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HSE Covid Swabbing roles

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    #32
    beenhad
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭beenhad


    I got 2 days notice for interview, no word on reschedule as of yet! Yep more time to prep!


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    #33
    Tilytally
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Tilytally


    beenhad wrote: »
    I got 2 days notice for interview, no word on reschedule as of yet! Yep more time to prep!

    Hi beenhad,

    Did you have any other communication after the garda vetting request or did you just get an email this week in regard to the interview?


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    #34
    beenhad
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭beenhad


    I got an email with the date and time for the Microsoft team interview. Then the link they sent didn't connect. Said someone would contact me to rearrange. Heard nothing today though.


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    #35
    Ioma
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭Ioma


    Hi All
    My sis in law has done some work in the past for the HSE , she said that the reason no one is hearing back as quick as they thought is because the Garda Vetting is taking so much longer. She got a phonecall on Friday asking could she start the swabbing today in Kildare , they are contacting people that have worked for them in the past. She advised that an email be sent to whomever we/I applied through asking for update. I sent email Friday lunchtime & no reply as of yet...........


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    #36
    fionnr01
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭fionnr01


    Ioma wrote: »
    Hi All
    My sis in law has done some work in the past for the HSE , she said that the reason no one is hearing back as quick as they thought is because the Garda Vetting is taking so much longer. She got a phonecall on Friday asking could she start the swabbing today in Kildare , they are contacting people that have worked for them in the past. She advised that an email be sent to whomever we/I applied through asking for update. I sent email Friday lunchtime & no reply as of yet...........

    Thats great info thank you ill contact them now too...


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    Tilytally
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Tilytally


    Ioma wrote: »
    Hi All
    My sis in law has done some work in the past for the HSE , she said that the reason no one is hearing back as quick as they thought is because the Garda Vetting is taking so much longer. She got a phonecall on Friday asking could she start the swabbing today in Kildare , they are contacting people that have worked for them in the past. She advised that an email be sent to whomever we/I applied through asking for update. I sent email Friday lunchtime & no reply as of yet...........

    Thanks Ioma, that's so helpful. Really appreciate it. Will send an email today.


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    #38
    fionnr01
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭fionnr01


    I just got an email saying i will soon receive an email inviting me to an interview, sent interview prep material etc.


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    #39
    Shark7
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Shark7


    Tilytally wrote: »
    Thanks Ioma, that's so helpful. Really appreciate it. Will send an email today.

    Hi, just wondering what is the email address that you are sending the email to?


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    #40
    Tilytally
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Tilytally


    Shark7 wrote: »
    Hi, just wondering what is the email address that you are sending the email to?

    campaign@hbsrecruitmentservices.ie


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    #41
    Shark7
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Shark7


    Tilytally wrote: »
    campaign@hbsrecruitmentservices.ie

    Great thanks, will give it a go


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    #42
    starburst87
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭starburst87


    I received an email today saying I will be called for interview soon


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    #43
    Furious-Red
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 14,870 Mod ✭✭✭✭Furious-Red


    Just sent an email there


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    #44
    beenhad
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭beenhad


    Did anyone get the urgent call to their email asking to state time and date that suited for interview? It then gave you the option to click on calendar. Every time I clicked on day it said 'not available' I tried every day of the month! I have emailed x 3 to enquire about this and no response!! OMG the frustration!!


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    #45
    karlitob
    Registered Users Posts: 2,566 ✭✭✭karlitob


    Ioma wrote: »
    @Tilytally I am the same as you , did the garda vetting 8 days ago & heard nothing , but looking at Indeed website re working for the HSE it says the process can take over a month which is crazy considering the numbers & the fact that they are now sending swabs overseas due to demand

    They’re sending the samples for analysis overseas. More swabbers would mean more swabs. If they’ve so many swabs that they can’t be processed completely in ireland when they reach a certain level, then clearly more swabbers taking more swabs would make that worse, not better.


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    #46
    bobbyy gee
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭bobbyy gee


    Become contact tracer

    https://www.thejournal.ie/contact-tracing-graduates-5201823-Sep2020/


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    #47
    Tilytally
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Tilytally


    karlitob wrote: »
    They’re sending the samples for analysis overseas. More swabbers would mean more swabs. If they’ve so many swabs that they can’t be processed completely in ireland when they reach a certain level, then clearly more swabbers taking more swabs would make that worse, not better.


    I understand where you are coming from in regards more testers and not being able to keep up with analysis but I think bringing in new swabbers is more to assist in getting HSE staff back into their official roles as many have been redeployed as swabbers, not to mention those that are burnt out and need a break. Something that I have witnessed first hand from friends in the HSE and frontline, they are stressed and overworked and dreading the winter flu season.


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    #48
    karlitob
    Registered Users Posts: 2,566 ✭✭✭karlitob


    Tilytally wrote: »
    I understand where you are coming from in regards more testers and not being able to keep up with analysis but I think bringing in new swabbers is more to assist in getting HSE staff back into their official roles as many have been redeployed as swabbers, not to mention those that are burnt out and need a break. Something that I have witnessed first hand from friends in the HSE and frontline, they are stressed and overworked and dreading the winter flu season.

