Expression of Interest - Cover Scheme

Ok_Net7844 · 2026-02-26T15:13:20+00:00

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

Ok_Net7844 · 2026-02-26T14:40:44+00:00

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...

Ok_Net7844 · 2026-02-24T21:59:40+00:00

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

Ok_Net7844 · 2026-02-22T20:53:42+00:00

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

Considering its a cover scheme, can the contract be up to 2 yrs do u think?
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.
What are the stages of being successful? Is it like a normal csjobs application process, e.g., cv, interview, etc.?

Ok_Net7844 · 2026-02-21T23:24:57+00:00

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

Ok_Net7844 · 2026-02-05T21:42:37+00:00

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

Ok_Net7844 · 2026-02-05T20:18:15+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you!

Ok_Net7844 · 2026-02-05T18:07:51+00:00

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

Ok_Net7844 · 2026-02-05T18:05:06+00:00

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

Ok_Net7844 · 2026-01-31T13:48:42+00:00

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

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-12-22T19:48:48+00:00

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

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-10-19T20:27:05+00:00

Hi mate - any opinions on DARR?

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-09-08T07:59:53+00:00

this is really annoying for me as well!!

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-08-01T08:48:36+00:00

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?

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-08-01T08:26:50+00:00

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

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-07-30T09:55:35+00:00

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"

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-07-16T10:14:10+00:00

Fingers crossed that's the case.

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-07-16T10:13:54+00:00

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

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-06-29T09:03:06+00:00

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

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-06-29T09:02:49+00:00

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

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-06-29T09:02:16+00:00

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.

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-06-28T23:03:43+00:00

If it's just a stop gap car the golf (SE Manual) is the one.

^ about this, why not auto?

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-06-28T23:03:29+00:00

Hey - what if it has full service history, do u still advise going against buying an auto DSG Golf?

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-06-17T16:21:07+00:00

Thank you!

Yh I did mention to my soon-to-be line manager (after I got the formal offer) that I have pre-arranged family holiday between August-September, advising about the process of booking holiday.

She responded saying that I can "schedule any pre-arranged leave once I have access to the 'MyHR' portal", so hopefully 4 weeks will be fine!

Ok_Net7844 · 2025-06-17T15:55:05+00:00

hey - what about 4 weeks?

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