Clerical Officer 2018

Davebol11 · 25-06-2018 10:10am

I've applied for a previous panel and they will soon reach my position. There seems to be a few people on this thread who may be able to answer this question for me in relation to pay.

I currently work in the Oireachtas, if I accept a CO position will my time spent working here be taken into account in relation to the pay scale? I've 5 years here, so will I start at year 5 on the pay scale as a CO? When I started in the Oireachtas they sent me a form looking for previous work experience to see if I qualified for increments.

Big Vern · 25-06-2018 10:56am

Would anyone be able to email me a copy of the App form or via PM, cant seem to get it. Cant download the up to date adobe as its blocked in work.
Thanks

august12 · 25-06-2018 12:25pm

Davebol11 wrote:

I currently work in the Oireachtas, if I accept a CO position will my time spent working here be taken into account in relation to the pay scale? I've 5 years here, so will I start at year 5 on the pay scale as a CO? When I started in the Oireachtas they sent me a form looking for previous work experience to see if I qualified for increments.

Oireachtas position is a public/civil service job so I would assume you will be on point 5, you will have to pay 5 years superannuation though,

Redcat75 · 25-06-2018 12:41pm

OrangeBadger wrote: »

Wonder will they try to cut down on people cheating with the online tests.

That's a bit crazy why would you cheat ? I did much better with the supervised ( the only one that counts) because I was quicker as I remembered or was more familiar with a lot of the questions from The online one .

OrangeBadger · 25-06-2018 8:17pm

Redcat75 wrote: »

That's a bit crazy why would you cheat ? I did much better with the supervised ( the only one that counts) because I was quicker as I remembered or was more familiar with a lot of the questions from The online one .

Why would anyone cheat, to gain an advantage.

tweniebaby · 25-06-2018 9:10pm

Just a quick question if anyone can help, I'm on the panel for the Dublin region in the current campaign, if I take a job from that will it affect any offers I might receive if I reach that stage in this competition?

Crunchymomma · 25-06-2018 11:08pm

tweniebaby wrote: »

Just a quick question if anyone can help, I'm on the panel for the Dublin region in the current campaign, if I take a job from that will it affect any offers I might receive if I reach that stage in this competition?

No the competitions are independent of each other

tringle · 26-06-2018 8:46am

Do they send sample tests out beforehand like the HSE competition did? And is it timed?

Blanco100 · 26-06-2018 10:33am

Blanco100 wrote: »

There is a candidate ID section on the application form. Is this to be filled internally or is it something we need to complete?

Does anybody know what is required here?

tringle · 26-06-2018 11:16am

Is that just at he candidate ID number. If so it is your public jobs ID number

HugoMyBoss · 26-06-2018 12:15pm

tringle wrote: »

Do they send sample tests out beforehand like the HSE competition did? And is it timed?

The tests are timed, I think i got a couple of sample questions before the test.

Birdy25 · 01-07-2018 5:29pm

I am trying to apply and I cannot download the pdf the step 1 application form.Did anone have this problem?

job seeker · 02-07-2018 12:12am

Birdy25 wrote: »

I am trying to apply and I cannot download the pdf the step 1 application form.Did anone have this problem?

It doesn't seem to work for me with google chrome. As, my flash driver doesn't work. But I use Firefox as it has a built in flash drive.. Have you tried other internet search engines???

Or, is it that it's downloading and just not automatically opening? Meaning that you have to find it and open it manually?

Crunchymomma · 02-07-2018 7:30am

If you downloaded it using chrome. You need to go and open it from the downloads folder

Samsgirl · 03-07-2018 12:41am

Finally got application form submitted today. Best of luck all!

job seeker · 03-07-2018 1:03am

Crunchymomma wrote: »

If you downloaded it using chrome. You need to go and open it from the downloads folder

Yes, that is correct..

