Eircom apprenticeship

evosteo · 30-09-2011 07:56PM

leem6 wrote: »

But are you not a qualified electrician? Surely they would be right in assuming that if/when the economy picks up you f*** off and start wiring overpriced houses again?
Ps. I'm in

i never worked in house bashing, i worked on the industrial/ commercial side of things and honestly if i was givin the oportunity to go back doing it vs the eircom job i would grab the eircom job with both hands, security being the main thing for me, your guarenteed nothing as an electrician, yor like a mercenarie, just a number to a large contractor when come friday you could be dropped with only a couple of hours notice

the eircom job is a golden ticket:o

jake_selby · 30-09-2011 07:59PM

Would it be fair to say so that they are looking for people with very little or no qualifications for these vacancies?

leem6 · 30-09-2011 08:01PM

evosteo wrote: »

leem6 wrote: »

But are you not a qualified electrician? Surely they would be right in assuming that if/when the economy picks up you f*** off and start wiring overpriced houses again?
Ps. I'm in

i never worked in house bashing, i worked on the industrial/ commercial side of things and honestly if i was givin the oportunity to go back doing it vs the eircom job i would grab the eircom job with both hands, security being the main thing for me, your guarenteed nothing as an electrician, yor like a mercenarie, just a number to a large contractor when come friday you could be dropped with only a couple of hours notice

the eircom job is a golden ticket:o

Fair enuf! They really grilled me in interview about commitment because I'm working and doing college in eve! I gt word yesterday and doubtful after last question which was they still thought I would go after 2 yes! Hopefully u will hear Monday

evosteo · 30-09-2011 08:05PM

jake_selby wrote: »

Would it be fair to say so that they are looking for people with very little or no qualifications for these vacancies?

the day i was doing the interview the two other lads that i was waiting with, one had only completed his leaving cert and the othe was a collage drop out, so possibly

SmudgeS20K16 · 30-09-2011 08:05PM

evosteo wrote: »

one thing i did make clear is that i wanted to "progress" within the company and this would be a great opportunity to do so

As did I. But they weren't quick to reply with something along the lines of "You do realise that will take time and alot of hard work and commitment before any progression can be made"

I made it as clear as possible that I was 100% committed - and have been to anything I've done and by my past work experience they could see I'm an exceptionally hard worker. I used to be a manager and they hinted that I might find it difficult working alongside people now and taking orders from those above me. But I let them know that to be a successful manager it is imperative to always work with your staff as a team and not think you're above anyone so they seemed happy with that!

Geralt · 30-09-2011 10:07PM

But on the other hand that commitment issue that has been mentioned here doesnt have to be about us. From reading any comments it simply strikes that everyone here would commit to that job.

On the other hand someone mentioned here that there were lads who were just looking for a quick survival job and then carry on somwhere else when it gets better. Possibly there was more people like that

I was very commited on my interview.

focusowner · 30-09-2011 10:22PM

Geralt wrote: »

But on the other hand that commitment issue that has been mentioned here doesnt have to be about us. From reading any comments it simply strikes that everyone here would commit to that job.

On the other hand someone mentioned here that there were lads who were just looking for a quick survival job and then carry on somwhere else when it gets better. Possibly there was more people like that

I was very commited on my interview.

Me too no b/s on my interview just honest answers i really want this job opportunity hopefully i aint blown it

lezza · 30-09-2011 10:37PM

Did anyone get a call sayin that they were not selected? If not stop stressing guys because it won't do ya any good, if the oppertunity arises well and good if not, not all is lost next year they will most likely recruit as they are restructuring eircom majorly

Alienpimp · 30-09-2011 10:37PM

I am looking for a career not just a job to pass the time, still waiting to hear back, hope it is soon!!

Alienpimp · 30-09-2011 10:40PM

lezza wrote: »

Did anyone get a call sayin that they were not selected? If not stop stressing guys because it won't do ya any good, if the oppertunity arises well and good if not, not all is lost next year they will most likely recruit as they are restructuring eircom majorly[/Quote

Was told at interview they more than likely will be running same program next year aswell

SmudgeS20K16 · 01-10-2011 12:50AM

Yea they said they will run it either next year or the year after and every couple of years after that. The ones who get in this year will have the best chances of promotion as they will be the most experienced when the ones that are there at the minute begin to retire.

