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Hiqa inspection officers

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  • #52
    bluethunder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭bluethunder


    safc_pete wrote: »
    Just got an email to say that I'm going through to Stage 4. It's an assessment centre in the last two weeks in May.

    Congrats. Any idea what is meant by assessment centre? Is it a group interview/written exercise?


  • #53
    Malarkey101
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭Malarkey101


    bluethunder wrote: »
    Congrats. Any idea what is meant by assessment centre? Is it a group interview/written exercise?

    In the booklet it says it may consist of a competitive interview, group exercises and written exercises. The email I got today didn't say anything else other than it would take place in the last 2 weeks of May.


  • #54
    bluethunder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭bluethunder


    Yay, got the email today saying i'm off to Stage 4. Same as above, will be an assessment centre day in the last 2 weeks of May.


  • #55
    Sir Nonchalant
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Sir Nonchalant


    Hello,

    I also applied for this role but only just found this thread. I received an email telling me about the assessment day on May 22nd, anyone else get it? Just wondering if it's just the one assessment day or if they'll be holding assessments for many candidates over a number of days.

    Never done anything like this and didn't think I'd make it passed the previous tests so now I really don't know what to expect!


  • #56
    bluethunder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭bluethunder


    Yeah, i've a date for the 23rd. I'm fairly certain there will be a number of days set for people. Interview I can handle but have never done a group exercise or report writing exercise, should be interesting.

    Great to get this far, best of luck everyone.


  • #57
    Sir Nonchalant
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Sir Nonchalant


    Cheers Bluethunder, it is good to get this far. Those numeracy tests have been my downfall in the past. Interesting that you got called in for a repeat of Round 3, I wonder what the numbers are like overall?

    Also, the application form asks for a summary of secondary school results...I'll be damned if I can actually recall those at this stage.

    Best of luck anyway.


  • #58
    Malarkey101
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭Malarkey101


    Im in on the 27th so could be over the 2 weeks.


  • #59
    safc_pete
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭safc_pete


    I'm on the 29th in Dublin.


  • #60
    bluethunder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭bluethunder


    Mine is in Cork, sounds like there could be a bit of a wait to hear the outcome if people have assessments the following week. Anybody have their day in Cork on the week starting the 26th?


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  • #61
    safc_pete
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭safc_pete


    So they're probably doing one week in Dublin and one week in Cork...


  • #62
    Malarkey101
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭Malarkey101


    How did people get on this week was their many in each group?


  • #63
    Eloisemcl
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Eloisemcl


    Anyone hear anything yet?


  • #64
    bluethunder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭bluethunder


    Not a peep, i'm expecting to hear something by Friday at the latest going by what they told us at the assessment centre. Heart skips a beat every time the phone rings/I get an email.

    Best of luck everyone.


  • #65
    Eloisemcl
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Eloisemcl


    I know its killing me. Iv never been so close to my phone. Dont know why im so nervous though... i dont have a hope!


  • #66
    safc_pete
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭safc_pete


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I know its killing me. Iv never been so close to my phone. Dont know why im so nervous though... i dont have a hope!

    There were 48 people interviewed for 16 positions. That's a one in three chance...


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  • #67
    Malarkey101
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭Malarkey101


    They said we would hear within the next 2 weeks when I was at the assessment so not really expecting to hear anything until next week myself.


  • #68
    jamoley
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭jamoley


    Anyone hear anything yet? Been 2 and a half weeks so far since Stage 4.


  • #69
    safc_pete
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭safc_pete


    jamoley wrote: »
    Anyone hear anything yet? Been 2 and a half weeks so far since Stage 4.

    It's only been a week for me...


  • #70
    Eloisemcl
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Eloisemcl


    Its 2 and a half weeks for me too so im assuming next week at this point. Im stuck to my phone waiting for news!


  • #71
    roe_cat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭roe_cat


    Anyone hear anything yet?


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  • #72
    Eloisemcl
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Eloisemcl


    Offered a post. Couldnt take it as was in the wrong county!


  • #73
    Eloisemcl
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Eloisemcl


    Was very upset about it. Would have loved it.


  • #74
    roe_cat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭roe_cat


    Thought it was just Cork or Dublin - and you say which you're applying for at the beginning?


  • #75
    Eloisemcl
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Eloisemcl


    I applied for cork. Got offered dublin. Apparently its a panel and where ever your on the panel is where you ll be offered. Not sure is dublin or cork first on the panel fillment. I looked for feedback to find where i placed


  • #76
    Nidot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭Nidot


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I applied for cork. Got offered dublin. Apparently its a panel and where ever your on the panel is where you ll be offered. Not sure is dublin or cork first on the panel fillment. I looked for feedback to find where i placed

    When you applied did you tick the box that you were interested in both Cork and Dublin?

    Did they give you much feedback as to when the fullfillment would be taking place for Cork?


  • #77
    Eloisemcl
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Eloisemcl


    No just said cork. No feedback yet. Was very upset about it. Would have absolutely loved it


  • #78
    Nidot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭Nidot


    Deleted User wrote: »
    No just said cork. No feedback yet. Was very upset about it. Would have absolutely loved it

    I wonder why they offered Dublin to you then id you stated just Cork on the application form?

    Was it e-mail of phone they contacted you by?

    Sorry for all the questions, on edge here waiting.