Cdevaney · 03-07-2018 7:59pm

Hey, thanks 😊 I applied a week or two ago and it says submitted on the public jobs portal, how long does it take to hear back from them and how long is the process do you know?

Alonso77 · 03-07-2018 8:20pm

How many sections are in the pdf application form? Mine seems to go straight from section A to section C. Section B missing?

fin12 · 03-07-2018 8:24pm

Alonso77 wrote: »

How many sections are in the pdf application form? Mine seems to go straight from section A to section C. Section B missing?

I’m exactly the same. Someone else mentioned it on tco thread section b is missing.

HelpImAlive · 03-07-2018 8:26pm

Cdevaney wrote: »

Hey, thanks ðŸ˜Š I applied a week or two ago and it says submitted on the public jobs portal, how long does it take to hear back from them and how long is the process do you know?

Think it takes about 2-3 weeks after applications close for the first part which is a questionnaire.

Then another 2-3 weeks for the next step which are the two tests.

You then get placed based off your results.

Then it can be any length until you are invited to in house testing, you are placed again.

Depending on your placement, you'll be called for interview. Could take months/ over a year.

fin12 · 03-07-2018 8:28pm

What happens if u submit the application without section b cause that’s how the pdf downloaded? Will u be removed from the competition?

I think it’s an error on their part as I recently applied for Garda trainee and was able to download the PDF with all sections.

natc · 04-07-2018 10:40am

If you look at the number on the pages in the PDF format it is only 4 pages and all pages 1-4 are there so I think maybe they left out section B intentionally.

If I recall from the 2016 application process we didn’t have to fill out and give details of scenarios etc in relation to different skills until the final application form for interview. That’s when I recall having to answer experienced based questions.

Molly2016 · 05-07-2018 7:29am

Does anyone know what the aptitude test is like? Is it the same online format as the HSE one? Or is it more like the council ones?

Crunchymomma · 05-07-2018 8:20am

Molly2016 wrote: »

Does anyone know what the aptitude test is like? Is it the same online format as the HSE one? Or is it more like the council ones?

Online format usually and then repeated in pa's if you score high enough at home. Today is closing date so I would imagine they will be in about two weeks

Sillyquestions · 05-07-2018 8:45am

Just finishing off the application. Is the candidate I.D. something I should have or do they add it after they receive the application?

Crunchymomma · 05-07-2018 9:01am

Sillyquestions wrote: »

Just finishing off the application. Is the candidate I.D. something I should have or do they add it after they receive the application?

It's on your public jobs profile. You need to add it to application form

Sillyquestions · 05-07-2018 9:06am

Thanks for that.

Kyle More · 05-07-2018 10:23pm

Would I be right in assuming that the aptitude tests are a verbal reasoning and verify calculation test?

MBLBY4 · 09-07-2018 12:16am

Hi everyone,
For everyone who was successful in the 2016 campaign how long did it take between the closing date of the campaign and actually starting their job thank you

Crunchymomma · 09-07-2018 12:49am

MBLBY4 wrote: »

Hi everyone,
For everyone who was successful in the 2016 campaign how long did it take between the closing date of the campaign and actually starting their job thank you

About 8 months and I was placed no1 in both of my (non Dublin) regions

huggy15 · 09-07-2018 12:54am

I have applied but I've a driving conviction from 2012. Would this affect my chances of getting the job if I was to be successful in everything else?

Areas · 10-07-2018 10:19am

I was just wondering what was the closing date for the this competition?
Thanks!

busymammy · 10-07-2018 10:34am

Areas wrote: »

I was just wondering what was the closing date for the this competition?
Thanks!

It was 5th July

Gra11 · 10-07-2018 5:23pm

Did this campaign include Dublin?

Riggie · 10-07-2018 7:49pm

No..... all excluding Dublin

tringle · 10-07-2018 11:12pm

Does anyone know how the consider the info on the application forms. Do they "grade" them first and then invite the top ones only to the aptitude test. Or does everyone do the aptitude test and then your experience and education count at the interview stage. I'm good at interviews and my application is pretty OK but I'm slow at aptitude tests.

