2020 Executive Officer Civil Service

LD23 · 05-07-2021 2:00pm

nicchick88 wrote: »

How long is clearance taking for you guys? I’m currently in the review stage of clearance and it’s taking 2 weeks to look over my docs, I was told it was only going to take 1-2 days.

I was wondering this too...

Sent my documents back to them last Tuesday, emailed again on Thursday to confirm they had got them and they hadn't - was in my sent box too, so if anyone hasn't received confirmation that they've got their files I'd advise emailing again.

Wondering is this going to slow things down with progressing. Would they already have the department you're going to decided on before this approval comes through?

Shirlywhirl · 05-07-2021 2:10pm

Aleece2020 wrote: »

They asked me for all the docs in one go. References, University degree, ID etc.

I’m currently waiting on Garda vetting. They said around a week for it but would be surprised if it’s not longer.

Great thanks! Yeah a week seems a bit optimistic with Garda Vetting but you never know.

EO2020 · 05-07-2021 2:33pm

oisinnisio wrote: »

Does anyone know when a new competition would be expected to open for eo position in 2021? I assume this competition will be closed soon?

This is a 2 year competition so it’s at least open till 2022. They only run EO every 2 years

blondie007 · 05-07-2021 2:52pm

EO2020 wrote: »

This is a 2 year competition so it’s at least open till 2022. They only run EO every 2 years

They ran an EO competition in 2019 which only finished up this year. & this one started in 2020. They may run one later in 2021 or early 2022 yet depending on demand. It's not always a 2 year gap.

EO2020 · 05-07-2021 3:37pm

blondie007 wrote: »

They ran an EO competition in 2019 which only finished up this year. & this one started in 2020. They may run one later in 2021 or early 2022 yet depending on demand. It's not always a 2 year gap.

2016/2018/2019 all ran for 2 years from application. It says in the info booklet for this comp June 2022 so I’d say it’s a save bet considering they’re only starting batch 2 of Dublin and only a handful of regional counties have panelled.

CoolroeMan · 05-07-2021 5:29pm

blondie007 wrote: »

Any updates on Cork interviews please ?

I got an email this evening in relation to interviews in Cork

Calmcookie84 · 05-07-2021 5:42pm

CoolroeMan wrote: »

I got an email this evening in relation to interviews in Cork

What number are you if you don’t mind saying?

Redsettee90 · 05-07-2021 5:44pm

Got email for Tipp inside top 10 only have until tomorrow to reply. Just outside top ten for Limerick which is my preference oh the dilemma

CoolroeMan · 05-07-2021 5:52pm

Calmcookie84 wrote: »

What number are you if you don’t mind saying?

8 I think!!!

Calmcookie84 · 05-07-2021 6:29pm

CoolroeMan wrote: »

8 I think!!!

Is that before of after your interview?

CoolroeMan · 05-07-2021 6:44pm

Calmcookie84 wrote: »

Is that before of after your interview?

Before

blondie007 · 06-07-2021 6:50am

CoolroeMan wrote: »

I got an email this evening in relation to interviews in Cork

Thanks for that & congrats. Best of luck with your interview.

Are you on the Open or Interdepartmental panel ?

blondie007 · 06-07-2021 8:06am

EO2020 wrote: »

2016/2018/2019 all ran for 2 years from application. It says in the info booklet for this comp June 2022 so I’d say it’s a save bet considering they’re only starting batch 2 of Dublin and only a handful of regional counties have panelled.

Yes, each panel runs for 2 years but there isn't always a 2 year wait for a new one to start up -
eg one started in 2019 & another started in 2020. So while it's unlikely for another one to open up in 2021-it's a possibility.

CoolroeMan · 06-07-2021 10:39am

blondie007 wrote: »

Thanks for that & congrats. Best of luck with your interview.

Are you on the Open or Interdepartmental panel ?

Open

Keeks101 · 06-07-2021 11:54am

Hi guys, interview tomorrow for Dublin I was batch 2 OOM 184.

If anybody has any tips whatsoever or any questions that caught them off guard I’d really appreciate it!

Nerves are getting the better of me today!

