Bank of Ireland Graduate Programme

july1988 · 15-05-2012 5:33pm

Has anyone recieved their rejection email yet?

dophinsniffer · 18-05-2012 1:35pm

Has anyone received their contract yet?

walshc54 · 18-05-2012 3:44pm

I wouldn't expect it any time soon, the HR dept is probably fierce busy with all the staff lay offs etc.....

mmbc91 · 19-05-2012 9:46pm

dophinsniffer wrote: »

Has anyone received their contract yet?

Not yet.. Might give them a buzz next week

diamondgeeza · 28-05-2012 4:44pm

have you heard back yet as to where you will be based?

diamondgeeza · 28-05-2012 4:45pm

Anyone else heard back from their London interview?

Ronnie91 · 06-06-2012 3:21pm

diamondgeeza wrote: »

Anyone else heard back from their London interview?

I interviewed for Corp and Treasury in London as well, Got it. Not sure if I'm going to take it have 14 days to decide.

mmbc91 · 06-06-2012 3:44pm

Ronnie91 wrote: »

I interviewed for Corp and Treasury in London as well, Got it. Not sure if I'm going to take it have 14 days to decide.

I interviewed in Dublin but got London.. Following the postman for the contract all week!! Have you got the contract which put you off?

Ronnie91 · 06-06-2012 3:52pm

mmbc91 wrote: »

I interviewed in Dublin but got London.. Following the postman for the contract all week!! Why are you unsure?

Have you received your contract yet? was Dublin or London your first choice?

Unsure as I also have a training contract for corp finance in one of the big 4 and have had some advice that having your ACA exams is beneficial for a long term career in banking.

Think I will go with BOI though the training programme seems to have a pretty good structure.

mmbc91 · 06-06-2012 4:00pm

I didn't mind if it was Dublin or London. I then asked at a later date and I was told probably London. No contract yet you?

I don't suppose you know the salary? Heard some very conflicting stories

The structure is the main attraction to the programme for me as there is exposure to all areas.

Ronnie91 · 06-06-2012 4:03pm

mmbc91 wrote: »

I didn't mind if it was Dublin or London. I then asked at a later date and I was told probably London. No contract yet you?

I don't suppose you know the salary? Heard some very conflicting stories

The structure is the main attraction to the programme for me as there is exposure to all areas.

No contract yet, should be here by Friday. The salary is €28,000 in ireland and the equilivant of that in London so prob £23-24 as this is the same as the € salary.

mmbc91 · 06-06-2012 4:09pm

Ronnie91 wrote: »

No contract yet, should be here by Friday. The salary is €28,000 in ireland and the equilivant of that in London so prob £23-24 as this is the same as the € salary.

Not too bad so! Also heard on the grapevine that they pay an accomodation allowance as London is so expensive that wouldn't go far...

Will just have to wait until Friday!

gcon · 08-06-2012 2:54pm

Anyone else get told they were chosen for Corporate & Treasury and then the contract comes through the door saying Group Supports division?

mmbc91 · 08-06-2012 2:59pm

gcon wrote: »

Anyone else get told they were chosen for Corporate & Treasury and then the contract comes through the door saying Group Supports division?

Yes called HR about it and was passed onto someone else- they haven't emailed back yet. I didn't even have group support down as a preference. We're you for c&t Dublin or London?

gcon · 08-06-2012 3:07pm

I was for Dublin. I think (hope) they may have just screwed up the contracts. Absolutely no idea what Group Supports even is. Also had the problem of calling HR and they gave me another number to call, from which no one answered. I have sent an email on and waiting to hear back.

mmbc91 · 08-06-2012 4:04pm

gcon wrote: »

I was for Dublin. I think (hope) they may have just screwed up the contracts. Absolutely no idea what Group Supports even is. Also had the problem of calling HR and they gave me another number to call, from which no one answered. I have sent an email on and waiting to hear back.

They have to have made a mistake somewhere along the line.. Id be lost/useless in group supports... Will let you know if I hear anything.