Crunchymomma · 10-07-2018 11:37pm

tringle wrote: »

Does anyone know how the consider the info on the application forms. Do they "grade" them first and then invite the top ones only to the aptitude test. Or does everyone do the aptitude test and then your experience and education count at the interview stage. I'm good at interviews and my application is pretty OK but I'm slow at aptitude tests.

Normally they don't look at the application form at all until interview. Stage one and two are just the aptitude tests and they decide who gets called to interview

Kyle More · 11-07-2018 8:56am

tringle wrote: »

Does anyone know how the consider the info on the application forms. Do they "grade" them first and then invite the top ones only to the aptitude test. Or does everyone do the aptitude test and then your experience and education count at the interview stage. I'm good at interviews and my application is pretty OK but I'm slow at aptitude tests.

The aptitude tests are open to all applicants, as it's an open competition. However, your application form will be in front of the interview panel should you make it to that stage, and they will refer to it during the interview.

Guffy · 11-07-2018 12:57pm

Kyle More wrote: »

The aptitude tests are open to all applicants, as it's an open competition. However, your application form will be in front of the interview panel should you make it to that stage, and they will refer to it during the interview.

Is there not a second competency based application form?

Crunchymomma · 11-07-2018 12:58pm

Guffy wrote: »

Is there not a second competency based application form?

There wasn't in 2016 as far as I remember. It was just the form ye filled out there, only we didn't get it until invited to interview.

Guffy · 11-07-2018 1:00pm

Crunchymomma wrote: »

There wasn't in 2016 as far as I remember. It was just the form ye filled out there, only we didn't get it until invited to interview.

Ah jays.... my como just crapped out too so hopefully ill be able to recover it should i get to the interview stage.

Crunchymomma · 11-07-2018 1:01pm

Guffy wrote: »

Ah jays.... my como just crapped out too so hopefully ill be able to recover it should i get to the interview stage.

It saves onto your public jobs profile if you go to the my applications section

shmeee · 11-07-2018 1:16pm

Text's send out today in relation to stage one assessment and information received into your Public Jobs Profile. Due by next Tuesday, the 17th July.

finla · 11-07-2018 2:49pm

Hi all,
Does anybody know if the tests for this comp are the same or similar to the ones for the TCO comp?

tiny14 · 11-07-2018 3:09pm

hi all would anyone know ir recommend good practise tests much the same as the ones we will have to do!!! i havnt done percentages or anything like that in years so need to practise thanks in advance and good luck to everyone

Moving2017 · 11-07-2018 3:21pm

finla wrote: »

Hi all,
Does anybody know if the tests for this comp are the same or similar to the ones for the TCO comp?

They will be the competences for TCO are the same as CO.

Ernesto Guevara · 11-07-2018 6:41pm

Online assessment should be available for everyone now. Overall, it seemed fairly straightforward, felt the situational part wasn't too bad. Best of luck everyone!

Burning Eclipse · 11-07-2018 7:36pm

Ernesto Guevara wrote: »

Online assessment should be available for everyone now. Overall, it seemed fairly straightforward, felt the situational part wasn't too bad. Best of luck everyone!

I've never done one of these before. Is there any place online to see samples? Any advice?

Manitoban · 11-07-2018 10:35pm

finla wrote: »

Hi all,
Does anybody know if the tests for this comp are the same or similar to the ones for the TCO comp?

Just completed it, I applied for the tco 2017 campaign and the questions were the same, same names in the scenarios used even.

Manitoban · 11-07-2018 10:36pm

tiny14 wrote: »

hi all would anyone know ir recommend good practise tests much the same as the ones we will have to do!!! i havnt done percentages or anything like that in years so need to practise thanks in advance and good luck to everyone

No percentages in the first online assessment, it was very straightforward.

Clerical Officer 2018

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