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Open First Secretary DFA 2021

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  • #52
    HopingforNewZ
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭HopingforNewZ


    Hi all, I also placed on this panel, though I don't expect to hear anything soon. Does anyone know if people have been called yet?



  • #53
    bangorbrix
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭bangorbrix


    First 10 have now been called for vetting I think



  • #54
    bangorbrix
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭bangorbrix


    Has anyone started in DFA from this competition yet?



  • #55
    countyireland12345
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭countyireland12345


    Would love to hear any updates on this competition. I think the panel expires in November 2023. Perhaps they might announce a new competition by the end of the year. Anyone who how many they hired, how far down the OOM it went?



  • #56
    PeopleEnthusiast1234
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭PeopleEnthusiast1234


    Has anyone else heard about the upcoming open competition for the first secretary position in May? Apparently, they're planning to use the Capability Framework.



  • #57
    countyireland12345
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭countyireland12345


    The last open/interdepartmental First Secretary competition was in 2021, while there was an internal competition last year. I wasn't expecting one so soon again. Better get practising the online tests.



  • #58
    SheevPalps
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭SheevPalps


    Just curious as I've applied myself,

    (and having a bit a shot in the dark as I'm currently an EO, so it's probably very unlikely!)

    but what tests have you done/would you recommend?



  • #59
    exitstageleft
    Registered Users Posts: 259 ✭✭exitstageleft


    Hi everyone. I threw my hat in the ring for the new 1st sec comp. I'm an existing civil servant but in a different department. I think that makes me eligible for both inter-departmental and open (but not internal).

    A few questions:

    1. Is there an internal comp happening in tandem with this one?

    2. Do many people from within the DFA apply via the external route?

    3. How many people are new entrants to the civil service at this level?

    Any other info (or wild speculation) 😁



  • #60
    countyireland12345
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭countyireland12345


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122201210#Comment_122201210

    I am not 100% sure that there will be online aptitude tests, but there was for the AP 2022 competition which is the same grade so I presume there will be. I cannot remember right now, but I just found a website online that cost a small but allowed me to a lot of practice. Will have to go through emails to find out the name of it.

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122205577#Comment_122205577

    Me too. I don't believe there is an internal FS competition right now, there was an internal comp during 2023 so they are probably still drawing from that panel alright. RE: your other questions, I have no idea!

    EDIT: RE: your second question, this PQ might help shed some light - as of 13 June 2023, 8/18 candidates that remained on the panel were from the private sector. I reckon 60-75% of entrants are existing civil servants, and the remainder from the private sector.

    Post edited by countyireland12345 on


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  • #61
    exitstageleft
    Registered Users Posts: 259 ✭✭exitstageleft


    Thanks for finding the PQ - very interesting!

    From my read of this thread, I don't think there will be any aptitude tests. More like:

    Shortlisting → video interviews → final interview.

    Of course, I could be very wrong.



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