Recruitment Process

Teagasc Recruitment Journey An overview of the Teagasc recruitment process You need to set up your profile on TOPJobs. Make sure you include enough detail on your qualifications and experience Read the job description carefully to get a good understanding of the role and the essential requirements. Take note of the closing date and time Complete the job specific questions for the vacancy you want to apply for. Submit your application well in advance of the listed closing time/date You’ll receive confirmation of receipt of your application through your TOPJobs profile. Shortlisting– Applications Will Be Reviewed To – ensure that each applicant meets the essential requirements for the role – to achieve a manageable number of applicants for interview We’ll contact all candidates regardless of whether their application was successful or not Interview – If your application is successful you will receive a formal invite to attend for interview. – Check your messages on TOPJobs to ensure you don’t miss this notification. – We normally give you 10 days’ notice of interview. – You are required to make yourself available for interview as scheduled Preparing for Interview Our interviews are competency based We’ll provide you with details of the competency areas being assessed to help with your interview preparations. You may be asked to make a presentation as part of the interview process From time to time we may ask candidates to undertake additional skills tests or to undergo a second round interview. After the interview After the interview we will contact you to let you know the outcome We provide feedback on your interview where requested. Reference Checks We require two satisfactory references before we make any formal offer of employment Formal Offer We will contact you to outline the details of the employment offer and agree a start date If a Hosting Agreement is required we will also process that Before You Start – You Will Need To return your signed contract of employment undertake a pre-employment medical supply other requested documentation before you start in your new role After you start You will undergo a comprehensive induction process to help you as you settle in to your new role in Teagasc