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Numerous HEO ICT PAS Roles

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    #92
    TestLink
    Registered Users Posts: 771 ✭✭✭TestLink


    floorpie wrote: »
    I only got reserve panel also, pretty disappointed. Anyone know what this means in terms of, e.g. timeline, how large each panel typically is etc

    I didnt get any notification or messages yet regarding HEO ICT shortlisting! Why only for some people?


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    #93
    floorpie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭floorpie


    TestLink wrote: »
    I didnt get any notification or messages yet regarding HEO ICT shortlisting! Why only for some people?

    Perhaps different streams? The message I got was for software dev


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    #94
    TestLink
    Registered Users Posts: 771 ✭✭✭TestLink


    Ohhh! I didnt apply for s/w stream...


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    #95
    trigger26
    Registered Users Posts: 332 ✭✭trigger26


    Got an interview there for networks and security stream early December, I applied for infra stream too but nothing on that so far


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    #96
    rostalof
    Registered Users Posts: 330 ✭✭rostalof


    bada_bing wrote: »
    i don't know anything about that as i fall into the reserve panel so looks like it could be a while before anything happens

    Same as this in my case too.


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    #97
    floorpie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭floorpie


    Is there a difference between being a Reserve and being in a typical Batch 2?
    trigger26 wrote: »
    Got an interview there for networks and security stream early December, I applied for infra stream too but nothing on that so far

    Congrats! Best of luck


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    #98
    trigger26
    Registered Users Posts: 332 ✭✭trigger26


    floorpie wrote: »
    Is there a difference between being a Reserve and being in a typical Batch 2?



    Congrats! Best of luck

    I think branch 2 would be ahead of reserve panel


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    #99
    Thrillhouse11
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭Thrillhouse11


    Results of the EO ICT assessments are being sent around today, hope everyone got on OK.

    I got a decent OOM (I think?) but scored slightly below 2143 in the assessments overall so I won't be called for the first batch. Then again, considering how long it took to get the results out I'd say a good few candidates have already accepted other positions elsewhere, so who knows.


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    #100
    doc22
    Registered Users Posts: 859 ✭✭✭doc22


    From looking at results not many aced them. 2500/3200 would be putting you at/near top 10 for software dev. I'd say plenty didn't make the oom. I was closer to the cut then I'd like for a few tests


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    #101
    cbmonstra
    Registered Users Posts: 218 ✭✭cbmonstra


    Just checking if anyone who applied under the Operations stream has heard anything yet? This is the stream I applied for, and no communication so far. Thanks


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    #102
    seniorDev
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭seniorDev


    I have a Zoom interview scheduled for the Senior ICT HEO position. Are any of you familiar with the interview process? Will there be many technical questions or mostly competencies? (Or a mixture of both). I've only ever worked in the private sector where I would expect to have to complete coding challenges during the interview. Would this be the same for the public sector?

    Also, would anyone happen to have the booklet for the Senior ICT role? I didn't save a copy to my machine and I notice it's no longer available online.


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    #103
    olearydc
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭olearydc


    cbmonstra wrote: »
    Just checking if anyone who applied under the Operations stream has heard anything yet? This is the stream I applied for, and no communication so far. Thanks

    I applied for Networks & Security only I'm afraid and those results came back today..all the best


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    #104
    Ryukick
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Ryukick


    Thrillhouse11 wrote: »
    Results of the EO ICT assessments are being sent around today, hope everyone got on OK.

    I got a decent OOM (I think?) but scored slightly below 2143 in the assessments overall so I won't be called for the first batch. Then again, considering how long it took to get the results out I'd say a good few candidates have already accepted other positions elsewhere, so who knows.

    I got similar results, OOM 53 (s/w dev). How do you know if you are in batch 1 or batch 2? Is batch 1 2143 marks and above? If that is the case then there are only 50 in the first I would think. I won't hold my breath but optimistic about being called for interview in the new year *fingers crossed*


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    #105
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users Posts: 28,468 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    seniorDev wrote: »
    I have a Zoom interview scheduled for the Senior ICT HEO position. Are any of you familiar with the interview process? Will there be many technical questions or mostly competencies? (Or a mixture of both). I've only ever worked in the private sector where I would expect to have to complete coding challenges during the interview. Would this be the same for the public sector?

    Also, would anyone happen to have the booklet for the Senior ICT role? I didn't save a copy to my machine and I notice it's no longer available online.

    No coding challenges - competency based interview, as described in considerable detail in the booklet. Contact PAS for a copy if you need it. You'll probably find one panel member will give you a technical grilling on some aspect of your experience. Practice the STAR technique for answering competency questions.


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    #106
    rvcedd
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭rvcedd


    Hey everyone - I got the following reply from PAS and was wondering, are there indeed 3 "batches", Group 1 and Group 2 and Reserve? Some posts above indicate that yes, there are 3, but the message below implies that Group 2 is also the reserve panel.

