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Meet Stephen - from Executive Officer to Head of the Irish Embassy’s Visa Function in London

Stephen began as an Executive Officer on promotion in 2005, having begun as a Clerical Officer in Revenue in 2001. He has been with Department of Justice ever since, albeit having two periods where he was seconded to the Department of Foreign Affairs to work as a Diplomat in Irish Embassies overseas. He is now engaged in the role of Visa Office manager in London following promotion. Stephen says, “it’s an honour and opportunity that would not have possible without my experiences as an Executive Officer”.

Kerry student interviews Taoiseach Micheál Martin

Kerry student interviews Taoiseach Micheál Martin

The student from Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, Tralee won the prize as part of The Pitch – The Publicjobs.ie Schools Advertising Challenge

Donegal students experience a day in the life of the Irish Coast Guard

The students from Royal and Prior School, Raphoe, Co Donegal won the prize as part of The Pitch – The Publicjobs.ie Schools Advertising Challenge

Saving lives at sea, on inland waterways, up mountains and in caves; providing search and rescue response and counter-pollution measures to maritime accidents, and monitoring vessel traffic are all in a day’s work for the staff of the Irish Coast Guard, and a group of students from Donegal got a glimpse into that work during a trip to the Irish Coast Guard’s helicopter base in Sligo this week.

On International Girls in ICT Day, meet Rosemarie, Head of Digital Transformation at Publicjobs.ie

On International Girls in ICT Day, the United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is highlighting the need to promote technology career opportunities for girls and women in the world’s fastest growing sector. To celebrate the day, we share an interview with our Head of Digital Transformation at Publicjobs.ie, who shares her career trajectory and her advice to any girls or women interested in a career in STEM.

Public Appointments Service announces winners of The Pitch – The Publicjobs.ie Schools Advertising Challenge

Competition challenged post-primary students to create an advertisement pitching the public sector as an attractive career pathway to their fellow students.

 

Meet Dr Susan Steele, former Executive Chairperson and Member of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority

Dr Susan Steele is currently the Executive Director of the EU Fisheries Control Agency. Prior to this Susan held the role of Executive Chairperson and Member of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority. In this article, Susan speaks to us about her role and experience of working in the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, and a little about the work that they do.

Looking after the future sustainability of our oceans and those that depend on them by ensuring that our sea fisheries and seafood safety are appropriately regulated is a rewarding and at the same time challenging career.

Celebrating International Women's Day 2022

Today on #IWD2022 our Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Publicjobs.ie, Siobhán McKenna, shares her ideas on how we can #breakthebias against women and girls.
 
Imagine a gender equal Ireland; one free of gender-based bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. One that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A country where women and girls are respected, valued and celebrated.
 

Meet Clare - Head of Geoscience Regulation Office - Department of Environment, Climate and Communications

To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we caught up with Clare who is Head of the Geoscience Regulation Office (GSRO) with the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC). Established in 2021, the Geoscience Regulation Office is responsible for licensing, monitoring and compliance assurance for the petroleum, minerals, mines and geothermal sectors, both on and offshore Ireland. Clare gives an insight into the work of the Geoscience Regulation Office, noting that 50% of the scientific team are female. She also details her career journey and what initially sparked her interest in a career in science.

Can you make the cut? Public Appointments Service launches The Pitch – The Publicjobs.ie Schools Advertising Challenge!

Following on from the success of the Public Jobs Schools Resource Kit we are delighted to introduce The Pitch – The Publicjobs.ie Schools Advertising Challenge all about sparking student interest in public sector careers.

Harnessing the potential of human mobility - International Migrants Day

The theme of this year’s International Migrants Day (December 18th) is Harnessing the potential of human mobility. It is estimated that 3.6 per cent of the global population or 281 million people were international migrants in 2020. There are many factors that influence the movement of people; either voluntary or forced movements are a result of the increased magnitude and frequency of disasters, economic challenges and extreme poverty or conflict.

Meet Stephen - Watch Officer with the Irish Coast Guard

Stephen is a Watch Officer with the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre. He tells us about his career path to becoming a Watch Officer and the opportunities the role has provided him, including pursuing a Masters Degree.

Meet Amy - Watch Officer with the Irish Coast Guard

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A volunteer with her local Coast Guard unit, Amy decided to apply for the role of Watch Officer to utilise her skills and experience she had gained from her voluntary work and her background in the Merchant Navy. She also wanted to be a strong role model for her daughters and to show them that you can achieve anything once you put your mind to it, despite the many obstacles or hardships that may come your way.

