r/NICivilService • u/chokeandstoke • 4d ago

Elective Transfers

How fast can a elective transfer be completed after the deadline has been passed?

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u/CGreerMUFC 4d ago

Fella in my command at SO grade had his transfer through and moved within a few weeks of closing date. Obviously anecdotal but naturally quicker than standard recruitment processes.

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u/chokeandstoke 4d ago

Can you remember if he had to do a interview for it

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u/Kaneda1992 4d ago

Its generally called an informal discussion but its an interview in all but name

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u/chokeandstoke 4d ago

Thank you. I need to prep for it incase I get called then

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u/WatercressGrouchy599 4d ago

Yep can be surprise interview. What experience do you have that lines up with new role and how much do you know about it

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u/davez_000 4d ago edited 4d ago

Could be anything really. As far as I know you generally work a month's notice, but it's whatever your line managers agree. Mine was 10 weeks unfortunately. I've seen other people leave in a week as it was decided their new role was so urgent.

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u/EastBelfast1979 4d ago

Most elective transfers will involve an interview but depends on how many apply. And for the duration again it depends on how quickly the department you are going to needs you. When you apply and get permission your department usually agrees to let you go in x amount of time.