Endace · 02-10-2011 03:49AM

Does anybody who got in know where we will be situated,also anyone worried about the medical what does it involve????
:eek:

focusowner · 03-10-2011 10:07AM

Endace wrote: »

Does anybody who got in know where we will be situated,also anyone worried about the medical what does it involve????
:eek:

Any calls today

REdDeviL121 · 03-10-2011 10:20AM

focusowner wrote: »

Endace wrote: »

Does anybody who got in know where we will be situated,also anyone worried about the medical what does it involve????
:eek:

Any calls today

Nope hav'nt heard anything yet!! Wonder if they are gonna call today?

contactpec · 03-10-2011 10:20AM

Nothing yet, would be nice to get an update today either way's, just want to know what is happening, will post as soon as I hear anything.:)

Power_Shaneger · 03-10-2011 12:19PM

Still heard nothing. Either I just didn't get it or they're taking their bloody time with it! Either way I just want to know.

REdDeviL121 · 03-10-2011 12:41PM

Power_Shaneger wrote: »

Still heard nothing. Either I just didn't get it or they're taking their bloody time with it! Either way I just want to know.

Tell me about it! Even just an E-mail to say theres either been a delay or a no you didnt get it!! Its getting ridiculous now!

focusowner · 03-10-2011 01:38PM

Was tempted to ring to see was there any updates

REdDeviL121 · 03-10-2011 01:46PM

focusowner wrote: »

Was tempted to ring to see was there any updates

I was gonna ring them this morning but i cudnt i had to drive my girlfriend to work! Try them and see what they say?

Power_Shaneger · 03-10-2011 01:46PM

focusowner wrote: »

Was tempted to ring to see was there any updates

Let us know if you do!

focusowner · 03-10-2011 01:48PM

focusowner wrote: »

Was tempted to ring to see was there any updates

Ok just off the phone there were interviews going on right up till this morning and he said we will know either way by this thurs

Power_Shaneger · 03-10-2011 01:56PM

How many interviews were they doing that they're still going on!!!

focusowner · 03-10-2011 01:59PM

Power_Shaneger wrote: »

How many interviews were they doing that they're still going on!!!

No idea

evosteo · 03-10-2011 04:07PM

im gonna say what i myself wouldnt want to hear

i reckon most of the final interviewes that were sent to eircom by the recruitment company were not what eircom wanted, even if they did ask for "the best people"

so they have instructed the recruitment company to review the assesment stage looking for a different "type" of canditate.

so i reckon alot of people were getting 2nd chance phone calls for the interview and thats why interviews are ongoing,

maybe people who have a little experience and would be less likely to be a liability to eircom as in not commited, leaving at the drop of a hat sort of thing,

jus my 2 cents

Power_Shaneger · 03-10-2011 04:56PM

Just got a call there. I didn't get it, best of luck to all who did and to all waiting on calls.

andy2die4 · 03-10-2011 05:28PM

Power_Shaneger wrote: »

Just got a call there. I didn't get it, best of luck to all who did and to all waiting on calls.

Got the same call, i'm good but not good enough. Best of luck to the rest of you.

ormondprop · 03-10-2011 05:39PM

Hard luck lads,

I'm dreading that i'll get a call now

contactpec · 03-10-2011 06:03PM

got call too, not happening so best of luck to whoever is left:)

focusowner · 03-10-2011 06:06PM

andy2die4 wrote: »

Power_Shaneger wrote: »

Just got a call there. I didn't get it, best of luck to all who did and to all waiting on calls.

Got the same call, i'm good but not good enough. Best of luck to the rest of you.

Lads im sorry to hear ye didnt make it and im dreading the "its not you its me" line lol

But at the same time its good to at least know and carry on with other plans etc

Best of luck with whatever career paths you find yourselves going down

evosteo · 03-10-2011 06:16PM

Power_Shaneger wrote: »

Just got a call there. I didn't get it, best of luck to all who did and to all waiting on calls.

andy2die4 wrote: »

Got the same call, i'm good but not good enough. Best of luck to the rest of you.

contactpec wrote: »

got call too, not happening so best of luck to whoever is left:)

sorry to hear ya got the dreaded phone call lads, im not looking forward to mine,

did yous get any feedback off them as in to why you werent selected?

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