    Just out of curiosity, does everyone get placed in Group 2 by default if they don't make Group 1 or is Group 2 a good indication that you actually meet the required criteria and there's still a chance? Trying to assess how to juggle my other job applications.

    Following a shortlisting exercise, those candidates who were successful at shortlisting were split into two groups. Group 1 represents those candidates who demonstrated sufficiently strong evidence on their application forms to be called to interview immediately. Group 2 represents those candidates who demonstrated sufficient evidence to be placed on a reserve panel.

    Your name has been placed on this reserve panel. In the event that it is necessary to call further candidates to interview this office will be in contact with you    .


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    #107
    bada_bing
    Registered Users Posts: 465 ✭✭bada_bing


    that's the same message i received for Software Development , maybe it depends on the stream as to whether there are 2 or 3 groups!


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    #108
    HugoMyBoss
    Registered Users Posts: 180 ✭✭HugoMyBoss


    Have the interviews for either EO or HEO roles began yet?


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    #109
    floorpie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭floorpie


    I'm on reserve for HEO and got a date to interview for EO


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    #110
    daireb9
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭daireb9


    floorpie wrote: »
    I'm on reserve for HEO and got a date to interview for EO

    When is the interview?

    I am waiting to get an invitation to interview for the EO role. Would be handy to know when they are taking place


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    #111
    TestLink
    Registered Users Posts: 771 ✭✭✭TestLink


    Did any one get interview dates for HEO ICT Infrastructure and Operations stream?


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    #112
    floorpie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭floorpie


    daireb9 wrote: »
    When is the interview?

    I am waiting to get an invitation to interview for the EO role. Would be handy to know when they are taking place

    Don't want to give specifics as I don't know the rules on this, but mine is in the next few weeks.


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    #113
    siblers
    Registered Users Posts: 12,379 ✭✭✭✭siblers


    Out of curiosity, what grade was the below if its entry level? Grade IV?
    There's another role/panel, but this is a EO level - not HEO:
    Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Specialists in the Civil Service


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    #114
    daireb9
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭daireb9


    floorpie wrote: »
    Don't want to give specifics as I don't know the rules on this, but mine is in the next few weeks.

    No problem thanks anyways :D


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    #115
    proFriendL
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭proFriendL


    I've HEO Interview Tuesday. Its not for Infa its for Digital Transformation.. anyone have a HEO interview before then willing to share some feedback.. I will give feedback on mine.. surely there will be similarities across the streams I'd imagine just the technical section will differ
    Best of luck to everyone .. Its my first remote interview


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    #116
    floorpie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭floorpie


    proFriendL wrote: »
    I've HEO Interview Tuesday. Its not for Infa its for Digital Transformation.. anyone have a HEO interview before then willing to share some feedback.. I will give feedback on mine.. surely there will be similarities across the streams I'd imagine just the technical section will differ
    Best of luck to everyone .. Its my first remote interview

    Best of luck. It looked like a really interesting job spec.


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    #117
    rostalof
    Registered Users Posts: 330 ✭✭rostalof


    siblers wrote: »
    Out of curiosity, what grade was the below if its entry level? Grade IV?

    There are two competitions, ICT Specialists (EO) and Senior ICT Specialists (HEO)

    The link below outlines the general Civil Service grades

    https://cc.careersportal.ie/mce/plugins/filemanager/files/DH/Civil%20Service%20Grade%20Structure.png

    Grades in Roman Numerals such as Grade II, Grade IV or Grade V are Public Service grades and aren't comparable. These are grades in County Councils or the HSE for example.

    If you have a few days to spare, have a look at all the different grades in the HSE in the link below. If not, have a look at the end of page 27 and the beginning of page 28 to give you the Clerical Officer grades for example.

    https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/benefitsservices/pay/consolidated-pay-scales-1-october-2020.pdf

    These are the County Council grades (from Clare County Council, but all county councils will be the same).

    https://www.clarecoco.ie/your-council/careers-in-the-council/working-in-local-government/local-authority-salary-scales-22282.pdf


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    #118
    Chora
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭Chora


    TestLink wrote: »
    Did any one get interview dates for HEO ICT Infrastructure and Operations stream?

    No still waiting, emailed start of the week but nothing back yet either.


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    #119
    cbmonstra
    Registered Users Posts: 218 ✭✭cbmonstra


    I got an email response this evening to say the results of the shortlisting for the Infrastructure and Operations role will be posted to our Public Jobs message board next week.


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    #120
    2not4get
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭2not4get


    Anyone interview yet and any feedback or advice ?


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    #121
    TestLink
    Registered Users Posts: 771 ✭✭✭TestLink


    2not4get wrote: »
    Anyone interview yet and any feedback or advice ?

    Any one still waiting for HEO ICT Network and Security? Might be once that is finished PAS might go to HEO ICT Infra support shortlisting.


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