Clerical Officer in the Civil Service 2023 Dublin

betyourlifeonit · 01-09-2023 1:47pm #1

I don't see a thread for this? Apologies if I missed it.

Stage 1 results out.

Further to your participation at Stage 1 of the selection process for the above mentioned competition, I am pleased to inform you that you have reached the qualifying standard and have been placed 580 on the order of merit.

Not sure if that is good or not? All depends on the amount of people who applied right?

mrsdewinter · 01-09-2023 2:03pm

Well, for the purposes of comparison, my OOM is 1500+, so you're well ahead of me at any rate!

pb4 · 01-09-2023 2:07pm

Ya thats good. They're still placing from 2022, up to about oom1800. I'm on nationwide panel. Interview was the nicest one i've ever done. Nothing tricky, just about the competencies, customer service, teamwork etc. The discussion on 2022 will give you ideas about timeframes, oom's etc. Just read that they're pulling from this panel from june 2024. Best of luck.

betyourlifeonit · 01-09-2023 5:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121056165#Comment_121056165

It says in the information booklet for this one that:

'It is not envisaged that appointments will be made from this competition after 30th June 2024.'

So that sounds to me like 30th of June would be the latest any appointments will be made.

GulKnolwe · 01-09-2023 6:19pm

Thanks for this thread. I found out today that I placed 405 in Dublin and I'm looking for a thread that can tell me what number they're up to. If any of you can share a link, I'd be very grateful. Thank you.

HiggieL · 01-09-2023 6:48pm

@betyourlifeonit is this for the Dublin only comp? From application to starting job, I was 6 months. Dublin only CO panel. I was 515 OOM

gauchesnell · 01-09-2023 8:13pm

hi ya current OOM is 170 - is that good or bad? I've never had any luck with these applications

Clonsilla_family · 02-09-2023 9:47am

My bil got oom 2700s do you think he has any hope of getting placed?

HiggieL · 02-09-2023 10:21am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121057744#Comment_121057744

Yes thats really good, you should get an interview quick enough 😀

betyourlifeonit · 02-09-2023 10:29am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121057448#Comment_121057448

Yeah the Dublin one that ended on 8th August.

Oh thanks for that, how long was it before you got your interview?

HiggieL · 02-09-2023 5:59pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121059279#Comment_121059279

About 3 months

SandS2013 · 04-09-2023 12:24pm

My OH got OOM 83 and has an interview next week. Any tips for the interview would be much appreciated

acar321 · 05-09-2023 2:26pm

I found out I placed 87 on the OOM and have my zoom interview for next week! Hoping it doesn't take too long to get placed, but looking at the other threads it seems to!

Sinus pain · 05-09-2023 8:23pm

I’m following this thread for my son who has applied for clerical officer - I did it myself 6 years ago and have moved from CO to EO and am now a HEO.

My recommendations are to go on to the public jobs website and look at the competencies required for clerical officer - they break down the competencies line by line as to what they are looking for.

Write out your example that you are going to give for this competency (using the STAR method (situation task action result)) and see if this example covers off all the points within the competency.

Dont just tell them what you want them to hear make sure your answer is structured and is relevant to the question asked.

Most of all be yourself and let your personality shine through.

This is what I did for my three interviews and I got the promotion on my first try each time!

best of luck!

HiggieL · 06-09-2023 2:37pm

Follow the star method. There were 4 sample questions in the interview prep booklet they emailed, these helped me to prepare.

https://youtu.be/uQEuo7woEEk?si=c1MzoLhcEjrVAXG- I found this helpful too.

Know the competencies and incorporate them into your answers.

Good luck with the Interview.

Stranger Things · 06-09-2023 5:36pm

Was on the panel last year and have been working now 1 month.

Interview is fine and is 1 on 1. Relaxed.

Search the star method and have your competencies known.

Write out a situation for each compency on a piece of paper and have it done in the STAR method.

Put that on your keyboard during your interview and sneak a peak while your asked and you will ace it.

Sweetpea90 · 09-09-2023 7:25am

Applied for this comp but I am living a good hour and a half from Dublin. What are the chances of getting a hybrid working arrangement?

HiggieL · 09-09-2023 8:41am

You can only apply for WFH after you start. I think it's 2 days max. There are places that have none too

brunnoramoss · 11-09-2023 11:58am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121067374#Comment_121067374

How was your interview? My OOM IS 147

brunnoramoss · 11-09-2023 12:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121072395#Comment_121072395

How was your interview?

acar321 · 11-09-2023 12:12pm

It’s on Thursday! Fingers crossed all goes well I’m currently prepping for it 🤞🏼

acar321 · 13-09-2023 12:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121077511#Comment_121077511

What OOM were you do you mind me asking?

Stranger Things · 13-09-2023 4:52pm

Around 750 I believe

acar321 · 14-09-2023 2:39pm

my interview went really well! 1-1 and he was lovely. Lasted 15 minutes. Asked the usual questions:

tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer.

tell me about a project you’re proud of.

tell me about a time you helped a colleague.

tell me about your experience using computers and computer programs.

tell me about a time you dealt with a difficult customer.

