Aleece2020 wrote: » It’s 20/50 in each competency to pass, isn’t it?
Samuel T. Cogley wrote: » They tend to do that, giving you an opportunity to give them the answer they want in a very limited time. Quite normal and nothing to worry about.
edd_209 wrote: » What exactly do the civil service values refer to? I've found different documents from the IPA, SIPO and gov.ie when I searched "civil service values" and I'm not sure which ones people mean when they say they're asked about the values
puimcin wrote: » My interviewers stopped me short quite a bit, and would challenge some of the statements I made. You can't totally prepare for that, so I think they try to see how you react under a little bit of pressure! They went from very smiley and cheerful at the start to quite stern and concerned looking during the actually interview! Just keep calm and be confident in yourself and your examples.
Aleece2020 wrote: » Interviewing for Dublin this week and I am very nervous about it. I have been practicing my STAR technique and have prepared answers for everything on the competency sheet as well as written down Civil Service values and why I want the position. How are the interviews, generally speaking? Is it hard to pass them? Hard to fail them? Has anyone here failed?
natc wrote: » The invite doesn’t say if it’s open or Inter-D. My original OOMs for Dublin are just over 1000 open and mid 300s inter-D. They don’t call up to a certain number based on OOM they select a score from the first stage results and anyone who scored that or higher from both streams is called to the next stage. Hope this helps for anyone asking.
gestappo wrote: » Is that from open or interdepartmental stream?
channing90 wrote: » I am 1100 for Dublin and have just been called for the E tray. Are we starting from scratch again with the ranking at this point?
gestappo wrote: » Are Dublin being called for the next round etray?
BlueJay424 wrote: » They've called some more people for Etray, I was in the 1400's for Dublin & got the message there, I thought it was going to be another survey! Thanks for all the help on this thread everyone, makes the process that little bit easier.
Shinerwx wrote: » I may just not remember them telling me which competency we were on to be fair! They did definitely ask me why I wanted to work in the civil service tho. Worth saying that they were really nice and put me at ease too.
HungrySeagull wrote: » Sounds like a strange interview you had. They are quite clear in telling you 'ok moving onto delivery of results' or 'move onto analysis and decision making'. You don't need reasons as to why you want the job. Most important thing is STAR method. Situation and task need to be no more than a sentence or two. Most marks are given for what 'you' did - your actions and the result. If you take too long they will want to move on and that can fluster you if that happens. Yes, know the civil service values. Have examples (one - ideally two) for each sub competency on the EO comp sheet - that is your bible.
castle_lover wrote: » People being called for eTray now, can some of you possibly post your rough OOMs or score so I can estimate if I’m going to be in this batch or the next one. Ugh the waiting is terrible. Hoping to get moving in the next few months. Oh and for Dublin
Shinerwx wrote: » I had mine last week and they did tell me that the competencies would be split between the interviewers but from what I can remember they didn't tell me which one they were examining as we went along. I tried prepping for specific sample questions but that's nearly a waste of effort i felt. Just list your successes, any challenges you've dealt with, overcoming objections, communication skills, dealing with difficult situations, delivering results etc. If you remember your main achievements you'll be able to fit them as you go along. They also expect you to know the civil service values and have your reasons that you want the job. Best of luck with it!
natc wrote: » Just got an invite to stage 2 E-tray. Not sure whether it’s for Dublin or my regional county, inter-D or open. Just delighted I’ve finally got called.
pinkelephanto wrote: » I'm coming up to interview and it's my first PAS interview. Can anyone tell me the structure. Do they tell you when they are examining a particular competency or is it a broad assessment Thanks
Mikefitzs wrote: » Is this for open or interdepartmental?
StevenToast wrote: » I got called for etray today...i had completely forgotten about it... Top 30 limerick, top 20 tipperary.
