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LEVEL 4 Software Engineer (PHP/Magento) APPLICATION FORM

SECTION APlease ensure that all sections of this form are completed in full. This section will be copied for use by the Interview Board.

Name in Full:

Current Contact details (Address/Email and Tel no.)

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1. ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Full title of Degree(s)/ Qualification(s) held.

Grade obtained (e.g. Pass; 2.2; 2.1; 1; etc.)

Please give results for each subject taken in final exam.

University, College or Examining

Authority.

Year in which Degree/Qualification

was obtained.

Full address at which you resided.

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2. BRIEF SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

From To Title of Post Employer

3. EMPLOYMENT RECORD:

Give below, in date order (starting with your current employer), full particulars of all employment (and also any periods of unemployment) between the date of leaving school or college and the present date. No period between these dates should be unaccounted for.

DatesTitle of post held, description

of duties, salary, etc.Name and address of

Employer

Address at which you resided during all periods of

employment, self-employment or unemployment

Period in months From To

Reason for leaving:

Reason for leaving:

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3. EMPLOYMENT RECORD Continued…:

DatesTitle of post held, description

of duties, salary, etc.Name and address of

Employer

Address at which you resided during all periods of

employment, self-employment or unemployment

Period in months From To

Reason for leaving:

Reason for leaving:

Reason for leaving:

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SECTION B: COMPETENCIES - SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTIONNAIRE

Information notes for completing the competency question overleaf

In the following section, you are required to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain necessary skills and qualities required for this position. The skills and qualities are outlined in the headings of Question 4(i) to (v) on the following pages.

For each area, you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation, from your own experience, which you think is the best example of what YOU have done which demonstrates this skill or quality. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question.

The information will form part of the shortlisting process, where necessary, and will also be used to help structure your interview, if you are invited to one. Therefore, compose your replies carefully and try to structure what you write so that you give specific information about what you have done.

Try not to exceed the space allowed in the boxes.

For each of your examples, please include the following:

(a) the nature of the task, problem or objective;

(b) what you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality (and, where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it);

(c) the outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome.

Please do not use the same example to illustrate your answer to more than two questions. Please note the board may look for additional examples under the competencies during interview.

Notes:

You may use a word processor to reproduce these pages and type your replies.

All questions must be answered.

It is recommended that you keep a copy of this section of the application form.

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Candidates Name:

In the spaces below, briefly describe what you consider to be a good example of demonstrating your ability in each of the areas below, providing the information requested at (a), (b), and (c) above.

1. Interpersonal & Communication SkillsModifies communication approach to suit the needs of a situation/ audience. Actively listens to the views of others. Negotiates, where appropriate, in order to reach a satisfactory outcome. Maintains a focus on dealing with customers in an effective, efficient and respectful manner. Is assertive and professional when dealing with challenging issues. Expresses self in a clear and articulate manner when speaking and in writing. Openness to Change

Please describe an experience which demonstrates your ability in this skill area.

Please remember to structure your answer as per a, b, and c in the notes section.

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Candidates Name:

2. TeamworkShows respect for colleagues and co-workers. Develops and maintains good working relationships with others, sharing information and knowledge, as appropriate. Demonstrates an understanding of interpersonal differences and seeks to resolve conflict within the team. Willingness to share information and knowledge, including giving and receiving feedback with other team members. Offers own ideas and perspectives. Understands own role in the team, making every effort to play his/her part.



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Candidates Name:

3. Analysis & Decision MakingEffectively deals with a wide range of information sources. Understands the practical implication of information in relation to the broader context in which s/he works – procedures, divisional objectives etc. Identifies and understands key issues and trends. Draws accurate conclusions and makes balanced and fair recommendations



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Candidates Name:

4. Delivery of ResultsTakes ownership of tasks and is determined to see them through to a satisfactory conclusion. Is logical and pragmatic in approach, setting objectives and delivering the best possible results with the resources available. Constructively challenges existing approaches to improve efficient customer service delivery. Accurately estimates time parameters for their allocated projects, making contingencies to overcome obstacles. Minimises errors, reviewing learning and ensuring remedies are in place. Maximises the input of own team in ensuring effective delivery of results. Ensures proper service delivery procedures/protocols are in place and implemented



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LEVEL 4 Software Engineer (PHP/Magento) APPLICATION FORM5. Drive and Commitment

Is committed to the role, consistently striving to perform at a high level. Demonstrates flexibility and openness to change. Is resilient and perseveres to achieve objectives despite obstacles or setbacks. Ensures that customer service is at the heart of own/team work. At all times, acts with integrity and encourages this in others



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6. Technical ExpertiseThe Level 4 Software Engineer (PHP_Magento) Team Member must have the relevant technical experience, including support work in a similar environment. He/she must be a professional who has a clear understanding of the technical requirements as outlined in the candidate information booklet.