Anyone else in the same position?

Saysay2012 · 08-06-2012 4:32pm

Anyone find the contracts a bit vague/generic?

Will we be sent more information closer to start date? After they've rang referee's, etc

mmbc91 · 08-06-2012 6:08pm

Saysay2012 wrote: »

Anyone find the contracts a bit vague/generic?

Will we be sent more information closer to start date? After they've rang referee's, etc

Very vague in areas.. There was a mix up with mine which means I'll have to wait another while

Saysay2012 · 09-06-2012 9:25am

Thanks mmbc91, guess we'll find out everything come September. Hope you get your contract sorted

Ericb1987 · 09-06-2012 1:23pm

ya found it fairly vague alright? do ye have a print out of this fitness and probity stuff that they refer to in section 6 included in the pack?? cant seem to find it at all! would have assumed they would have checked references before now!

Saysay2012 · 10-06-2012 9:17pm

Ericb1987 wrote: »

ya found it fairly vague alright? do ye have a print out of this fitness and probity stuff that they refer to in section 6 included in the pack?? cant seem to find it at all! would have assumed they would have checked references before now!

Hi, I don't seem to have a copy of it either. The medical questionnaire is fairly thorough I thought! And leaving it so late to contact referees!?!
Also surprised they didn't put it in writing where we will be based initially. Need to start thinking about accomodation etc

CavanGal · 12-06-2012 2:05pm

Hi guys

Can someone please pm me a number on which I can call Grad Recruitment as I havent received my contract yet and Deirdre Gunnip is out of the office today. Does anyone have another number for the grad recruitment?

Thanks

Ronnie91 · 25-06-2012 10:49am

Anyone here who got Corporate and treasury in London, what are your plans for accomodation?

Saysay2012 · 27-06-2012 11:14am

Just wondering if anyone has heard anything since they returned their contracts, confirmation they received it or similar?

Thanks

mmbc91 · 27-06-2012 6:58pm

Ronnie91 wrote: »

Anyone here who got Corporate and treasury in London, what are your plans for accomodation?

No idea!! Kinda need to be there before i start looking and have all the documentation sorted first. Dreading it really!! You?

martin2012 · 09-07-2012 11:08am

Saysay2012 wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone has heard anything since they returned their contracts, confirmation they received it or similar?

Thanks

No, Not really , have you heard anything ?!!!

martin2012 · 09-07-2012 11:17am

Hi lads

since I've accepted and returned my contract I got no news from BOI/HR , I dont know if they got it or not!!! does anyone know whats the next stage? I am supposed to start in Sept ( business banking) and I am still waiting for a call ( I dont know where & in which brunch I should start my task). please if you are in the same boat let us know when you heard anything.

thanks

MooTree · 11-07-2012 2:09pm

Anybody have advice on credit & market risk analyst interview?

mmbc91 · 18-07-2012 10:05pm

martin2012 wrote: »

Hi lads

since I've accepted and returned my contract I got no news from BOI/HR , I dont know if they got it or not!!! does anyone know whats the next stage? I am supposed to start in Sept ( business banking) and I am still waiting for a call ( I dont know where & in which brunch I should start my task). please if you are in the same boat let us know when you heard anything.

thanks

Heard references were checked a few days ago from one of mine. Prob hear something when that's done.. Won't feel it now until the start date!!

Ericb1987 · 19-07-2012 4:18am

hey

well i got a call a week ago telling me i will be in baggot street branch for the first three months and gave me my managers number. then received fitness standards on monday and a self check questionnaire! anyone else find the questionnaire really thorough?

at least now i can start looking for apartments! thinking east wall area??

CavanGal · 31-07-2012 11:03am

Hi guys

Does anyone know if you can defer your place on the scheme till next year?

