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Clerical Officers

Career Services provide Ireland’s No. 1 online preparation course for clerical officer aptitude tests and interviews used in Civil Service, HSE, County Council and other competitions

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2024 Nationwide Civil Service Clerical Officer Campaign

The Public Appointments Service launched a 2024 Clerical Officer competition for the Civil Service. This is a nationwide competition, so opportunities are available throughout Ireland. The deadline for applications was Thursday, 4th July 2024 at 3pm.

Prepare for success in the recruitment process with our expertly designed preparation course.

Clerical Officer Recruitment

Clerical Officer recruitment competitions are run by the Civil Service periodically as well as by various other organisations including the HSE, County Councils and others. Unlock your potential with Ireland’s leading preparation course for Clerical Officer roles in the Civil Service and more. Trusted by thousands to secure their dream job!

If you apply for Clerical Officer positions in the Civil Service as part of national competitions or for various other Clerical Officer recruitment competitions generally you are usually required to undertake assessments and an interview as part of the competitive selection process. These assessments can come in the form of an Assessment Questionnaire or Verbal and Numerical Reasoning Tests. You will also be required to do an interview either a Capability-Based / Competency-Based Interview. It’s a very competitive process.

Master the Recruitment Process

Enrol in our exclusive online preparation course specifically designed for Clerical Officer recruitment across various sectors including the Civil Service, Health Service Executive (HSE), and local County Councils. Experience a competitive edge with comprehensive training in verbal and numerical reasoning tests, clerical assessments, and capability based / competency-based interviews.

  • Expertise: Courses crafted by industry leaders with over 35 years of experience
  • Proven Success: A track record of helping thousands of applicants succeed
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Preparation tailored to national and local recruitment campaigns

“I used your website to prepare for my latest test for a grade IV Clerical Officer position and got the highest mark, while I had the minimum score at my previous test!! I found your website extremely useful especially to practice for the tests. I used the timed tests for a few days prior to the official test and was able to answer questions very quickly and accurately on the day. I would also like to add that the customer service is outstanding!”

Cathy Mc Cullagh

“The course really narrowed down the types of questions that appear in the exam. I would have spent weeks going through aptitude test books to help me prepare. The course was really well presented and communicated.”

Tim

“I found this course extremely helpful and of huge benefit to me. I have gained a lot more knowledge. I feel more confident leaving today and for the next stages of the clerical officer competition”

Jane, Co. Cavan

“I learned a lot from doing it. I felt the maths was the most difficult, but the exercise questions and answers were a great help. I would recommend this course to my family and friends”

Aisling Wilson, Co. Cavan

“Excellent! The course presenter was excellent, very articulate and a good communicator. The course was very specific and focused and fulfilled my expectations”

Caroline, Co. Kilkenny

"Helped me a lot to pass the online tests. Didn’t know anything about the test before the course so I would recommend it to anyone. Practical preparation is offered which is hard to come by for this test.“

Emma

“Very beneficial, the course content was explained in detail. The tutor was efficient going through each module in great detail. Excellent course”

Christina Foster, Co. Meath

“Very good! Loads of information, very helpful and easy to follow with lots of tips to help with preparation”

Barbara Fortune

“The course is very helpful. Without doing it people will struggle to understand the material that they will be asked in the exam”

Ryan, Co. Wexford

“Feeling much calmer and better about the aptitude test. Great breakdown of different test and the tutors were were easy to talk to and ask questions.“

Emer

“Very good! Trainer was very good and helpful. I would not like to be trying the aptitude tests without this training”

Louise

“My experience with Career Services was an excellent one. Very helpful in their tips and clear information of the exam. I felt more confident in my ability. “

Marion

“Thanks for your help with the aptitude exam. It really gave me a great guide to what came up in the exam. As a result I got a position in Cork. Thanks so much.”

Karen

Clerical Officer Online Course

Our renowned preparation courses have been developed by industry experts with more than 35 years of experience. We have helped thousands of candidates just like you succeed at the selection stages of Clerical Officer competitions. 

Our courses are excellent preparation for National Civil Service Clerical Officer Competitions as well as many othersIncludes preparation for Capability-Based & Competency Based Interviews.

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Dive into the most effective preparation available

Our online course provides exceptional preparation for Clerical Officer aptitude tests and interviews. We have helped thousands of candidates successfully prepare for their assessments and interviews over the years. Our course has everything you need to succeed at the selection stages of various Clerical Officer recruitment competitions.

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Clerical Officer Selection Tests

Applications for national competitions are made through the Public Appointments Service website when a competition is launched. After applying, candidates are entered into the selection process and will need to complete a number of stages. The first of these stages can comprise of an online questionnaire and assessment tests.

These assessment tests can include; numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning with later stages involving an interview.

Are our courses suitable for other clerical recruitment competitions?

Absolutely! Whilst generally focused on the national recruitment campaigns carried out by the Civil Service our course is and has been useful for various other clerical competitions including ones with the HSE and smaller regional county council competitions, as well as others. There are a number of formats of Clerical Tests that are used frequently in Ireland and our course covers the most commonly used ones of these.

What is a Clerical Officer ?

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Who can apply?

Intending candidates must possess the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role and be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard while also fulfilling citizenship, health and character requirements. 

A full list of eligibility criteria is available from the Public Appointments Service website when a recruitment campaign is launched.

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How to apply?

Applications are made through the Public Appointments Service website when a competition is launched. After applying you will be given information about the selection tests telling you where and when the tests will take place.

How does the Civil Service advertise for Clerical Officer positions?

The Clerical Officer Competition is a national competition that recruits administrative staff into various government departments in the Public Service. The PAS (Public Appointments Service) is the centralised recruiter for the Civil Service. They run competitions to establish panels of suitably qualified individuals from which various vacancies may be filled. They have advertised in various places including the main recruitment pages of the national newspapers as well as on social media and their own website www.publicjobs.ie

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Selection Tests & Preparation

Candidates who apply are required to undertake selection tests in different stages of the recruitment competition. Candidates are entered into the selection process and will need to complete a number of stages.  The first of these stages can comprise of an online questionnaire and assessment tests. These assessment tests can include; numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning and clerical checking. Later stages will usually require attendance at a test/interview venue.

Importance of Preparation

You must be successful at each stage in order to progress to the next. Successful candidates are then placed onto a panel. The placing of candidates on a panel is usually dictated by their aptitude test scores. So, the speed at which candidates navigate through the recruitment process depends on their performance in their aptitude tests, the number of applicants and availability of new positions in their chosen geographical area. Preparing for the recruitment competition is thus very important.

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Other Competitions?

Is this course suitable for other competitions? Absolutely! Whilst generally focused on the national recruitment campaigns carried out by the Civil Service, our course is and has been useful for various other clerical competitions including ones with the HSE and smaller regional county council competitions, as well as others. 

There are a number of formats of Clerical Tests that are used frequently in Ireland and our course covers the most commonly used ones of these. Different formats of Verbal Tests, Numerical Tests and Error Checking are covered in our course including guidance on assessment questionnaires.

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Why Us?

What is it worth knowing that you are giving yourself the best opportunity to succeed in the assessments?

Our experience has shown us that the most serious applicants do not believe in taking shortcuts. Neither do we. We focus on providing the highest quality preparation and have done so for over 30 years. As a result, our courses are the best in the market

Simply put, we give you the best opportunity of succeeding!

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