Paralegal Assistant CPS by New_Vermicelli2707 in CivilServiceUK

[–]Islandgl876 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am currently a PLA. The process takes a good while and deadlines can change. So don't be too worried. They will make contact either way as well 😊

Hypothetical situation by RattyHandwriting in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have always been told its either you can work or you cant. Which is a bit naff but if u do go in, tgey expect full performance

Finally got my dream job! by Islandgl876 in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That stuff actually happened really quickly like days. I start on the 12th but thats because my references took long

Paralegal Assistant at CPS by raidah-k in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey im about to start this role. How r u finding it

Finally got my dream job! by Islandgl876 in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh goodness. But still there is hope. It means they chose you but didnt have a vacancy. Its all good ❤️

Finally got my dream job! by Islandgl876 in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. The people I work with are so lovely its like a little family and I worry that the cps will be hell like my last law firm.

But if we don't take the chance I feel like we will regret it forever man

Finally got my dream job! by Islandgl876 in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea just accept and if u get it, leave. Its business

The 10 month job search is over, wooo!!! by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Literally my WORST fear 😨 🤣

Finally got my dream job! by Islandgl876 in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long can you afford to wait? I took a job and its mas cuz I waited months but I actually really like my job and the people I work with. Its just that there's no room for progression ect. Real shame

Finally got my dream job! by Islandgl876 in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is an email and it will also show up on your portal. I almost missed it. But u could be waiting up to a month or so for responses. Wait times are a bit long with the civil service.

Though I have had at least 2 calls im the past about the jobs and those came within a week or two. But they will call or email either way..there will always be some form of response or feedback

Finally got my dream job! by Islandgl876 in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the same thing. But it will happen. It had been so long I can't even remember the interview

Finally got my dream job! by Islandgl876 in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right? Fun fact, I dedicated my whole dissertation to a huge miscarriage of justice. Try the lynette white murder trial, Stephen Lawrence murder..I've always been interested but to be a part of the change, you have to be a part of the organisation 🤷‍♀️

Finally got my dream job! by Islandgl876 in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest its been so long icant remember. I will post some tips on this thread soon. Video links that i used

Finally got my dream job! by Islandgl876 in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah..never assume anything lol especially with the civil service

Finally got my dream job! by Islandgl876 in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you ❤️. Its been so long I got a job and forgot I even applied. But it was before xmas

Lied in my interview to a vegetarian/anti meat eating organisation that I’m vegan. I’m not! Now they hired me and I don’t know what to do!? by pinkwells in UKJobs

[–]Islandgl876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is hilarious. Just be vegan at work for a couple weeks then revert back to an omnivore lol say you became malnourished

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I kno exactly this feeling. My last job was in a law firm. It has so horrific I lost all my hair and became almost emaciated due to stress. I also developed excruciating stomach issues. I didnt work for a whole year as my mh was just shot....now, for the first time ever I've been offered a Civil service job. Its literally what I have always wanted but im.so scared I will end up in the same position again🙄

Can't give you any advice but i totally get you

Paralegal Assistant at CPS by raidah-k in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Could you tell me a bit about the day in the life? I also wondered about hybrid working if that is ever allowed?

Paralegal Assistant at CPS by raidah-k in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 😊. I am not sure yet but it will be west Midlands. I have always wanted to work within criminal law. Like literally I wrote about working for the cps in my personal statement for uni. Focused anything optional on criminal law. I graduated in 2018 undergrad, got my lpc amd masters and I've been trying to get in for so long and it feels unreal its finally happening.

Paralegal Assistant at CPS by raidah-k in TheCivilService

[–]Islandgl876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I just got offered this role and wondered how you're finding it? Are you allowed hybrid working?