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Awkwardstroke · 07-04-2021 09:11AM

Hopefully I will yet its likely to be challenging but the information from earlier posts on this thread might be a help.

griffid · 07-04-2021 09:54AM

Speaking of message boards.... Still no video results!

Cheeseplant · 07-04-2021 10:05AM

yep i really thought they would be early this week. maybe later today???

PhoenixParker · 07-04-2021 10:06AM

griffid wrote: »

Speaking of message boards.... Still no video results!

I usually think 3 weeks and the following Friday, so Friday week.
Interview results and first batches tend to be a little faster.

griffid · 07-04-2021 12:40PM

PhoenixParker wrote: »

I usually think 3 weeks and the following Friday, so Friday week.
Interview results and first batches tend to be a little faster.

Awwwww that’s an extra week on top of my hopes ðŸ€£ but I’m with you on the Friday theory.

redmgar · 09-04-2021 08:30AM

Going by the previous video shortlisting, do most people pass it?

griffid · 09-04-2021 08:34AM

redmgar wrote: »

Going by the previous video shortlisting, do most people pass it?

I doubt it because what would be the point of the exercise if most people pass. I am very open to and hopeful of correction though.

tap28 · 09-04-2021 09:05AM

griffid wrote: »

I doubt it because what would be the point of the exercise if most people pass. I am very open to and hopeful of correction though.

I agree, I know of people who have failed it. Most of whom would have lots of qualifications but very little experience of managing teams and/or multiple projects.

Ravelleman · 09-04-2021 06:29PM

griffid wrote: »

I doubt it because what would be the point of the exercise if most people pass. I am very open to and hopeful of correction though.

You are correct. It is competitive at all stages.

lucat · 10-04-2021 09:38AM

PhoenixParker wrote: »

I usually think 3 weeks and the following Friday, so Friday week.
Interview results and first batches tend to be a little faster.

I think yesterday was 3 weeks wasn't it? So it should be this coming week. They're no longer sticking to Fridays since they're not having to be interrupted by angry phone calls anymore. Could be Tuesday or Wednesday, which is much better. Nothing worse than having the weekend spoiled by bad results.

griffid · 11-04-2021 03:23PM

lucat wrote: »

I think yesterday was 3 weeks wasn't it? So it should be this coming week. They're no longer sticking to Fridays since they're not having to be interrupted by angry phone calls anymore. Could be Tuesday or Wednesday, which is much better. Nothing worse than having the weekend spoiled by bad results.

How are they not interrupted by phone calls? I still get any phone call that would come to me in the office. They’re surely no different?

lucat · 11-04-2021 05:41PM

griffid wrote: »

How are they not interrupted by phone calls? I still get any phone call that would come to me in the office. They’re surely no different?

I tried to call a few weeks ago but they had a voicemail saying queries had to be emailed.

HelloPeeps · 12-04-2021 08:56AM

Hello All, just an update. I was in the group that had interviews in March and I have just moved to the clearance stage. My OOM was 19 (open, Dublin) so it seems to be moving pretty quickly.

Cheeseplant · 12-04-2021 10:21AM

HelloPeeps wrote: »

Hello All, just an update. I was in the group that had interviews in March and I have just moved to the clearance stage. My OOM was 19 (open, Dublin) so it seems to be moving pretty quickly.

good luck with your assignment, hope it's something good!

Cheeseplant · 12-04-2021 10:26AM

lucat wrote: »

I think yesterday was 3 weeks wasn't it? So it should be this coming week. They're no longer sticking to Fridays since they're not having to be interrupted by angry phone calls anymore. Could be Tuesday or Wednesday, which is much better. Nothing worse than having the weekend spoiled by bad results.

I think we finished on 23rd so 3 weeks tomo. I really thought they would be out by Friday. The last few batches are between 2 weeks and an odd day to 3 weeks.

