Application Form Administrative Assistant in an Bord Pleanála

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Application Form– Administrative Assistant in An Bord Pleanála

Applicants Details

1. First Name:

2. Surname:

3. Address:

5. Home Telephone Number and Other Contact Number (Mobile):

6. E-mail Address:

7. If you will require special facilities at the interview location (e.g. wheelchair access, sign interpreter, braille etc.), please specify special assistance required below:

Education Section- (most recent first).

Candidates should give full details of the qualification under which they claim eligibility for this competition. Candidates will be shortlisted/vetted based on the information supplied on this application form.

School, College, University or Examining Authority / Examination(s) / Results/Degree/ Qualification Obtained / Year in which Qualification was obtained / Grade obtained (e.g. Pass; Honour; 2.2; 2.1; 1; etc.)

Employment Section–Give particulars of previous employment (most recent first)

Name of Company/Employer / Title of Post held / Brief Description of Duties / From
(Month, Year) / To
(Month, Year)
Reason for leaving
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Reason for leaving
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Reason for leaving

COMPETITIVE IRISH LANGUAGE TEST

You may have your ability to communicate effectively in Irish assessed at a separate competitive language test. This test will comprise conversation on every day topics. In the event that you are rated as being proficient in Irish you will be awarded marks in respect of such proficiency.

I wish to/I do not wish to be assessed at a separate competitive language test (please delete whichever is not applicable).

Application Form –Key Achievements Section

In this section of the application form we are interested in finding out what you consider to be your key strengths and achievements, which make you particularly suitable for the role of Administrative Assistant inAn Bord Pleanála in the context of the specific duties and competencies set out in the booklet and below for the role.

For each of the examples in the following section, please provide the following information:

(a) Briefly describe the background/ the nature of the task, problem or objective

(b) what you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill/quality

Your examples should clearly demonstrate your capacity to undertake this role.

The information you provide mayform part of a short-listing process and will also be used to help structure your interview, if you are invited to one. In this instance the interview board will question you in detail about the information you provide, with particular reference to the actions you took and your reasoning for doing so.

Using the two headings below and spaces provided for each of the headings, please demonstrate, using specificincidents or examples of sustained good performance over a period of time that you possess the qualities, skills and attributes required for the role ofAdministrative Assistant in An Bord Pleanála. Compose your replies very carefully and try to structure what you write so that you give specific information about what you have done – for example, do not say that “X was successful”, describe exactly what you did and why you did it.

Planning and Commitment to Quality Results - It is necessary for an Administrative Assistant to organise and prioritise their work effectively. This may involve identifying what needs to be done and taking responsibility for ensuring that the work is completed to a high standard and in accordance with the time-frame identified. An effective Administrative Assistant must ensure that they pay attention to detail, even when completing routine/ repetitive tasks and always manage their own time efficiently.

Interpersonal Effectiveness and Communication – An Administrative Assistantmust communicate well with a wide range of people from different backgrounds including members of the public and other members of the team. They will have the ability to communicate in a confident manner with individuals at all levels. An Administrative Assistant must have the ability to share ideas and information with people, and work together with people to achieve a common goal/objective. They will bring their own expertise to bear, through active contribution, to reach team objectives(s).

Given the description of the position outlined in the information booklet, we’d like you to tell us, in the space provided, what you feel you would bring to the Administrative Assistant role. Please feel free to focus on one or two of your strong points.

Before you submit the form to An Bord Pleanála please ensure that you have completed all sections of it and submit it electronically as specified in the Information Booklet.

The onus is on candidates to establish eligibility in this application form. Evidence of qualifications will be required should you be offered a position.