EO2020 · 06-07-2021 2:20pm

Keeks101 wrote: »

Hi guys, interview tomorrow for Dublin I was batch 2 OOM 184.

If anybody has any tips whatsoever or any questions that caught them off guard I’d really appreciate it!

Nerves are getting the better of me today!

The interview was well structured and they asked me the competencies in the order they are on the familiarisation material. One interviewer took the first half and the second the other.

I was asked about a project I saw through start to finished, the results of it, what I learned and what I’d do differently, a difficult customer I had to deal with, a difficult staff member I had to deal with and how I handled it. I was also asked about civil service values and which one I thought was most important to me so might be worth having a look over just in case, a few of my friends were also asked this.

Don’t panic if they cut you off or interject with other questions, usually this means you’ve given them everything they want or they ask questions to help you along. The interviews are under time constraints and they do seem to religiously stick to that time which was about 40 mins or so.

The very best of luck.

VintageDenim · 06-07-2021 2:27pm

Keeks101 wrote: »

Hi guys, interview tomorrow for Dublin I was batch 2 OOM 184.

If anybody has any tips whatsoever or any questions that caught them off guard I’d really appreciate it!

Nerves are getting the better of me today!

Hey it is very nerve-wrecking but don't stress, you know your own experience best. I would say the interview moves very fast and they didn't allow me much time to get my experience across before they would ask a follow up question so don't be too rigid with answer formats. Just answer what they are asking to the best of your ability. Spend you prep time just refreshing your best anecdotes for each competency in your head.

I didn't get any questions other than the competencies and follow up questions so nothing to really 'catch you off-guard' but you get some time at the end to talk freely/ask questions so maybe have a quick pitch which summarizes why you should get the position. I did this instead of asking redundant questions like when will I receive results etc. (I felt my interview went horrendously but ended up doing quite well so don't get fixed on the interviewers or their reactions)

Hope that helps a bit and best of luck!

kulka_s · 06-07-2021 3:55pm

Hi all!

How long does it usually take to get the e-tray results?

cvb03 · 06-07-2021 4:09pm

Did anyone apply for the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission( GSOC)Assistant Investigations Officers (AIO) (EO) roles?

blondie007 · 15-07-2021 8:20am

And we're back !!!

Any updates on Cork lads ?

BB2018 · 15-07-2021 9:21am

Did an interview for Dublin last week. Found it tough :/ Just wondering are people interviewing for Dublin this week?

morrism · 15-07-2021 9:34am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117612196#Comment_117612196

Similar question, I did interview for Sligo last week and I just wondered if they are still interviewing in Sligo if anyone could enlighten me? BB2018 good luck and I hope you get good news soon...

LISAMC38 · 15-07-2021 10:17am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117605213#Comment_117605213

Results are expected at the end of July.

LISAMC38 · 15-07-2021 10:19am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117612196#Comment_117612196

Good luck, hope you passed. What elements of the interview did you find tough?

Mellybelly · 15-07-2021 11:46am

Any updates on Sligo?

BB2018 · 15-07-2021 12:04pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117612724#Comment_117612724

Thanks. I found the questions very specific at times which made it difficult to work in my examples I had prepared. Fingers crossed.

AJMG · 15-07-2021 7:41pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117613440#Comment_117613440

Interviewed Monday week ago and no updates. Not really expecting any word till late next week. Would be great to hear sooner tho!

morrism · 16-07-2021 9:05am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117613440#Comment_117613440

Got my Sligo results this morning :-)

HillyMammoth · 16-07-2021 9:08am

Perhaps this has been previously answered but can anyone tell me how the batches work? I've placed quite high OOM but in a lower batch so I'm wondering about how I should feel about my prospects of being called for a position?

BB2018 · 16-07-2021 11:40am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117618417#Comment_117618417

Congrats! I got Dublin results today and was pleasantly surprised:)

morrism · 16-07-2021 12:25pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117619164#Comment_117619164

Right back at you, I'm delighted, gonna have a great weekend!!

cw67irl · 16-07-2021 1:53pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117619164#Comment_117619164

Congratulations, Was that interview results or?

