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Clerical Officer 2020

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  • Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭tiny14


    Tippman24 wrote: »
    Contact made with Public Jobs and was advised that the jobs are for Office in Tipperary Town. If you accept you are removed from panel for all of Tipperary, but if you refuse the offer you still are on panel. Where i am living in north tipp, it just would not be worth while to accept it. Google Maps advise me to drive into Limerick and then go out the waterford road.

    Thanks so much for the info it would suit me as id be only 25 mins drive from there so help of god il pass interview & get it!! You would have a long drive once u hit limerick its 35 mins tops out that road & id be like you if i got nenagh id have hours drive each way!! Thanks for all the info and best of luck to you


  • Registered Users Posts: 14 Twe2018


    Can I ask what oom you were in relation for interview for tipperary just trying to get a idea on where they are at the moment 😊


  • Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭tiny14


    Twe2018 wrote: »
    Can I ask what oom you were in relation for interview for tipperary just trying to get a idea on where they are at the moment 😊

    Hi im in lower 60’s for tipperary so its moving along!! Had limerick as 1st choice but only 25 called so far!! Hope your not too far off & get a call


  • Registered Users Posts: 14 Twe2018


    tiny14 wrote: »
    Hi im in lower 60’s for tipperary so its moving along!! Had limerick as 1st choice but only 25 called so far!! Hope your not too far off & get a call

    Thank you very much 😊


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 Harchester


    Has anyone started in Customs over the last few weeks? How are you finding it? Starting in a few weeks myself, anyone else starting in April?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 56 ✭✭JacenSolo


    Could someone clear something up that I am really confused over. So I have my interview on Tuesday for Dublin. What happens after that? If I am successful am I then put on ANOTHER OOM to actually get placed? And if it comes to May 2021 (which if I remember right is the end of the panel) am I just effectively discarded? While I always strive to do my best in interviews I'm guessing if I don't place high and "smash" the interview it will all be for naught


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,183 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    I don't think its about placing "high" or not.
    You either pass or not.
    Then it's a waiting game.
    Shouldn't be too long for Dublin.
    Even though the panel ends in May, they'll be pulling from it up untill early September. ( in my experience anyway).


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 47 dragx


    JacenSolo wrote: »
    What happens after that? If I am successful am I then put on ANOTHER OOM to actually get placed?

    Yes, you get a new batch and OOM. For example, batch 30 OOM 5. If PAS reach batch 30 then you'll be called after the first 4 people. No idea how many are in a batch, really seems to vary.
    JacenSolo wrote: »
    And if it comes to May 2021 (which if I remember right is the end of the panel) am I just effectively discarded?

    I've heard conflicting things on that, but that was always my impression. I would be surprised if the panel isn't extended though. The fact that they're even still interviewing in Dublin implies they've places still to fill.

    Best of luck!


  • Registered Users Posts: 14 mackers10


    I’ve an interview this week for CO with Wicklow CC. Has anyone done interview recently and can share any tips?

    Also, there’s been no mention of batches or OOM so far. Is this something that comes after interview or maybe it’s just for civil service?

    TIA


  • Registered Users Posts: 10,684 ✭✭✭✭Samuel T. Cogley


    mackers10 wrote: »
    I’ve an interview this week for CO with Wicklow CC. Has anyone done interview recently and can share any tips?

    Also, there’s been no mention of batches or OOM so far. Is this something that comes after interview or maybe it’s just for civil service?

    TIA

    Civil service takes on hundreds of COs during a campaign, CC might be filling a handful of jobs so I wouldn't expect batched, they may still form a panel though.

    Know your competencies for the interview.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 13 Valentine01


    JacenSolo wrote: »
    Could someone clear something up that I am really confused over. So I have my interview on Tuesday for Dublin. What happens after that? If I am successful am I then put on ANOTHER OOM to actually get placed? And if it comes to May 2021 (which if I remember right is the end of the panel) am I just effectively discarded? While I always strive to do my best in interviews I'm guessing if I don't place high and "smash" the interview it will all be for naught

    You need not only pass but score as high as you can. Prepare for the interview, use STAR technique. Check out the competencies they are looking for and prepare an example for each. As better you do in the interview, as higher your chances will be to get the job. You will get a new OOM (based on the interview). Let's say if your new OOM is 3, then you have a very high chance as you will the third that they'll be calling. But if your OOM will be like 90 or so, 89 people will get on offer before you. So really do your homework, have plenty of examples for those "Tell me about the time when you ..." questions.


  • Registered Users Posts: 13 Valentine01


    mackers10 wrote: »
    I’ve an interview this week for CO with Wicklow CC. Has anyone done interview recently and can share any tips?

    Also, there’s been no mention of batches or OOM so far. Is this something that comes after interview or maybe it’s just for civil service?

    TIA

    Tips:
    1. Read the job requirements. Think of what you can offer, what skills you have or a similar job you did for those requirements
    2. Read the competencies. Its 6 of them l think, but if they mentioned in the email which oned they will be looking for, focus on those
    3. For each competency, think of a question they can ask and prepare the answer using the STAR technique. Eg: Competency is TEAMWORK. Question: Tell me about the time when you worked in the team and had a conflict with a manager/co-worker and how did you solve it. The answer shape by STAR.
    4. If you are not familiar with STAR, look it on youtube, plenty of advice.
    5. Think about what you can offer to them, something like your "Unique Selling Point". Something extra, eg: You know a fancy software or you did a course on smth that gives you extra brownie points.
    6. Write the answers down and talk to yourself out loud. It is harder to say it out loud than just repeat it in your head.
    7. Relax and be chill. The interviewers are very nice and make you feel comfortable.
    8. Civil Service interview is the same as any job interview. Preparation is the key.
    Good luck :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 13 Angelwings8


    Hi just wondering has anyone interviewed/starting clerical position with hse ( pcrs) dublin North? What oom they are? ��


  • Registered Users Posts: 6 Tracy Mc


    mackers10 wrote: »
    I’ve an interview this week for CO with Wicklow CC. Has anyone done interview recently and can share any tips?