  • #79
    Eloisemcl
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Eloisemcl


    By phone call. She said it was just position on the panel and thats why i was offered dublin


  • #80
    Malarkey101
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭Malarkey101


    Still havent heard but im assuming its not good if other have gotten offers.


  • #81
    Eloisemcl
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Eloisemcl


    They may just be waiting to see where they want to put people first. I wouldnt be disheartened yet until officially hear job is not being offered


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  • #82
    Nidot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭Nidot


    Malarkey101 wrote: »
    Still havent heard but im assuming its not good if other have gotten offers.

    I wouldn't necesarily say that's the case.

    Of all the people who went for interview only one person has had any subsequent contact.

    Will have to wait and see I would think.


  • #83
    Sir Nonchalant
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Sir Nonchalant


    Same situation here; not heard anything yet. I don't know though, not sure my assessment day went all that well.
    Nidot wrote: »

    Of all the people who went for interview only one person has had any subsequent contact.

    Only one person *on this thread* has had any subsequent contact, that's only a handful of people out of 48. Who knows how many others have been contacted.

    I'll try and maintain some optimism, though and I certainly prefer your interpretation.


  • #84
    Nidot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭Nidot


    Sir Nonchalant wrote: »

    Only one person *on this thread* has had any subsequent contact, that's only a handful of people out of 48. Who knows how many others have been contacted.

    There are alot of people on this thread who have commented, I'd be interested to know how many have heard anything back


  • #85
    Eloisemcl
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Eloisemcl


    Nidot wrote: »
    There are alot of people on this thread who have commented, I'd be interested to know how many have heard anything back

    I still think its all to play for. I turned it down cause it was in dublin but im hoping against hope they ll come back to me with cork. Until i hear a full out rejection im staying positive. Everyone else should too


  • #86
    roe_cat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭roe_cat


    Well - it's been 2 weeks and I've heard nothing :(


  • #87
    Sir Nonchalant
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Sir Nonchalant


    Oh fair points, Nidot and Eloisemcl, it's better to stay positive. I was just thinking that others must have been contacted but either haven't checked in here or don't even know the thread exists (The group I was with were entirely unaware)

    And roe cat, 3 weeks today for me. Staying positive but kind of want to know one way or the other now really.


  • #88
    Nidot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭Nidot


    Sir Nonchalant wrote: »

    3 weeks today for me

    Would it fair to assume that everyone commenting on this thread applied for Cork???


  • #89
    Sir Nonchalant
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Sir Nonchalant


    Certainly true for me. I'd take either though!


  • #90
    bluethunder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭bluethunder


    I've been holding back on posting here (didn't want to jinx anything til I got something in writing) but suppose I can give an update now cause I know how frustrating it was to be waiting for a call/email. I got a call last Friday and was offered a post in Cork. Delighted and will be accepting.

    @Eloisemcl: From what you've been saying here, and I may be wrong, it seems to me you were not offered a position/post but only a place on the panel for Dublin? As I understand panels you will be on standby should additional roles come up in the future or someone in the post moves on.

    To all the others, I can only say best of luck and hope it works out.


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  • #91
    Sir Nonchalant
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Sir Nonchalant


    Thanks for the information bluethunder, hopefully it works well for you, well done.

    That does seem to suggest that I get a move on looking elsewhere though.


  • #92
    jamoley
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭jamoley


    Still haven't heard anything either. Kinda not looking great for my chances I'm guessing at this stage.

    Gratz on the job bluethunder.


  • #93
    bluethunder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭bluethunder


    Thanks guys. If anyone has been waiting for a response longer than what they were told then perhaps it might be an idea to get in touch? I sent an email to them (cause I was terribly impatient and couldn't stand the waiting) and got a call a few hours later with the offer.


  • #94
    Eloisemcl
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Eloisemcl


    I emailed and got an offer not long after either. So it might be an idea to get in touch.

    Congrats bluethunder. Im delighted for you and anyone who got it!


  • #95
    bluethunder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭bluethunder


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I emailed and got an offer not long after either. So it might be an idea to get in touch.

    Perhaps you might clarify for the other posters: did you get an offer of a post or did they offer you a place on the panel?


  • #96
    Eloisemcl
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Eloisemcl


    They offered me a post in dublin. I couldnt take it as we are moving to cork for my husbands job. I had applied for cork and interviewed in cork.


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  • #97
    Sir Nonchalant
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Sir Nonchalant


    Well, fired off an email there and got an "Out of Office" response... :-/

    Oh well, I'd call but I suspect if they'd wanted me they'd know where to get me. Never gotten that far in the process before and did like the sound of the job. Looks like time to move elsewhere though.


  • #98
    Nidot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭Nidot


    Has anyone been able to contact a member of HIQA to get a response other than those who have confirmed they got an offer on here already (bluethunder & Eloisemcl).


  • #99
    roe_cat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭roe_cat


    Haven't tried contacting them- but was told it would be about two weeks - was 2 weeks yesterday so haven't actually been waiting that long even if it feels like forever...


  • #100
    jamoley
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭jamoley


    Nidot wrote: »
    Has anyone been able to contact a member of HIQA to get a response other than those who have confirmed they got an offer on here already (bluethunder & Eloisemcl).

    Just an out of office email reply and then I left a voice mail.

    Looking like I'll have to restart the job hunt.


  • #101
    Cyclonius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 268 ✭✭Cyclonius


    No news here either. I did my interview on the 28th, and was told I'd hear in about 10 days or so. I've sent them an email a couple of minutes ago, and got an out of office reply as well.


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