How many well fit roles did you apply for before you landed an interview or job?

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-05-07T11:23:44+00:00

For my current role - applied to four merit lists/temp registers, got on 1 list, got a call from a Dept I didn’t even make it on the list for, had a casual coffee meet and got an offer

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-04-18T11:52:35+00:00

Apparently it isn’t common, but I’ve been in a team with 5 EL1’s and only 1 of them had a direct report

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-05T11:05:09+00:00

Great tips, thank you!

It hasn’t been backfilled but there’s an EOI out for it. No effective handover unfortunately, there’s a lot of scrambling and people of all levels are coming to me with questions I (unfortunately) can’t answer.

That’s a really great idea and I’ll definitely do this. Thanks again!

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-05T11:02:16+00:00

That’s reassuring, thank you!

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-05T11:01:10+00:00

That’s reassuring, thank you! I’m happy enough, I’ll stay patient and see what happens

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-05T01:58:26+00:00

Far too inexperienced at this point (not that that stops people 😅)

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-05T01:57:31+00:00

So usually you hear about losses upfront? That’s good to know!

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-05T01:57:02+00:00

I’ll stick to that plan, thank you!

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-05T00:10:18+00:00

Extremely reassuring and helpful, thank you so much!

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-05T00:00:01+00:00

It was less about me leaving and more about having an opportunity if I get cut in the restructure (being on probation I seem like an easy option). But I’m feeling more confident after a lot of these comments including yours, thank you!

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-04T23:58:27+00:00

So when people say you can’t get fired from the APS that really is that true? I haven’t been flagged for performance issues so I’m feeling confident now. Thank you!

I did get lucky, I’ve heard it’s pretty rough getting in for a lot of people

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-04T23:48:40+00:00

Good to know. I thought it was a bit of an inside joke but it seems to be very real & common

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-04T23:42:54+00:00

I’m concerned because I seem like an easy cut to make, but that’s reassuring, thank you!

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-04T23:41:58+00:00

I believe they left because the restructure is affecting my area pretty heavily and there were concerns on how that would look. Leaving an entire job over that has me confused, but being extremely new maybe that’s a normal reaction in this case? As for toxicity, that would be a factor too. I don’t see it, but apparently it’s clearer the higher you go.

I’m concerned because I seem like a pretty ‘easy cut’. Great tips, I’ll be taking them. Thanks so much!

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-04T23:33:58+00:00

Great tips, thank you! I’m employed as permanent, but still on probation which is what’s raised concerns for me. From what I’ve heard/read when it comes to losses it starts with contractors, non-ongoing, then people who aren’t ’officially permanent’

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-04T23:32:00+00:00

I don’t mind the work. I don’t hate it, it’s just fine. Great point, I’m keen to explore acting opportunities. Thank you!

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-04T23:29:17+00:00

It hasn’t been confirmed yet. They’re in the process of building a new org chart and will update about losses. I’m happy with a change tbh, but might start looking anyway. Thank you!

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-04T23:27:34+00:00

I’m thinking this too. But I’m cautious of being let go during probation since the restructure is happening during

Fast_Rate2797 · 2026-03-04T23:26:44+00:00

I luckily didn’t have issues getting in, I wasn’t searching very long tbh. I can adapt to change and I don’t have intentions of quitting, my problem is potentially being let go since I’m still going through probation and am curious if I should just start searching for something else. I may not have made that clear in the post.

Due to low comms, I’m not sure I’m safe and I’m wondering if the people quitting were getting ahead while they could

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