by Lady Madonna » Sun May 17, 2020 10:46 pm
There is a long running thread on boards.ie about it. I applied a few years ago, got good marks in the aptitude test and then when they sent me the stage 2 application I decided to withdraw from it as the starting salary was low and when I considered childcare, diesel and parking costs it wouldn't be worth my while.
A staff officer grade 4 panel came up with a bit more money and opportunities so I applied for that in 2017 and had an interview 2 years later. I didn't get past the interview stage, totally my own fault I wasn't prepared enough and had no idea how much detail they would look for plus my nerves got the better of me. Totally my own fault but it was a valuable lesson in how prepared I should be for an interview. People I spoke to who did pass the interview stage are still on the panel anyway, there were very few substantial job offers so I wouldn't be pinning all my hopes on it but at the same time it's no harm to be on a panel and see what offers come your way.
There is a long running thread on boards.ie about it. I applied a few years ago, got good marks in the aptitude test and then when they sent me the stage 2 application I decided to withdraw from it as the starting salary was low and when I considered childcare, diesel and parking costs it wouldn't be worth my while.
A staff officer grade 4 panel came up with a bit more money and opportunities so I applied for that in 2017 and had an interview 2 years later. I didn't get past the interview stage, totally my own fault I wasn't prepared enough and had no idea how much detail they would look for plus my nerves got the better of me. Totally my own fault but it was a valuable lesson in how prepared I should be for an interview. People I spoke to who did pass the interview stage are still on the panel anyway, there were very few substantial job offers so I wouldn't be pinning all my hopes on it but at the same time it's no harm to be on a panel and see what offers come your way.