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lolly101 wrote: »

congrats shatter resistant, that's great! question - do they acknowledge that you've 'passed' clearance, or before they contact current employer. im presuming after they contact current, waiting time is about 1-2weeks for assignment?

Im two weeks on friday since my current employer reference was sent in and I have heard nothing. In earlier parts of this thread it was 4 weeks or so before some people got assigned. Albeit that was earlier in year so probably less rush on PAS. Its driving me up the walls as I may have another job offer before I hear anything. I dont want to decline it if I get offered it and then not get offered this role with IGEES. For reference Im a postgrad at the moment so not a great outlook job wise. Im 11 on batch 2 for reference

brill, tks for update! I know pas just contacted my previous employer so I might give it a week and see if they contact my current and (hopefully) have a job too ... im 5-10 oom for ref!

lolly101 wrote: »

congrats shatter resistant, that's great! question - do they acknowledge that you've 'passed' clearance, or before they contact current employer. im presuming after they contact current, waiting time is about 1-2weeks for assignment?

Thanks a mill! They just emailed before to ask for permission to contact current employer - afaik they don’t take this step unless they have a job for you, so I took that email to mean I was home and dry barring a horrific reference. Emailed them a week or so after that for an update and he told me was submitting my file to his line manger that day. That was Friday gone, assigned then this Tuesday.
So yeah 1-2 weeks sounds right. The assignment message was the first time you are clearly wished well on getting the job/confirmation etc.

So keen to get started, please god the department are quick to make contact!

congrats shatter resistant, that's great! question - do they acknowledge that you've 'passed' clearance, or before they contact current employer. im presuming after they contact current, waiting time is about 1-2weeks for assignment?

lolly101 wrote: »

any other movement/assignments? I'm still waiting to hear back from pas on past references .. jw what oom has been assigned a post so far in batch 2?

I got my assignment message yesterday so just waiting for the department to make contact.

any other movement/assignments? I'm still waiting to hear back from pas on past references .. jw what oom has been assigned a post so far in batch 2?

KD1934

ShatterResistant wrote: »

Tough going - I’d definitely explain to PAS your situation and ask if they can hold off contacting your current employer unless there is a job ready to go. They must fully understand the predicament it puts you in, more so than the private sector even, given the delay in moving between stages in these competitions.

It could also be worth seeing if you could hand in your notice to finish in six weeks or even two months - risky as you might be told to just leave after the month but could give you a cushion if there is a delay in being placed.

Thanks, yes might just explain my situation when PAS contact me. I’m sure they’ve seen this a million times, more just worried about paying rent etc if theres a gap between jobs but the 6 weeks notice might be a solution!

Hopefully seeing from everyone else’s experiences, I can tell roughly how long it takes from contacting your employer to actually starting.

KD1934 wrote: »

Need to some advice - I’m going through clearance at the moment and currently in a job. I don’t think my manager will be happy when I tell him I’m leaving and also need a reference. When PAS contact asking for permission to contact my current employer, should I hand in my months notice then? I’m just worried that I might be left out of work for a few weeks if I don’t get assigned to a position within the month. It’s a tricky situation.

Tough going - I’d definitely explain to PAS your situation and ask if they can hold off contacting your current employer unless there is a job ready to go. They must fully understand the predicament it puts you in, more so than the private sector even, given the delay in moving between stages in these competitions.

It could also be worth seeing if you could hand in your notice to finish in six weeks or even two months - risky as you might be told to just leave after the month but could give you a cushion if there is a delay in being placed.

KD1934

Need to some advice - I’m going through clearance at the moment and currently in a job. I don’t think my manager will be happy when I tell him I’m leaving and also need a reference. When PAS contact asking for permission to contact my current employer, should I hand in my months notice then? I’m just worried that I might be left out of work for a few weeks if I don’t get assigned to a position within the month. It’s a tricky situation.

KD1934

FlatEnt wrote: »

I got a message through my portal early last week saying I had been assigned (no information as to what department/office) - for reference, I am high on the OOM in batch 2.