Meet Jason - Watch Officer with the Irish Coast Guard

Jason is a Station Officer with the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre, which provides national marine assistance and responds to ship casualties and maritime emergencies. He gives us an insight into the role of a Watch Officer when an emergency arises at sea.

Publicjobs.ie participates in Achieving Equality at Work Promoting Racial Inclusion and Diversity in Practice event

CEO of Publicjobs.ie, Shirley Comerford, and Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Siobhán McKenna, recently participated in the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission event Achieving Equality at Work Promoting Racial Inclusion and Diversity in Practice.

Meet Niall - from Clerical Officer to Deputy Head of Mission at Ireland’s Consulate General in Frankfurt

Niall commenced his career in the civil service working as a Clerical Officer in the Public Appointments Service, and has now progressed to be Vice Consul (Deputy Head of Mission) at Ireland’s Consulate General in Frankfurt, Germany. For Niall, being able to help people is one of the key reasons that he is in the job, as it is immensely rewarding.

Meet Finbarr - from Clerical Officer to Manager in the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Finbarr is a Higher Executive Officer (manager) in the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, having initially started as a Clerical Officer in the Finance unit of the Department of Education. His work involves overseeing the preparation of correspondence, parliamentary questions, ministerial briefs and speeches and working with stakeholders to ensure departmental policy objectives and priorities are communicated and met.

Meet Osal - Clerical Officer in the Policy and Legal unit, Department of Foreign Affairs

Osal is a Clerical Officer in the Department of Foreign Affairs. Osal tells us a little bit about his role and the opportunities that have been available to him since joining the civil service. He tells us about feeling proud to work in a particularly important area, the learning and professional development opportunities he has benefited from, and his recent promotion to an ‘acting up’ position.

Meet Elizabeth - from Clerical Officer to Supervisor in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners

Elizabeth started her career in the civil service as a Clerical Officer in the area of trade facilitation in Customs. Having benefited from a range of learning and development opportunities, she was promoted to Executive Officer (supervisor grade) in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners. Elizabeth enjoys working in the civil service as she finds the sector very family friendly, with many supports in place for employees around well-being.

Meet Ben - Clerical Officer in the Passport Office, Cork

Ben is a Clerical Officer in the Passport Office in Cork, which is part of the Department of Foreign Affairs. He tells us about some of the great experiences he has had in the role from chaperoning UN dignitaries from the Small Islands Developing States group on their visit to Ireland to his work chairing the diversity committee of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Meet Milan - Clerical Officer in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners

Milan is a Clerical Officer in the Special Assignee Relief Programme unit in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners. He tells us about what his role entails, the career mobility opportunities he has availed of, and the excellent learning and development programmes he has benefitted from during his career in the civil service. He also offers some great first-hand advice on applying for a Clerical Officer role. 

Recruiting for diversity in the Civil Service – Irish Times Special Report

We recently contributed to an Irish Times Special Report which highlighted how infrastructure, assistive technology and flexible hours facilitate those with disabilities. Siobhan McKenna, our Head of ED&I at the Public Appointments Service, provided her expertise and knowledge on inclusive recruitment and best practice in ED&I.

Meet Alan - ICT Specialist (Software Development) working in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Alan is an ICT Specialist with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Alan tells us a little bit about his role and the opportunities that have been available to him since joining the civil service. He tells us about feeling proud to work in a particularly important area, which works to ensure the protection of public health and the environment.

Meet Justin - ICT Specialist (Software Development) working in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners

Justin is an ICT Specialist with the Office of the Revenue Commissioners. Justin tells us a little bit about his role and the opportunities that have been available to him since joining the civil service. He tells us about the great sense of community across the organisation and the range of activities in his division to support positive mental and physical wellbeing.  

Public Appointments Service wins the 2021 Public Sector Award for Excellence in Recruitment Services

We are delighted to announce the Public Appointments Service has won the 2021 Public Sector Award for Excellence in Recruitment Services from the Public Sector Magazine.

We are very proud to have been recognised for Excellence in Recruitment Services, in particular for being well positioned as an organisation to adapt quickly to remote working and video interviewing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publicjobs.ie attends graduate career fairs to promote graduate opportunities with the Civil and Public Service

We are looking forward to joining a number of graduate career fairs over the coming weeks to promote the range of graduate career opportunities we have available across the Civil and Public Service. Graduate opportunities within the Civil and Public Service are designed to inspire, challenge and support the next generation of Civil and Public Service leaders.