AJMG · 16-07-2021 8:55pm

Hi all and I hope anyone who got results today are happy. I’m wondering how long after receiving interview results and a good OOM, did it take to receive an offer?

newbie18892 · 17-07-2021 10:07pm

My interview for Dublin is on July 30th. Delighted and nervous. I've been writing out examples for the competencies. Do we fill in any kind of additional application form before the interview? I have done a lot since I applied last august. Also, if anyone has any tips for the interview I would very much appreciate them.

pinkpetal26 · 19-07-2021 7:49am

Has anyone been through clearance yet and gotten through with a level 6 qualification?

And for references is it the same as clerical officer where they email a questionnaire to employer? My employer doesn’t allow for these to be filled out!

jules86 · 19-07-2021 11:29am

any hope of getting etray results this Friday? Hoping they don't make us wait until the following week, but that is the bank holiday weekend

BB2018 · 19-07-2021 1:09pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117619786#Comment_117619786

Thanks it was for interview.

Dagner88 · 19-07-2021 1:43pm

Does anyone know what batch and numbers are currently having interview and etrays for Diblin and Kildare area, please?

jules86 · 19-07-2021 5:45pm

I emailed about etray results,

We hope to have these results issued by the end of August.

😭😭😭

StevenToast · 19-07-2021 7:27pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117633672#Comment_117633672

When did you sit them?

T900i · 19-07-2021 7:58pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117633672#Comment_117633672

Is this the Etray from 10th - 17th June this was the one I was on. I had really hoped that like you we would know by the end of July but at least now I know it’s the end of August

jules86 · 19-07-2021 8:42pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117634182#Comment_117634182

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117634060#Comment_117634060

Yes the June etray batch for regional, I don't think there is another group waiting on etray

T900i · 19-07-2021 8:44pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117634386#Comment_117634386

I’m Dublin only best of luck really hoping for a decent result

Aleece2020 · 19-07-2021 10:51pm

Dublin batch 2.2 and within top 10 after interview back in June. Got a start date for the department I was assigned to there a week or so ago (starting mid-August.)

Movement seems good in Dublin; hoping that the pace continues like this for everyone who is interviewing and doing etray. I got called to clearance the Monday after the interview results issued on the Friday before.

Keeks101 · 20-07-2021 10:44am

Hey guys congrats to everybody who got results!

i got mine Friday and was placed OOM 1 for Dublin so I’m pleasantly surprised! I’ve requested to stay in my current office and I was wondering how long it took for people to move to that position if staying in their correct office? I’m hoping it will be a quicker process than if I was to move!

lolo3103 · 20-07-2021 12:43pm

I was finally offered a position last week and I was praying that the location would be manegeable, unfortunately it isn't! I live in North Dublin and I got Rathmines. I'm absolutely raging, I'd have to take 2 trains and a bus just to get there. They have limited parking with a waiting list so driving isn't an option. I'm also pregnant at the moment so I really need to think about the situation after my maternity leave, do I really want to spend 2 hours every morning and evening commuting to work and leaving my first baby at home, I can really see myself resenting the job. I actually think I'll have have turn it down. I'm so disappointed, this is the 3rd EO competition for me and I finally get through. I just don't understand why they don't offer any flexibility when it comes to locations, I mean I'm not looking to be favoured and placed down the road but surely they could look into the suitability of certain places. Anybody else in the same position or am I just being extremely picky about this?!

blondie007 · 20-07-2021 5:46pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117636706#Comment_117636706

How many kilometres is it from your home? If it's over 45 you can turn it down & stay on the panel.

VitreousLife · 20-07-2021 9:13pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117633672#Comment_117633672

They told me and a few others I know that only emailed last week or the week before that it would be the end of this month.. 🤔

Whistledown · 20-07-2021 9:35pm

Hi did anyone hear anything from the Westmeath EO 2020 for interview?

Sixofone · 20-07-2021 10:02pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117636706#Comment_117636706

If you think you could manage the commute short term you might be able to make it work for you. Once probation has been completed you can start applying for EO jobs advertised internally in other departments. Also you should be able to wfh until at least the end of the year. Would be a shame to pass up the opportunity.

2020 Executive Officer Civil Service

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