Clerical Officer Entrance

Overview

Over the years the Civil service Commission has designed and developed its own recruitment and training programme to facilitate the selection of the most suitable candidates and to provide them with appropriate training in order to be effective and successful in their chosen careers.

The initial recruitment stage is based on the results of a set of aptitude tests and an interview. Candidates who are successful in this competition enter the Civil service at the level of Clerical Officer.

It is important for candidates who are applying for this position to recognise that Stage 1 of the competition, the written aptitude test is a competitive examination and that those that score the highest have a better chance of being called back for an interview.

Our preparation programme has been developed in a modular format, and it can provide you with the preparation needed to be at your very best, and more than ready to do yourself justice on the big day.

Course Contents

Remember, You can complete this Clerical Officer Entrance course within 6 to 9 months of enrolling. So take your first step by contacting us today !

Detailed Content

Unit 1: Self-Assessment and Suitability

• Understanding the ideal qualities of candidates
• Assessment process of the selection panel

Unit 2: General Aptitude Tests

• General Set Tests
• Technique demonstration and application

Unit 3: Sample Test

• Pre test samples
• Full Sample Test
• Test solutions

Unit 4: Interview Techniques

• Identifying the assessment process of the Selection Panel
• Interview preparation
• Practical Interview Techniques

In this module we will assist you in understanding the qualities that the selection panel are looking for and how they are assessed in the competition as a means of selection.

It may be sometime since you have attempted an aptitude test or a written examination, so in this module there are a number of general set tests to help get you in the right frame of mind.

This module also provides you with valuable practice for the written test. Like all examinations there are techniques that may be applied to optimise your performance. This module is designed to demonstrate these techniques and assist you to understand and apply them.

This module consists of a sample test so that you can simulate examination conditions at home to practise coping with the real life pressures of time constraints and other factors. This module also consists of a number of examples for each element of the test before you attempt the actual sample test.

A separate booklet is also enclosed giving answers to all questions relating to Modules 2 and 3.

This module covers what many consider to be the most demanding stages of the competition.

The objectives of this module are to

• Identify and understand what the selection panel are looking for.
• Guide and assist you in your preparation for your interview.
• Provide you with some practical advice on interview techniques

We have designed a specific programme to assist candidates to prepare for the Clerical Officer Competition.

The objectives of this preparation programme are to

• Assist candidates to understand the various elements of the competition and their relevancy in the recruitment process.
• Give the student ample practice in attempting examination style questions to help the student perform to the best of their ability on the day of the examination

• The College is open all year, so you can start studying at any time.
• This course is fully self-contained. Sample answers for the general ability tests are included.
• This course allows you the flexibility and confidentiality of studying at home without having to take time out from work or other personal commitments.
• It offers you valuable savings in time and transportation because you complete your entire course from home.
• At Kilroy's College there are no age limits, no need for previous study and there is no pressure to go any faster than you wish to.
• Once enrolled, you will receive everything that you need to get started in your student study pack.

Delivery Method:
1. Correspondence

Duration: 6 to 9 months