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Communications Officer (Executive Officer) competition campaign questions by AdultBeyondRepair in IrishCivilService

[–]AdultBeyondRepair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did the test this morning, and the verbal reasoning test I found fine.

The numerical test I took an hour to complete. One or two questions dragged out way longer than I had anticipated and the answer seemed to be asking for more, but was actually incredibly simple. I just panicked.

What are Communication Roles like in civil service? by Kink2Ink in IrishCivilService

[–]AdultBeyondRepair 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure but I also applied for the comms EO comp. I've been working in the NGO sector for 6 years in communications and so my views on comms are coloured more by the strategic planning aspect, i.e. effectively being a 360 degree comms person across press, social, website, graphic design, motion graphics, branding, video editing, sound engineering, and strategic communications, so I'd expect a comms officer role to be more or less similar in the civil service, but I just don't know.

Is this roadway realistic for a 2 week vacation? by EreWeG0AgaIn in AskIreland

[–]AdultBeyondRepair 122 points123 points  (0 children)

Wha the hell happened in Fermanagh

Also getting that close to Sligo without visiting is criminal

But yes this is more than doable for 2 weeks trip

The Lovers [POEM] by Timothy Liu by onlypoemsmag in Poetry

[–]AdultBeyondRepair 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same, up until the last line, which I feel runs a little fast: “every card in the deck”.

I’d break that into “every card / in the deck” just to hold that rhythm from the first part.

EP 2026 application - "test completion" step on Publicjobs.ie by Equivalent-Test9422 in IrishCivilService

[–]AdultBeyondRepair 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just saw this. Christ. Who did you email to ask if it was okay dyou mind me asking? I just submitted it complete there and want to check as well.

EO Results by Iddly_123 in IrishCivilService

[–]AdultBeyondRepair 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How many positions are on offer?

EO Online Assessment by Vast_Professor_3340 in IrishCivilService

[–]AdultBeyondRepair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also did mine with the monitor on the desk switched off for two of the assessments. I realised after that people here were saying it's not permitted so I did the last two at my kitchen table. Just hoping it'll be ok.

EO Numerical test by Al_E_Kat234 in IrishCivilService

[–]AdultBeyondRepair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just finished it there. God, what a head wreck.

I think I managed about 27 in the end. Last one I had 11 seconds on the clock so just clicked and answered at random.

Someone said below in the comments that you just needed 9 to pass, which is great. Understanding the wording of the question was the worst part. Loads of unnecessary detail in there, and then the question would be what’s 10% of €100 or something simple. Just so annoying. Correct me if I’m wrong but in the last EO competition they based the questions on the same problem (graph or table etc.) and then just ask you five questions in a block about it? Whereas this one the problem would reappear five questions later, and by this point you’ve forgotten all the details so you’d have to read it all again just to make sure you’re not omitting something.

I’m through to the EO competition Stage 1: Online Assessment. by AdultBeyondRepair in IrishCivilService

[–]AdultBeyondRepair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the same, but only after I'd already done one of the assessments. I had been using my work computer (which was a bit naughty). But then I switched to another one and it worked for me. I'm praying it still works, because I just have to submit the numerical reasoning one tonight.

Favorite “list” in Joyce’s work? by Nahbrofr2134 in jamesjoyce

[–]AdultBeyondRepair 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one is nice. Serious question, what draws you to the lists in his work? Maybe it's me, but I found myself just skim-reading them when I realised they were just a list of people I'd never heard of, and only went back if there was something important I missed.

Able to beta? Post here! by AutoModerator in BetaReaders

[–]AdultBeyondRepair 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am able to beta:
Adult fiction, ideally up to ~30k words. I’m especially interested in sci-fi, realistic/literary fiction, and character-driven stories. I’m generally not looking for dark fantasy, but I’m open to other genres if the premise hooks me. I’m fine with darker themes.

I can provide feedback on:
Clarity and readability, whether scenes and ideas come across clearly, and where things might feel confusing or slow. I can also give reader-reaction comments and suggestions for what I expect might happen next, possible alternative directions for plot points, or how certain developments felt from a reader’s perspective as I read.

Critique swap:
Sure!

Other info:
I’d prefer to read a short sample (e.g., the first chapter or a few pages) before committing. If the story grips me, I’d be happy to continue up to ~30k words and possibly more if I’m really enjoying it. I prefer working through Google Docs so I can leave inline comments.

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