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2020 Executive Officer Civil Service

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    #2822
    Samuel T. Cogley
    Registered Users Posts: 10,684 ✭✭✭✭Samuel T. Cogley


    Abcdefg1234567 wrote: »
    Sorry this is probably a silly question but I saw there's discussion about a return to pre- Haddington Road agreement hours. If there is a reduction in hours, does it apply to all employees (i.e. new entrants) or just staff before the hours changed in 2013?

    Forsa et al are on it, there's apparently going to be a partial roll back. Reckon it will apply to all.


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    #2823
    niallmacsuain
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭niallmacsuain


    Has anyone who scored less than 625 in the E-Tray been called to interview yet?


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    #2824
    JDWW
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭JDWW


    niallmacsuain wrote: »
    Has anyone who scored less than 625 in the E-Tray been called to interview yet?

    No, 600’s and still waiting. Hopefully now that people have got results from interview we’ll be called soon.


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    #2825
    jules86
    Registered Users Posts: 543 ✭✭✭jules86


    JDWW wrote: »
    No, 600’s and still waiting. Hopefully now that people have got results from interview we’ll be called soon.

    I wonder will they do etray for some counties next? 🤞


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    #2826
    blondie007
    Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭blondie007


    jules86 wrote: »
    I wonder will they do etray for some counties next? 🤞

    I emailed PAS yesterday & was told they'll be inviting a limited number of candidates from other counties in February.


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    #2827
    jules86
    Registered Users Posts: 543 ✭✭✭jules86


    blondie007 wrote: »
    I emailed PAS yesterday & was told they'll be inviting a limited number of candidates from other counties in February.

    Brilliant thank you.


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    #2828
    Redsettee90
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭Redsettee90


    Would it be realistic for 150 to 200 to be called for Limerick?


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    #2829
    Allycats36
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Allycats36


    hi i haven't been called for e tray yet . just wondering if there are any practice tests i can do while waiting?


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    #2830
    facade
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭facade


    Allycats36 wrote: »
    hi i haven't been called for e tray yet . just wondering if there are any practice tests i can do while waiting?

    https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/e-tray-exercise.htm

    I did this one, I didnt find many other free ones


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    #2831
    Allycats36
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Allycats36


    facade wrote: »

    I did this one, I didnt find many other free ones

    thank you


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    #2832
    Galwayhurl
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭Galwayhurl


    redmgar wrote: »
    You wont fail the interview, its just a matter of doing your best to be placed high enough.

    Why do you say that Redmgar? Don't they score you on each competency individually? You could theoretically score 100% on 5 of the competencies but then fail the 6th one and therefore fail the interview, no?


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    #2833
    connectq
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭connectq


    Galwayhurl wrote: »
    Why do you say that Redmgar? Don't they score you on each competency individually? You could theoretically score 100% on 5 of the competencies but then fail the 6th one and therefore fail the interview, no?

    Yes you are correct, if you don’t get the minimum score for each competency you will fail the interview. The higher you get the higher placing you will get. It’s not just a matter of doing the interview.


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    #2834
    Seesee
    Registered Users Posts: 306 ✭✭Seesee


    connectq wrote: »
    Yes you are correct, if you don’t get the minimum score for each competency you will fail the interview. The higher you get the higher placing you will get. It’s not just a matter of doing the interview.

    It’s possible to prepar for the competencies though. Be familiar with them. Have an example of how you have demonstrated each one. Prepare STAR answers. Look at behavioural interview questions. If you can get someone to do a mock interview with you so that you’ve really thought things through. Then if something unexpected comes up it will only be one or two questions.


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    #2835
    connectq
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭connectq


    Seesee wrote: »
    It’s possible to prepar for the competencies though. Be familiar with them. Have an example of how you have demonstrated each one. Prepare STAR answers. Look at behavioural interview questions. If you can get someone to do a mock interview with you so that you’ve really thought things through. Then if something unexpected comes up it will only be one or two questions.

    That’s exactly how you should prepare.


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    #2836
    Galwayhurl
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭Galwayhurl


    Are the competencies for the interview the same as those depicted in this wheel graph?

    https://www.publicjobs.ie/documents/PAS_CS_Competency_Models_2017.pdf#:~:text=Executive%20Officer%20Level%20Competencies%20Effective%20Performance%20Indicators%20People,and%20addressing%20any%20performance%20issues%20that%20may%20arise


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    #2837
    redmgar
    Registered Users Posts: 680 ✭✭✭redmgar


    Galwayhurl wrote: »
    Why do you say that Redmgar? Don't they score you on each competency individually? You could theoretically score 100% on 5 of the competencies but then fail the 6th one and therefore fail the interview, no?

