temporary clerical officer 2019

Eod100 · 29-01-2019 5:55pm

AC19 wrote: »

Ya hopefully it will be out this eve or early tomorrow!

Yeah doesn't give a lot of time for preparation especially for anyone working at the moment

November Golf · 29-01-2019 6:05pm

They issued some invites to interview last week but has anyone received an invite to interview this week yet?

I meant has any more invites been sent out yet..

Sligo198r · 29-01-2019 7:19pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Yeah doesn't give a lot of time for preparation especially for anyone working at the moment

The familiarisation material has now been received.

furrybones · 30-01-2019 11:26am

Hi guys, am I right in thinking that people from the 2018 TCO campaign are still only being placed now?

Dublintigger · 30-01-2019 11:36am

furrybones wrote: »

Hi guys, am I right in thinking that people from the 2018 TCO campaign are still only being placed now?

Now that does not make any sense.... I would be surprised if that is the case.

The invites for 2019 were very early for this campaign. The invites for this campaign were send out in Dec 2018 - I would have thought that they would have finished with 2018 at that stage!

But I could be wrong as well.

furrybones · 30-01-2019 11:48am

Dublintigger wrote: »

Now that does not make any sense.... I would be surprised if that is the case.

The invites for 2019 were very early for this campaign. The invites for this campaign were send out in Dec 2018 - I would have thought that they would have finished with 2018 at that stage!

But I could be wrong as well.

I was just reading the 2018 TCO campaign thread and there are people getting placements, starting in March, and as interviews for the 2019 panel haven't even started they have to be from the 2018 campaign.

Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted for them but it's just a bit of a bummer to think it coud take that long, I was desparately hoping to get something in the first half of this year.

Ah well, c'ést la vie.

Dublintigger · 30-01-2019 12:01pm

furrybones wrote: »

I was just reading the 2018 TCO campaign thread and there are people getting placements, starting in March, and as interviews for the 2019 panel haven't even started they have to be from the 2018 campaign.

Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted for them but it's just a bit of a bummer to think it coud take that long, I was desparately hoping to get something in the first half of this year.

Ah well, c'ést la vie.

I know what you mean.... I am very much in the same boat as you but I really thought that they were finished with 2018 when the invite went out. I was hoping to get posted in March.

Previous years you got a call with in a couple of weeks of your TCO interview - depending on your OOM.

HANDA · 30-01-2019 12:40pm

The 2018 TCO panel is still in place. I assume it will end in March 2019 which is the usual time. I know TCO's from 2018 only recently placed.

November Golf · 30-01-2019 12:40pm

furrybones wrote: »

Hi guys, am I right in thinking that people from the 2018 TCO campaign are still only being placed now?

I think normally the TCO campaign goes from April to March the following year.

This year there was rumours that they had exhaused some of the county panels so for them, id image they will starting placing people immediately after interview and the rest will have to wait until April to start.

As I mentioned above, i dont think anyone from my county has been invited to interview yet so there is probably still hope for 2018 candidates.

Likewise I was hoping to get a early contract this year but it not looking likely at the moment.

Eod100 · 30-01-2019 1:19pm

Looks like it will be 2 in the panel for TCO so. Don't see a mention of dress code. Would it have to be a suit? Or would smart casual do?

burkemg · 30-01-2019 2:11pm

furrybones wrote: »

Hi guys, am I right in thinking that people from the 2018 TCO campaign are still only being placed now?

All I can say is I emailed PAS in Dec to check if they were closing the 2018 TCO panel early since they launched the 2019 campaign early and the reply was that that they would be leaving it open for my county of choice until the end of Jan (tomorrow!) I wasn't placed last year but got a good OOM this year so hoping to get to interview stage soon!
Hope this info helps

AC19 · 30-01-2019 3:31pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Looks like it will be 2 in the panel for TCO so. Don't see a mention of dress code. Would it have to be a suit? Or would smart casual do?

I would go with a suit just to be on the safe side! Any idea how to prepare for this interview? feeling a bit lost

November Golf · 30-01-2019 3:41pm

AC19 wrote: »

Eod100 wrote: »

Looks like it will be 2 in the panel for TCO so. Don't see a mention of dress code. Would it have to be a suit? Or would smart casual do?

I would go with a suit just to be on the safe side! Any idea how to prepare for this interview? feeling a bit lost

You can get the competencies on the information booklet... the familarisation booklet you got interview may also specify if they will be testing all competencies or which ones in particular are being tested.

Have examples of a time you demonstrated each of the competencies

Dublintigger · 30-01-2019 6:10pm

AC19 wrote: »

I would go with a suit just to be on the safe side! Any idea how to prepare for this interview? feeling a bit lost

I wouldn't go too formal - but more smart than causual.
Ie - dont wear jeans and runners!

Eod100 · 30-01-2019 6:37pm

Dublintigger wrote: »

I wouldn't go too formal - but more smart than causual.
Ie - dont wear jeans and runners!

