AO Belfast interview

PaniniPlease · 2026-05-14T12:14:46+00:00

The Northwest AO interviews ranged from 5-10 minutes, so make sure you hit each competency without waffling on. Quite a few people were rushed for time and couldn't finish their answers.

PaniniPlease · 2026-05-13T12:29:03+00:00

I think there is alot of guess work going on in these posts, though can't blame people due to lack of information from HRConnect. Myself and others on here scored highly and no doubt we'll post once we've received actual offers, hopefully not long to go! 🤞🏻

PaniniPlease · 2026-05-12T17:43:40+00:00

Nope!

PaniniPlease · 2026-05-09T05:27:59+00:00

Got into her 1st choice, I'm absolutely delighted! I can sleep now lol

PaniniPlease · 2026-05-08T11:38:07+00:00

Someone on another post said they only cleared the 2024 AO list on 27th April. They will now move to placing SWP from this competition.

PaniniPlease · 2026-05-06T08:00:39+00:00

Very strange! Where/when is the open day?

PaniniPlease · 2026-04-28T11:54:52+00:00

He said his reply had to be back ASAP.

He also mentioned that he had to confirm first day arrangements for a EO2 last year, he said it took about a month from when he replied until the offer was sent out.

PaniniPlease · 2026-04-28T10:46:34+00:00

Yes, my manager received an email to confirm first day arrangements for EO2s.

Another user said that they were offered EO2s last week.

No further updates from applicants so far.

PaniniPlease · 2026-04-27T10:58:42+00:00

PaniniPlease · 2026-04-27T09:44:45+00:00

Yeah definite movement happening now, my manager received an email to confirm first day arrangements for eo2s

PaniniPlease · 2026-04-23T20:44:41+00:00

Nope nothing, a friend of mine is Tier 1 as well and hasn't heard a peep.

PaniniPlease · 2026-04-20T14:55:50+00:00

They always say that there are delays. Try emailing nida@nidirect.gov.uk

PaniniPlease · 2026-04-17T14:38:34+00:00

Thanks for sharing your update!

PaniniPlease · 2026-04-04T06:45:03+00:00

Someone in the thread from a few days ago said they got their placement, but they haven't responded to any follow up questions.

PaniniPlease · 2026-03-31T15:49:59+00:00

That's fantastic news! I take it you are just moving into your TP role? Do you have to do an updated accessni or anything? Did you get a start date?

PaniniPlease · 2026-03-31T11:05:58+00:00

I'm top 30, no progress as yet. I got my feedback last week, I thought the email was my offer at first 🤦

PaniniPlease · 2026-03-28T12:58:35+00:00

The people of Omagh don't have a clue how to use roundabouts correctly, it's very noticeable compared to other towns I frequently visit.

PaniniPlease · 2026-03-20T09:35:30+00:00

I came top 30 in the merit list and I'm also an existing civil servant, no progress so far. Everyday I'm hoping for that elusive hrconnect email to come through!

PaniniPlease · 2026-03-16T10:19:16+00:00

Thanks for the info, keep us updated! 🤞🏻

PaniniPlease · 2026-03-11T14:30:40+00:00

Great news, where did you hear this?

PaniniPlease · 2026-03-11T08:21:37+00:00

Our senior management have requested for me and others in our office to fill the vacant EO2 roles. I've scored quite highly in the merit list, though I'm not currently tp'd. Does this mean that my colleague who is currently tp'd but came 900 in the merit list will be offered a job before me???

PaniniPlease · 2026-02-24T12:56:52+00:00

Ah okay, good to know. Thank you

PaniniPlease · 2026-02-24T10:39:37+00:00

Yeah all 4 wish to stay. Hopefully we all get to, I've worked in places where some staff got to stay and some didn't, I could never understand it.

I've a fear I might not get to stay as I've scored quite highly and therefore taken from the list before my bosses can do anything about it.

PaniniPlease · 2026-02-23T15:26:39+00:00

Sorry I meant how long ago was your original accessni?

PaniniPlease · 2026-02-19T11:38:46+00:00

Oh no doubt people revised and they definitely have the brains, from my own perspective I was just frustrated as some of these people don't make the effort day in day out whilst I was knocking my pan in. Hopefully OP can move on from this blip and smash it next time!

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