    I mean, that I had the worst interview ever and I passed.
    So if you do any form of prep you will pass.

    Technically you can fail, but very unlikely.


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    #2838
    Galwayhurl
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭Galwayhurl


    redmgar wrote: »
    I mean, that I had the worst interview ever and I passed.
    So if you do any form of prep you will pass.

    Technically you can fail, but very unlikely.

    Did you interview for EO or CO?


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    #2839
    ari101
    Registered Users Posts: 2,835 ✭✭✭ari101


    redmgar wrote: »
    I mean, that I had the worst interview ever and I passed.
    So if you do any form of prep you will pass.

    Technically you can fail, but very unlikely.

    I know someone who failed a competency and therefore failed overall. Usually a fairly level headed person, very personable, has experience, would be professional in demeanor and definitely make a decent CO, but got flustered had a few bad answers and fell a point or two short of the passing mark. It does happen, some prep is a good idea.


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    #2840
    redmgar
    Registered Users Posts: 680 ✭✭✭redmgar


    Galwayhurl wrote: »
    Did you interview for EO or CO?

    EO


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    #2841
    Galwayhurl
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭Galwayhurl


    redmgar wrote: »
    EO

    Thanks Redmgar.


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    #2842
    redmgar
    Registered Users Posts: 680 ✭✭✭redmgar


    Galwayhurl wrote: »
    Thanks Redmgar.

    Just try and get placed as high as possible to avoid a long wait.


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    #2843
    Seesee
    Registered Users Posts: 306 ✭✭Seesee


    Galwayhurl wrote: »
    Are the competencies for the interview the same as those depicted in this wheel graph?

    Yes although there’s a better line item description of each one in this document:
    https://www.publicjobs.ie/documents/Executive_Officer_Competencies.pdf


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    #2844
    Galwayhurl
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭Galwayhurl


    Seesee wrote: »
    Galwayhurl wrote: »
    Are the competencies for the interview the same as those depicted in this wheel graph?

    Yes although there’s a better line item description of each one in this document:
    https://www.publicjobs.ie/documents/Executive_Officer_Competencies.pdf

    Thanks Seesee!


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    #2845
    Aleece2020
    Registered Users Posts: 269 ✭✭Aleece2020


    Haven’t been called to e-tray yet either. Inside 500 in Dublin and inside 50 in Louth. Anyone get any word on potential movement? I’m having a hard time believing they won’t call more from Dublin because last time they ran this campaign they got over 3,000 from what I’ve been told.


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    #2846
    Syrohara90
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭Syrohara90


    Aleece2020 wrote: »
    Haven’t been called to e-tray yet either. Inside 500 in Dublin and inside 50 in Louth. Anyone get any word on potential movement? I’m having a hard time believing they won’t call more from Dublin because last time they ran this campaign they got over 3,000 from what I’ve been told.

    Theyre still doing interviews from the first batch of people that they called through so maybe a couple of weeks before they call more people forward. I only had mine yesterday.


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    #2847
    Syrohara90
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭Syrohara90


    JDWW wrote: »
    No, 600’s and still waiting. Hopefully now that people have got results from interview we’ll be called soon.

    Interviews for first group that got over that score are still being done so be patient


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    #2848
    Seesee
    Registered Users Posts: 306 ✭✭Seesee


    Can anyone tell me what the next stage is if you’re on the panel and get called? Do you have a medical? Do you have to provide proof of your educational attainment? In the email they talk about a clearance process so I suppose I’m just wondering what that involves. When I checked my application form for example I don’t seem to have had to list referees. TIA


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    #2849
    redmgar
    Registered Users Posts: 680 ✭✭✭redmgar


    Seesee wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me what the next stage is if you’re on the panel and get called? Do you have a medical? Do you have to provide proof of your educational attainment? In the email they talk about a clearance process so I suppose I’m just wondering what that involves. When I checked my application form for example I don’t seem to have had to list referees. TIA

    No Medical, you need Garda clearance. If you are placed in AGS this can take a long time.

    You need to provide a copy of your level 7 or above.
    And referee checks.


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    #2850
    Sooo
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Sooo


    Thank you for the info. I lived in Asia until earlier this year, would I need clearance from that country also? Or is that just for HSE employees?


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    #2851
    Buster97
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Buster97


    I just got a date for my interview there, so I’m guessing they’re on to calling the next batch.


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