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

Recruitment Policy at Teagasc

Competency Profiles

Details of competencies required for roles in Teagasc can be viewed here

Other relevant information

• Teagasc Interview Guidelines 2020 (PDF)
• HR Protocol for Video Interviewing (PDF)
• Candidate Guide - Video Interviewing (PDF)

Moving to Ireland

If you acquire a position with Teagasc there are several arrangements that need to be prepared and completed in order to commence employment. Download this document Moving to Ireland Information Guide (pdf)

See also the Euraxess Ireland website http://www.euraxess.ie

Where a Hosting Agreement is required please contact the Teagasc HR Department at recruit@teagasc.ie at the earliest opportunity.

Equal Opportunities in Teagasc

Teagasc is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity in its employment practices, policies and procedures. It will ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, family status, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins and membership of the travelling community.

Employees will be selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their capacity, suitability and according to the requirements of the post.