Ah yeah, have no problem wearing a suit just didn't want to be overdressed! Think it seems more formal than a 5 minute chat this time so might throw one on sure

Bambi12 · 30-01-2019 8:13pm

Hi I'm confused how is the panel for tco formed are there 2 panels ie all year and summer only

furrybones · 30-01-2019 8:16pm

HANDA wrote: »

The 2018 TCO panel is still in place. I assume it will end in March 2019 which is the usual time.

I guess that actually makes sense, considering there needs to be interviews held for the 2019 campaign.

Bambi12 · 30-01-2019 9:51pm

Is there 2 panels for 2019

delricyo · 30-01-2019 10:26pm

Dublintigger wrote: »

I wouldn't go too formal - but more smart than causual.
Ie - dont wear jeans and runners!

Agree completely. Nobody would be expected to dress formally for a TCO interview. Trousers and shirt would be just fine I reckon

Eod100 · 30-01-2019 10:39pm

delricyo wrote: »

Agree completely. Nobody would be expected to dress formally for a TCO interview. Trousers and shirt would be just fine I reckon

Ireland Jersey be grand for the day that's in it?!Ha ah yeah, just thought with more formal approach you might be expected to suit up. Not too fussed either way once im not under or overdressed sure

busymammy · 30-01-2019 10:41pm

Have they started to call for interviews already?

November Golf · 30-01-2019 11:06pm

busymammy wrote: »

Have they started to call for interviews already?

Only some counties it seems.

HANDA · 31-01-2019 10:33am

The people who have been called for interview can they confirm what competencies they have to study . I wonder are they all the same ones for TCO's?

Eod100 · 01-02-2019 3:31pm

Did anyone going for interview tomorrow receive an acknowledgement email from the confirmation email they sent? Anyone know if refurbishment works are still going on at PAS?https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/information-hub/latest-news-and-events/421-the-public-appointments-service-is-undergoing-a-refurbishment

AC19 · 01-02-2019 3:34pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Did anyone going for interview tomorrow receive an acknowledgement email from the confirmation email they sent? Anyone know if refurbishment works are still going on at PAS?https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/information-hub/latest-news-and-events/421-the-public-appointments-service-is-undergoing-a-refurbishment

I didn’t receive an acknowledgment email when I confirmed my attendance!

Eod100 · 01-02-2019 3:36pm

AC19 wrote: »

I didn’t receive an acknowledgment email when I confirmed my attendance!

Me neither. Guess they couldn't reply to everyone !

Dublintigger · 01-02-2019 3:49pm

AC19 wrote: »

I didn’t receive an acknowledgment email when I confirmed my attendance!

I received nothing either.... I guess if there is a problem they would have warned us.

AC19 · 01-02-2019 4:01pm

Dublintigger wrote: »

I received nothing either.... I guess if there is a problem they would have warned us.

True!! Now I just want it to be this time tomorrow so it’s all over haha!!

Eod100 · 01-02-2019 5:17pm

Probably (another) silly question but presume we get original docs back and they keep copies? It's just to verify the original doc?

Dublintigger · 01-02-2019 5:38pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Probably (another) silly question but presume we get original docs back and they keep copies? It's just to verify the original doc?

They take copies there and then and give you back your originals.....Thats what they did last year anyway.

Eod100 · 01-02-2019 6:11pm

Dublintigger wrote: »

They take copies there and then and give you back your originals.....Thats what they did last year anyway.

Ah cool. Think they are looking for copies to be brought yourself too

Dublintigger · 01-02-2019 6:20pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Ah cool. Think they are looking for copies to be brought yourself too

Ok ðŸ™‚
don't forget the passport photo as well.

Eod100 · 01-02-2019 6:22pm

Dublintigger wrote: »

Ok ðŸ™‚
don't forget the passport photo as well.

Ah hadn't seen any mention of that. Just passport and copy of one I think?

Dublintigger · 01-02-2019 6:24pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Ah hadn't seen any mention of that. Just passport and copy of one I think?

Not sure as don't have the doc.... take both with uou.

Eod100 · 01-02-2019 6:25pm

Dublintigger wrote: »

Not sure as don't have the doc.... take both with uou.

Don't have photo. Didn't see any mention of it. Can always send it in if they look got it tomorrow sure

furrybones · 02-02-2019 10:15pm

Anyone who had an interview today - how did they go for you?

Redfoot2019 · 03-02-2019 12:21pm

I had my TCO interview yesterday, it went fine, there were two people on the interview panel, it took about 15-20 mins. They told me the questions were going to be competency based and I was asked things like:

•Can you tell us about a time you worked on a project, how did it go? What was your role in it?
•How are your computer skills? What type of systems, have you used? Can you use email?
•Customer service skills, how would you deal with a difficult customer? Outcome?
•Team work – Have you ever had to deal with a team member not doing their job? How did you deal with it?
•Deadlines – Can you give an example of meeting deadlines in a job?
•What did I think was the most important thing a team should have?
•Do you have any questions for us? Is there anything you’d like to include not mentioned during the interview?

The interviewers were friendly and it was relaxed. They said we should hear the results in a few weeks and they are hoping to start placing TCO’s in March 2019. (I opted for all year round when applying)

No passport photos required just the documentation requested in the interview invite. Just to mention that the two copies of your completed application form you are asked to bring with you are for the interview panel members so bring a copy for yourself if you feel you need to have one there for your own reference.

