Clerical Officer - Public Service

ElisaJane · 15-05-2014 11:08PM #1

Hi,
Need some advice. I have an interview next week for a Clerical Officer in the Public Service (summer work). I am an older person and wonder if this would be a disadvantage.
Also, would anyone have any advice on interview questions? I haven't had an interview for many years and was wonder what to expect.
Many thanks in advance.

Malarkey101 · 16-05-2014 12:37AM

If its the temporary clerical officer roles that you are talking about age wont be a disadvantage, last year I worked with a person who was well into their 50s who was a tco. Interview is fairly basic just asking about past experience, how good you are with excel, word, outlook that kind of stuff.

gerbilgranny · 16-05-2014 10:16AM

Working in the public service, and having seen TCOs come and go during the summer, it is my experience that older people tend to be more of an asset. I shouldn't generalise, but honestly, it would appear that people who are not just out of school/college are a bit better. Maybe some of the young 'uns can be a bit nonchalant, and can take the opportunity for granted.

Good luck.

Rorster_123 · 16-05-2014 11:12AM

Firstly , well done on getting to the interview stage. Don't put yourself down. The interview is not formal and is more like a chat. You will be fine.

ElisaJane · 19-05-2014 06:05PM

To: Malarkey101, gerbilgranny, Rorster_123

Thank you for your kind words and good luck messages. Not as anxious now about the interview. I will give it my best shot and let ye know how I get on.

ElisaJane · 26-05-2014 05:00PM

Just to let ye know that the interview went very well.
Fairly casual.
Received e-mail today confirming that I was successful.
It's just a matter of waiting now to get a placement.

Malarkey101 · 26-05-2014 05:20PM

Glad to hear it, congrats!

Supup · 26-05-2014 06:48PM

Give me a TCO in his/her 50/60's over an 18yrold everytime...:)

KilOit · 26-05-2014 07:59PM

30's to late 40's i would say, find people in their late 50's very set in their ways.
Recently out of school workers are the worst though, you'll be hard pushed to find very young people in clerical and it you do you can be guaranteed they have a high ranking family member employed there

Janman · 03-06-2014 06:55PM

ElisaJane wrote: »

Just to let ye know that the interview went very well.
Fairly casual.
Received e-mail today confirming that I was successful.
It's just a matter of waiting now to get a placement.

Hi ElisaJane, do you mind me asking what questions you were asked. Were you asked scenario type questions? How long did the interview take and how many interviewers?

ss202 · 01-12-2015 07:05PM

Hi ElisaJane and Janman. Do you mind me asking what questions ye were asked for the Temporary Clerical Positions?

Thanks a mil

Clerical Officer - Public Service

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