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SECTION C: INTERVIEW PREPARATION SECTION

The InterviewTHE FOLLOWING SECTIONS WILL HELP YOU TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH, AND TO PREPARE FOR

THE INTERVIEW. What is a structured interview?

Ordnance Survey Ireland is committed to the principles of good recruiting practice. These principles involve the fair and impartial selection of the best candidate for the job.

Building on our implementation of the Competency Framework, a list of skills and qualities required for effective performance in this role has been established. The list is made up of a number of skill areas (or competencies), all of which are listed in the supplementary questions section (B) of the application form.

The structured interview requires you to provide specific and detailed examples of past or current experiences where you have demonstrated the skills and qualities that are required for that job. All of the skills areas, listed in the supplementary questions section of the application form will be thoroughly and systematically explored during the interview in order to build up a picture of candidates’ suitability for the job. The same skill areas will be explored with all candidates but not necessarily in the same order.

There will be three people on the Structured Interview Board. Each Board member has been trained in the structured interview technique.

At the start of the interview you will be introduced to each member of the Board and the Chairperson will explain the structured format to you. At this point he/she may also ask you to clarify any outstanding issues relating to your application form.

Once this has been completed, one of the skill areas will be clearly introduced to you and one Board Member will ask you questions relating to your experiences of demonstrating that skill. The other two Board Members will have an opportunity to ask you questions at the end of that skill area. You will be told when the questioning for that particular skill area has ended. The interview will follow this pattern of events until the range of skill areas has been covered. Throughout the interview, one Board Member will be taking notes. This is to provide the Board with a fair and accurate account of the examples you give, and it is used during the assessment which follows directly after the interview.

At the end of the interview you will be given an opportunity to add any additional comments in support of your application.

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How do I prepare for the structured interview?These guidelines, compiled by the Civil Service Commission, are intended to help candidates prepare for the interview and to do their best throughout the interview.

The structured interview involves the Interview Board assessing your ability in a number of skill areas by exploring specific examples of when you feel you have shown/used these skills in your life to date. In order to prepare for the interview, you should think of several situations where you have demonstrated the skills listed in the supplementary application form.

The Board may ask you about the examples that you have described in the supplementary application form or they may ask for another example. It is important that you think carefully about the skill areas in relation to your experiences to date, as you may find it difficult to come up with suitable examples on the spur of the moment, in the interview.

In considering the suitability of different situations from your experiences to date, you may find it useful to list out each individual step that you took and the reasons why. Consider the options that you were faced with at each step and why you chose to do what you did.

The Interview Board will not make assumptions about your ability based solely on the result or the outcome of the situation. Instead, they will be interested in exploring in detail how you demonstrated a particular skill and exactly what you did to achieve the outcome.

How do I maximise my performance during the Interview?

It may seem quite obvious, but during the structured interview it is vital that you listen extremely carefully to the questions that the Board Members ask. There is a limited time to examine each of the skill areas so it is best to spend the time focusing on your particular role in the example provided. The questions that are used during this interview are typically more specific than in interview formats that you may be used to, and will refer to a specific skill.

E.G. “How did you go about organising that task?”As opposed to a less specific question;E.G. “Tell me how you went about that task – from start to finish?”

This means that you must give specific answers to questions. If you are asked a question such as “How did you go about organising that task?”

It is advisable to give a specific answer that demonstrates your organisational skills. Other details, such as the way you dealt with a particular person during the example, may be interesting, but are not directly relevant to the question and will not necessarily merit marks under that particular skill area in the assessment.

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Tips to help you do your best at the interview?

DO use specific examples to demonstrate your skills in a particular area. (E.G. I had to work as part of a team of five to complete an interim report for the Senior Management Group).

DO NOT generalise (E.G. I tend to be a good team player).

DO give sufficient detail to ensure that the Board Members know exactly what steps you took and why (E.G. I identified the key tasks to be completed over the assigned time period. I prioritised the tasks to be dealt with immediately, and allocated work to other individuals in the group in order to ensure that the work was completed to a high standard).

DO NOT rely on the Board Members to assume that you behaved in a certain way or for certain reasons. (E.G. I organised my work in order to get a good result)

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