Well done! Hopefully you’ll hear from the department soon.

lolly101 wrote: »

great! hopefully you won't have too much longer to wait in regard to department assignment/start dates etc.. looks like there are a few opportunities this year. Atm I am waiting to hear back that PAS will contact my referees. my vetting cleared last week

From looks of it Clearance officers work at different paces some are rapid getting back after vetting . What was your OOM ? 10+ or <10 ? If you dont mind me asking

lolly101 wrote: »

great! hopefully you won't have too much longer to wait in regard to department assignment/start dates etc.. looks like there are a few opportunities this year. Atm I am waiting to hear back that PAS will contact my referees. my vetting cleared last week

Goodluck! I hope you hear soon too.

great! hopefully you won't have too much longer to wait in regard to department assignment/start dates etc.. looks like there are a few opportunities this year. Atm I am waiting to hear back that PAS will contact my referees. my vetting cleared last week

Thank you!

Yeah it was - it’s a tough slog but luckily my current employer (and previous) were happy to help.

congrats FlantEnt! just wondering was the asssignment after PAS checked ur current/previous employer references?

Barbarian98 wrote: »

Congrats , how long after clearance was finished did you get the message ðŸ™႒

7 days!

FlatEnt wrote: »

I got a message through my portal early last week saying I had been assigned (no information as to what department/office) - for reference, I am high on the OOM in batch 2.

Congrats , how long after clearance was finished did you get the message 🙃

I got a message through my portal early last week saying I had been assigned (no information as to what department/office) - for reference, I am high on the OOM in batch 2.

BlueAW

High_castle wrote: »

friend of a friend has been assigned and is starting in the summer. That's all I know

That’s a good sign, hopefully will start flying through them now!

High_castle

friend of a friend has been assigned and is starting in the summer. That's all I know

exitstageleft

Barbarian98 wrote: »

For sure it isn’t ideal. Its a long process too. I would assume roles start in September as they wanted all masters applicants finished by 1st September . I was fortunate my work is retail and I am due to finish soon anyway as I’ve a placement over summer for my masters thesis.

I wonder if there will be a mass start date then.
Has anyone from either batch actually started work yet?
Or even found out their department?

I did get chased up to complete my Garda vetting application so maybe they are working to some deadline themselves.

Yeah I’m lucky my current employer is chill af about it.

I reckon anyone who is asked for current employer reference will be in situ within the month though - that was the experience of two friends who have gone through the comp before anyway.

For sure it isn’t ideal. Its a long process too. I would assume roles start in September as they wanted all masters applicants finished by 1st September . I was fortunate my work is retail and I am due to finish soon anyway as I’ve a placement over summer for my masters thesis.

BlueAW

Barbarian98 wrote: »

They ask for current employer references as part of the clearance procedure. Its to verify your character.

I understand that but just think it’s awkward to tell your current employer you are leaving and need a reference but you don’t know the timeline for starting the new job.

They ask for current employer references as part of the clearance procedure. Its to verify your character.

BlueAW

ShatterResistant wrote: »

I emailed my clearance officer there yesterday for an update and they said they’re submitting my clearance file to their line manager for final consideration today.

For context, I’m 1-5 OOM in Batch 2, entered clearance last week in march, vetting was back by mid April, previous employer check done third week in April and current employer check came back last week - so about 6 weeks to get from start to end of clearance for me.

If you’ve made it to clearance, keep on plugging away - frustrating timeframe, but it’ll be worth it.

I’m surprised they contacted your current employer so fast when you don’t have a placement yet? Bit of a tough one to say to your current job you’re leaving but don’t know when. I thought you’d be told what Department you are going in and when (concrete offer) and then they’d contact your current employer.

I was lucky my vetting came back last thursday and they emailed my current employer on friday. My employer sent it all back last friday. So heres hoping I hear back in next week or two

lolly101 wrote: »

thanks @shatterresistant! my vetting only came back today.. do they let us know before contacting our references ?

Yes, I was emailed by the Vetting themselves to say my disclosure had been viewed, then a week later PAS emailed saying they had received it and asked if they could contact my previous employer, then a week later if they could contact my current employer - it’s a linear process, which doesn’t help moving things along!