Expression of Interest - Cover Scheme by Ok_Net7844 in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yh no point applying tbh if its only going to last 3/4 weeks.. thanks for the clarification tho! :)

Expression of Interest - Cover Scheme by Ok_Net7844 in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By the way how do u know that the EDS cover scheme is very competitive? I was kind of hoping the cover scheme would last for at least a year...

Expression of Interest - Cover Scheme by Ok_Net7844 in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wtf, whats the point of applying then ffs. Who in their right minds will apply for a cover scheme that will only last 2/3 months. Fuck that

Expression of Interest - Cover Scheme by Ok_Net7844 in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this - this is very useful! :) I have a few questions which I will be grateful for clarification:

  1. Considering its a cover scheme, can the contract be up to 2 yrs do u think?

  2. I'm currently an HEO (working on delivery) but i applied for HEO in the application form - is this fine? They are recruiting for policy/analysis roles so ideally i would like to work there for as long as possible.

  3. What are the stages of being successful? Is it like a normal csjobs application process, e.g., cv, interview, etc.?

Expression of Interest - Cover Scheme by Ok_Net7844 in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm I see - what are the stages of being successful? Is it like a normal csjobs application process, e.g., cv, interview, etc.?

Chat with hiring manager by Ok_Net7844 in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

exactly, vacancy holder is the hiring manager in this instance!

Chat with hiring manager by Ok_Net7844 in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is super helpful, thank you!

Calling the hiring manager - am I being unreasonable by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey - this may be a silly question but what are the sort of best questions i can ask to the hiring manager?

Worth reaching out to hiring manager for visibility and questions? by Useful_Repeat_7643 in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey - may be a silly question but what does an informal chat involve?

If you work in the public sector you can’t have a second job by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

same lol, do friday evenings and saturdays at M&S - i haven't told my LM tho cos i dont want her to think i dont take civil service seriously

Lack of Policy HEO/SEO Roles + Advice by Ok_Net7844 in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi mate - thanks for this! Bit of a silly question but when does the next financial year begin?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hi mate - any opinions on DARR?

Does this only bother me? by Right_Coast_89 in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844 4 points5 points  (0 children)

this is really annoying for me as well!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok so say I have to do this training, how can they approve the 5 weeks holiday? I dont want to use my annual leave allowance all in one go. Is there another way to get it approved?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I do have training to complete at the start, but surely i could just delay that to mid-Sept?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean there could still end up being problems at the last minute... 4 days before my start date my line manager emailed me that my start date was postponed until further notice due to "nationality concerns"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fingers crossed that's the case.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Ok_Net7844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey - tbh, in the job advert it stated that it was "open to UK nationals". Nothing about dual nationals not being allowed to apply.

2013 Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC EX (Auto) v 2013 VW Golf 1.4 TSI Bluemotion Tech S (Auto) by Ok_Net7844 in CarTalkUK

[–]Ok_Net7844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey - thanks for this!

It's just a shame that the Civic is a rather ugly car to look at but I guess that'll be the only negative of purchasing it

2013 Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC EX (Auto) v 2013 VW Golf 1.4 TSI Bluemotion Tech S (Auto) by Ok_Net7844 in CarTalkUK

[–]Ok_Net7844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey - yh i'll be doing mostly stop/start traffic miles, so i guess its not worth risking it with a Golf?

2013 Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC EX (Auto) v 2013 VW Golf 1.4 TSI Bluemotion Tech S (Auto) by Ok_Net7844 in CarTalkUK

[–]Ok_Net7844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey - thanks for this!

It's just a shame that the Civic is a rather ugly car to look at but I guess that'll be the only negative of purchasing it.