New 2021 Assistant Principal in the Civil Service

pinkrunners · 25-04-2022 05:28PM

I was thinking (and hoping) results might be out by Friday 6th May. Wishful thinking by the looks of it.

jaja321 · 26-04-2022 09:25AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118975564#Comment_118975564

That's what I had in my mind too. You never know though. I think the results of the last batch were particularly slow.

Does anyone know how long it took for the first batch to get their results?

Kenrach · 26-04-2022 10:19AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118977888#Comment_118977888

I did a trawl back and the results from the first batch were released 02/12 interviews finished (I think 19/11) going by the comments at the time it seemed to be a rather big batch that was called initially to video interview. This information could have zero relevance to the current batch of course.

jaja321 · 26-04-2022 11:31AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118978105#Comment_118978105

ok - well fingers crossed we hear by the end of next week :-)

Kenrach · 26-04-2022 12:51PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118978390#Comment_118978390

I'm putting it out to the week commencing 09/10 so I can stop checking public jobs and jumping at every notification 😂😂🙏

Cossie9 · 26-04-2022 02:17PM

I received email from PAS today and was informed that the results would be posted within the next two weeks......

jaja321 · 26-04-2022 02:59PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118979586#Comment_118979586

Thank you for sharing that! so anytime between now and 10th...

jaja321 · 26-04-2022 03:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118978818#Comment_118978818

I hear you!! Finding it so hard to concentrate!

Kenrach · 26-04-2022 05:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118979782#Comment_118979782

I'm the exact same and I wouldn't mind I've been here before. I think this time seems like I've invested more due to the presentation 😂

Holldoll · 26-04-2022 08:06PM

Hi everyone, I'm new to boards & finding the info so helpfull on this thread. I was notified of my AP strategic analysis & interview on Friday. Just wondering can anyone give advice on the report - do you use referencing? Any examples of questions the board may ask after the presentation. I haven't got topics yet so don't know what to expect they may be on & don't know anyone who has been through this process so any advice is greatly appreciated!

Charles14 · 26-04-2022 09:54PM

same for me .. would really appreciate any advice .. impossible to know where to start!! Working on the competencies at the moment .. do they deviate much from your application form .. are there many general questions? In terms of the strategic exercise I presume you show power point slides and present .. you can read from your notes? Can anyone give an example of possible topics? Thanks everyone this is a very helpful thread!

pinkrunners · 26-04-2022 10:19PM

My questions on the strategic analysis exercise were focused on what I had in my report and presentation and why I picked them. Just make sure whatever policies or initiatives you pick that you think them through thoroughly. I was told by pas that cue cards or prompts for the presentation were forbidden. I was informed you could only have a clean copy of your application form.

Holldoll · 26-04-2022 10:33PM

Thanks so much for your reply :)

jaja321 · 27-04-2022 10:48AM

Agree with pinkrunners - questions focused a lot of why I picked those areas and my process. Asked some questions on implementation although wasn't challenged really on my recommendations - I know others who were though so be prepared for that too. I did use referencing. It wasn't required but I felt it important to include.

Topics come from the programme for government, so really could be anything! My understanding is that it changes for each batch.

On the competencies - you don't really get a chance to go through one example per competency in full (unless your example covers all possible questions) - they ask lots of different questions per competency area. So I would think through a number of short examples to answer the sub-competencies, if that makes sense.

By the way - I haven't received my results yet - so this is just based on my experience of the process, I don't actually know if I passed yet!!

Kenrach · 27-04-2022 02:02PM

Hi

Just to add to what previous posters have already said - the strategic analysis will be used to judge how you demonstate the necessary competencies in judgement, analysis and decision making, interpersonal and communications skills and management and deliver of results. It is a good opportunity to demonstrate those comps and is worth 33% of the overall marks. For the interview, don't expect to give a full STAR approach so have concise ans prepped for the subcompetencies. I was in the previous batch and am nervously waiting results from interview.

pinkrunners · 27-04-2022 03:58PM

Agree with all of the above. Have short answers for competencies ready. The time really does fly by. That 10 minutes for the presentation just flies by.

Holldoll · 27-04-2022 07:11PM

Thanks so much everyone, really helpfull info & the very best of luck. 😀

Kenrach · 29-04-2022 08:11AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118979586#Comment_118979586

Missed this in the thread - thanks for sharing!

jaja321 · 29-04-2022 03:05PM

Results out.. passed! So shocked. Can't believe it

crinkley · 29-04-2022 03:06PM

Great start to the bank holiday for ya, congrats

Kenrach · 29-04-2022 03:10PM

OMG Passed Hello loonnng weekend more days to celebrate.

Kenrach · 29-04-2022 03:13PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118993977#Comment_118993977

Delighted for you!

pinkrunners · 29-04-2022 03:21PM

Top 15 can't believe it. Can relax now

pinkrunners · 29-04-2022 03:21PM

jaja321 · 29-04-2022 03:38PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118993998#Comment_118993998

Delighted for you too! Celebrations ahead! Congrats

Kenrach · 29-04-2022 04:14PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118994038#Comment_118994038

I'm in good company so woo hoo congrats!

jaja321 · 29-04-2022 04:27PM

Same! We need to break open the champers!

john mounsey · 29-04-2022 04:42PM

Congrats folks, delighted to find out I am 18 in open stream and 16 interdepartmental. Is it a long wait for positions to fill?

crinkley · 29-04-2022 04:56PM

The interdepartmental moved very fast last time.

im from the last batch and still waiting for a start date, I’ve been waiting nearly 4 weeks for my Garda clearance but I have been provisionally told my new department.

I'm not too sure if there are many or indeed any after me

john mounsey · 29-04-2022 05:00PM

Thanks, relief to do well in the interview (scraped strategic exercise) after making a bags of things last year. Good luck in your new position.

New 2021 Assistant Principal in the Civil Service

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