    Also, there’s been no mention of batches or OOM so far. Is this something that comes after interview or maybe it’s just for civil service?

    TIA
    What oom are you in for Wicklow. Good luck in your interview.


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 bob.thebuilder


    Hydration wrote: »
    How exactly do the shifts work? Are they five 8 hour shifts or is it 12 hours shifts?

    Its five 8hrs shifts but don’t expect Monday to Friday, roster will be according to business needs.


  • Registered Users Posts: 10 mameeh


    Harchester wrote: »
    Has anyone started in Customs over the last few weeks? How are you finding it? Starting in a few weeks myself, anyone else starting in April?
    Congratulations and good luck to you. What was your OOM.


  • Registered Users Posts: 10 Elliechin123


    Hi,

    Does anyone know what batch they are on in Longford?


  • Registered Users, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 6,514 Mod ✭✭✭✭sharkman


    Harchester wrote: »
    Has anyone started in Customs over the last few weeks? How are you finding it? Starting in a few weeks myself, anyone else starting in April?

    I’ve been given a training date of 12 April, thanks to all contributors here for their help . Customs Dublin , I was OOM 45 btw .


  • Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭Hydration


    Its five 8hrs shifts but don’t expect Monday to Friday, roster will be according to business needs.

    Yes, I was aware that the shifts work on a 24/7 rota, just was not sure if they were 12 hour shifts or 8 hour shifts. Agriculture have implemented 12 hour shifts at some of there terminals at Dublin Port. Thanks for letting me know about the hours, much appreciated.


  • Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭Tiafleur


    Hi all, just an update on how long the panel will stay open. I emailed Pas last week to ask and have just received this reply:

    “There is no set end date for this panel as of yet. Typically, panels remain active for 12-18 months, this panel has been active since June 2020.”

    I hope this is good news for some of you! I’m next in line for a position in my county so I’m feeling a bit more confident now that I’ll be reached before the panel ends!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 19 dubbloke100


    sharkman wrote: »
    I’ve been given a training date of 12 April, thanks to all contributors here for their help . Customs Dublin , I was OOM 45 btw .

    Do you mind me asking were you OOM45 in batch 6 Dublin? I am quite close behind you and haven't heard anything for a while.


  • Registered Users, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 6,514 Mod ✭✭✭✭sharkman


    Do you mind me asking were you OOM45 in batch 6 Dublin? I am quite close behind you and haven't heard anything for a while.

    Yes, batch 6 . I got a phone call out of the blue on Friday.


  • Registered Users Posts: 19 dubbloke100


    sharkman wrote: »
    Yes, batch 6 . I got a phone call out of the blue on Friday.

    Brilliant, best of luck. Maybe I will hear something soon.


  • Registered Users Posts: 473 ✭✭newbie18892


    I just got a notification that I have been placed in the courts service in Dublin. Absolutely delighted. Thanks to everyone in this forum for their help and advice over the course of the campaign!


  • Registered Users Posts: 7 Saz1984


    Hi does anyone know if any of the AGS positions are WFH?

    Also is it possible to get a mortgage as a single person once probation is done? Or is the salary for clerical too low?


  • Registered Users Posts: 10,684 ✭✭✭✭Samuel T. Cogley


    Saz1984 wrote: »
    Hi does anyone know if any of the AGS positions are WFH?

    Also is it possible to get a mortgage as a single person once probation is done? Or is the salary for clerical too low?

    As a new start CO you'd likely be in the office quite a bit as you'll need to be trained and for them to get a sense of you. You might get one day a week WFH after a few weeks. It will vary by exactly where your placed.

    Times the salary by 3.5 and see if that's enough when you add your 10% deposit. Assuming point two* on the scale thats €26,195 x 3.5 = 91682 + 10% is approx 101K. Wee bit more with the scheduled pay increases outside of increments.

    *You'd be on point two after the years probation.


  • Registered Users Posts: 12 dublindcdyds


    Saz1984 wrote: »
    Hi does anyone know if any of the AGS positions are WFH?

    Also is it possible to get a mortgage as a single person once probation is done? Or is the salary for clerical too low?

    Some brokers such as ICS and MC Financial specialise in mortgages for public sector workers. They go up 2 points on your pay scale and some regular allowances/overtime are taken into account.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,374 ✭✭✭5500


    Anyone thats taken up the customs jobs in Dublin are they all port based so far or any in the airport or dmc?


  • Registered Users, Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,158 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nigel Fairservice


    Saz1984 wrote: »
    Hi does anyone know if any of the AGS positions are WFH?

    Also is it possible to get a mortgage as a single person once probation is done? Or is the salary for clerical too low?

    You'll get a mortgage but it'll be 3.5 times your salary.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 19 dubbloke100


    I finished OOM54 in Dublin after interview. I was advised today I will begin 2 weeks training on 19th April. Thanks for all the advice on here. I found it all to be really helpful and accurate.

    Good luck to everybody still waiting on news/interviews etc.


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