked to fill out vetting forms in preparation for placement? Thanks!

Temporary Clerical Officer 2021 in the Civil and Public Service (Please read OP)

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