    I know that. That’s not what I said in my post, nor was that what was said in the post I referred to. Best of luck in your application.


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    #49
    Tilytally
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Tilytally


    beenhad wrote: »
    Did anyone get the urgent call to their email asking to state time and date that suited for interview? It then gave you the option to click on calendar. Every time I clicked on day it said 'not available' I tried every day of the month! I have emailed x 3 to enquire about this and no response!! OMG the frustration!!

    That's very frustrating, sorry to hear you're having issues. Perhaps if you try it on a different web browser or delete your history and do so again it may work. Also maybe try to do it on both a PC and a mobile phone if you have not already done so.

    I have not heard anything from them as of yet. Still playing the waiting game.


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    #50
    Tilytally
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Tilytally


    bobbyy gee wrote: »
    Become contact tracer

    https://www.thejournal.ie/contact-tracing-graduates-5201823-Sep2020/

    I have a close friend currently doing this role and the level of abuse they have had to deal with is unbelievable unfortunately. You are calling people all day to give them bad news and the range of emotions varies hugely. Of course, that is not to put anyone off the role, just giving some insight from seeing first hand the stress my friend is under from the role.


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    #51
    beenhad
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭beenhad


    Thanks for that, I did try it with no success. They haven't replied to any of my emails. It's very frustrating considering they're saying how urgent it is


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    Furious-Red
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 14,870 Mod ✭✭✭✭Furious-Red


    Yea i emailed them on Monday evening just to follow up since I hadn't heard back since sending the gardai vetting over 2 weeks ago but nothing.


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    #53
    Ioma
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭Ioma


    Hey All
    Just watching the Tonight Show on TV3 Paul Reid of HSE on & Ciara grilling him about the Swabbers etc , he said 280 have been cleared for Garda Vetting & will be starting in their roles next week


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    #54
    Ioma
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭Ioma


    Just got this email
    Dear Applicant,

    I can confirm we have received your application. The team are currently shortlisting staff.

    We have received a significant number of applications which will need to go through, we will get back to all applicants in due course.

    Kindest Regards,
    HBS Recruitment Services


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    #55
    beenhad
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭beenhad


    Have my rescheduled interview tomorrow at 9.40 so I'll keep you posted. Hopefully the Microsoft team works this time.


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    #56
    fionnr01
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭fionnr01


    beenhad wrote: »
    Have my rescheduled interview tomorrow at 9.40 so I'll keep you posted. Hopefully the Microsoft team works this time.

    How did it go? Um scheduled for next Friday.


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    #57
    starburst87
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭starburst87


    beenhad wrote: »
    Have my rescheduled interview tomorrow at 9.40 so I'll keep you posted. Hopefully the Microsoft team works this time.

    Hope it went well, I have an interview on Tuesday


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    #58
    beenhad
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭beenhad


    Well it went ahead! Microsoft teams worked! Asked for general employment background. There were 2 people. Then asked about a time you improved a work practice, role you played etc. Also asked about team work and an example of what you contributed to ensuring good team work. Questions about infection control measures, also would you see any difficulties wearing PPE gear. How would you deal with people presenting for tests, usual scenario based questions, what would you do if such and such happened. Lasted approx 30 mins. One asking questions and the other taking notes. Very nice interview.
    So hope that helps anyone going for interview. Said an aftercare team will be in touch with result of interview shortly. Good luck to anyone going for interview.


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    #59
    starburst87
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭starburst87


    beenhad wrote: »
    Well it went ahead! Microsoft teams worked! Asked for general employment background. There were 2 people. Then asked about a time you improved a work practice, role you played etc. Also asked about team work and an example of what you contributed to ensuring good team work. Questions about infection control measures, also would you see any difficulties wearing PPE gear. How would you deal with people presenting for tests, usual scenario based questions, what would you do if such and such happened. Lasted approx 30 mins. One asking questions and the other taking notes. Very nice interview.
    So hope that helps anyone going for interview. Said an aftercare team will be in touch with result of interview shortly. Good luck to anyone going for interview.


    Thanks for the info, glad to hear it went well, I will go over the interview prep booklet tomorrow and Sunday, fingers crossed for you


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    #60
    Tilytally
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Tilytally


    beenhad wrote: »
    Well it went ahead! Microsoft teams worked! Asked for general employment background. There were 2 people. Then asked about a time you improved a work practice, role you played etc. Also asked about team work and an example of what you contributed to ensuring good team work. Questions about infection control measures, also would you see any difficulties wearing PPE gear. How would you deal with people presenting for tests, usual scenario based questions, what would you do if such and such happened. Lasted approx 30 mins. One asking questions and the other taking notes. Very nice interview.
    So hope that helps anyone going for interview. Said an aftercare team will be in touch with result of interview shortly. Good luck to anyone going for interview.

    Thank you for the info, great to hear it seems straightforward. Best of luck to you and all with interviews!


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    #61
    beenhad
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭beenhad


    Had an email off HBS yesterday asking for permission to contact my referees. I'm hoping this means pending references I'll be offered a job? What do you think?


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