Clerical Officer 2020

2016claire · 04-03-2021 10:11AM

imagusaran wrote: »

I had my interview for Clerical Officer yesterday, does anyone have a rough idea of when I'll hear back? I forgot to ask them yesterday

Hope interview went well. Do you mind me asking what county you were interviewed for and what Panel? Thanks

imagusaran · 04-03-2021 10:22AM

2016claire wrote: »

Hope interview went well. Do you mind me asking what county you were interviewed for and what Panel? Thanks

Thanks, it was tough but I answered everything so fingers crossed. It was for Clerical Officer 2020 and Dublin

Blubelle18 · 04-03-2021 11:51AM

newbie18892 wrote: »

I got contacted for clearance today. I'm early Batch 20 in Dublin.

In regards to references, I'm in a bit of a sticky situation. PAS ask for references from the last twelve months. I was unemployed for most of that until a few weeks ago when I started in a new job. I have no issue with PAS contacting my new job for a reference but I'm unsure who to list as a reference as things have been a bit all over the place.
I'm WFH and haven't been set on a permanent team yet as we've been training. I won't have been placed on my permanent team until next week or the week after so I don't have a team leader to get a reference from. Can I list someone from HR for a reference for PAS?

This is my first public sector placement and I don't want to mess it up at this late stage.

You can use a character reference too. If you have done any voluntary work over the past few years you can use the supervisor of the team/ community group/ project you were involved with. Can also use a tutor/teacher or professor if you have done any courses over the last while.

Tashajulia1993 · 04-03-2021 11:54AM

Was told at the start of Jan I was being considered for a job with AGS, got my phone call today to assign me to my station I start march 22nd I am so so happy, its 1 year ago this month that I first applied for the CO competition and finally I've got a starting date! So delighted.

newbie18892 · 04-03-2021 11:58AM

Blubelle18 wrote: »

You can use a character reference too. If you have done any voluntary work over the past few years you can use the supervisor of the team/ community group/ project you were involved with. Can also use a tutor/teacher or professor if you have done any courses over the last while.

Thanks very much!

dragx · 04-03-2021 12:00PM

Tashajulia1993 wrote: »

Was told at the start of Jan I was being considered for a job with AGS, got my phone call today to assign me to my station I start march 22nd I am so so happy, its 1 year ago this month that I first applied for the CO competition and finally I've got a starting date! So delighted.

Been following this thread without an account for a long time and have seen your posts. Thrilled to hear it, the very best of luck in your new role

newbie18892 wrote: »

In regards to references, I'm in a bit of a sticky situation..

PM'd you

2016claire · 04-03-2021 12:03PM

Congrats xx you will love it there, What county are you in if you don't mind me asking

dragx · 04-03-2021 12:43PM

Always remember to check your junk mail lads, just found out my location too.

Absolutely delighted and sick with nerves now :pac:

Vologda69 · 04-03-2021 02:04PM

Had my interview today. Camera wouldn't work so I had to use an old laptop. Connection wasnt the best, sound went a few times. Well experienced interview panel and very friendly and professional. Bit rushed but happy enough.

sineadglam · 04-03-2021 02:17PM

dragx wrote: »

Always remember to check your junk mail lads, just found out my location too.

Absolutely delighted and sick with nerves now :pac:

Congratulations

I'll second that "check you junk/spam folder"!

I returned documents but they were over 25mb and the refusal to accept email went back to my spam. It was absolute luck that I was checking spam for something else and saw the email! I managed to submit documents 2nd time successfully but could have missed my position otherwise.

Lilywhite 1928 · 04-03-2021 03:26PM

Well Done Everyone sent my documents back but never heard of a position does anyone know what departments are been offered in Dublin. Taking a big paycut for this so a bit nervous but looking forward to something new.

ShellBell89 · 04-03-2021 03:49PM

What countries did everyone get positions in so far?

kitesurfguy · 04-03-2021 06:40PM

Hi there, does anybody know if you can ask PAS before they request any referee details from you where you would be placed, i.e. the location within the county you applied for and the section/dept. you would be placed in?

Tashajulia1993 · 04-03-2021 08:27PM

dragx wrote: »

Been following this thread without an account for a long time and have seen your posts. Thrilled to hear it, the very best of luck in your new role

That's so kind thank you so much!!!

Valentine01 · 05-03-2021 10:01AM

Hi guys, I would really appreciate it if any of you could advise me on what to do. I've got an offer and they are asking for 2 references. My last employment was a year ago and it was only for 3 months (it was just a 3-month contract). The place has no HR department and my manager (whom I was reporting to) changed jobs and don't work there anymore. I emailed them but I dont get any reply from them. They are a busy place and there is no one that would remember me in person. What should I do if I cant get a reference from them?
Before that place Ive worked in a job for 6 years and I can get many references as I left on very good terms. Would PAS be happy with references from the 6 years employment rather than 3 months, even it was the last one?
My other option would be a character reference. I was studying full-time for a year and I can ask my tutors for a reference as I was a good student and got good grades.
Has anyone been in a similar situation?
I just dont want to miss this opportunity because I can't get a reference from my last employer...
Any advice would help...

abbeybella · 05-03-2021 12:15PM

Valentine01 wrote: »