Public Appointments Service launches schools programme to spark student interest in public sector careers

 

Today, we are delighted to officially launch a new schools programme for second-level students that aims to spark their interest in the wide variety of career opportunities that are available across the public sector. The Public Jobs Schools Resource Kit presents information about public sector careers in a new way for guidance counsellors and other teachers, to build confidence around discussing career options in the public sector with students and their parents.  

Meet Darragh - ICT Specialist working in Publicjobs.ie

Having recently joined publicjobs.ie as an ICT Specialist, Darragh tell us about his role and the opportunities for training that have been available to him, in his short time since joining the Infrastructure team.

Meet Adrian - ICT Specialist working in the Department of Social Protection

Adrian Murtagh is an ICT Specialist with the Department of Social Protection working in Sharepoint Infrastructure. Adrian tells us a little bit about his career and the opportunities that have been available to him since joining the Civil Service.

Meet Christine - ICT Specialist working in the Department of Social Protection

Christine joined the Civil Service in 2019 as an ICT Specialist, working in Infrastructure. Following her recent promotion, Christine highlights how her work as an ICT Specialist gave her the opportunity to learn new skills which helped to excel her career.

Publicjobs.ie announce sponsorship of National Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2021

 

Publicjobs.ie are delighted to support Ireland’s second National Diversity and Inclusion Conference - InclusionWorks2021. The event is hosted by DCU Centre of Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion in partnership with the Irish Centre for Diversity and will take place virtually on Thursday 15th April. 

 

Publicjobs.ie launch Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy

We were delighted to launch our first Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) strategy as part of our #InclusionMatters webinar event on Tuesday 23rd March. This lively and engaging two-hour webinar explored the theme of inclusive recruitment and employment, as well as showcasing strategies and initiatives that can help us move towards delivering a public service that is reflective of the communities it serves. 

Women in Leadership - Michelle Noone, Head of Senior & Executive Recruitment

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On International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements of women and highlight the importance of equality in leadership to create positive and productive work environments. We caught up with some of our successful women in leadership roles at publicjobs.ie who share their personal experiences in their careers and offer advice and inspiration to others to help them build fulfilling careers.

Women in Leadership - Julie McCafferty, Chartered Work & Organisational Psychologist

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On International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements of women and highlight the importance of equality in leadership to create positive and productive work environments. We caught up with some of our successful women in leadership roles at publicjobs.ie who share their personal experiences in their careers and offer advice and inspiration to others to help them build fulfilling careers.

Women in Leadership - Siobhán McKenna, Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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On International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements of women and highlight the importance of equality in leadership to create positive and productive work environments. We caught up with some of our successful women in leadership roles at publicjobs.ie who share their personal experiences in their careers and offer advice and inspiration to others to help them build fulfilling careers.

Mistakes to Avoid in your Video Interview

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Video calls have become a big part of our everyday lives, so it’s easy to become complacent when your next video call is an interview for that job you have always wanted.

Don’t stress though as we are here to help!

Top Tips to help you prepare for a Video Interview

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In this current climate, technology is leading the way in not only how we work, but in landing that next job!

For a number of years the Public Appointments Service have been examining and using a range of new and leading edge technologies to support different parts of our recruitment process. Some of these have included different types of ‘video based’ interviews, which can be conducted using your phone, a tablet or your laptop / PC.

Publicjobs.ie is now available in over 100 languages

Recite Me

Publicjobs.ie has teamed up with Recite Me to improve our accessibility services. Visitors to the Publicjobs.ie website can click on our Accessibility Tools at the top of the Publicjobs.ie homepage to access a range of accessibility features.

You can now have the text read out by our screen reader, increase the font size, change the colour of our website, zoom in to view the page, use the screen mask, use the dictionary, download audio files or change the language.

8 Tips for attending Careers Fairs

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Careers Fairs are a fantastic way to find out more about the jobs you are interested in and provide you with a great chance to meet potential employers first hand.

Although this can be a daunting experience, it is a great chance to network, find out about organisations and jobs in more detail, and to take a first step in the pursuit of a career that is right for you.

Do you need to be an Irish citizen to be a Civil Servant?

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Do you need to speak Irish to join the Civil Service? Do you need to be Irish to be a Civil Servant? Our MythBuster section debunks and answers some of the myths about the Civil and Public Service.

General Data Protection Regulation Update

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In light of the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation, we are taking this opportunity to inform all of our users of our updated Code of Practice for the Protection of Personal Data in the Public Appointments Service and our new Candidate Privacy Statement. These new documents are published on our website and available to view here.

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