Thanks

mmbc91 · 31-07-2012 7:43pm

Has anyone for C&T heard anything since returning their contracts? Starting to get a tad worried

july1988 · 17-08-2012 6:55pm

Hey! i got business banking in dublin! is anyone looking for accomodation?

starlit · 17-08-2012 7:10pm

Is the grad programme going to open up new applications in September?

eamonpm · 02-09-2012 10:50pm

So who is going along to the Induction day tomorrow? Any idea what it will entail?

mooninite1 · 23-11-2012 10:37pm

Programme open again for 2013... Deadline 14 December...

freeze4real · 25-11-2012 11:47pm

Is anyone applying for this year programmes.

Are the positions available in Ireland or London ?

starlit · 26-11-2012 12:21am

I'm sure they are in Ireland, did they say anything about them being in UK/London? They would state it wouldn't they, didn't spot if they did?

manutd4life · 26-11-2012 4:11pm

I was looking at the online application form for this and I saw that you have to enter your PPS Number. Why would they need to know your PPSN?

freeze4real · 26-11-2012 8:15pm

I think it said that some jobs might be in London or UK.

Is the application the same for positions at the central bank of Ireland .

starlit · 27-11-2012 1:50am

Really didn't know that thought it just be for dublin.

Not unusual for potential employers to ask for ppsn number.

I'm not sure, I know the central bank of ireland are hiring not just if they include the uk as well as dublin can't remember but think they are not certain. Think the deadline is the same or is it??

freeze4real · 27-11-2012 11:30pm

doovdela wrote: »

Really didn't know that thought it just be for dublin.

Not unusual for potential employers to ask for ppsn number.

I'm not sure, I know the central bank of ireland are hiring not just if they include the uk as well as dublin can't remember but think they are not certain. Think the deadline is the same or is it??

Yea some of the jobs are for london.

freeze4real · 17-12-2012 6:50pm

My mate was sent an email to do the aptitude test online, about 49 questions in total and the time allocated was 12min.

Another mate of mine got an email to conform how many leaving cert points he got.

freeze4real · 18-12-2012 9:32pm

Can anyone shed light on the aptitude test, as I have to do one tomorrow.

And it does seem that few applied for this tear programme or if they did they are not commenting on boards.

Buchiach · 19-12-2012 10:23am

I also have to do the test today so Im guessing it will be the Standard Numerical and verbal test, it might be different than the one done in March because looking at the links in the email it looks like a different company are providing the tests.
I applied for the Programme in March of this year also but it looks like they have changed the format slightly. I dont remember the behavioural qustionnaire being on it.

ebayissues · 19-12-2012 7:51pm

I did the aptitude a while ago, I put down group finance and one of the last options but surprised I got it as my accounting isn't great. I'm doing a major in finance( Capital markets )

I couldn't finish the Numerical reasoning, I found it difficult as I did accounting in 1st year and its now 2 years since I done it so wasn't pleased with it.

Verbal reasoning was okay, I managed to 24 -29 or so of 49.

This was my 1st aptitude test so at least I'm glad that I had the chance to do one.

I also get the impression that a few applied, maybe they are on the accountancy forum.

Good luck lads

Clemon · 19-12-2012 9:12pm

Have done the behavioral and verbal reasoning already. Going to do the numerical later.

The verbal was intense. Managed to get about 29-32 done. Hopefully got most of them right.

Any tips for the numerical reasoning??

freeze4real · 21-12-2012 4:34pm

I found mine difficult, any idea when we hear back from BOI.

I'd also love to know how many applied so I can work out the prob. of getting to the interview stages.

Flunch · 06-01-2013 5:32pm

I also applied this year with HR as first preference. Found the appitude tests difficult enough :-/
Anyone heard anything back yet? Last I got was that there would be further contact in the new year

pmatty86 · 07-01-2013 10:22am

Flunch wrote: »

I also applied this year with HR as first preference. Found the appitude tests difficult enough :-/
Anyone heard anything back yet? Last I got was that there would be further contact in the new year

Got the same email saying we'll hear back in early January I'd assume that means this week!

Bank of Ireland Graduate Programme

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