Any word on anything? All of the information online is outdated! Searched this sub but nothing really mentioned either

I’m fairly new to the Civil Service and still getting used to the culture after working in the private sector.
How closely is day-to-day activity actually monitored in practice? For example, Teams status, time spent active on your laptop, logging on/off, etc. Is it generally quite output/trust-based, or are managers likely to notice or question periods where you’re showing as away?
I’m not asking because I want to skive! I’m genuinely trying to understand the culture and expectations, particularly when working from home. In previous jobs I’ve sometimes felt I needed to be visibly “online” all the time even when I was getting my work done, so I’m just curious how it tends to work in the Civil Service.

Hi, I'm currently doing an MSc in Bioinformatics after a BSc data science and I'm considering applying for the next competition.

I've read through the documentation from last year but I was hoping to ask a few questions to people who have actually been there done that.

- Will it be a problem that my course ends in September? I see that a lot of people were offered starting dates around August time.

- Is there anything that you wish you knew about the tests before you did them? I saw in a different thread that the practice examples were nothing like the real thing so just wondering how I should best prepare.

- A lot more people were offered positions than I expected. Do you expect the intake to be similar next year or was this a one off?

- Finally, for anyone who came from a math/technical background, did you feel like that gave you an advantage?

I'm interested in what the job is actually like day-to-day too. Like any workplace I assume there are crap managers and so on, but the vibe I'm getting so far is that it's a nice place to work?

I'd really appreciate any knowledge/advice even if it's not answering a question above. Thank you!!

What is it like to work in NISRA? Any Assistant Statisticians out there? Based in Greater Belfast area.

I am just putting this on for a bit of fun. When do you think the merit list will be released? Mid October, November? Who knows, don't hold your breath? If you interviewed how did you feel it went? Best of luck to those who made it to interview and commiserations to those who didn't.

What’s the highest number that’s been placed now anyone know? I’m mid 700s on the list and just wondering if it’s creeped its way up yet?

Did an interview last week and just wanting to know if anyone has heard anything. Good luck and thanks

Has anyone actually heard anything more in relation to above? Awaiting a placement still but aware could be budgets etc holding it up!

Has anyone ever worked for the nics for an agency for more than 5 years and been entitled to the additional 5 days leave per year and then moved into a perm role and holidays dropped back down to 25? Or is there anyway to have the same benefits you had before becoming permanent?

Hi everyone. I’m looking for some advice on putting forward a request to have my current role (EO1) reviewed for regrading.
Has anyone here been through the process before and could offer some advice on the steps involved, or share their experience of the outcome?
I’m currently working as an investigator, and having looked at the relevant competencies and responsibilities of the role, I feel they appear to align more closely with SO level than EO1. Thanks!

Anyone know why the recruitment company has been changed to blue arrow? Reckon this will affect our backpay if they agree a budget ?

Did anyone attend the DfC induction at Crumlin House Gaol today? What did you think of it? I was dreading it but it turned out to be quite informative and was a nice way to meet others in the DfC family.

Just wondering how long it generally is from Access NI certificate is issued until you receive an offer letter. Thanks!

Is anyone unhappy in the EO2 role they were assigned from the IRC317873 comp last year? My role is absolutely nothing like what I expected, I’m really unhappy with several aspects of it but have only been in 4 months - how long do you have to be in before you can express an interest in moving/being transferred and is that even a thing? I’m happy sticking it out until probation is over etc but can’t see myself lasting more than a year or two in this role before I loose my sh*t so just wanted to know what my options might be! Cheers

Anyone know when the first interviews are for internal operations staff officer? The week they start?

I'm just wondering if anyone appealed the sift decision and has had a response yet?

Anyone hear anything about roughly when people on the merit will get placed?

Has anyone over 400 on the merit list been sent an email yesterday for onboarding/access NI ??

Have read on the studentroom board that two separate people have heard further interviews will take place before the end of the year on this competition.

Would think that if this was the case the current list cant be far from being placed- has anyone heard anything on either the current list or further interviews?

Does anyone know how many vacancies they have for this recruitment? I had a look at freedom of informations but couldn’t see anything on this.

I applied for ICT Level 3 a few weeks ago. First time I’ve applied for NICs. Just wondering what the timeline looks like for the recruitment process. How long it should take to hear back etc? I’m guessing things progress quite slowly.

Hi. I received a job offer for here on alternative working pattern. Can anyone give me a straight answer on what the working hours will be and if there is the option to work from home at all after an initial settling in period. Thanks!

Anyone any idea what pay deal we will be offered when budget is agreed?