Recruitment FAQs

The CCPC recruitment process has three stages:

1. Online application

2. Shortlisting panel reviews applications

3. Shortlisted candidates are called to interview

Our recruitment partner will be the point of contact for applicants during this process, if you have any queries on a competition, please contact recruit@ccpc.ie.

Yes however it is advisable that you apply only for positions where your skills and experience meet the criteria required in the candidate booklet. 

Please note that each vacancy requires a separate application.

All applicants will receive confirmation their application was received once their application has been submitted. Please check your junk / spam folder. In the unlikely event that you do not receive this email, please contact recruit@ccpc.ie to check your application has been received. All applications are reviewed once the competition closes. The CCPC aims to contact all applications within two weeks of the closing date.

Our interviews are competency based, and we advise you use the STAR method. The STAR interview method is a convenient and easy-to-remember technique to help you answer interview questions. It gives you the opportunity to showcase your skills and suitability for the role by offering real-life examples of how you’ve used your skills.

Situation: you need to describe the situation and give a context and background

Task: describe the task you were set. If your story involves a team project, you must focus on what your specific role was

Action: discuss the actions you took in your attempt to finish the task. Once again, stick to information about what you did rather than other members of the team. The goal is to showcase your skills

Result: what was the final outcome? Whenever possible, give detailed and specific data

In a second-round interview, it will involve an assessment using practical methods such as presentations skills, writing assignments or role play. If this is the case, you will get plenty of notice to prepare for this.

Yes, our recruitment partner is CPL, and they will assist candidates through the process.

The CCPC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects modern Ireland and the people we serve. We strive to create a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunity and feels comfortable and confident to be themselves at work.

Reasonable Accommodations will be provided, if required, during this process. To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence please contact recruit@ccpc.ie.

We would like you to start as soon as possible. However, we realise that some people have longer notice periods, and we will work with you to come to a suitable arrangement.

The remuneration is aligned to the Public Service Circular, details can be found on our benefits of working in the CCPC section.