Tell me what you have learnt from dealing with difficult customers.

what interests you about the clerical officer role in the civil service.

Tell me about a time you’ve managed a lot of data.

I think that’s all! I prepared well and it definitely paid off.

SandS2013 · 18-09-2023 9:33pm

Well they are not hanging around! My OH had her interview on Thursday, found out today she passed and that she retained her OOM. Fingers crossed she gets offered a postion soon!

acar321 · 19-09-2023 6:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121127853#Comment_121127853

I was the exact same! Found out yesterday I passed and retained OOM. I’m due to start a new job at the start of October so I’m hoping I get offered a position sooner rather than later 🙃

acar321 · 19-09-2023 6:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121127853#Comment_121127853

I was the exact same! Found out yesterday I passed and retained OOM. I’m due to start a new job at the start of October so I’m hoping I get offered a position sooner rather than later 🙃

SmallCat · 21-09-2023 9:25pm

So many times I have combed through all the other threads looking for this one, so I am delighted that someone has highlighted and created it.

I am 1597 OOM, so from the looks of those who have replied, I am far off hearing anything as of yet.

Best of luck to those doing their interviews I am sure you'll all smash it out of the park and those commenting regarding their family members.

🖤

acar321 · 22-09-2023 5:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121140505#Comment_121140505

They will get to you! They’re crying out for CO’s so don’t worry 🤍

acar321 · 27-09-2023 11:43am

has anybody received clearance yet ?

horsey63 · 27-09-2023 8:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121163170#Comment_121163170

Just an FYI, which may or may not be of any relevance, family member who is part of the 2022 Dublin campaign only started 4 weeks ago so not 100% sure when the people on the 2023 panel will be placed. His clearance took absolutely ages.

tais93 · 28-09-2023 2:21pm

I’ve received this morning to be done till Monday, having some doubts about Garda vetting be ready by then.

acar321 · 28-09-2023 3:39pm

Do you mind me asking what OOM You were? @tais93

acar321 · 28-09-2023 3:42pm

Thank you!

acar321 · 28-09-2023 5:25pm

Got my offer, I am delighted 😁

tais93 · 28-09-2023 6:55pm

I’m 48 OOM.

Can I ask if your time for clearance is till Monday too?

SandS2013 · 28-09-2023 7:46pm

Congrats! Where were you offered? My OH got DoJ, she has to complete special security clearance that could take a couple of months. Does anyone have any idea the different departments she could end up? Immigration? Don't know much about the DoJ.

acar321 · 28-09-2023 9:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121170093#Comment_121170093

Yep!

acar321 · 28-09-2023 9:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121170278#Comment_121170278

I got the same department :) congrats to your OH! I did receive an email after to disregard the previous email regarding special clearance, and this clearance will be completed after I am assigned to the department.

So I assume we would be placed in the department and then clearance would be completed when we are already working? I did see on a separate thread that this was the case..

notmaudgonne · 03-10-2023 7:38pm

Hi folks. I am 'under consideration' currently and I'm really hoping I get confirmation of a role very soon. I am applying for jobs at the moment but would prefer the CO role. But if the clearance will take 2 months +, I'm really unsure what to do next (keep applying with the possibility of accepting a job, or waiting in the hope that it will happen sooner than 2 months)

Is anyone else in this position?

Slippin Jimmy · 03-10-2023 9:35pm

What was your OOM if you don't mind sharing?

acar321 · 04-10-2023 12:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121190361#Comment_121190361

I am/was in the same position. I just started a new job last week but I will be leaving for CO.. my vetting was put through yesterday. Unsure of my start date of course but I’m just lucky with my current job contract that I’ll be ok to leave.

I’d probably take something for the time being especially coming up to Christmas, just in case. Have a back up. You can always postpone your start date for CO until Jan if needs be I’m sure..

notmaudgonne · 05-10-2023 2:46pm

Thanks @acar321! I think I needed to hear that!

Sinus pain · 06-10-2023 6:47am

DOJ are hiring lots for IPO based in mount st. Don’t know if this is where you’ll be going but a good chance you will

PotatoMaster · 06-10-2023 10:04am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121199857#Comment_121199857

Anyone any idea what the IPO is like to work in

notmaudgonne · 06-10-2023 2:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121199857#Comment_121199857

Oh wow that would be so interesting! I’d love to work there. Fingers and toes are crossed!!

acar321 · 06-10-2023 10:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121199857#Comment_121199857

Interesting! Hopefully we’ll find out soon enough 🙂

wobbles220 · 15-10-2023 10:37am

Just wondering how you are notified for interview? Is it through the public jobs portal or do they send an email? If the latter, who is it sent from? Thanks. I think I missed it 😖

acar321 · 15-10-2023 2:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121240587#Comment_121240587

They send an email to notify you they have posted a message on your public jobs board

wobbles220 · 15-10-2023 6:19pm

Who they though?

notmaudgonne · 16-10-2023 2:56pm

Just wondering if anyone has been assigned yet? 🙂

Clerical Officer in the Civil Service 2023 Dublin

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