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NEW 2020 Assistant Principal Officer Competition

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    #1832
    Awkwardstroke
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭Awkwardstroke


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


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    #1833
    griffid
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭griffid


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


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    #1834
    Cheeseplant
    Registered Users Posts: 332 ✭✭Cheeseplant


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


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    #1835
    PhoenixParker
    Registered Users Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭PhoenixParker


    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.


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    #1836
    griffid
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭griffid


    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 🀣 but I’m with you on the Friday theory.


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    #1837
    redmgar
    Registered Users Posts: 680 ✭✭✭redmgar


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


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    #1838
    griffid
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭griffid


    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.


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    #1839
    tap28
    Registered Users Posts: 350 ✭✭tap28


    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.


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    #1840
    Ravelleman
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,635 CMod ✭✭✭✭Ravelleman


    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.


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    #1841
    lucat
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭lucat


    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.


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    #1842
    griffid
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭griffid


    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?


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    #1843
    lucat
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭lucat


    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.


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    #1844
    HelloPeeps
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭HelloPeeps


    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.


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    #1845
    Cheeseplant
    Registered Users Posts: 332 ✭✭Cheeseplant


    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!


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    Cheeseplant
    Registered Users Posts: 332 ✭✭Cheeseplant


    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.


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    #1847
    Mbwb
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭Mbwb


    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?


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    #1848
    HelloPeeps
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭HelloPeeps


    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


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    #1849
    Mbwb
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭Mbwb


    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.


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    #1850
    [Deleted User]
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    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.


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    #1851
    Mbwb
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭Mbwb


    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.


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    #1852
    griffid
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭griffid


    It’s nearly Friday lunchtime again.


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    #1853
    Cheeseplant
    Registered Users Posts: 332 ✭✭Cheeseplant


    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! :D


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    #1854
    ammg
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭ammg


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


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    #1855
    lucat
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭lucat


    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! :D

    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.


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    #1856
    ammg
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭ammg


    When is this panel ending?


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    #1857
    Cheeseplant
    Registered Users Posts: 332 ✭✭Cheeseplant


    ammg wrote: »
    When is this panel ending?

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


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    #1858
    Cheeseplant
    Registered Users Posts: 332 ✭✭Cheeseplant


    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 :)


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    #1859
    PhoenixParker
    Registered Users Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭PhoenixParker


    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.


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    #1860
    dee75
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭dee75


    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!


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    #1861
    lucat
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭lucat


    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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