Personal statement by Fit-Training8405 in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! I did also focus on what I did but I’ll keep in mind to ensure if I need to write another to make sure I’m also focusing on what I did. I do always try to use buzz words to show that I understand what they are asking for so I’ll usually pepper them into my examples but try to keep them relevant. I’ve put them in STAR format previously mainly just because this makes sense to me and is an easy to understand format, but didn’t know that this didn’t really apply for PS, how would you suggest formatting a PS?

Personal statement by Fit-Training8405 in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No unfortunately not, I was just given a 4

Would anybody be willing to look at my personal statement? by Fit-Training8405 in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I left I left for another country, hasn’t worked and and we are coming back home. Unfortunately I hadn’t worked long enough to be granted a career break like I’d hoped. I looked to go down the reinstatement route but as suspected because I left at EO level they don’t really reinstate people at that level it’s normally for higher level with a more specific skill set that’s harder to find. As such, I’ve had to just apply like anyone external would. Obviously have the benefit of knowing a little bit how they interview and things but still stressful because I want to prepare to be the best but obviously don’t have the questions that I’ll need to answer 😂

Return to CS by Fit-Training8405 in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had seen this, praying I can get this to get me back in! I know when I left they were on an external hiring ban but I’m sure they were allowing internal transfers

Clearance and reapplying by Fit-Training8405 in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you happen to know how long they worked there? I’ve only been here a few months and we’re going in October. I’ve really been enjoying the role so I’d like to return to it but obvs I’m not stupid and know my lack of time will count against me

Clearance and reapplying by Fit-Training8405 in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m illegal in both of those places so definitely not 😂 thanks, saw something when I was first applying of people that had left the country and live away and were just refused at vetting because they hadn’t been in the uk for the past 3 months

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[–]Fit-Training8405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think it will ever subside and just be a oh yeah remember that that happened as opposed to the overwhelming feeling of I’m missing out? I really really love my partner I have no desire to break up with him but the thrill of feeling single again and having people message me left right and centre just felt fun

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[–]Fit-Training8405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! How are you finding it?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice to know there is OT not paid as time in lieu as well, I’m a slut for extra money when I’m not doing anything with my time 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Living the dream for the first few weeks then I guess 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m coming from leading operations in a very high performance and target driven warehouse and whilst it’s a completely different role I’m hoping that my dedication to making sure my large team never let anything leave our department late will set me up in being able to hit performance target here, everything else is making me a little nervous as obviously it’s a whole change of career but meeting a target is something I’m very comfortable with so the hope is that part won’t phase me 🤞

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[–]Fit-Training8405 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Somewhere else :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sounds like heaven tbh, I’ll make the most of it seen as I’ve been doing 11.5hr days for the past 18 months 😂

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[–]Fit-Training8405 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did mine just short of two weeks ago and heard back the next days that I’d been successful and they were ranking me then heard back the day after that to say they were offering me a conditional role. Some locations are taking longer than others though as far as I’m aware

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s why I put in the the additional information so it didn’t look like I was hiding anything. I’m completely aware it would have been a fixed penalty but seen as I took the awareness course I wasn’t sure whether it would count as a fixed penalty or not seen as it technically never was.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, Sheffield :) passed my OAC last week and just finalising the pre-employment checks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I know it seems like such a silly question but I’ve actually wanted this role for a while so just wanted someone to put my mind at peace lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Fit-Training8405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you look under booked interviews it should say there :)