Mbwb · 12-04-2021 11:15AM

HelloPeeps wrote: »

Hello All, just an update. I was in the group that had interviews in March and I have just moved to the clearance stage. My OOM was 19 (open, Dublin) so it seems to be moving pretty quickly.

Brilliant, congrats! hoping that I may get word soon too! Do you know how long clearance takes before being assigned?

HelloPeeps · 13-04-2021 09:38AM

Mbwb wrote: »

Brilliant, congrats! hoping that I may get word soon too! Do you know how long clearance takes before being assigned?

I was assigned to a Department, asked if I was interested in considering it and given some forms to complete (Garda Vetting, references, self declaration). I would imagine that the Garda vetting is probably the longest part of the process and some posts, such as in Justice, require enhanced vetting. I'll let you know how I get on

Mbwb · 13-04-2021 12:02PM

HelloPeeps wrote: »

I was assigned to a Department, asked if I was interested in considering it and given some forms to complete (Garda Vetting, references, self declaration). I would imagine that the Garda vetting is probably the longest part of the process and some posts, such as in Justice, require enhanced vetting. I'll let you know how I get on

Thanks and good luck, as a long time Civil Servant, I wonder do I go through this too.

13-04-2021 12:32PM

Mbwb wrote: »

Thanks and good luck, as a long time Civil Servant, I wonder do I go through this too.

There will be some stuff to sign, regarding references, they will just ring your current line manager. Will probably only need to go through garda process if going to Justice or somewhere requiring "enhanced" vetting.

Mbwb · 13-04-2021 01:34PM

Ezekiel Steep Doe wrote: »

There will be some stuff to sign, regarding references, they will just ring your current line manager. Will probably only need to go through garda process if going to Justice or somewhere requiring "enhanced" vetting.

Thanks for replying, I just spoke to my AP and she said no references but they confirm that PMDS and sick leave records are satisfactory with HR, but yes I agree if it was Justice it makes sense for Garda vetting.

griffid · 14-04-2021 06:44PM

It’s nearly Friday lunchtime again.

Cheeseplant · 15-04-2021 08:09AM

griffid wrote: »

It’s nearly Friday lunchtime again.

sooo sloooowww. I am jumping out my skin every time I get a message and cursing any messenger that isn't public jobs!

ammg · 15-04-2021 08:55AM

Anyone get asked if they were interested in the Irish stream?

lucat · 15-04-2021 04:48PM

Cheeseplant wrote: »

sooo sloooowww. I am jumping out my skin every time I get a message and cursing any messenger that isn't public jobs!

Same here. I can't believe the closing date was only 3 and a half weeks ago. Seems more like 3 and a half months.

ammg · 15-04-2021 06:31PM

When is this panel ending?

Cheeseplant · 16-04-2021 07:58AM

ammg wrote: »

When is this panel ending?

Booklet says no appointments envisioned after 31/03/22.

Cheeseplant · 16-04-2021 08:00AM

lucat wrote: »

Same here. I can't believe the closing date was only 3 and a half weeks ago. Seems more like 3 and a half months.

update: a colleague contacted PAS and was told they hope to have results out by end of April! Weeks away! Presumably this is a PFO and they could be out any day but definitely by end of month. I'm still hoping for today

PhoenixParker · 16-04-2021 08:41AM

Cheeseplant wrote: »

update: a colleague contacted PAS and was told they hope to have results out by end of April! Weeks away! Presumably this is a PFO and they could be out any day but definitely by end of month. I'm still hoping for today

Traditionally the results come out about half an hour after PAS says something like that.

dee75 · 16-04-2021 09:53AM

PhoenixParker wrote: »

Traditionally the results come out about half an hour after PAS says something like that.

You're spot on Phoenix Parker.

Results just out!

lucat · 16-04-2021 10:06AM

Unfortunately I missed the qualifying mark by a few points because I mistimed my answer and got cut off. However 40/100 is still a low score isn't it? How can you get 80-100 if you've only 3 mins to talk?

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