Hi guys, I would really appreciate it if any of you could advise me on what to do. I've got an offer and they are asking for 2 references. My last employment was a year ago and it was only for 3 months (it was just a 3-month contract). The place has no HR department and my manager (whom I was reporting to) changed jobs and don't work there anymore. I emailed them but I dont get any reply from them. They are a busy place and there is no one that would remember me in person. What should I do if I cant get a reference from them?
Before that place Ive worked in a job for 6 years and I can get many references as I left on very good terms. Would PAS be happy with references from the 6 years employment rather than 3 months, even it was the last one?
My other option would be a character reference. I was studying full-time for a year and I can ask my tutors for a reference as I was a good student and got good grades.
Has anyone been in a similar situation?
I just dont want to miss this opportunity because I can't get a reference from my last employer...
Any advice would help...

Hi, My friend is in a similar position and was advised that a character reference from an institution e.g Voluntary, Education etc is perfectly acceptable. Make sure it's within last 12 months.Good LuckðŸ‘

G2234567 · 05-03-2021 12:23PM

Hi are references written or just phone call?
My company dont give written references

abbeybella · 05-03-2021 12:28PM

G2234567 wrote: »

Hi are references written or just phone call?
My company dont give written references

They will accept an email and contact number. I think they send out a form that the referee needs to fill in

dragx · 05-03-2021 12:45PM

G2234567 wrote: »

Hi are references written or just phone call?
My company dont give written references

Yep as abbeybella said, they just send them a form to be filled in.

Valentine01 · 05-03-2021 01:34PM

abbeybella wrote: »

Hi, My friend is in a similar position and was advised that a character reference from an institution e.g Voluntary, Education etc is perfectly acceptable. Make sure it's within last 12 months.Good LuckðŸ‘

Abbeybella, Thank you so much!

I'll contact my college tutor for a reference, it would be the most recent reference. Thanks!

jamieon · 05-03-2021 04:09PM

I got an email response that said I placed 14 on the panel for batch 4 in limerick, is 14 a decent placing? And they said I will be considered for any position up to the next 12 months. Dont particularly fancy waiting 6 months for a job offer

dragx · 05-03-2021 04:40PM

jamieon wrote: »

I got an email response that said I placed 14 on the panel for batch 4 in limerick, is 14 a decent placing? And they said I will be considered for any position up to the next 12 months. Dont particularly fancy waiting 6 months for a job offer

Depends totally on where Limerick is on the panel. You can email PAS and ask them how many are in front of you, then it depends on how fast they move.

jamieon · 05-03-2021 04:52PM

dragx wrote: »

Depends totally on where Limerick is on the panel. You can email PAS and ask them how many are in front of you, then it depends on how fast they move.

Thanks for the info

imagusaran · 05-03-2021 05:01PM

I had an interview on Wednesday for Clerical Officer for Dublin, does anyone have a rough idea of when I'll hear back? I forgot to ask in the interview.

claregal1 · 05-03-2021 05:59PM

jamieon wrote: »

I got an email response that said I placed 14 on the panel for batch 4 in limerick, is 14 a decent placing? And they said I will be considered for any position up to the next 12 months. Dont particularly fancy waiting 6 months for a job offer

Hi - was this for the EOI for the HSE positions ?
Do you mind me asking you what your oom was before the interview?

abbeybella · 05-03-2021 08:48PM

Valentine01 wrote: »

Abbeybella, Thank you so much! I'll contact my college tutor for a reference, it would be the most recent reference. Thanks!

You're welcome ðŸ™‚

MaccaTacca · 05-03-2021 10:50PM

Applied for a job with the HSE's Health Business Service unit.

I have an interview in two weeks time.

The job title isn't Clerical Officer, but the pay scale is that of a CO. The Grade is VI.

Will the interview/selection process be the same as other clerical officer roles or will it differ?

First time applying for a public job so unsure as to how it all works.

Garzard · 06-03-2021 02:08AM

Haven't gone through the thread, but could there be another recruitment drive this year for Customs Officers? Asking for someone I know who only caught wind of last year's one long after the deadline for application had expired.

*Repost - accidentally wrote it in the EO thread.

November Golf · 06-03-2021 10:46AM

MaccaTacca wrote: »

Applied for a job with the HSE's Health Business Service unit.

I have an interview in two weeks time.

The job title isn't Clerical Officer, but the pay scale is that of a CO. The Grade is VI.

Will the interview/selection process be the same as other clerical officer roles or will it differ?

First time applying for a public job so unsure as to how it all works.

Do you mean grade IV (grade 4)?

The interview and selection should be similar although I think the HSE use a slightly different competency framework to the civil service/PAS. You'd have to check the information booklet

claregal1 · 06-03-2021 11:29AM

MaccaTacca wrote: »

Applied for a job with the HSE's Health Business Service unit.

I have an interview in two weeks time.

The job title isn't Clerical Officer, but the pay scale is that of a CO. The Grade is VI.

Will the interview/selection process be the same as other clerical officer roles or will it differ?

First time applying for a public job so unsure as to how it all works.

Hi , I did Grade 4 interview before Christmas through work . Know about Slaintecare- that came up .

Clerical Officer 2020

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