Clerical Positions in the Civil and Public Service

Has anyone in the 130s started in Limerick? Curious to know if us 140s are next to be called

paddycakes wrote: »

Just got the call as well, I'm in work at the moment so I was able to give my boss the heads up. She rang him immediately so that's all done and dusted!

Do you know if they just rang your current employer?

Just wondering about those that got jobs...what type of contract have you been given? Was it a 12 month, or just a permanent post with no duration?

I'm asking as my girlfriend is 89 in Cork and i see they're checking references in the 60's now. The thing is that we are hoping to go for a mortgage and if she is only offered a contract, i'm wondering what effect that might have on our application?

randofmact wrote: »

Just wondering about those that got jobs...what type of contract have you been given? Was it a 12 month, or just a permanent post with no duration?

I'm asking as my girlfriend is 89 in Cork and i see they're checking references in the 60's now. The thing is that we are hoping to go for a mortgage and if she is only offered a contract, i'm wondering what effect that might have on our application?

As far as I can tell these are permanent positions as long as you don't do anything daft during the probationary period. Contract work would come under temporary positions. I'm open to correction on this.

eroc79 wrote: »

As far as I can tell these are permanent positions as long as you don't do anything daft during the probationary period. Contract work would come under temporary positions. I'm open to correction on this.

These positions are permanent. Temporary positions are handled seperately

mrspepperpot wrote: »

When did they do their interview/ when were references checked Strawberry66? Are they in the call centre?

Interviewed in 1st batch in March. In LPT section not call centre. Heard from a HEO today that more placements imminent in Sarsfield House.

Hi just got email asking me to attend stage 2 tests on the 14th July, I placed 200 in mayo roscommon so didn't expect to hear anything. Is this the first call for my region?

Divisadero wrote:

Yes it's a life sentence! The probation period used to be two years but I think it has since (sensibly) been reduced to one year. Perhaps someone else could confirm this.

You are correct 12 month probation and permanent after that. They look at you as being permanent from the start though work wise, Id say it would have to be something major to not get it. Re the mortgage, not sure the bank would take the probation as permanent. Personally I am waiting until 12 months are up before going for a mortgage, two down ten to go!!

forzawexford10 wrote: »

Hi lads those who have been called for interview for carlow/kilkenny what rank are you?
Or do you know how many have been called to this stage.

Good to see the ball rolling in this area hope it keeps going

I was placed at 21, I don't know how many are being called though!

juru wrote: »

I was placed 490 in limerick in April Is the next stage an interview or will I be called to do further aptitudes test

Hi juru, Are you asking about results from the TCO 2015 competition from April? This thread is talking about the CO 2014 competition. For the CO competition there is a stage 2 supervised aptitude test in Dublin. The TCO 2015 competition you will be called straight to interview.

Just realised that I had appiled for tco

Hi does anyone know how many tests there are is it three or four in the supervised test! ? And are they very similar to practice tests especially the maths! Thanks in advance!

JohnMearsheimer wrote: »

I had 3 but one of the girls I work with as called for stage 2 next week and she seems to have 4 tests.

I also had 3 tests back in January but I vaguely remember a post about another test which was optional I think?? I don't think they could introduce an additional test halfway through the process. Would be a little unfair!!