Best of luck to everyone.

Eod100 · 04-02-2019 11:13am

[quote="Redfoot2019;109320625"
The interviewers were friendly and it was relaxed. They said we should hear the results in a few weeks and they are hoping to start placing TCO’s in March 2019. (I opted for all year round when applying)[/quote]

Out of curiosity, did you ask about when you would hear? Or did they just say it at end of interview without you asking?

Dublintigger · 04-02-2019 12:07pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Out of curiosity, did you ask about when you would hear? Or did they just say it at end of interview without you asking?

You would normally hear with in a week to 10 days.

They are hoping to start placements in March 2019

Eod100 · 04-02-2019 12:09pm

Dublintigger wrote: »

You would normally hear with in a week to 10 days.

They are hoping to start placements in March 2019

Ah cheers. Was just curious cos they didn't mention anything at end of mine so was wondering had op asked. Or did they say it.

Redfoot2019 · 04-02-2019 2:59pm

They volunteered the information, I didn't even think to ask about it at the end. I know in previous years the results would be back quick enough, I hope this is also true for 2019.

HANDA · 04-02-2019 3:21pm

Thanks Redfoot2019 for concise information re interview. Can you confirm if you were informed prior to the interview in the familiarisation booklet what the 3 competencies are? I have heard that you MUST pass all 3 competency questions by over 50% in order to get a new OOM number.

nl2803 · 04-02-2019 3:48pm

I wasnt able to get to my interview on Saturday due to the snow, I emailed them on Sat as I couldn't get anyone on the phone, haven't heard anything back from them today. Did anyone else have to cancel?

jules5417 · 04-02-2019 3:50pm

Give them a call I had to cancel once and it was fine

AC19 · 04-02-2019 4:07pm

HANDA wrote: »

Thanks Redfoot2019 for concise information re interview. Can you confirm if you were informed prior to the interview in the familiarisation booklet what the 3 competencies are? I have heard that you MUST pass all 3 competency questions by over 50% in order to get a new OOM number.

So do you think if we don’t pass one of the compentencies we fail the the interview?

Eod100 · 04-02-2019 4:09pm

HANDA wrote: »

Thanks Redfoot2019 for concise information re interview. Can you confirm if you were informed prior to the interview in the familiarisation booklet what the 3 competencies are? I have heard that you MUST pass all 3 competency questions by over 50% in order to get a new OOM number.

Is it definitely that you get a new OOM number? I thought it was pass or fail for interview but I could be wrong

Dublintigger · 04-02-2019 4:11pm

HANDA wrote: »

Thanks Redfoot2019 for concise information re interview. Can you confirm if you were informed prior to the interview in the familiarisation booklet what the 3 competencies are? I have heard that you MUST pass all 3 competency questions by over 50% in order to get a new OOM number.

I'm not sure that that information is correct - there was nothing about passing all 3 competency. I understood it was it was either fail or pass but not now either way.

Redfoot2019 · 04-02-2019 4:18pm

The competencies listed in the familiarisation info are:

• Delivery of Results including Managing and Processing Information
• Teamwork, Customer Service & Communication Skills
• Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development
• Drive & Commitment will be assessed throughout the interview.

It also says "Stage 2 will comprise of a competitive interview. To qualify, candidates must reach the qualifying standard in each competency. Panels of qualified candidates will be formed per location choice after Stage 2- Competitive Interviews."

"Candidates will be assigned to positions per location choice in accordance with their place on the order of merit and their availability as indicated on their application form subject to fulfilling the eligibility requirements."

Dublintigger · 04-02-2019 4:24pm

Redfoot2019 wrote: »

The competencies listed in the familiarisation info are:

• Delivery of Results including Managing and Processing Information
• Teamwork, Customer Service & Communication Skills
• Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development
• Drive & Commitment will be assessed throughout the interview.

It also says "Stage 2 will comprise of a competitive interview. To qualify, candidates must reach the qualifying standard in each competency. Panels of qualified candidates will be formed per location choice after Stage 2- Competitive Interviews."

"Candidates will be assigned to positions per location choice in accordance with their place on the order of merit and their availability as indicated on their application form subject to fulfilling the eligibility requirements."

Ah..... Okay, I stand corrected Redfoot - thank you.

Well thats me scuppard!!

furrybones · 04-02-2019 9:49pm

Redfoot2019 wrote: »

The competencies listed in the familiarisation info are:

• Delivery of Results including Managing and Processing Information
• Teamwork, Customer Service & Communication Skills
• Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development
• Drive & Commitment will be assessed throughout the interview.

It also says "Stage 2 will comprise of a competitive interview. To qualify, candidates must reach the qualifying standard in each competency. Panels of qualified candidates will be formed per location choice after Stage 2- Competitive Interviews."

"Candidates will be assigned to positions per location choice in accordance with their place on the order of merit and their availability as indicated on their application form subject to fulfilling the eligibility requirements."

That sounds a lot more daunting that I had imagined it was going to be

temporary clerical officer 2019

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